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Monday, March 27, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Politics and Military
The article, "Trump's Mix of Politics and Military Is Faulted" was written in the New York Times by Michael R. Gordon. The main idea of this article is that the military is not a place politics is and should be present and how President Trump is making it seem political. Mark Hurtling, a retired Army general, makes the point that military men and women take an oath to protect the Constitution, not "certain politicians." The article goes on to explain how President Trump is approaching the military, opening his speeches with political poles, promoting political movements and people, and depicting these men and women like voters, not military people.
The president forming a relationship with the military is important, but talking to them as if he is still campaigning to them blemishes what they stand for. They are not fighting for just the politicians, they are fighting to defend the constitution and everyone who lives behind it. President Trump does thank the soldiers and is making an effort to get the military behind him, as he should. But, politics should not be present in the military to avoid desertion and division within the military. The military must exhibit unity, a strong, undivided team.
I chose this article because I have always had a dream to possibly be in the military and I am not huge into politics. So I thought why not try and find something to read with both topics. I cannot form any solid opinions about President Trump and the military because I do not know if he is the only politician to do this and if the way he approaches the military is completely out of line, but in my opinion the overall point is the same, politics and military should not mix, ever.
The president forming a relationship with the military is important, but talking to them as if he is still campaigning to them blemishes what they stand for. They are not fighting for just the politicians, they are fighting to defend the constitution and everyone who lives behind it. President Trump does thank the soldiers and is making an effort to get the military behind him, as he should. But, politics should not be present in the military to avoid desertion and division within the military. The military must exhibit unity, a strong, undivided team.
I chose this article because I have always had a dream to possibly be in the military and I am not huge into politics. So I thought why not try and find something to read with both topics. I cannot form any solid opinions about President Trump and the military because I do not know if he is the only politician to do this and if the way he approaches the military is completely out of line, but in my opinion the overall point is the same, politics and military should not mix, ever.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017
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This weekend my grandparents, my aunt, and her dog came to Baton Rouge to watch Jackson and I's sporting events. My family has always shown great support towards my athletics that seem to consume my time. They tell me all the time that they are proud of me and to keep doing what I'm doing as long as I love what I do. I took that into great consideration as I was standing in the blazing hot sun with cheap sunglasses out in center field. I thought to myself, "Is this what I love to do? Play sports? Spending all day, everyday with the same people? Losing sleep out of stress or excitement for the next game?"
I answered with yes. Not a lot of people do. Some people would rather play video games, paint, draw, play music, do nothing, or a number of other things. I think that sports are my way to express myself and to develop the best "me," and that a lot of people would agree. Whether you also like to play sports, write, preform on stage, sing, dance, or sculpt, make sure you love what you are doing. If you love what you're doing it will teach you many things. Doing what you love allows you to stop stressing about the tests you have, the boat load of homework, and the amount of sleep you are going to loose. Enjoy yourself but do not take this as an excuse the procrastinate, use it as a tool to cope with stress and anxiety.
I answered with yes. Not a lot of people do. Some people would rather play video games, paint, draw, play music, do nothing, or a number of other things. I think that sports are my way to express myself and to develop the best "me," and that a lot of people would agree. Whether you also like to play sports, write, preform on stage, sing, dance, or sculpt, make sure you love what you are doing. If you love what you're doing it will teach you many things. Doing what you love allows you to stop stressing about the tests you have, the boat load of homework, and the amount of sleep you are going to loose. Enjoy yourself but do not take this as an excuse the procrastinate, use it as a tool to cope with stress and anxiety.
Learning Reflection
This year has gone by surprisingly fast. It is already the fourth quarter. Over the course of this year I have developed as a person, a reader, and a writer. I have always been a strong reader. I read in my free time usually, if I have any. This year, I have been able to read critically and figure out and understand more about the characters, plot, and the author's meaning to the story. These critical reading skills allow me to take good notes and be prepared to learn in depth whenever I read and remember what I read.
I personally have become more relaxed when test taking because I am confident in my reading and writing skills. My vocabulary has increased and grammatical mistakes have decreased, which is always good. These things have all gone towards how I write and edit a paper. Creating a detailed outline with good analysis has become my key to writing a paper that gets my point across. Putting all of these ideas together with transitions has always been what takes me the longest and is where I feel my grade suffers a little. So hopefully, my knowledge that I gain when I read, increased vocabulary, and newly found confidence will allow me to write stronger transitions and create the best flow of ideas.
