Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Journal entry 1/28/14
so I have a pretty solid idea for my senior project ! I have just started producing music and I have found a huge passion for it, so i decided to do a Mixtape that is influentially based on Dr. Preston's class. I have already thought of at least a dozen of ideas for it from Album Art work to song ideas. I am really excited for the out come and can not wait to have it out there for all to experience !
Monday, January 13, 2014
The choice
Roman Davis
Dr. Preston
P-1
1-10-14
I well I can talk about because it is already happening, and what was something that I found difficult to do is working with my ex in a difficult class. It's just hard because we both do not talk to each other so if we have to work in a group it's just going to be weird and uncomfortable just like Highschool.
(Now why so little, this is because I only gave my self five mintues to write. I did this because I wanted to write on something that I know is really buggin me and on my mind and the worst thing will always come to mind first because it was the most detrimental to your feelings.) basically I didn't want time to think about painful times to hinder which one was really bugging me the most. My hypothesis about this one is probably because it is the most recent problem I have come upon.
Dr. Preston
P-1
1-10-14
I well I can talk about because it is already happening, and what was something that I found difficult to do is working with my ex in a difficult class. It's just hard because we both do not talk to each other so if we have to work in a group it's just going to be weird and uncomfortable just like Highschool.
(Now why so little, this is because I only gave my self five mintues to write. I did this because I wanted to write on something that I know is really buggin me and on my mind and the worst thing will always come to mind first because it was the most detrimental to your feelings.) basically I didn't want time to think about painful times to hinder which one was really bugging me the most. My hypothesis about this one is probably because it is the most recent problem I have come upon.
VOCAB #1 PERFORMANCE REVIEW
I think I did pretty well, 7/10 isn't too bad for only studying for about 4 minutes. I did slack though but here is the beauty out of it ! since I did so little and still got a decent grade that just proves that 8 to 10 mins of review would definitely enable me to get an 10/10 for sure.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
VOCAB: SPRING 1
adumbrate- report or represent in outline.
apotheosis- the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.
ascetic- characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. (n) a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.
bauble- a small, showy trinket or decoration.
beguile- charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
burgeon- begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
complement- a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
contumacious- stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.
curmudgeon- a bad-tempered or surly person.
didactic-intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
apotheosis- the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.
ascetic- characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. (n) a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.
bauble- a small, showy trinket or decoration.
beguile- charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
burgeon- begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
complement- a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
contumacious- stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.
curmudgeon- a bad-tempered or surly person.
didactic-intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
HACKING MY EDUCATION
The best way to go about this is to really think about what you are instructed in and how you can use that as an infinite stepping stone toward other things that would aid you. Example: I am good with film work, music, and animation so instead of writing an essay about a certain subject, why not make a short musical animation that could get your point a crossed and have others see from it that you really know what you're talking about.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
THE CHOICE !
1. What is the "choice" referred to in the title?
weather they will have to "poison" their daughter or she will do it her self !
2. Is it a real choice? Why/why not? What is the alternative?
Well I wouldn't say a choice but more like a chance, because it could safe her or not.
3. Why does the author use the word poison in the first line?
One, to really drag us (the reader) in, and to give the his actual outlook on the medicine.
4. The author's daughter wants to play with a toy that is intended for older kids. Why? Do you agree with her?
Because she feels as if time is running out for her. I don't really agree with the whole principle of it but it is such a sad sort that I would let her do anything just so she could smile and not think about dying.
5. If you thought you might not live to the age of 30 what would you want to do right now?
Travel, make an amazing will, live everyday to the fullest, and leave this life with a great smile on my face.
6. Under what circumstances does it make sense to endure discomfort--or even force it on a loved one-- in service to a greater/more important cause?
I guess in the cause of death or any other circumstance that would be detrimental to your life.
7. Is suffering a necessary condition of life and love?
It is not necessary but sometimes (like in this case) it is present. The best thing is to just roll with it for the universe will reward you for what you give back it it.
8. Most readers don't share the author's circumstances, but we feel an emotional response to his words. Why?
Because we all have to live with death. It is the one thing that is promised to all life, so in a way we all can have "the feels" for this story.
If you did not know what I meant by "The Feels" Here is a link to a definition !
Link:HERE
weather they will have to "poison" their daughter or she will do it her self !
2. Is it a real choice? Why/why not? What is the alternative?
Well I wouldn't say a choice but more like a chance, because it could safe her or not.
3. Why does the author use the word poison in the first line?
One, to really drag us (the reader) in, and to give the his actual outlook on the medicine.
4. The author's daughter wants to play with a toy that is intended for older kids. Why? Do you agree with her?
Because she feels as if time is running out for her. I don't really agree with the whole principle of it but it is such a sad sort that I would let her do anything just so she could smile and not think about dying.
5. If you thought you might not live to the age of 30 what would you want to do right now?
Travel, make an amazing will, live everyday to the fullest, and leave this life with a great smile on my face.
6. Under what circumstances does it make sense to endure discomfort--or even force it on a loved one-- in service to a greater/more important cause?
I guess in the cause of death or any other circumstance that would be detrimental to your life.
7. Is suffering a necessary condition of life and love?
It is not necessary but sometimes (like in this case) it is present. The best thing is to just roll with it for the universe will reward you for what you give back it it.
8. Most readers don't share the author's circumstances, but we feel an emotional response to his words. Why?
Because we all have to live with death. It is the one thing that is promised to all life, so in a way we all can have "the feels" for this story.
If you did not know what I meant by "The Feels" Here is a link to a definition !
Link:HERE
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