"Reactions to the movie High Fidelity"
This was the second time I had seen High Fidelity. This movie gets funnier every time I watch it. I would have to say that I love Barry's (Jack Black) sense of humor and carefree attitude. The one thing about this movie is that it depicts what really goes on in people's lives. Everyone has relationship problems. But in Rob's (John Cusack) case, he really should this sit back and think about what he really wants out of a relationship. I know that in each of the "Top 5" or his past five relationships that he recollects on, he at least enjoyed some quality or qualities in the woman.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
RESOLVING CONFLICTS ASSIGNMENT
"What's Love Got To Do With It?"
In my resolving conflicts assignment, I will mediate between the argument of the the hook-up culture vs. actual relationships on college campuses. I will use the essays "The Hook-Up Culture" by Jack Grimes and "Dinner and a Movie? No Thanks on College Campuses" by Bella English. I will talk about the aspects of both sides and get college student's opinions.As a college student, I think that college students have a lot of "big decisions" to make and whether or not to get into a relationship is one. I think that I will find a lot of resources on these topic and hopefully come to some resolution as to our sexual encounters and tendencies.
In my resolving conflicts assignment, I will mediate between the argument of the the hook-up culture vs. actual relationships on college campuses. I will use the essays "The Hook-Up Culture" by Jack Grimes and "Dinner and a Movie? No Thanks on College Campuses" by Bella English. I will talk about the aspects of both sides and get college student's opinions.As a college student, I think that college students have a lot of "big decisions" to make and whether or not to get into a relationship is one. I think that I will find a lot of resources on these topic and hopefully come to some resolution as to our sexual encounters and tendencies.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Suggestions for Writing: Section 1
For Research and Convincing
"What Wedding Films Tell Us about Love"
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According to CNN Money, the average amount of money spent on a wedding was $20,000 but is soaring near $30,000. The average cost of a honeymoon is about $4,000. In my reading, What Wedding Films Tell Us about Love, it says that the romantic illusions created by media wedding s construct desire to an extent that, without realizing it, we place these illusions above reality. For instance, when the average bride spends $823 on a wedding gown, $19,000 on a wedding, and incurring a wedding debt far beyond his/her means. It appears the wedding-ideological complex is succeeding.
Last year in September, my older brother got married in Maryland. He definitely had the formal wedding and reception. They had photographers everywhere and stretch Cadillac Escalades for the Bridal Party and Family. I know for a fact that the photographers totaled to $4,000. Now, I said that it isn't that much picture snapping in the world to spend $4,ooo on. Altogether, I know that he spent close near or more than the average amount spent on a wedding.
The value of these expenditures could be a way of expressing one's love and devotion to their partner. Also, brides and grooms know what they want and are willing to stretch their budgets to get whatever it is that they want.
"What Wedding Films Tell Us about Love"
$$$$$$$$$Ka-Ching$$$$$$$$$
According to CNN Money, the average amount of money spent on a wedding was $20,000 but is soaring near $30,000. The average cost of a honeymoon is about $4,000. In my reading, What Wedding Films Tell Us about Love, it says that the romantic illusions created by media wedding s construct desire to an extent that, without realizing it, we place these illusions above reality. For instance, when the average bride spends $823 on a wedding gown, $19,000 on a wedding, and incurring a wedding debt far beyond his/her means. It appears the wedding-ideological complex is succeeding.
Last year in September, my older brother got married in Maryland. He definitely had the formal wedding and reception. They had photographers everywhere and stretch Cadillac Escalades for the Bridal Party and Family. I know for a fact that the photographers totaled to $4,000. Now, I said that it isn't that much picture snapping in the world to spend $4,ooo on. Altogether, I know that he spent close near or more than the average amount spent on a wedding.
The value of these expenditures could be a way of expressing one's love and devotion to their partner. Also, brides and grooms know what they want and are willing to stretch their budgets to get whatever it is that they want.
Friday, April 4, 2008
My Favorite Song
I would have to say that my favorite song is "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield. This song reminds me of life. It expresses that you are unwritten, undefined, and that no one else can define you but you. Natasha states that "the pen's in your hand". Basically she is saying that you live your life how you want to. I love how she states "live your life with arms wide open". Overall, I love this song.
Here are the lyrics to "Unwritten" courtesy of elyrics.net
Here are the lyrics to "Unwritten" courtesy of elyrics.net
I am unwritten, can't read my mind, I'm undefined
I'm just beginning, the pen's in my hand, ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it inNo one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
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