Saturday, December 17, 2011
The Perfect Day
The perfect day.. I don't know what to say. I have always lived with the saying, "There is not such thing as perfect." But, perhaps I put my mind set apart from this idea. The perfect day would be the day I didn't have to live another day with out my boy from Alabama. This day actually happened recently. Some people call me crazy for this. But, I drove all the way to Alabama, just to pick him up along with his brother. The day we moved into our apartment, was the closest thing to perfect for me, I am so happy I don't have to go another day wondering if I will see him again. Every time he visited I always worried I would never see him again. I wondered that he might never be able to move to Minnesota or something tragic would happen to him. But, finally the perfect day came along. He is now here in Minnesota and I get to see him everyday. Perfect seems to be an eternity.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Million Dollar Speech Idea
Since, I have been out of class due to my tonsils coming out and my bad luck of a car breaking down making it impossible to get to school on tuesdays and thrusdays. I was not able to partake in the group discussion on The million dollar speech idea.
My Idea is to do a speech on how I would like to use the money to put in act that all McDonald's starting in Minnesota should have a play place. My idea has been developed through these facts:
1) I am very knowledgeable on the McDonalds firm.
2) Mcdonald's is trying to become more healthy; this could help.
3) I am majoring in marketing and managment and hope to take the Marketing managers job in the coorporation for the midwest region.
My Idea is to do a speech on how I would like to use the money to put in act that all McDonald's starting in Minnesota should have a play place. My idea has been developed through these facts:
1) I am very knowledgeable on the McDonalds firm.
2) Mcdonald's is trying to become more healthy; this could help.
3) I am majoring in marketing and managment and hope to take the Marketing managers job in the coorporation for the midwest region.
More quotes...
Here are some more quotes by not Rob Larson but, Rob Bell.
"All we have is today."
Rob Bell talked about how many times we like to live in the past or try to predict the future. This is absolutely true for myself. I constantly find myself wishing I could relive certain moment. I wish to relive the moment in which, my adreniline was high and my happiness was at a peak. Is this really realistic though? I am never going to get these moments back-- no matter how hard I wish. On the otherside of things, I always try to find the awnser to the future. I ask questions like these:
"What is the weather going to be like tomorow?"
"What am I going to do if that happens?"
"What if it does not work?
"Where will I be when I am old?
These are all questions I ask myself. I think part of the problem is these questions stem from the way we grow up. We are asked as a small child, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" In high school, we are asked, "What do you want to go to school for?"
The problem lyes with the fact the future is unknown. We don't know if we will be alive. We don't know what is in store for us. We just don't know.
Overall, we waste so much time thinking about the past and future that we forget the present. And, the present is the only thing guareenteed. We do not know if we will be here tomorow, and we can not make past experiance agian. So, why do we dwell on the past and future? It is just a waste of time when we can make a moment happen today.
"Life is not static."
By this quote, Rob Bell is saying that life does not stay still. Life does not depict a heart monitor with a straight line. Life keeps moving. Here is a blog about a rock climbing instructor who illustrates this point that Rob Bell is trying to establish.
Click me!
"When the guy saw her he said woah man."
This quote was more or less entertaining. Rob Bell was talking about the creation of earth. I found the story was told in a way my attention was caught.
"What you look for you will find."
This quote goes hand in hand with the old saying, "The sky is the limit." However, often I hear people saying the sky is not your limit but, that humans are limitless. I believe this is true metaphorically speaking. We as humans and try hard to do what we wish. Sometimes people ask me how I do it? They are amazed that I manage to work 40 hours a week and go to school. I tell them it is hard work and dedication and without the both of them I would feel bored. At times it is rough but, its what forfills my life. What I want in life, I have looked for and I have found-- success.
"Take one day a week to remeber you're not a machine."
Rob Bell talked about what the meaning behind sunday. Sunday, was not invented for church but, rather to rest. It is a shame that as humans, myself inclueded, do not take time to ourselfs. On average, I probably get one to two hours to myself a day. This is no inclueding sleep. I have practically becomed a machine.
I have became a robot with a heart. But, even robots need rest or they break or start to rust.
"All we have is today."
Rob Bell talked about how many times we like to live in the past or try to predict the future. This is absolutely true for myself. I constantly find myself wishing I could relive certain moment. I wish to relive the moment in which, my adreniline was high and my happiness was at a peak. Is this really realistic though? I am never going to get these moments back-- no matter how hard I wish. On the otherside of things, I always try to find the awnser to the future. I ask questions like these:
"What is the weather going to be like tomorow?"
"What am I going to do if that happens?"
"What if it does not work?
"Where will I be when I am old?
These are all questions I ask myself. I think part of the problem is these questions stem from the way we grow up. We are asked as a small child, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" In high school, we are asked, "What do you want to go to school for?"
The problem lyes with the fact the future is unknown. We don't know if we will be alive. We don't know what is in store for us. We just don't know.
Overall, we waste so much time thinking about the past and future that we forget the present. And, the present is the only thing guareenteed. We do not know if we will be here tomorow, and we can not make past experiance agian. So, why do we dwell on the past and future? It is just a waste of time when we can make a moment happen today.
"Life is not static."
By this quote, Rob Bell is saying that life does not stay still. Life does not depict a heart monitor with a straight line. Life keeps moving. Here is a blog about a rock climbing instructor who illustrates this point that Rob Bell is trying to establish.
Click me!
"When the guy saw her he said woah man."
This quote was more or less entertaining. Rob Bell was talking about the creation of earth. I found the story was told in a way my attention was caught.
"What you look for you will find."
