Reading Reflection
Book: The Bond
Author: Wayne Pacelle
Pages Read: 104-239 (skipping around)
So far I am really enjoying this book. Since it does not have a storyline, it being non-fictional, I skip parts that get a little long or I don't really find super interesting. Like when he gets all these acronyms for companies and associations going, and timelines, and what they fought for, it can get a little confusing for me. The cover of the book is a bit deceiving, I thought it would be solely about us and our household pets. But... one more chapter and that's what I will be reading about! Very excited about chapter five :)
In chapter three, it was all about how animals go through unnecessary cruelty when being bred and used for food. My text to... media (or whatever it is) is the film Food Inc. That is all I could think about the entire chapter. That movie is so gross, but I think everyone should see it. Anyway, it breaks my heart that people treat animals that way. Cows stand on concrete floors, knee deep in mud and their own manure, turkeys are bred to have breasts so large that they can no longer stand. One quote from the book really shocked me and put things into perspective (I don't have the book with me so I won't put it into quotation marks); Turkeys grow so quickly now (to be ready to use for food) that it is the same as a human being 239 pounds at age two. That's sick. I will not stop eating meat, eggs, and the like (they're too good to stop) to protest or whatever, but it is certainly worth looking into buying free-run farm eggs -I think that's what they're called- and equivalents for meat. I want to watch Food Inc again...
Writing Reflection
This week we did black-out poetry, inspired by Austin Kleon. I really enjoyed doing it a lot, minus the headaches from the markers. I kind of hate writing my own poetry from scratch (bad times in middle school), but I found it came pretty easily for me! My sister even wants to keep one for her inspiration corkboard! I guess since the words were already there, I just had to choose a few and arrange them. The only real challenge I had was choosing a theme that carried through all three poems. I think my second poem, about being popular, is really cheesy. I don't really believe that it is all we think about in high school, but its all I could think of with the words from that specific article. Also, the one about summer is kind of dumb... I think I was starting to lose my steam. But the one about perfection I think is really good :)
This style of writing is unique, I think because with the six-word memoirs and moments, you have to create something entirely new, which can be difficult. Especially for me! But when you use a newspaper article, its like half the work is done for you! You're taking a cue from someone else, and forming it into something entirely your own. Its like using your inspiration for your finished piece.
I learned that I don't always fail at poetry. :) But sometimes I do, lol.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Reading and Writing Reflection #7
Reading Reflection
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven / The Bond
Author: Mitch Albom / Wayne Pacelle
Pages Read: 164-end / 1-104 (skipping around though)
I finished TFPYMIH, finally! It was a slower book for me than Tuesdays With Morrie, but it was fairly enjoyable nonetheless. The book is back on the bookshelf at school, so I don't have it to reference, but I'll try my best. I wasn't super satisfied with the ending, it wasn't round the way I thought it would be (like Night by Elie Weisel, earlier this year!), but I was glad to put the book to rest. The topic of Heaven is so interesting to me. I am Christian, I do believe in God and Heaven, but I have no idea -nor does anyone else for that matter- what it could possibly be like. Maybe everyone's version of Heaven is different. Not that anyone could tell us. I don't know for sure that God and Heaven exist, but I guess that's what "faith" means? It just seems crazy that after you die, nothing happens. There must be more to it than that, there jsut has to be! Reincarnation anyone? And a question, when you die, if you do arrive in Heaven, do you stay forever your age at death? Or your favourite year of your life? The same age as your spouse who went before you? Fascinating.
As for The Bond, by Wayne Pacelle, it is not at all like I thought it would be! I thought it would be about "the bond" between us and our pets, how we connect and usderstand eachother without even having to use language. How they make us feel better, keep us company, maybe save our lives sometimes? The first.. fifth-ish I've read has been mostly about the history of our relationship with animals, be it good or bad. When animals were first domesticated, animal sacrifice, and (which I found very interesting) the challenges of different theories going back and forth from zoologists and scientists about whether or not animals (maninly speaking of dogs) are capable of thinking. Yes, thinking! I am so glad to live in modern times....
