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.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Society- Freedom
In the United States we brag about all the freedom we have. What freedom? People are always being censored and we can't always say what we want. On the radio cursing is always censored, so how is that freedom of speech? That is not freedom of speech, yes we have a lot more freedom than people in other countries only dream of having. I'm not saying I'm not grateful for living in a country where I can walk the streets and know I'm safe and not have to worry if today is the day that I am killed. I am so grateful so live in this country. What I am saying is that if we're not going to have all the freedom that the government says we have, why say we have it? Why isn't the government just straight forward, why don't they just tell us that we are not really as free as they make it out to be.
I'm just saying that people should be able to say and talk about whatever it is that they want to talk about as long as it is not something like NAMBLA. People like that do not even deserve to live. Society is so brainwashed to believe that they have all the freedom because they trust the government. Society is just a blob of conformity. The government is obviously not going to tell the citizens the full truth. Maybe its like that saying, "the truth hurts," or "people can't handle the truth." Maybe it is true and maybe the government does not tell us the full truth because they do not want people to start freaking out. When it comes to things like Global Warming, obviously people can not know the entire truth because once we find out what's really going on, we will realize the type of situation we are really in. The effect would be total disaster.
The type of freedom of speech that I am talking about is cursing on the radio and things of that sort. What is the point of making music and having artists if you are going to censor those artists. Well at the same time, those artists consciously sold their music to the radio knowing they were going to be censored just to make money. This is a very hard subject to make a decision on, complete freedom or not?
I'm just saying that people should be able to say and talk about whatever it is that they want to talk about as long as it is not something like NAMBLA. People like that do not even deserve to live. Society is so brainwashed to believe that they have all the freedom because they trust the government. Society is just a blob of conformity. The government is obviously not going to tell the citizens the full truth. Maybe its like that saying, "the truth hurts," or "people can't handle the truth." Maybe it is true and maybe the government does not tell us the full truth because they do not want people to start freaking out. When it comes to things like Global Warming, obviously people can not know the entire truth because once we find out what's really going on, we will realize the type of situation we are really in. The effect would be total disaster.
The type of freedom of speech that I am talking about is cursing on the radio and things of that sort. What is the point of making music and having artists if you are going to censor those artists. Well at the same time, those artists consciously sold their music to the radio knowing they were going to be censored just to make money. This is a very hard subject to make a decision on, complete freedom or not?
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka impacted the world in a way he doesn't even know. Before he died, his last request was for his work to be burnt. His friend Max Brod ignored Kafka's request and published it anyway. Kafka's The Metamorphosis is a short story about a man named Gregor Samsa who turns into an insect. He was a person who worked and that is all he ever thought about. He maintained his family on his own even though they were all capable of working to help him with the load. A probable reason for Kafka choosing for Gregor to transform into an insect is that insects never stop working. They spend their entire lifes building homes for their families or gathering food for the rest. Gregor as a bug is suppose to symbolize the nature of his priorities before transforming into an insect.
This shot story is different compared to the other novels and short stories I've read before. It was very interesting and some of the objects had symbolism behind them. The scene in the short story when Gregor's father throws and apple at him symbolizes Gregor being exiled from the rest of the family. It shows that his family is isolating him. This part of the short story was sad and your heart goes out for Gregor. Although, I do have to say that Gregor did not show any emotion throughout the short story. He showed excitement at the fact that his family couldn't take advantage of him anymore once he realized he was a bug. But other than excitement for the change, there was no other real emotion.
The Metamorphosis was a strange short story. It was a short story that would seem to be written for children because of it's use of simple vocabulary. There were about four words that a child might not understand but can simply ask what they meant. The story makes you feel as if there is no real context and it is just what it is. But since it was written by Kafka, that is not the case. I enjoyed this short story. It wasn't one of those times that while reading what was assigned to me, I'm falling asleep. I was able to enjoy it also, because it was not a long story. The Metamorphosis was an interesting and enjoyable short story by Franz Kafka.