This quote goes hand in hand with the old saying, "The sky is the limit." However, often I hear people saying the sky is not your limit but, that humans are limitless. I believe this is true metaphorically speaking. We as humans and try hard to do what we wish. Sometimes people ask me how I do it? They are amazed that I manage to work 40 hours a week and go to school. I tell them it is hard work and dedication and without the both of them I would feel bored. At times it is rough but, its what forfills my life. What I want in life, I have looked for and I have found-- success.
"Take one day a week to remeber you're not a machine."
Rob Bell talked about what the meaning behind sunday. Sunday, was not invented for church but, rather to rest. It is a shame that as humans, myself inclueded, do not take time to ourselfs. On average, I probably get one to two hours to myself a day. This is no inclueding sleep. I have practically becomed a machine.
I have became a robot with a heart. But, even robots need rest or they break or start to rust.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thesis, Conclusion, Repeat
1. a) The United States and Israel have a unique relationship, In which, the USA gives foreign aid to Israel but, as the years have gone on Its as though Israel dose not need us anymore. So that leaves one with the question whether America should continues to militarize the Middle East under President Obama’s policy as America
b)Through the history of theUnited States and Israel ’s relationship, I think one can find that America should not continue to militarize Israel Israel was the right thing to do in the effort of preventing the expansion of the Soviet Union and to build a home for the Jews. Today, being allies with Israel Israel United States should not continue to militarize Israel under Obama’s administration as America Middle East and until the conflict is resolved, we should not be militarizing a Middle Eastern state that could easily turn on us. For we already made a mistake in giving Israel bombs to destroy trenches of the guerilla group of Lebanon Israel and the United States Israel
2. a)Obviously, there are several factors that can add up to the reason’s McDonalds makes up 75 percent of the burger market. However, one factor that contributes to this is McDonalds engages in price discrimination. For example, let’s look at the Big Mac; without a doubt when asked “who sells Big Mac’s,” the answer replied would be McDonalds. It would be the only reply heard because no body eles makes Big Mac’s. With this being said, we can gather McDonalds is a Monopoly. By being a monopoly the business has complete control of a market that makes it possible to engage in price discrimination.
b)In conclusion, Mcdonald’s is a monopolistic company that engages in price discrimination to continue making up 75 percent of the burger market. If they did not continue to engage in price discrimination, it would result in failure to meet revenues to keep the business a float. McDonalds would not maximize in profits because they would not reach several segments of the market. Because, each segment values each item McDonalds has to offer at a different price.
3. a)As kids, my little brother and I have always been taught that “sharing is caring.” However, when it comes to Easter we were always put into a prisoner’s dilemma situation. Since I was the oldest, I was rather clever and quick in comparison to my brother. I found that if I got up early before mom and dad woke I could find where all the Easter eggs were prior to the actual Easter egg hunt. However, my brother caught on to my ways, and began waking up early too.
b)However if my brother and I could have both received the maximum number of eggs by not getting up early, we both would have cooperated. For example, if we both receive 45 eggs by not getting up early and could receive no more than 45 in any other instances, we both would have cooperated.
b)Through the history of the
2. a)Obviously, there are several factors that can add up to the reason’s McDonalds makes up 75 percent of the burger market. However, one factor that contributes to this is McDonalds engages in price discrimination. For example, let’s look at the Big Mac; without a doubt when asked “who sells Big Mac’s,” the answer replied would be McDonalds. It would be the only reply heard because no body eles makes Big Mac’s. With this being said, we can gather McDonalds is a Monopoly. By being a monopoly the business has complete control of a market that makes it possible to engage in price discrimination.
b)In conclusion, Mcdonald’s is a monopolistic company that engages in price discrimination to continue making up 75 percent of the burger market. If they did not continue to engage in price discrimination, it would result in failure to meet revenues to keep the business a float. McDonalds would not maximize in profits because they would not reach several segments of the market. Because, each segment values each item McDonalds has to offer at a different price.
3. a)As kids, my little brother and I have always been taught that “sharing is caring.” However, when it comes to Easter we were always put into a prisoner’s dilemma situation. Since I was the oldest, I was rather clever and quick in comparison to my brother. I found that if I got up early before mom and dad woke I could find where all the Easter eggs were prior to the actual Easter egg hunt. However, my brother caught on to my ways, and began waking up early too.
b)However if my brother and I could have both received the maximum number of eggs by not getting up early, we both would have cooperated. For example, if we both receive 45 eggs by not getting up early and could receive no more than 45 in any other instances, we both would have cooperated.
Speeches we've done, and the road ahead...
Read Units 15 &16: “Support, Style, Organization, and Presentation” (pages 326-388).
Define the following terms in your own words. Do not use textbook definitions, but imagine how you would describe these terms to other students.
1. Thesis: A thesis is used to tell the audience what they are going to here in simple statement that helps create main point and keep the audience focused on what is going to be said.
2. Narratives: Narratives are stories that can be used to explain complex ideas while gaining audience attention.
3. Analogies: Analogiies compare things. This can be useful to make the aduience believe what your saying.
4. Testimony: A testimony is opions of those of value depending upon different subjects.
5. Presentation aids: Presentation aids draw a picture for the audience. They explain ideas, reinforce ideas, and demonstrate ideas. With presentation aids it makes the presentation more memorable by the audience.
6. Models: Modles are a representation of real objects. It is a way to explain something complicated. Like noted in the book and example of a model could be a DNA strand. Because of the complexity of DNA and how small it is, a model can help explain what DNA is and is doing.
7. Motivated Sequence: The moticated sequence is a five step speech that is used in order to obtain excitement on certain topics. The five steps are: 1)Attention 2)Need 3)Satisfaction 4)Visualization 5)Action
8. Orientation: This is to make the audience comfortable with the subject. It lays out what is going to be said and/ or done.
9. Closure: Closure is a way to end your speech using something that is powerfull and to the point.
Name 3 examples of presentation aids.
