So, I have totally and completely skipped the last couple of blog assignments and can't even explain why. Ya, pneumonia bounced into my house for a bit but now we are all through it, there is not excuse for slacking off with the writing.
I have my math semester exam coming up, and I'm working on my writing class portfolio. Yes, these both take time, but think about it... blogging is one of the easier things that has been asked of me. I actually enjoy this type of writing. To me, it feels a bit like a journal, where I can ramble. It also let's me see that I'm getting better at expessing myself in this media.
I have found a few times that I'm just being lazy and it shows in the writing I do in the blogs. Most of the time, I'm really interested in the topics that I've written about. I enjoy 'talking' about things that I like or that I'm interested in. Some of the subjects have made me think because I hadn't thought about my personal stance on these points. Others have given me pause because I had never given myself the opportunity to think about them before.
The majority of the time, I think that I am just trying to 'get through' so that I can move on to the 'next thing' that is going on in my life. Sometimes it's schoolwork or housework. Reguardless, I do not always prioritize things in my life with my available time. I'll get caught up in the drama and the trama that is life.
I truly believe that I will do better with blogging next semester, if indeed Amy has us doing this. I really like my classes and I think I'm doing well in them. Blogging is actually fun and it was probaly the getting ill that threw me off of my stride.
Here's to life and to blogging!!!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Love to Read!!!
I am an avid reader. I've never found a genre that I haven't read. There are types that I enjoy more than others, and I'll go through phases of only reading specific genres, such as fantasy or sci-fi. At this moment I am reading FOUR separate books that span four genres. This does not include the reading I do for school.
Last week, I finished reading the book "Wicked", Gregory Maguire's take on the back story of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wizard of Oz). I am quite impressed that he was able to change the perspective, and still tie the story-lines together as well as he did.
The 'tone of the times' in Oz would remind many of the end of Europe's Middle Ages. He has it that Elphaba, later known as the Witch of the West, was born with a horrible skin disorder that includes a severe allergic reaction to water. The political situations throughout the land of Oz dictates how she is raised. When sent to school to further her education, she meets Galinda, who is from a northern district of Oz, and they, along with Elphaba's sister are recruited to be part of the political intrigue that is rampant in the whole of the country. This is where we get the Witches of North, West, and East from the original story.
There is some very intense moments, funny antidotes, and sarcastic humor that keeps the story moving. I am not usually one to get obsessed with a story, but I finished it in two days, then reread it, so that I could completely 'get' it. I'll be starting Maguire's second book of this storyline, "Son of a Witch" next week, when I can get it from my sister. I think that it will be just as well written and enjoyable as this one and I'm looking forward to reading it.
Last week, I finished reading the book "Wicked", Gregory Maguire's take on the back story of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wizard of Oz). I am quite impressed that he was able to change the perspective, and still tie the story-lines together as well as he did.
The 'tone of the times' in Oz would remind many of the end of Europe's Middle Ages. He has it that Elphaba, later known as the Witch of the West, was born with a horrible skin disorder that includes a severe allergic reaction to water. The political situations throughout the land of Oz dictates how she is raised. When sent to school to further her education, she meets Galinda, who is from a northern district of Oz, and they, along with Elphaba's sister are recruited to be part of the political intrigue that is rampant in the whole of the country. This is where we get the Witches of North, West, and East from the original story.
There is some very intense moments, funny antidotes, and sarcastic humor that keeps the story moving. I am not usually one to get obsessed with a story, but I finished it in two days, then reread it, so that I could completely 'get' it. I'll be starting Maguire's second book of this storyline, "Son of a Witch" next week, when I can get it from my sister. I think that it will be just as well written and enjoyable as this one and I'm looking forward to reading it.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Brainstorming an argument essay
The assignment is for us to do an argumentative essay. The moment I laid eyes on the syllabus paper for it, I said "YES" because I know exactly what I want to write about.
My subject is what are considered "fighting" dogs, focusing mostly on Pitbulls and Rottweilers, not just because those are the breeds that many people think of as vicious fighters, but also because of my own experiences with these particular breeds. I will bring up other breeds, but not as extensively.
I own an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I lived for ten years next to a family that always had Rotties. I know several people who have Boxers and American Bulldogs that have been mistaken for a vicious breed.
I'll present what I've experienced with these dogs and also what I've experienced with other, supposedly non-vicious, breeds. I'll acknowledge the the invalid arguments against each, justifying my stance. I will acknowledge the valid points, at this point not knowing if I can or should refute those points.
My biggest argument point will probably be my belief that it is the way any dog is raised, trained, and treated that makes it vicious or likely to attack. My own experiences of being the owner of several different types of breeds will back this up. Statistics and various media coverage and the "spins" that are out there will be addressed as well.
As an all around animal lover, this subject is very near to my heart. My kids and I have even discussed making a "Dog-umentary" on Pitbulls. This essay might be a good start and basis for any future documentary we may come up with.
My subject is what are considered "fighting" dogs, focusing mostly on Pitbulls and Rottweilers, not just because those are the breeds that many people think of as vicious fighters, but also because of my own experiences with these particular breeds. I will bring up other breeds, but not as extensively.
I own an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I lived for ten years next to a family that always had Rotties. I know several people who have Boxers and American Bulldogs that have been mistaken for a vicious breed.
I'll present what I've experienced with these dogs and also what I've experienced with other, supposedly non-vicious, breeds. I'll acknowledge the the invalid arguments against each, justifying my stance. I will acknowledge the valid points, at this point not knowing if I can or should refute those points.
My biggest argument point will probably be my belief that it is the way any dog is raised, trained, and treated that makes it vicious or likely to attack. My own experiences of being the owner of several different types of breeds will back this up. Statistics and various media coverage and the "spins" that are out there will be addressed as well.
As an all around animal lover, this subject is very near to my heart. My kids and I have even discussed making a "Dog-umentary" on Pitbulls. This essay might be a good start and basis for any future documentary we may come up with.
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