This shot story is different compared to the other novels and short stories I've read before. It was very interesting and some of the objects had symbolism behind them. The scene in the short story when Gregor's father throws and apple at him symbolizes Gregor being exiled from the rest of the family. It shows that his family is isolating him. This part of the short story was sad and your heart goes out for Gregor. Although, I do have to say that Gregor did not show any emotion throughout the short story. He showed excitement at the fact that his family couldn't take advantage of him anymore once he realized he was a bug. But other than excitement for the change, there was no other real emotion.
The Metamorphosis was a strange short story. It was a short story that would seem to be written for children because of it's use of simple vocabulary. There were about four words that a child might not understand but can simply ask what they meant. The story makes you feel as if there is no real context and it is just what it is. But since it was written by Kafka, that is not the case. I enjoyed this short story. It wasn't one of those times that while reading what was assigned to me, I'm falling asleep. I was able to enjoy it also, because it was not a long story. The Metamorphosis was an interesting and enjoyable short story by Franz Kafka.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Life.
Life is full of unexpected situations. Most of us don't really know what it means to really have to work for things. I was reading an article in a magazine about children from Mexico who live on the steet. Its something a lot of people know about, a lot of hispanic people, I guess I could say. Its such a hard concept to grasp. There are kids that are homeless because they left their house or were kicked out of their house. The most common reasons for why these children leave their house is because their home life was such a horrible one that they thought it would be much better to just leave and try to make it on their own. The situation at home could be that their parents are alcoholics or they do drugs. The children might be neglected or physically abused.
The age of these kids has no limits, a lot of them live in the streets their entire lifes. The girls who decide to leave start having kids between the ages of 14-17. So the children they decide to have also live in the same conditions as they did. The way these kids make their money is by cleaning the windshields of cars at stop lights. They can also sell candy at stoplights. It is such a horrible thing to think about. Imagine your little brother or sister out on the streets with usually nothing to eat, in the cold being stared at as they walk. I don't think anyone would want to be in that situation.
It's not something that is only going on in Mexico. That could be the situation for anyone, anywhere. Most of us live in a decent home, with decent food and decent clothing. Imagine you had nothing, no family, no one to rely on. Its something kids who are seven years have to endure and try to persevere. These kids can live in the street their entire lifes. The article talked about an interview with an 18 year old boy. It said that when asked about his family he simply lowered his head and changed the subject. He had been living in the streets for eight years.
There are many things in life people just deny or try not to face. Well its time to face the our fears, problems, we are the ones who can change the world..Even if its not the world at least a part of it. We have to stand up for what we believe and not just try to help ourselves but help others as well. I know how this may sound, but we have to make a difference. Its such a hard thing to stress. Hopefully we can achieve something that changes our lifes as we know them.
The age of these kids has no limits, a lot of them live in the streets their entire lifes. The girls who decide to leave start having kids between the ages of 14-17. So the children they decide to have also live in the same conditions as they did. The way these kids make their money is by cleaning the windshields of cars at stop lights. They can also sell candy at stoplights. It is such a horrible thing to think about. Imagine your little brother or sister out on the streets with usually nothing to eat, in the cold being stared at as they walk. I don't think anyone would want to be in that situation.
It's not something that is only going on in Mexico. That could be the situation for anyone, anywhere. Most of us live in a decent home, with decent food and decent clothing. Imagine you had nothing, no family, no one to rely on. Its something kids who are seven years have to endure and try to persevere. These kids can live in the street their entire lifes. The article talked about an interview with an 18 year old boy. It said that when asked about his family he simply lowered his head and changed the subject. He had been living in the streets for eight years.
There are many things in life people just deny or try not to face. Well its time to face the our fears, problems, we are the ones who can change the world..Even if its not the world at least a part of it. We have to stand up for what we believe and not just try to help ourselves but help others as well. I know how this may sound, but we have to make a difference. Its such a hard thing to stress. Hopefully we can achieve something that changes our lifes as we know them.
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