1. Photographs
2. Charts
3. Video's
Name 6 patterns that are involved with Public Speaking.
1. Temporal Pattern
2. Spatial Pattern
3. Topical Pattern
4. Problem-Solution Pattern
5. Cause-Effect/Effect-Cause Pattern
6. Motivated Sequence Pattern
What is the difference between a conclusion and closure? A closure is part of a conclusion. The closer serves as the ending point of the speech completely. Where as, the conclusion not only inclueds the closer but, also a summary and motivation.
Find an article in a magazine or newspaper and summarize it in 4 sentences below.
1. Article Title: Cell Phone Addition Take A Break
2. Summary: The article establishes the point that it may be good for us to dissconect from our cell phones. The author, Ciara DeRemee points out that there use to be a time when cell phones were not even around however, today as a society we find it hard to imagine ourselfs disconnected from our cell phone devices. In addition, she questions, "Wouldn't you think they would get tired of going through this world always connected and always knowing everything?" She conclueds the article by stating, that it would be a good to consider disconnecting ourselfs from our cell phone devices for short periods of time by doing other things such as, going for a jog.
Based on your own performance, and your observations of others in class, please describe five ways in which you will make a conscious improvement during your final.
1. I want to make sure I am more prepared for my speech by practicing several times.
2. I want to avoid awkward pauses.
3. Get rid of the um's completely.
4. Provide a better closure; I always conclued but, I am not sure if I give closer.
5. Use simpler words. I learned from our debate and unit 16 that I tend to use large words that people who are not familar with the same knowledge as me, do not understand what I am saying.
Define the following terms in your own words. Do not use textbook definitions, but imagine how you would describe these terms to other students.
1. Thesis: A thesis is used to tell the audience what they are going to here in simple statement that helps create main point and keep the audience focused on what is going to be said.
2. Narratives: Narratives are stories that can be used to explain complex ideas while gaining audience attention.
3. Analogies: Analogiies compare things. This can be useful to make the aduience believe what your saying.
4. Testimony: A testimony is opions of those of value depending upon different subjects.
5. Presentation aids: Presentation aids draw a picture for the audience. They explain ideas, reinforce ideas, and demonstrate ideas. With presentation aids it makes the presentation more memorable by the audience.
6. Models: Modles are a representation of real objects. It is a way to explain something complicated. Like noted in the book and example of a model could be a DNA strand. Because of the complexity of DNA and how small it is, a model can help explain what DNA is and is doing.
7. Motivated Sequence: The moticated sequence is a five step speech that is used in order to obtain excitement on certain topics. The five steps are: 1)Attention 2)Need 3)Satisfaction 4)Visualization 5)Action
8. Orientation: This is to make the audience comfortable with the subject. It lays out what is going to be said and/ or done.
9. Closure: Closure is a way to end your speech using something that is powerfull and to the point.
Name 3 examples of presentation aids.
1. Photographs
2. Charts
3. Video's
Name 6 patterns that are involved with Public Speaking.
1. Temporal Pattern
2. Spatial Pattern
3. Topical Pattern
4. Problem-Solution Pattern
5. Cause-Effect/Effect-Cause Pattern
6. Motivated Sequence Pattern
What is the difference between a conclusion and closure? A closure is part of a conclusion. The closer serves as the ending point of the speech completely. Where as, the conclusion not only inclueds the closer but, also a summary and motivation.
Find an article in a magazine or newspaper and summarize it in 4 sentences below.
1. Article Title: Cell Phone Addition Take A Break
2. Summary: The article establishes the point that it may be good for us to dissconect from our cell phones. The author, Ciara DeRemee points out that there use to be a time when cell phones were not even around however, today as a society we find it hard to imagine ourselfs disconnected from our cell phone devices. In addition, she questions, "Wouldn't you think they would get tired of going through this world always connected and always knowing everything?" She conclueds the article by stating, that it would be a good to consider disconnecting ourselfs from our cell phone devices for short periods of time by doing other things such as, going for a jog.
Based on your own performance, and your observations of others in class, please describe five ways in which you will make a conscious improvement during your final.
1. I want to make sure I am more prepared for my speech by practicing several times.
2. I want to avoid awkward pauses.
3. Get rid of the um's completely.
4. Provide a better closure; I always conclued but, I am not sure if I give closer.
5. Use simpler words. I learned from our debate and unit 16 that I tend to use large words that people who are not familar with the same knowledge as me, do not understand what I am saying.
Relationships, Part 1
Interpersonal Exercise #9: Relationships, Part 1
What do you think relationships in the U.S. mostly emphasize?
Relationships in the U.S. mostly emphasize on individualist ideals. As stated in our book, the U.S. is less collective then say China and other asian culutures. I found this ties back to even our economy, not just the way we love. Unlike China, The U.S. has an economy where each person or company will do what is better for their company or selfs, not what is good for several people or the company. I think the same as the U.S. does as far as our economy we do in our relationships. We do many things for personal gain. We have all heard the famous phrase, "it's not you, it's me." And, it is true. We break up with people because it does not work out for us individual. Either they do not make you happy, or you don't feel chemistry; whatever it is is comes down to being indicidualist. We are not a country who marries who our parents want anymore, we are a country that looks to make each individual happier.
What things do you see are important to a relationship in U.S. culture today? Is this a good or a bad thing? Why?
How does culture affect your own relationships?
How do the media affect what people look for in friendships and romantic relationships?
For this response, Use complete sentences, proper grammar, and correct spelling. Be concise, but thorough. Refer to your course text. I will reject work with errors.
Sample answer: Culture and the media affect relationships by skewing public perceptions of beauty and its importance. Relationships in the U.S. mostly focus on outer appearances, wealth, and social standing. This is a bad thing because people don’t really like each other for who they are...
