Finding yourself is something very important in everyone's life. Maintaining who you truly are can be a challenge for some people. People fall into conformity eventually losing who they are. A way of conforming is by not speaking out against injustice or just not speaking out and giving people a piece of your mind.
Speaking with people and having an open mind about things helps a lot to learning new things. If someone is close minded they will not listen to what other people have to say and think they are always right, they will never learn anything. Listening to people that have something interesting and substantial to say definitely opens up your mind. Maybe it will help you see things in a different manner. Humanities is all about growing in different aspects of life. Whether it'd be art, literature, music, by opening your mind to it, you are growing as a person.
As you progress in life you conquer things with experiences in life. Each experience is a new lesson learned. Either you can take that lesson and apply it to your current life or completely dismiss it and make the same mistake again. Do not sell yourself short, learn, live, and grow.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
"What are friends? Friends are people that you think are your friends. But they really your enemies, with secret identities." -Eminem
Since I was in the fourth grade I have been listening to Eminem's music. His music at one point in my life was able to sooth me. He is some one I admire because of everything he has been through. He is not a hero or my idol but in spite of overwhelming obstacles, he was able to persevere and endure in life. When he was about three months old his father left and never came back. Growing up without a father figure and an alcoholic, pill-taking mother is not the kind of life a kid should be living.
He married his wife Kim and had a baby girl named Halie. He has made songs for both his wife and his daughter. The relationship he had with his wife was also a hard one, they couldn't afford many things. In a song he talks about how he was not able to buy his daughter a christmas present and his wife had to buy the presents. He came from barely able to support his family to having a mansion and many albums with songs that hit the top of the charts.
He recently came out with music that sold himself out. It was not who Eminem was when he started. The music he began to make started becoming more commercialized and just a way to make money. His original music had a lot to say about life and many things. Some of it was controversial and he was brought to court for things he said against his wife and his mother.
Some of the songs that I really like from him are Rock Bottom, Stan, Cleaning Out My Closet, 97' Bonnie & Clyde. But those are only three of many songs.
Since I was in the fourth grade I have been listening to Eminem's music. His music at one point in my life was able to sooth me. He is some one I admire because of everything he has been through. He is not a hero or my idol but in spite of overwhelming obstacles, he was able to persevere and endure in life. When he was about three months old his father left and never came back. Growing up without a father figure and an alcoholic, pill-taking mother is not the kind of life a kid should be living.
He married his wife Kim and had a baby girl named Halie. He has made songs for both his wife and his daughter. The relationship he had with his wife was also a hard one, they couldn't afford many things. In a song he talks about how he was not able to buy his daughter a christmas present and his wife had to buy the presents. He came from barely able to support his family to having a mansion and many albums with songs that hit the top of the charts.
He recently came out with music that sold himself out. It was not who Eminem was when he started. The music he began to make started becoming more commercialized and just a way to make money. His original music had a lot to say about life and many things. Some of it was controversial and he was brought to court for things he said against his wife and his mother.
Some of the songs that I really like from him are Rock Bottom, Stan, Cleaning Out My Closet, 97' Bonnie & Clyde. But those are only three of many songs.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Amazing
Life. What words can one possibly say to describe it? Adventure, knowledge, friends, family, love, doubts, decisions, confusion. These are only some words that do not even come close to describing what life is. Many people take life for granted. There are many things in my life that I do not appreciate as much as I should, but at least I try not to.
People live their entire life not knowing what it means to really live life. But then again, who am I to say what is life and what is not. Life can mean adventure and just living it without any real rules. Some people think that following a religion to an extreme is living life because you will go to "heaven." Honestly, I do have a religion but it does not dominate my life and it is not something I would try to instill into anyone. My private life and the way that I decide to live it is because I want to live it that way. The life I live does not need to be the way others live theirs.
It is crazy how much people just do not let lose and just follow themselves, be who they want to be. You live one life and honestly, if your going to live it under rules, not just religion but just rules in general and take it to such an extent that its not even your own life anymore, that is sad. People should definitely appreciate their lives and what they have to offer. Life is full of amazing things if you just search for them and try to make something of it.
People are always complaining about how boring their lives are, well do something about it! Things will NOT come to you, you have to find them. Most of the time people have to go search for things, some people get lucky. Work hard, have fun, live peacefully, love, and live life.
People live their entire life not knowing what it means to really live life. But then again, who am I to say what is life and what is not. Life can mean adventure and just living it without any real rules. Some people think that following a religion to an extreme is living life because you will go to "heaven." Honestly, I do have a religion but it does not dominate my life and it is not something I would try to instill into anyone. My private life and the way that I decide to live it is because I want to live it that way. The life I live does not need to be the way others live theirs.