I personally have become more relaxed when test taking because I am confident in my reading and writing skills. My vocabulary has increased and grammatical mistakes have decreased, which is always good. These things have all gone towards how I write and edit a paper. Creating a detailed outline with good analysis has become my key to writing a paper that gets my point across. Putting all of these ideas together with transitions has always been what takes me the longest and is where I feel my grade suffers a little. So hopefully, my knowledge that I gain when I read, increased vocabulary, and newly found confidence will allow me to write stronger transitions and create the best flow of ideas.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Song Analysis
The Lonely by Christina Perri is a song that contains many poetic devices because it is a very profound song. One thing that I found that Christina Perri uses to draw attention to loneliness and its growing effect is assonance with the long and short o sounds;
"Too afraid to go inside
for the pain of one more loveless night
cause the loneliness will stay with me
and hold me till I fall asleep"
Also, personification is very present in this song. Throughout the song Christina refers to loneliness as the lonely and singing about is as if it is a human. She tells us about the lonely dancing, crying, and letting someone or something go to let the lonely in. So, Christina Perri uses personification to make the listeners really feel how strong loneliness really is, strong enough to be portrayed as a person.
Lastly, Christina Perri uses imagery to illustrate how loneliness makes a person feel. She describes herself as a ghost, a shell, broken pieces, and how loneliness follows her and fills her heart. All of these things show how loneliness changes how one acts, looks, and feels. Loneliness is a surrounding emotion that can definitely shatter one's moral. Overall, Christina Perri uses assonance, personification, and imagery to make the listeners understand what she is feeling and what loneliness is doing to her.
"Too afraid to go inside
for the pain of one more loveless night
cause the loneliness will stay with me
and hold me till I fall asleep"
Also, personification is very present in this song. Throughout the song Christina refers to loneliness as the lonely and singing about is as if it is a human. She tells us about the lonely dancing, crying, and letting someone or something go to let the lonely in. So, Christina Perri uses personification to make the listeners really feel how strong loneliness really is, strong enough to be portrayed as a person.
Lastly, Christina Perri uses imagery to illustrate how loneliness makes a person feel. She describes herself as a ghost, a shell, broken pieces, and how loneliness follows her and fills her heart. All of these things show how loneliness changes how one acts, looks, and feels. Loneliness is a surrounding emotion that can definitely shatter one's moral. Overall, Christina Perri uses assonance, personification, and imagery to make the listeners understand what she is feeling and what loneliness is doing to her.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
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I had an amazing experience on Tuesday, February 28th. Our basketball team traveled to Southeastern University to play in the semi-finals of the state tournament against Northlake Christian. The arena we played in was a lot bigger and fancier than any gym I have ever played in. It was an expected awe. I mean it is a college basketball arena, it's going to be a little different from the Phillips Gym.
Even before the game started people were screaming and I could not hear myself think. We were all so proud of our team for making it that far. Throughout the game the loudness continued and the nerves did not settle down. The team began to loose and we started to feel defeated but we kept our chins up and did not stop cheering and fighting until the buzzer sounded. To our surprise, we lost. We were all in shock and tears, but we constantly talked about how much we have grown. We told each other thank you for such an amazing season and how we all feel like sisters and we wouldn't have wanted to spend the last 7 months of basketball, weekends, bus rides, and more with anyone else. I will never forget this past basketball season and all of my teammates. I am so happy to have gotten the chance to go to Southeastern because that is not something that happens to every team every year.
Even before the game started people were screaming and I could not hear myself think. We were all so proud of our team for making it that far. Throughout the game the loudness continued and the nerves did not settle down. The team began to loose and we started to feel defeated but we kept our chins up and did not stop cheering and fighting until the buzzer sounded. To our surprise, we lost. We were all in shock and tears, but we constantly talked about how much we have grown. We told each other thank you for such an amazing season and how we all feel like sisters and we wouldn't have wanted to spend the last 7 months of basketball, weekends, bus rides, and more with anyone else. I will never forget this past basketball season and all of my teammates. I am so happy to have gotten the chance to go to Southeastern because that is not something that happens to every team every year.
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