What things do you see are important to a relationship in U.S. culture today? Is this a good or a bad thing? Why?
How does culture affect your own relationships?
How do the media affect what people look for in friendships and romantic relationships?
For this response, Use complete sentences, proper grammar, and correct spelling. Be concise, but thorough. Refer to your course text. I will reject work with errors.
Sample answer: Culture and the media affect relationships by skewing public perceptions of beauty and its importance. Relationships in the U.S. mostly focus on outer appearances, wealth, and social standing. This is a bad thing because people don’t really like each other for who they are...
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Relationships, Part 2
Interpersonal Exercise #10: Relationships, Part 2
Read DeVito’s Units 8 & 9 “Relationships” (pages 170-212).
What do you look for in a romantic relationship? Why are these characteristics important to you?
I look for someone who is my other half. Someone who compliments me. Compliments me in a way when people look at us they know we are happy together and they wish they could love someone like we love each other. I look for someone who does not like to argue, someone who likes to be happy, and someone who cares about me as much as I care about them. These characterisics are important to me because of my past relationships provided me a way to to see what I needed as a human being. With all this being said, I think I look for a for someone who is either a storge or and eros.
What kind of lover do you consider yourself? (Eros, Ludus, Storge, Pragma, Mania, Agape)
Intially, I thought I was going to be Agape but, then I took the "Test Yourself" on page 198. This stated I was more like a Eros lover. And, after anaylizing the results I can see why. Before the test, I thought I was an agape lover because my mom always tells me I wear my heart on a sleeve. However this is true, on the test I found myself awnsering with one false and that was to the statement, "When my lover gets angry with me, I still love him or her fully and unconditionally." This statement is false for me because when the person I love gets angry at me intially I feel bad but, when i find them acting imature about a situation and just being angry insted of solving the problem, I lose patience for them. It normally results in me breaking up with him. For all the questions for an eros lover I ansered true. This is because I beileve that every person has someone who is ment for them. Someone that they cannot live without once they ment him or her. They understand each other completely and work hard to keep one another.
What do you look for in a friendship? What kind of a friend do you consider yourself?
I look for someone who can make me laugh and will always be there no matter what. According to the book this would mean I look for someone who provides utility (skill of making me laugh), and security. I am the friend that everyone confides in when they are down to cheer them up. I am always there for people when they need me. I find it to be a gift. My friends mom died rescently and I was the first person he came to. Within hours of hugging him and encouraging him that I was there for him, I got him to not only smile but, laugh a little. I think it is a gift. With that being said the book would characterize me as the ego support.
Give an example in your life of each of the types of friendships. (Reciprocity, Receptivity, Association)
Reciprocity: An example in my life of reciprocity, is my bestfriend Cody. We are completely loyal to each other. We both care just the same for each other. When I was ill in the hospital he came to visit me. He was my only friend who was there for me. He came to my house every day when I was ill just to check on me and keep me company while i was practically locked up in the house with mono. If that's not dedication to a friend I do not know what is. If Cody ever got ill I would be there for him too. I know if I ever need him I can call him, and whenever he needs me, he calls me.
Receptivity: An example in my life of receptivity friendship, is my parents and I. There is an imbalance between us. My parents give and provide for me so I can grow as a person successfully. However the imbalance, it works in this situation because we are both satisfied. My parents get the satisfaction of seeing their kid grow up right and I get the satisfaction of growing up.
Association: An example in my life of association friendship are the kids I graduated with. While we pass each other durring christmas breaks back from college we exchange hello's and sometimes ask how one another are doing. But, we never go deeper in communication.
What do you look for in a romantic relationship? Why are these characteristics important to you?
I look for someone who is my other half. Someone who compliments me. Compliments me in a way when people look at us they know we are happy together and they wish they could love someone like we love each other. I look for someone who does not like to argue, someone who likes to be happy, and someone who cares about me as much as I care about them. These characterisics are important to me because of my past relationships provided me a way to to see what I needed as a human being. With all this being said, I think I look for a for someone who is either a storge or and eros.
What kind of lover do you consider yourself? (Eros, Ludus, Storge, Pragma, Mania, Agape)
Intially, I thought I was going to be Agape but, then I took the "Test Yourself" on page 198. This stated I was more like a Eros lover. And, after anaylizing the results I can see why. Before the test, I thought I was an agape lover because my mom always tells me I wear my heart on a sleeve. However this is true, on the test I found myself awnsering with one false and that was to the statement, "When my lover gets angry with me, I still love him or her fully and unconditionally." This statement is false for me because when the person I love gets angry at me intially I feel bad but, when i find them acting imature about a situation and just being angry insted of solving the problem, I lose patience for them. It normally results in me breaking up with him. For all the questions for an eros lover I ansered true. This is because I beileve that every person has someone who is ment for them. Someone that they cannot live without once they ment him or her. They understand each other completely and work hard to keep one another.
What do you look for in a friendship? What kind of a friend do you consider yourself?
I look for someone who can make me laugh and will always be there no matter what. According to the book this would mean I look for someone who provides utility (skill of making me laugh), and security. I am the friend that everyone confides in when they are down to cheer them up. I am always there for people when they need me. I find it to be a gift. My friends mom died rescently and I was the first person he came to. Within hours of hugging him and encouraging him that I was there for him, I got him to not only smile but, laugh a little. I think it is a gift. With that being said the book would characterize me as the ego support.
Give an example in your life of each of the types of friendships. (Reciprocity, Receptivity, Association)
Reciprocity: An example in my life of reciprocity, is my bestfriend Cody. We are completely loyal to each other. We both care just the same for each other. When I was ill in the hospital he came to visit me. He was my only friend who was there for me. He came to my house every day when I was ill just to check on me and keep me company while i was practically locked up in the house with mono. If that's not dedication to a friend I do not know what is. If Cody ever got ill I would be there for him too. I know if I ever need him I can call him, and whenever he needs me, he calls me.