Writing Reflection
I have trouble with this kind of writing reflection, because half of the people I click on Cre8tive Havoc's followers (my classmates) do not have their blog listed under their name, only the blogs they follow. But those listed as followers, you can also get to from Cre8tive Havoc, so they're all the same few people. Also, I don't want to seem creepy by commenting on someone's blog I don't really know... -.-
Comment #1: http://carlyblogsnow.blogspot.ca/2012/04/reading-reflection-6.html?showComment=1335321761058#c4246903456710688974
I commented on Carly's blog post about The Lucky One, because I really want to read this book! I am a big Nicholas Sparks fan, and she made the novel sound very interesting. That deputy is probably a trouble maker. I am currently reading Dear John, and loving it! I need to watch the movie again. Channing Tatum...
Comment #2: http://hollysayss.blogspot.ca/2012/04/hello-personal-addcition.html?showComment=1335322200618#c7367994658915590796
Holly's blog post really grabbed my attention. There is something about candid/every day photography that is just so enjoyable. As I said in my comment, you can revisit the memory any time you want. I really love seeing photos around the 3-8 year old range. Anything before is too early to remember, and anything after I can remember easily myself. I love digital photography, but I am sad that when I grow up and have children, I will not have a photo album to pull out of the closet. There is something about holding a physical photo in your hands that you just can't compare with a memory card.
Comment #3: http://noodlingfordummies.blogspot.ca/2012/03/6-word-memoir-3-ate-too-much-againand.html?showComment=1335323253868#c2130746484192686767
I decided to check out Colton's blog to, one, see if he writes the same way that he speaks (he does), and, two, because his blog name is intriguing! I guessed that he was talking about the act of fishing with your bare hands, "noodling." My dad is a fan -.- Anyway, he posted about food, so of course I'm all over that. I eat until I'm nauseous, and sometimes catch myself out of breath mid-meal! But like Colton says: "..there 'aint no stopping until we're their."
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven / The Bond
Author: Mitch Albom / Wayne Pacelle
Pages Read: 164-end / 1-104 (skipping around though)
I finished TFPYMIH, finally! It was a slower book for me than Tuesdays With Morrie, but it was fairly enjoyable nonetheless. The book is back on the bookshelf at school, so I don't have it to reference, but I'll try my best. I wasn't super satisfied with the ending, it wasn't round the way I thought it would be (like Night by Elie Weisel, earlier this year!), but I was glad to put the book to rest. The topic of Heaven is so interesting to me. I am Christian, I do believe in God and Heaven, but I have no idea -nor does anyone else for that matter- what it could possibly be like. Maybe everyone's version of Heaven is different. Not that anyone could tell us. I don't know for sure that God and Heaven exist, but I guess that's what "faith" means? It just seems crazy that after you die, nothing happens. There must be more to it than that, there jsut has to be! Reincarnation anyone? And a question, when you die, if you do arrive in Heaven, do you stay forever your age at death? Or your favourite year of your life? The same age as your spouse who went before you? Fascinating.
As for The Bond, by Wayne Pacelle, it is not at all like I thought it would be! I thought it would be about "the bond" between us and our pets, how we connect and usderstand eachother without even having to use language. How they make us feel better, keep us company, maybe save our lives sometimes? The first.. fifth-ish I've read has been mostly about the history of our relationship with animals, be it good or bad. When animals were first domesticated, animal sacrifice, and (which I found very interesting) the challenges of different theories going back and forth from zoologists and scientists about whether or not animals (maninly speaking of dogs) are capable of thinking. Yes, thinking! I am so glad to live in modern times....
Writing Reflection
I have trouble with this kind of writing reflection, because half of the people I click on Cre8tive Havoc's followers (my classmates) do not have their blog listed under their name, only the blogs they follow. But those listed as followers, you can also get to from Cre8tive Havoc, so they're all the same few people. Also, I don't want to seem creepy by commenting on someone's blog I don't really know... -.-
Comment #1: http://carlyblogsnow.blogspot.ca/2012/04/reading-reflection-6.html?showComment=1335321761058#c4246903456710688974
I commented on Carly's blog post about The Lucky One, because I really want to read this book! I am a big Nicholas Sparks fan, and she made the novel sound very interesting. That deputy is probably a trouble maker. I am currently reading Dear John, and loving it! I need to watch the movie again. Channing Tatum...
