2009 albums

Wesley and I chose the poem “Mending Wall” by Robert Frost. This poem is about two neighbors that are divided by a stone wall and in thes scene, they are meeting to repair the wall. One neighbor doesn't understand the need for the wall since there are no animals to fence in and their trees are different. The presentation to our classmates went very well and we were very calm. We were to memorize our intro and try to as little as possible, not look at the poem. The delivery was very well but…

How does one thrive through and break down the stressful and hopeless obstacles of life? All individuals have been through tough times where they needed to dig deep inside the depths of their soul and fight through the roadblocks that stand in their way. Situations, either big or small, can be conquered by a survivor who believes they can achieve. So, what does it take for a survivor to triumph over circumstances put in front of them? A survivor is able to overcome one’s obstacles through a…

To complete my application for this job I have put together the best that I could of the perfect group of people with traits that could survive any unexpected incidents. Based off the readings and articles I have read contributing to the topic I have been able to form my own definition of survival. Many different experts in this topic have there own options but I have taken a little from each different expert to form key traits that I think it takes to survive. The traits of these members would…

"A healthy relationship doesn't drag you down. Inspires you to be better," Mandy Hale once said. Having to deal with someone who hits you hurts you then having them come back and tell you they love you. Worst thing that could ever happen, making you confused how can you say you love me and hit me. None of this makes sense, and you loving that person who hurts you maybe physically or emotionally. Being in a abusive relationship doesn't always mean they actually throw hits, or hurt you…

Emily Sidden Tenek the Martian and the Study of Earth “Hey, Tenek! Come look at the new spaceship that the company just bought. It’s so amazing!” Fleebie exclaimed from outside of the observatory. Tenek took a peek out the door and said “Yeah, it’s got some nice rocket boosters and it’s got a nice shape to it, but if you’ll excuse me I need to get back to work. I’ve got to finish my report of what I’ve found out about Earth.” “Oh, what’s the big rush?” Fleebie asked whimsically₁.…

My overall childhood environment had a major impact of who I am today and to me it is the most ideal environment to grow up in. I grew up in what was a very diverse community, not only diverse ethnic wise,but the overall characteristics of everybody was what I enjoyed. Growing up i lived in many different places. We didn't move out of state or country, but just various parts of the Dallas county. Though, my favorite and the one I consider my home environment is Garland. I grew up in the…

Adversity is something that everyone faces at least once in their lives. People are usually able to deal with difficulties through a supportive family or group of friends who prop them back up. However, when people have a lack of emotional support, they are incapable of overcoming the adversity before them. Orphans often lack the psychological support because they do not have parents there for them. There are also metaphorical orphans – children who have parents that they do not have a close…

Adversity is when someone is having to deal with a difficult situation at anytime during their life. This can affect people in many ways, for some it can become motivation and for others it can be an excuse to give up. Two stories that go along with the a troubling time is “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell and “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. In “The Most Dangerous Game” it is about a man, Sanger Rainsford, who ends up on an island and meets General Zaroff and Ivan. Thinking he is…

The song that played in class on Thursday March 1st was sung buy Johnny Cash. Release in the same year as the stock market crash in 1987, the song 16 Tons is about the struggling constraints in a coal miners’ life. Focused on highlighting the reality of poverty, Cash states that “a mind that a-weak and a back that’s strong”. This is an example of the lack of education that may be a constraint that keeps one in poverty. Thinking on economic terms, poverty is a sever constraint on ones’ ability to…

The life of a military significant other is one ever so admired. Many people think this is absolutely something that they’d love, to be in a relationship with a soldier; others, wouldn’t ever dream of it. Though, many look upon it as such a romantic life style. Well, news flash, it’s a royal pain in the ass. You can go days, weeks, sometimes even months without having the chance to speak to one another. So many that are in this lifestyle, though they may hate it, they love it. They all know that…