Journal Response #2

This week there were 4 stories that we had to read: On Being A Mexican American, How Being An Immigrant Shaped My Life, On Being An American Journalist, and How It Feels To Be A Colored Me. For the most part, I really liked these stories. Perhaps my favorite was On Being A Mexican American because it demonstrated how ones culture isn't only based on nationality, but also your neighborhood. This story also gives the impression that you can change who you are simply by moving to a different surrounding. On How Being An Immigrant Shaped My Life gives readers of how different it is to be an immigrant, and how immigrants integrated into society. I didn't particularly like On Being An American Journalist because it didn't really help show the theme of "What is an American?" More so, it gave an American view on foreign affairs rather than the opposite. How It Feels To Be A Colored Me symbolizes how it isn't just about race that determines who you are. It's more so about finding who you are as an individual rather than a race. 

Brother King

We are all aware that Dr. King is a very influential character in the struggle for equality in terms of race. Heck, his birthday is even a holiday. I'm sure that we can all say that the work and dedication that Dr. King has put into his resolve of achieving his cause through nonviolence was extraordinary. He truly has become an ideal model for revolutionaries and other such groups.

Do Dr. King's cause go to waist? It can be safely assumed that it didn't go to waste considering the racial equaity in the United States. His cause may not have gotten through to all though. Despite what happens, there will still be racist and prejudice individuals that judge according to skin. There are still those who think they are superior due to race. Actions to refute such a righteous justice can only be seen as "unjust."

I feel that Dr. King's words have for the most part caused beneficial change. I still think racism is still very much alive though. MLK stood for what many in past saw as an impossible achievement due to our track record of using violence as a means to an end. King's message will never be forgotten. That I can guarantee.

Short Stories....... Say What!

Let's see...... Where can I start? Alright. I got it. This week in American Lit., Mr. McCarthy had had this idea to read about what is essentially Americanism. In the stories so far that we've read, I thoroughly enjoyed Young Gifted & Black. I guess the main reason is because to me it introduced a range of ideas that I found really inspiring. I liked the relations that the author provides the reader about the family set-up and about how her parents taught her very unique and highly distinctive morals. I semi-enjoyed Children of The Sea. I took an interest in the writing style, as well as the fact that it was an excerpt. What I didn't really like was that it seemed somewhat difficult to keep up with what was going on. I Hear America Singing & There Was a Child Went Forth was basically a poem (I think). I really didn't care for it because it just seemed really dumb. The only thing is managed to take from it is that you, as an individual, make your life, and your choices will shape your future. So that's it.  Blah da Blah Blah. I only gots 1 hot pocket left :(

Music Review

Before I begin, let me start by saying that I will NOT being doing a review of Juston Beiber or any Disney Channel kid hero. *Reader discretion is advised*

       You know that song "I Like It?" Well I like it, and that's why my music review is on Enrique Iglesias. A little while ago, I had no idea who this character was, but "I Like It" was one of my favorite songs. So I typed in "I Like It" on youtube. TO my blatant surprise, I found that he was the actual singer. So as I listened to the song, I found myself very curious about this character, so I checked out some more of his songs. The thing I like about his songs are that they all have a really appealing beat in my opinion. His songs just make you want to start dancing. Other notable songs of this artists are Hero, Can You Hear Me?, and Alguien Soy Yo. I really appreciate how all of his songs are different, but they make you feel excited and energetic.

Jay & Nick

Question: Is Jay using Nick? What is the basis of their friendship?

Okay for starters, it is initially perceived that Jay is in fact a really cool guy. What we know is that he fought in the army, and is currently a very wealthy man. NIck also fought in the war, and is now Jay's next door neighbor. As we can tell by their first direct encounter, they seemed to get along, and even develop a sort of friendship. It becomes interesting because later on, Gatsby real intention for befriending Nick were due to his obsession with Daisy. When he heard of Nick's relation to the "apple of his eye," he saw an opportunity to try and meet her once again. This sort of desperation is even evident in his parties. His parties basically work like this. He has a random party, and he lets in complete strangers. His hope in this plan was that one day Daisy would happen to drop in. Unfortunately, this kind of miracle hadn't occurred (yet). Upon explaining to Nick his obsession with Daisy, he wants Nick to call her over, so he could win her over.

Nick and Jay. Although Jay somewhat uses Nick, it is obvious that he considers Nick to be close to him. Often before taking any sort of action, Gatsby is seen asking of Nick's opinion. Maybe this could be perhaps because of Nick's "political" behavioral patterns or perhaps his astuteness. The same could be said about Nick caring for Gatsby. When Nick realized he hadn't seen Gatsby in awhile, he pays a visit to his home to see whether he is alright. (I am so freaking tired)  

An original mediocre poem By: Mwah

Christmas Poem

It December freezing and cold
I just need a nice toasty friend to hold.
It'd be nice if didn't have to go
Or maybe I should grow a nice ol' afro.
No more soccer with kool friends
Because of the stupid weather, it ends.
Oh snap no more going-out to eat
Dang mane look at my feet.
Always snowing, always white
I puke at the freezing site.
Snow is kool to look at
But not as kool as a rat.
I have to wear heavy winter jackets
And even work on these winter-break packets.
Can't wait til Christmas. It'll be great
Still it is the snow that I hate.
Christmas and my tree
Are all I wanna see.
Christmas food is what I want.
Do a ridiculous dance and I'll taunt.
A golden snowflake sitting in the wing.
I'll get it because I'm the King.
Christmas carols and fruit cakes
Presents apparels forgiveness sakes.
I wish you a merry holiday
Is all this dude has to say.

Thankful for redone

       There are a vast majority things that I am thankful for, but there are probably far more things that I am NOT thankful for. Due to the title of the Blog, I will have to redo this blog because I simply listed everything that I disliked within my last blog so try your best to endure this arduous tale.
 
       If I had to be thankful for one person in the class, it'd have to be................ I have no idea. I'll just same that I'm thankful for everyone because I talk to about half of the class, and I don't see how I could really put one particular character on a higher pedestal. For this reason, I will say that I'm thankful for those people that I talk to. I am thankful for Justin (that's not even your real name) for being cool during American Lit & Chemistry. I'm thankful for Lina for being Lina (idk). I'm thankful for Miles for helping me understand the reading & for playing soccer with me & my mexicans haha. I'm thankful for Brittany despite the fact that she doesn't help me in Spanish or Trig because she's SELFISH! I'm thankful for Berenice for being sum1 I culd always make laugh, and share our hatred towards our old Survey Lit teacher. Being thankful is a lot of work so I'm gonna end it here