Comment #2: http://hollysayss.blogspot.ca/2012/04/hello-personal-addcition.html?showComment=1335322200618#c7367994658915590796
Holly's blog post really grabbed my attention. There is something about candid/every day photography that is just so enjoyable. As I said in my comment, you can revisit the memory any time you want. I really love seeing photos around the 3-8 year old range. Anything before is too early to remember, and anything after I can remember easily myself. I love digital photography, but I am sad that when I grow up and have children, I will not have a photo album to pull out of the closet. There is something about holding a physical photo in your hands that you just can't compare with a memory card.
Comment #3: http://noodlingfordummies.blogspot.ca/2012/03/6-word-memoir-3-ate-too-much-againand.html?showComment=1335323253868#c2130746484192686767
I decided to check out Colton's blog to, one, see if he writes the same way that he speaks (he does), and, two, because his blog name is intriguing! I guessed that he was talking about the act of fishing with your bare hands, "noodling." My dad is a fan -.- Anyway, he posted about food, so of course I'm all over that. I eat until I'm nauseous, and sometimes catch myself out of breath mid-meal! But like Colton says: "..there 'aint no stopping until we're their."
Reading and Writing Reflection #6
Reading Reflection
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Author: Mitch Albom
Pages Read: 142-164
I should be honest, I have not made a single post-it note in this book. It's a lose-lose for me, I don't like constantly stopping and tearing off a piece of post-it, but when Monday comes along, I can't remember what I was thinking when I was reading on Friday. I do know, however, that I stand by what I mentioned last reflection; that this novel does not hold my attention the way Tuesdays With Morrie did. It doesn't have the same charm, it isn't as sentimental or charming as TFPYMIH. I will continue reading though, as I am very curious as to how it will end. Eddie is already in Heaven... isn't that the end right there?
One part of the novel, that I read last class, was very sweet though. Eddie meets his wife again, as a young woman, and he says she is more beautiful than he remembers. I haven't gotten as far as what she will teach him though. I hope he gets to stay with her forever :)
I have so many books on my To Read list. The Lucky One (Nicholas Sparks), The Hunger Games (series, Suzanne Collins), The Bond (Wayne Pacelle). I saw Wayne Pacelle on Ellen the other day, talking about his book, and now I am very interested. Ever since I got my puppy, I've been so in learning how animals think and learn, how we interact with them, how they affect us, etc. The book also covers the horrible crimes we commit to animals. Could be a tear-jerker!
Writing Reflection
1st Comment: http://breanne94.blogspot.ca/2012/04/reading-reflection-5.html?showComment=1334594190683#c3731988967888660797
2nd Comment: http://tricerat0ps.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-post-10.html?showComment=1334594685253#c8268216028475578816
3rd Comment: http://forcedtostartblogging.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-addition_15.html
My first comment was on my friend Breanne's blog. I commented because she is reading a series that I want to check out. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person in the world who has not yet read or watched... The Hunger Games! I really want to see what people are going so crazy for. Besides Josh Hutcherson.
My second comment was on Morgan's blog post about Cuba. How could I not comment? What an amazing trip. I absolutely love traveling, and would love to visit. I also love the experience of living in another countries' culture. Mexico was so cool, so laid back, everyone walked everywhere, was very friendly and hospitable. A great experience, and I enjoyed reading about Morgan's Cuban adventure, meeting all those local celebrities and such, swimming in an outdoor pool, which we don't get to do too often here.
I commented on Lexi's personal addition about windy days, because it made me laugh! Nothing can relate to me more. My hair is quite long, and I feel glamorous, but I'm sure I just look gross. Plus, Pocahontas is my favourite Disney movie, tied with Little Mermaid ;) Why do we care what other people think abotu us as we stroll down the street? No idea, but we all take into consideration how we look.
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Author: Mitch Albom
Pages Read: 142-164
I should be honest, I have not made a single post-it note in this book. It's a lose-lose for me, I don't like constantly stopping and tearing off a piece of post-it, but when Monday comes along, I can't remember what I was thinking when I was reading on Friday. I do know, however, that I stand by what I mentioned last reflection; that this novel does not hold my attention the way Tuesdays With Morrie did. It doesn't have the same charm, it isn't as sentimental or charming as TFPYMIH. I will continue reading though, as I am very curious as to how it will end. Eddie is already in Heaven... isn't that the end right there?