Receptivity: An example in my life of receptivity friendship, is my parents and I. There is an imbalance between us. My parents give and provide for me so I can grow as a person successfully. However the imbalance, it works in this situation because we are both satisfied. My parents get the satisfaction of seeing their kid grow up right and I get the satisfaction of growing up.
Association: An example in my life of association friendship are the kids I graduated with. While we pass each other durring christmas breaks back from college we exchange hello's and sometimes ask how one another are doing. But, we never go deeper in communication.
Monday, November 21, 2011
TED TALKS
I watched a speech on what a doodle is and why it is important to doodle. Which, can be found here.
I enjoyed this speech a lot for the following reasons:
I enjoyed this speech a lot for the following reasons:
- I'm a doodler.
- It was not the ordinary speech.
- I liked her final sentence; it was not a quote from some famous person but, it was very profound and could be quoted by someone else.
- She added humor to her speech.
- She had a structured speech; she addressed the issue and its importance, had an argument, and conclued with why she was right.
If only I had 10,000 dollars...
As a kid, I thought, "If only I had a dollar. Then I could get a piece of candy." These days I dream of getting even an extra hundred dollars on a pay check. When it comes to 10,000 dollars, it becomes mind blowing. It has taken me a long thought to what I would do with that kind of money. In reality, since I am a very logical person, I would put the 10,000 dollars in a savings account so when i graduated from college I could began paying my loans off. However, that sounds boring. If I spent my money on frivolous items, I would buy stuff for my house I am moving into as of December. Here are items I would love to have!
I don't have a sofa yet. Therefore, that is first on the list. Price: Definatly not priceless--$720
Next up, I need a table to match the sofa. Price: $350
Now, I need a pretty descent TV to watch Telivion while relaxing on that fancy sofa. Price: $412
Pretty Awesome TV that has a Ipod deck!
With a TV, I will need a new Xbox 360. Why not go with the new limited edition MW3 consol package? Price: $400
^Pretty funny video ehh?
Now, I have litterally dreamed about one of these. No pun intended. Price: $3,000
If you didn't notice it's a Tempur-Pedic.
Furthermore, I work full-time, go to school full, and an overall busy life. I am going to need a way to kick back at the end of my days. What's a better way then in a huge hot tub? Price: $3,500
All these items bring me to a grand total of $8,382. This is not 10,000 though. But, seeing as I am a broke college student I will have to use the $1,618 dollars to fill my hot tub with water. Otherwise, there will be no relaxing.
Total Expenditure: Ten G's
I don't have a sofa yet. Therefore, that is first on the list. Price: Definatly not priceless--$720
Pretty Awesome TV that has a Ipod deck!
With a TV, I will need a new Xbox 360. Why not go with the new limited edition MW3 consol package? Price: $400
^Pretty funny video ehh?
Now, I have litterally dreamed about one of these. No pun intended. Price: $3,000
Furthermore, I work full-time, go to school full, and an overall busy life. I am going to need a way to kick back at the end of my days. What's a better way then in a huge hot tub? Price: $3,500
All these items bring me to a grand total of $8,382. This is not 10,000 though. But, seeing as I am a broke college student I will have to use the $1,618 dollars to fill my hot tub with water. Otherwise, there will be no relaxing.
Total Expenditure: Ten G's
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Rob Larson at his best
"Coke is better than Pepsi."
This quote grabbed my attention because I definately perfer coke over pepsi. It has a stronger taste then Pepsi. My mom and I fight over this all the time because she likes to buy Pepsi. It was even worse when she got into the kick of diet Pepsi. Talk about disgusting and just as bad for you because of the artifical sugar is practically aspartame. Aspartame is the same thing found in formeldahyde. Do we really want that in our bodies? Well, each to their own. Check out this article below. It is quite interesting!
Coke Versus Pepsi Article
"75 million comedians in the world and you're telling jokes."
This really made me laugh. It was a joke all on its own. I will definately be using this on my friends and co-workers. Specially my co-workers. Sometimes at work we all can get craby because the job his high pace and customer based. When people are getting stressed or upset at work I like to tell corny jokes to get a bare minimum of a smile. Some jokes I come up with on my own or I tell clean laffy taffy jokes. In addition, at the end of a busy work week I like to bring in laffy taffy for my employees. It kind of puts everyone in a better mood. We all share our jokes on our laffy taffy.
One of my rescent jokes is:
(Q)Why do sword fish have a nose that is 11 inches?
(A) If it were 12 inches, it would be a foot!
"Take one pill and all your homework will be done."
If only it actually worked this way. Procrastination is definatly a fight between the body and mind. Sometimes, its hard to do what we have to do. Many times I ask myself, am I overwhelmed with the load of things I must do? Sometimes this is true; other times, I just need to force myself to do what I don't wish to do. Below here is an article I really enjoyed, and I think many of you will too.
10 ways to make laziness work for you
"We wish we sounded like we sound inside ourselfs"
I completly agree. When i was younger I had a sist in my nose that made my voice sound very nasely. However, I didn't become aware of this until I heard my self on an awnsering machine. It made me very self consious. I wish I had never heard the awnsering machine so I could pretend I sounded the way I had always thought I sounded. Check out the article below that talks about why we sound different!
Why do we sound different?
"The device you carry around with you, atleast in the academic world is important."
I think this statement you made is correct; however, I wish it were not true. Growing up is difficult enough with all the other status quos. It's not the easiest to fit in. You need the right clothes, the right last name, the right car, the right friends, and the right boyfriend/girlfriend. As if this was not enough pressure but, now devices too. I saw this all happening before my eyes. It started in middle school, who ever had the fastest internet had the friends over at their place. Now it is not just internet speed but, what kind of cell phone you own. It's sad that status quos exsist but, it is part of life. We are only human.
