Monday, November 25, 2013

Thankful ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ノ


I don't do well on personal posts, especially executing it in a formal fashion. It would drain my brain to spew out what little eloquence I have. Also, emoticons make everything better (when used in moderation). That said, never let me write a graduation speech, ever. I would die. _(、ン、)_

There are many people I’m glad that are in our seventh period class, but if I had to pick, Nancy http://villalette.blogspot.com/) would be my first choice. She is on task, gets work done and is responsible, unlike a certain person I know (hint, it’s me). It still amazes me to see how much a person will work then to avoid working later! (・・;)We have two classes and lunch together this year, so we see each other every day. I'm thankful that she (hopefully) not too annoyed that I badger her with class shenanigans. I'm also very indecisive (for mostly very petty things) and Nancy is willing to aid in my decision making (thanks to her great ~logical skillz~ ()*:・゚).

Nancy and I joined some clubs together back when we were freshmen, and are still a part of this year. We both currently partake in the Young Company since last year. For the fall production, I was in public relations, she was in set crew. Even though we are in different crews, it was a great experience to be part of something bigger than ourselves and create a successful theatrical production. We are also on the executive board of Pastry Club this year (in which I neglected during company x ).

I knew this person since seventh grade, ever since she transferred to my class back in elementary school. During the first encounters, we talked over KHR (a great show) occasionally. To this day, Nancy and I still have similar interests we could talk about all the time (hurray for the internet and shows(* ), and once made a hobby out of it for a while. I’m thankful that I met and befriended Nancy, who I could relate to with our interests, and was able to maintain that friendship past elementary school (it’s been about three or four years now! (@^▽^@)).


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(I was going to add in other people but I never got around to that until now woooops)

Aidan - He likes to think he is cool but he is really lame actually. He is occasionally helpful during our trig class, that is until the day of reassigned seats and the fire nation attacked. I’m thankful that he joined Company, and even though he was in set, he decided to hang out with the PR crew (because we're cool) and buy so many orange pop from us. How does he physically handle all that sugar with his fragile looking frame? Could he be a black hole in a human disguise? An alien who is trying to adapt to human civilization that happens to like orange soda a lot? No one knows; even science could not answer such an enigma༼´◓ɷ◔`༽ It is unfortunate that a Pokémon game has recently sucked the living soul out of Aidan with its addictive powers◉‿◉

Brian Adams, (addressed only by his full name by McCarthy, and is cursed with the same name as the Canadian singer) - I do not approve of his lame shirts but his afro makes it up somewhat; being a Whovian counts as extra points. I’m thankful that he also got to get a role in the play (sophomore actors represent) but no one cannot convince me that he was supposed to play a twelve year old boy. I’m thankful for shirts with two breast pockets, apples, and laws of physics. I know that Tiffany is thankful for the sun, water, carbon dioxide and Brian. (No, Brian, I will never let that go. Never.) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 

Ivy – I have known her during freshman connection and YTF, and she’s a delight to have in a class. She is a quirky person who also is talented in singing. I remember going shopping in downtown during freshman year, and that was neat. I’m thankful that there are still people who are willing to take the time to write about their entire class and that they exist in the world. (. ◕ o ◕.) I’m thankful for matching Christmas plant names, and that the Los Campesinos! sang it.

Keilani – I’m thankful that she is a reminder that freshmen (technically frackies) can be pretty cool. Also, I’m grateful for superhero merchandise, and the fact that there is a Wonder Woman fan in the class who proudly displays it. The five lines and creation of a certain bear make this class enjoyable. ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

I Celebrate Myself



"I celebrate myself, and sing myself, 

And what I assume you shall assume, 
 For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you."

- "The Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman

The first few lines of a free versed poem highlight the core of a poet's insight of himself and the society that surrounds him. Whitman is among the many influential poets who voiced the views during the transition towards transcendentalism. Transcendentalism was philosophical and religious movement during the 1820s, protested against the state of culture and society as it was believed to corrupt the purity of the individual. To preserve the individuality, people should become closer to nature and become self-reliant.

            From the movie, Into the Wild (2007), transcendentalism is put into action, taking place in more recent past of the modern world (1990s). It shows of Christopher Mccandless and his journey to pursuit living in isolation, separated and removed from society completely. He eventually sees that nature is harsh and uncaring, revealing that true happiness is found when shared with others.  
            I personally do not believe I would ever go to such extremes as Mccandless did to find personal freedom. I accept that this society is very material-based and money driven, and there are many flaws into this kind of living. Even if we are aware of these problems, many people will not do anything about it and just get caught up in their lives. It seems that this world moves to fast for anyone to catch their breath and appreciate the little things in life and enjoy nature.

When trying to escape the busy life, most would choose a familiar or nearby place to settle in for a short while. The more adventurous would select a “resort”, “cruise” like vacation. I can’t find myself to call those real vacations since it feels staged, a man-made operation, always with a guide to make sure visitors enjoy themselves. I would prefer improvised road trips to unfamiliar towns or hiking in an uninhabited area of nature to a cruise to the tropical island any day. I want to be part of an adventure that won’t be able to be reduced to a generic vacation pamphlet description.  


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