It is crazy how much people just do not let lose and just follow themselves, be who they want to be. You live one life and honestly, if your going to live it under rules, not just religion but just rules in general and take it to such an extent that its not even your own life anymore, that is sad. People should definitely appreciate their lives and what they have to offer. Life is full of amazing things if you just search for them and try to make something of it.
People are always complaining about how boring their lives are, well do something about it! Things will NOT come to you, you have to find them. Most of the time people have to go search for things, some people get lucky. Work hard, have fun, live peacefully, love, and live life.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Childhood
Parents and the way a child is raised has a lot to do with who they become once they are older. Some children grow up to become successful, other children grow up but never move up in society. They stay in one spot for the rest of their lives. These children will most likely not know what it means to live a life style where they really have to work to strive because they'll probably live the same lives their parents did. If their parents' lives are the type where they do not really need to work hard because the government is taking care of them, their children will think its just easy to live off the government.
If children grow up in a home where their parents are always arguing, usually it affects their lives. This is not to say that many people find the strength to persevere and try not to let their homelife affect them. Some people do not even know what it means for their parents to have financial problems or arguments. Are they lucky? I do not know. Maybe they are lucky but financial problems and arguments are a part of a lot of people's lives. Having this type of life style teaches you to work hard for what you have. To see that your parents struggle makes you want to do better than they did, have a better life style. It sounds mean but if you follow your parent's errors and flaws you will end up in the same situation they are living in.
Living life is all about making your own mistakes, choosing your own way. Of course your parents have some kind of influence on you whether it'd be a negative or a positive one. Choosing your own path is something everyone has to do. People's home lives affect their decision in that sometimes they think that by going against what their parents say they are not going to end up like them but in reality they might. One thing that teens nowadays do is when their parents tell them to do good in school and not do drugs, they take it as, if they listen to them they are not cool or they won't fit on or that by going against their parents their choosing their own path. The path their taking is one where they will end up dropping out of school and working in a field that they do not enjoy. Once again, that is only one possibility, maybe they already have their lives planned out and in that path, school is not important. The point is that people should live their own lives and try to not let obstacles affect them in a negative way. Sometimes, what does not kill you makes you stronger.
If children grow up in a home where their parents are always arguing, usually it affects their lives. This is not to say that many people find the strength to persevere and try not to let their homelife affect them. Some people do not even know what it means for their parents to have financial problems or arguments. Are they lucky? I do not know. Maybe they are lucky but financial problems and arguments are a part of a lot of people's lives. Having this type of life style teaches you to work hard for what you have. To see that your parents struggle makes you want to do better than they did, have a better life style. It sounds mean but if you follow your parent's errors and flaws you will end up in the same situation they are living in.
Living life is all about making your own mistakes, choosing your own way. Of course your parents have some kind of influence on you whether it'd be a negative or a positive one. Choosing your own path is something everyone has to do. People's home lives affect their decision in that sometimes they think that by going against what their parents say they are not going to end up like them but in reality they might. One thing that teens nowadays do is when their parents tell them to do good in school and not do drugs, they take it as, if they listen to them they are not cool or they won't fit on or that by going against their parents their choosing their own path. The path their taking is one where they will end up dropping out of school and working in a field that they do not enjoy. Once again, that is only one possibility, maybe they already have their lives planned out and in that path, school is not important. The point is that people should live their own lives and try to not let obstacles affect them in a negative way. Sometimes, what does not kill you makes you stronger.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
people are inflicted with pain throughout their lives. Whether it is physical or emotional pain - everyone has been through it. Sometimes it is hard to overcome. Some people let their pain get too into their heads, this can eventually lead to suicide. A question that I was asked once was would I rather live with physical or emotional pain for the rest of my life. The answer to this question is still something I am not completely sure of. I think that I would much rather go through physical pain for the rest of my life. Yes it will hurt to an unbearable extent but at the same time, emotional pain is something very hard to try to overcome. There is depression and emotional pain can sometimes lead to mental illnesses.
This question is one that needs to be well thought out. The person who asked me this question asked me about 2 years ago. I stll am unsure of my answer. Although emotional pain is harder to endure than physical pain, it could also be easier because the physical pain could consist of being on fire or something of that sort. So when you think about, its scary and it may seem like emotional pain would be the better option. So, physical or emotional pain?
This question is one that needs to be well thought out. The person who asked me this question asked me about 2 years ago. I stll am unsure of my answer. Although emotional pain is harder to endure than physical pain, it could also be easier because the physical pain could consist of being on fire or something of that sort. So when you think about, its scary and it may seem like emotional pain would be the better option. So, physical or emotional pain?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Part of the world
Music is in our everyday lives. Music brings people together and brings to the surface many emotions. Sometimes music causes people to remember times in their lives that they enjoyed or maybe unpleasant things. Music is an amazing thing that influences people in many different ways. All music is great, maybe some is not to me or you but maybe to someone else. Music has the ability to calm me down when I'm upset or pick me up when I am down. Music is like a weight is lifted off my shoulders while I am listening to it. Afterwards we come back to reality. It has the power to do so much. There aren't many things that I love, but music is definitely something I love. It brings joy to the world and sometimes hope.