"Most of you will be going to work for the internet."
I understand the point Rob Larson was trying to make. Technology is huge. I, myself use it all day, everyday. Heck, I am using it right now to publish this blog. However, I find it hard to beileve we will all go to work for the internet. I have hard time thinking that we could possibly create anymore online jobs. I am not saying Rob Larson is incorrect. I mean, I am sure no one a hundred years ago expected the technology of a cell phone. Rob Larson, may in fact be right. Here is part of an essay, I find to be related to this quote and that is very interesting. Click Me!
This quote grabbed my attention because I definately perfer coke over pepsi. It has a stronger taste then Pepsi. My mom and I fight over this all the time because she likes to buy Pepsi. It was even worse when she got into the kick of diet Pepsi. Talk about disgusting and just as bad for you because of the artifical sugar is practically aspartame. Aspartame is the same thing found in formeldahyde. Do we really want that in our bodies? Well, each to their own. Check out this article below. It is quite interesting!
Coke Versus Pepsi Article
"75 million comedians in the world and you're telling jokes."
This really made me laugh. It was a joke all on its own. I will definately be using this on my friends and co-workers. Specially my co-workers. Sometimes at work we all can get craby because the job his high pace and customer based. When people are getting stressed or upset at work I like to tell corny jokes to get a bare minimum of a smile. Some jokes I come up with on my own or I tell clean laffy taffy jokes. In addition, at the end of a busy work week I like to bring in laffy taffy for my employees. It kind of puts everyone in a better mood. We all share our jokes on our laffy taffy.
One of my rescent jokes is:
(Q)Why do sword fish have a nose that is 11 inches?
(A) If it were 12 inches, it would be a foot!
"Take one pill and all your homework will be done."
If only it actually worked this way. Procrastination is definatly a fight between the body and mind. Sometimes, its hard to do what we have to do. Many times I ask myself, am I overwhelmed with the load of things I must do? Sometimes this is true; other times, I just need to force myself to do what I don't wish to do. Below here is an article I really enjoyed, and I think many of you will too.
10 ways to make laziness work for you
"We wish we sounded like we sound inside ourselfs"
I completly agree. When i was younger I had a sist in my nose that made my voice sound very nasely. However, I didn't become aware of this until I heard my self on an awnsering machine. It made me very self consious. I wish I had never heard the awnsering machine so I could pretend I sounded the way I had always thought I sounded. Check out the article below that talks about why we sound different!
Why do we sound different?
"The device you carry around with you, atleast in the academic world is important."
I think this statement you made is correct; however, I wish it were not true. Growing up is difficult enough with all the other status quos. It's not the easiest to fit in. You need the right clothes, the right last name, the right car, the right friends, and the right boyfriend/girlfriend. As if this was not enough pressure but, now devices too. I saw this all happening before my eyes. It started in middle school, who ever had the fastest internet had the friends over at their place. Now it is not just internet speed but, what kind of cell phone you own. It's sad that status quos exsist but, it is part of life. We are only human.
I understand the point Rob Larson was trying to make. Technology is huge. I, myself use it all day, everyday. Heck, I am using it right now to publish this blog. However, I find it hard to beileve we will all go to work for the internet. I have hard time thinking that we could possibly create anymore online jobs. I am not saying Rob Larson is incorrect. I mean, I am sure no one a hundred years ago expected the technology of a cell phone. Rob Larson, may in fact be right. Here is part of an essay, I find to be related to this quote and that is very interesting. Click Me!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Gilly! Sorry...
I searched and searched my memory bank of my favorite videos; I finally remembered this one. It became apparent this was the perfect video. It's extremely hilarious yet, gets a point across that bullying is wrong no matter who it is to or how old people are.
Some of you may have seen this video before. It is not only one of my favorite videos but, also one of my favorite Saturday Night Live skit. As seen from this hilarious SNL skit, bullying is wrong. No matter how scared you may be from the bullier, speak up and get help from someone.
Some of you may have seen this video before. It is not only one of my favorite videos but, also one of my favorite Saturday Night Live skit. As seen from this hilarious SNL skit, bullying is wrong. No matter how scared you may be from the bullier, speak up and get help from someone.
Why Bother? (Debate)
My biggest concern with society is why we care what other people are doing all the time. This person likes so and so, this person dose not exercise enough, this person is pregnant, and this person smokes. Who cares? What other people do is what they do. With this being said the tobacco ban being implemented January 1st, should not. Several factors contribute to why the tobacco ban should not be implemented such as: its economicallyy incorrect, it goes against America's so called freedoms, and banning tobacco just causes more issues.
During the debate in class, I focused on two points economics and possible problems resulting from a tobacco ban. In class, I mentioned sin tax; some people took it as I was saying scholatica makes taxes. However, that was not my point. My point is eliminating tobacco use will result in a decrease of revenue for the government. This becomes a result because with less opportunity to smoke or chew tobacco on campus, there is less consumption. Therefore, resulting in less sin tax that provides the goverment with revenue for expenditures. However, Scholastica is one college, the more colleges that become tobacco-free, the more that follow. There are many followers in this world and few that take a stand as a leader. I feel Scholastica is not taking a stand in becoming tobacco free but, rather following suit with the rest of the country in judging what others do in their free time.
Overall, I felt my team for pro-tobacco use on campus did a great job. I felt we went above the limit of focusing only on one main point. The other group did a good job, but I felt they focused on statistics that had to do with smoking illnesses that smokers are aware of. Furthermore, their side brought up what they thought were economic points which, they should not have, any economic professor will tell you it is economically incorrect to ban tobacco use. I don't think either team deserves less then a A. Both teams were prepared but, stronger in different areas of the debate.
Here is a video to bring a little bit of light to the subject. I find it slightly funny anywho!
During the debate in class, I focused on two points economics and possible problems resulting from a tobacco ban. In class, I mentioned sin tax; some people took it as I was saying scholatica makes taxes. However, that was not my point. My point is eliminating tobacco use will result in a decrease of revenue for the government. This becomes a result because with less opportunity to smoke or chew tobacco on campus, there is less consumption. Therefore, resulting in less sin tax that provides the goverment with revenue for expenditures. However, Scholastica is one college, the more colleges that become tobacco-free, the more that follow. There are many followers in this world and few that take a stand as a leader. I feel Scholastica is not taking a stand in becoming tobacco free but, rather following suit with the rest of the country in judging what others do in their free time.
Overall, I felt my team for pro-tobacco use on campus did a great job. I felt we went above the limit of focusing only on one main point. The other group did a good job, but I felt they focused on statistics that had to do with smoking illnesses that smokers are aware of. Furthermore, their side brought up what they thought were economic points which, they should not have, any economic professor will tell you it is economically incorrect to ban tobacco use. I don't think either team deserves less then a A. Both teams were prepared but, stronger in different areas of the debate.
Here is a video to bring a little bit of light to the subject. I find it slightly funny anywho!
Monday, October 17, 2011
READING
i carry your heart with me
i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
i fear
no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)
I picked this reading for it means two things to me.
First, my mother always tells me I wear my heart on my sleeve. Second, I always carry my friends who have past away in my heart, my soul, and mind.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
I hold his heart in my heart
Tony-- my friend of many years and the one who holds my heart.
While he was up here visiting, this is a song he played for me from YouTube.
This is one of many things he does that is so sweet. One night, when I was sick he stayed up all night to make sure I was okay every minute of the night and woke me up in the morning to make sure I made it to class.
In addition, the moment he left to go back to Alabama he wrote to me in a text message, "I know we said we wouldn't make this time apart harder by being tied down but, honestly I don't want any other girl." If we are not meant to be. I don't know if I believe in love anymore.
Furthermore, I wrote him a letter to tell him how I feel about him and how much I miss him. I am great full to have him in my life. Along with the letter, I am sending him a few other things shown in the picture below.
I sent him Hershy's chocolate because it is his favorite. As for the movie "Due Date", that was sent to him because he was begging to watch it while he was up here. Now the tooth brushes, your probably thinking I think his breath smells bad. You would be incorrect, I am sending those because he told me he has never used a vibrating tooth brush before and wonders how they would feel on his teeth. Last, the CD LMAFO is a CD he has wanted for a while. He is obsessed with them. In fact, here is a video of him dancing to them (he is going to hate me for this but, it is already on facebook any who!)
Monday, October 10, 2011
Exam
Human Communication Group Presentation Notes
Group 1:
5 Stages of Conversation
Impersonal and Interpersonal
Group 2:
What Is Culture?
Culture is not genes. However it is values, beliefs, artifacts and languages passed though generations.
Why is culture important?
High and Low Context Cultures
High context- Information is shared between both parties of conversation
Low context- Information is not shared between both parties
Group 3:
How to listen:
Paraphrase
Express
Ask questions
Group 4:
Relationships
Friendships
Initial contact: awkward
Technology
Romantic
Families
Group 1:
5 Stages of Conversation
- Opening
- Feed forward
- Business
- Feedback
- Closing
Impersonal and Interpersonal
- Impersonal: Business conversing
- Interpersonal: Friends, Family, and significant others.
Group 2:
What Is Culture?
Culture is not genes. However it is values, beliefs, artifacts and languages passed though generations.
Why is culture important?
- Demographic changes
- increased sensitivity to cultural differences
- economic interdependency
- advances of technology
High context- Information is shared between both parties of conversation
Low context- Information is not shared between both parties
Group 3:
How to listen:
- Receive
- Understand
- Remember
- Evaluate
- Respond
- Language and speech
- nonverbal behavior
- feedback
- credibility
Paraphrase
Express
Ask questions
Group 4:
Relationships
Friendships
- Reciprocity: loyalty
- Receptivity: imbalance of giving and receiving
Initial contact: awkward
Technology
Romantic
Families
- Tradition
- Independent
- Attraction
- Similarity
- Proximity
- Reinforcement
- Physical Attraction
- Workplace
- Organize
- Communicate
- Conflict
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Ten of my favorites
It becomes extremely difficult to pick ten favorite things. When first asking myself what are ten of my favorite things, my mind went ADD. It is incredibly difficult to distinguish what is my number one favorite thing. But then, I began prioritizing and this is what I got.
1. My Friends
Friendship is a priority in my life. Being alone is dreadful for me. I always love being around people. Here are some pictures of my best friends.
I started golfing when I was 16. I wish I had started earlier. Through golf I have found a way to relax. The best part about golf is you can always learn something new and get better. Here is a video of a commercial that Tiger Woods did for Nike. He juggles a golf ball; I have been learning to do this.
3. Roller Blading
In the summer, I roller blade everyday. I first started roller blading to lose weight. I chose roller blading because I hate running. I have been training to compete in the roller blading marathon in Duluth. It's like Grandma's running marathon, yet rollerblading.
Interested in a rollerblading marathon click here
4.Sleeping
Sleeping is one of my favorite things I do. I have a nice full size bed with a pillow top that makes it difficult to get out. On my days off from work and school I enjoy laying in bed. I also find how people sleep interesting.
Facts about sleeping
5.Dexter
About a year ago, I started watching Dexter. I absolutely love this show. I barely watch TV, but after I watched the very first episode of Dexter I was hooked. Now, I have watched all the seasons that have been released and I own them. Below is a video of a trailer of the newest season soon to be premiered on television.