All genres of music have something to offer. We just need to have an open mind in order to experience and maybe enjoy all these genres. Music is music. Just like air is air. We use it and need it to live. Without music, television shows would be boring and there wouldn't be melody or rhythms. There wouldn't be broadway shows like Hairspray or The Lion King. A world with no music is like a world with no air.
All genres of music have something to offer. We just need to have an open mind in order to experience and maybe enjoy all these genres. Music is music. Just like air is air. We use it and need it to live. Without music, television shows would be boring and there wouldn't be melody or rhythms. There wouldn't be broadway shows like Hairspray or The Lion King. A world with no music is like a world with no air.
Monday, March 23, 2009
The Life of Frida Kahlo
Frida was an amazing movie directed by Julie Taymor. It is by far one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The acting was amazing, overall a great movie. Definitely a must-watch. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican women. She was an artist and liked to be different. Her mother seemed like she was a bit embarrassed by her because she was different. On a bus with her boyfriend Alejandro (Diego Luna) Frida had an accident that affected her later on life. She spent about a month in the hospital and thought that her boyfriend would stick around for her to console her, but he left with his family to Europe. When he told her she did not cry until he left the room which shoes her strength. Frida was a strong independent woman who never needed anyone but herself.
After Frida was able to walk again she went to find Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) to show him her paintings. She falls in love with him and they get married, Diego was not a man of commitment and Frida knew that before she married him. After being with Diego for a while, he gets a notice that he is wanted in New York to work for Rockefeller. At the time Communism was frowned upon and people were scared of communists. Diego decided to make a mural but in that mural made detailed images of both Lenin and Leon Trotsky. Once he did that people started to feel threaten by him or that he was a threat, Rockefeller asked him to change the mural but since Diego is an artist he did not. Frida becomes pregnant but Diego was not thrilled with the idea of having a baby at the time because of his work and the travelling that would need to be taken, he later agreed but Frida had a miscarriage. Shortly after her miscarriage her mother passed away because of an illness. Frida was a very strong woman because despite the fact that she had a lot going on, she was able to keep her head up.
Diego was not a committed person but he saw something in Frida that made him change, they grew old together and loved each other like they both had never loved before. It is a beautiful love story with hardships like no other and it is also the life of Frida Kahlo an amazing strong independent woman who was able to persevere in spite of overwhelming obstacles. This is a motivating movie that inspires women to take care of themselves and not have to rely on other people. Although Frida did not care much for her body and intoxicated it with alcohol and cigarettes, she is someone to look up to for her strength. It takes a lot of strength be able to take your sister back after she slept with your husband. You have to have the strength to let go of your pride and realize that family is all you have besides yourself.
I loved this movie, it is amazing. The life of Frida Kahlo was very interesting. The fact that she met Trotsky is still something I can not believe. One of the best movies ever made and especially because it is based on real facts and the life of a person. It is not just another movie without meaning. I enjoyed it a lot and hope everyone else has or does too.
After Frida was able to walk again she went to find Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) to show him her paintings. She falls in love with him and they get married, Diego was not a man of commitment and Frida knew that before she married him. After being with Diego for a while, he gets a notice that he is wanted in New York to work for Rockefeller. At the time Communism was frowned upon and people were scared of communists. Diego decided to make a mural but in that mural made detailed images of both Lenin and Leon Trotsky. Once he did that people started to feel threaten by him or that he was a threat, Rockefeller asked him to change the mural but since Diego is an artist he did not. Frida becomes pregnant but Diego was not thrilled with the idea of having a baby at the time because of his work and the travelling that would need to be taken, he later agreed but Frida had a miscarriage. Shortly after her miscarriage her mother passed away because of an illness. Frida was a very strong woman because despite the fact that she had a lot going on, she was able to keep her head up.
Diego was not a committed person but he saw something in Frida that made him change, they grew old together and loved each other like they both had never loved before. It is a beautiful love story with hardships like no other and it is also the life of Frida Kahlo an amazing strong independent woman who was able to persevere in spite of overwhelming obstacles. This is a motivating movie that inspires women to take care of themselves and not have to rely on other people. Although Frida did not care much for her body and intoxicated it with alcohol and cigarettes, she is someone to look up to for her strength. It takes a lot of strength be able to take your sister back after she slept with your husband. You have to have the strength to let go of your pride and realize that family is all you have besides yourself.
I loved this movie, it is amazing. The life of Frida Kahlo was very interesting. The fact that she met Trotsky is still something I can not believe. One of the best movies ever made and especially because it is based on real facts and the life of a person. It is not just another movie without meaning. I enjoyed it a lot and hope everyone else has or does too.
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