6. Minnesota Twins
This last summer I went to my very first twins game. It was pretty much love at first sight. The atmosphere of target center was vibrant. Now, I follow the twins through an app I have on my phone. Below is a picture of me and my friend Mike at my very first Twins game.
7.Herbalife
Herbalife is products that were developed for weight loss, weight maintenance, and or muscle building. I started going to a shake shop that was in Cloquet called Artic Fusion. My senior year of high school I weighed 198 pounds but, I started partaking in Herbalife products. To this day I have two shakes a day resulting in a total weight loss of 51 pounds. I would strongly advocate people to try the product out. It tastes amazing and it's healthy.
Why weight matters?
8.Nirvana
Below is a video of my favorite song that Nirvana has produced. The video may be difficult to watch due to Kurt Cobain the lead singer was not eager to exactly please all audiences. I love this song for so many reasons. I find the words to be interesting because they bring forth so many meanings. For example, the lyrics below are the opening of the song. Many say the song was made in a way to sponsor kids going through cancer. Others, say it demonstrates Kurt's and Courtney Love's Love. Since, one of them had the star sign of cancer and the other was a Pisces. To me the song descibes how life at it's worst can eat out your insides and leave you with nothing. No feeling, no love, and no self-esteem.
9. Nazi Zombies
Nazi Zombies is a game on World at War Call of Duty, and Black Opts Call of Duty. I love playing this game daily with my friends. Below is a YouTube video that other Nazi Zombie players might want to check out.
10. MEN
I am not going to lie. I was born boy crazy. I absolutely am crazy over Bradly Cooper who is probably mostly known for the movie, "The Hangover." In addition to Bradly Cooper, since I was seven years old, I have been goo-goo for David Beckham, who is a soccer player. When he was first introduced into my life he played for Manchester United. Today, He plays for Galaxy. However these men are beautiful, there's a more important man in my life-- Tony. We have been friends since I was in sixth grade but, when I was going into my freshman year of high school he had to move to Alabama. Last summer, was the first time I've seen him since then. And he is up visiting now until the 12th. It is Hard to say goodbye each and every time. If he lived in Minnesota we would be together. He is to be moved up here with me by this upcoming summer. I can not wait to finally have him here with me.
1. My Friends
Friendship is a priority in my life. Being alone is dreadful for me. I always love being around people. Here are some pictures of my best friends.
I started golfing when I was 16. I wish I had started earlier. Through golf I have found a way to relax. The best part about golf is you can always learn something new and get better. Here is a video of a commercial that Tiger Woods did for Nike. He juggles a golf ball; I have been learning to do this.
3. Roller Blading
In the summer, I roller blade everyday. I first started roller blading to lose weight. I chose roller blading because I hate running. I have been training to compete in the roller blading marathon in Duluth. It's like Grandma's running marathon, yet rollerblading.
Interested in a rollerblading marathon click here
4.Sleeping
Sleeping is one of my favorite things I do. I have a nice full size bed with a pillow top that makes it difficult to get out. On my days off from work and school I enjoy laying in bed. I also find how people sleep interesting.
Facts about sleeping
5.Dexter
About a year ago, I started watching Dexter. I absolutely love this show. I barely watch TV, but after I watched the very first episode of Dexter I was hooked. Now, I have watched all the seasons that have been released and I own them. Below is a video of a trailer of the newest season soon to be premiered on television.
6. Minnesota Twins
This last summer I went to my very first twins game. It was pretty much love at first sight. The atmosphere of target center was vibrant. Now, I follow the twins through an app I have on my phone. Below is a picture of me and my friend Mike at my very first Twins game.
Herbalife is products that were developed for weight loss, weight maintenance, and or muscle building. I started going to a shake shop that was in Cloquet called Artic Fusion. My senior year of high school I weighed 198 pounds but, I started partaking in Herbalife products. To this day I have two shakes a day resulting in a total weight loss of 51 pounds. I would strongly advocate people to try the product out. It tastes amazing and it's healthy.
Why weight matters?
8.Nirvana
Below is a video of my favorite song that Nirvana has produced. The video may be difficult to watch due to Kurt Cobain the lead singer was not eager to exactly please all audiences. I love this song for so many reasons. I find the words to be interesting because they bring forth so many meanings. For example, the lyrics below are the opening of the song. Many say the song was made in a way to sponsor kids going through cancer. Others, say it demonstrates Kurt's and Courtney Love's Love. Since, one of them had the star sign of cancer and the other was a Pisces. To me the song descibes how life at it's worst can eat out your insides and leave you with nothing. No feeling, no love, and no self-esteem.
"She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak
I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks
I've been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black"-Nirvana
I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks
I've been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black"-Nirvana
9. Nazi Zombies
Nazi Zombies is a game on World at War Call of Duty, and Black Opts Call of Duty. I love playing this game daily with my friends. Below is a YouTube video that other Nazi Zombie players might want to check out.
10. MEN
I am not going to lie. I was born boy crazy. I absolutely am crazy over Bradly Cooper who is probably mostly known for the movie, "The Hangover." In addition to Bradly Cooper, since I was seven years old, I have been goo-goo for David Beckham, who is a soccer player. When he was first introduced into my life he played for Manchester United. Today, He plays for Galaxy. However these men are beautiful, there's a more important man in my life-- Tony. We have been friends since I was in sixth grade but, when I was going into my freshman year of high school he had to move to Alabama. Last summer, was the first time I've seen him since then. And he is up visiting now until the 12th. It is Hard to say goodbye each and every time. If he lived in Minnesota we would be together. He is to be moved up here with me by this upcoming summer. I can not wait to finally have him here with me.
Bradly Cooper
David Beckham
Tony <3
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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