One part of the novel, that I read last class, was very sweet though. Eddie meets his wife again, as a young woman, and he says she is more beautiful than he remembers. I haven't gotten as far as what she will teach him though. I hope he gets to stay with her forever :)
I have so many books on my To Read list. The Lucky One (Nicholas Sparks), The Hunger Games (series, Suzanne Collins), The Bond (Wayne Pacelle). I saw Wayne Pacelle on Ellen the other day, talking about his book, and now I am very interested. Ever since I got my puppy, I've been so in learning how animals think and learn, how we interact with them, how they affect us, etc. The book also covers the horrible crimes we commit to animals. Could be a tear-jerker!
Writing Reflection
1st Comment: http://breanne94.blogspot.ca/2012/04/reading-reflection-5.html?showComment=1334594190683#c3731988967888660797
2nd Comment: http://tricerat0ps.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-post-10.html?showComment=1334594685253#c8268216028475578816
3rd Comment: http://forcedtostartblogging.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-addition_15.html
My first comment was on my friend Breanne's blog. I commented because she is reading a series that I want to check out. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person in the world who has not yet read or watched... The Hunger Games! I really want to see what people are going so crazy for. Besides Josh Hutcherson.
My second comment was on Morgan's blog post about Cuba. How could I not comment? What an amazing trip. I absolutely love traveling, and would love to visit. I also love the experience of living in another countries' culture. Mexico was so cool, so laid back, everyone walked everywhere, was very friendly and hospitable. A great experience, and I enjoyed reading about Morgan's Cuban adventure, meeting all those local celebrities and such, swimming in an outdoor pool, which we don't get to do too often here.
I commented on Lexi's personal addition about windy days, because it made me laugh! Nothing can relate to me more. My hair is quite long, and I feel glamorous, but I'm sure I just look gross. Plus, Pocahontas is my favourite Disney movie, tied with Little Mermaid ;) Why do we care what other people think abotu us as we stroll down the street? No idea, but we all take into consideration how we look.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Picnik (Personal Addition)
I am so distraught over Picnik closing. I absolutely loved using it! It was a great simple way to edit photos without having to pay for Photoshop. Picnik suggested checking out PicMonkey, which I have, and I'll admit, it is pretty much exactly the same, but I will miss Picnik! I got very skilled in using it, I think. Lots of practice from editing photography, and profle photos... :)
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
Puppy Progress (Personal Addition)
Accomplished:
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| Eli and I (14 weeks old) |
- "Sit"
- "Come"
- "Stay"
- "Off "
- Calm for mealtimes
- Walks fairly well on leash
Still Working On:
- Jumping up on guests and passersby
- Housebreaking
- Pulling on leash
- Behaviour towards cat
Currently -Still- Working On:
- Housebreaking
- Pulling on leash
- "Down"
Monday, April 9, 2012
Reading and Writing Reflection #5
Reading Reflection
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Author: Mitch Albom
Pages Read: 1-142
This is the first post I've written about this novel, and it has been... two weeks I think, So I have read a fair amount of pages. I still don't feel like I have much to say about this book though! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Tuesdays with Morrie, by the same author, so when I saw TFPYMIH on the bookshelf, I had to pick it up. Turns out its a little slow, and I'm not fully engaged in it, but I'm well over half way done. The basic summary so far is, Eddie, an old carnival worker is killed in an accident, and now he is... meeting those five people in Heaven. It is sort of like that "the ghost of past, present, and yet to come" kind of thing. Is that a Christmas special? I'm not really understanding the significance of the people, and even Eddie doesn't remember some of them either. It will all probably be revealed by the end. I sure hope so, otherwise it wasn't really worth reading in my opinion. Also, after every chapter or so, it jumps back in time and tells you what happened on Eddie's past birthdays, in chronological order. It is confusing!
I am almost finished Dear John, which I am reading at home, and after I'm done, I'll stick to good old Nicholas Sparks and track down The Lucky One downstairs in the library. All of his stories start to resemble each other, but I can never get enough of his novels. So romantic! :)
Writing Reflection
I don't really get what the attraction to Twitter is, maybe besides staying in tune with celebrities. But I just "like" my favourite people on Facebook, and get the same news! If you have Facebook, you don't need Twitter, and vice versa. But that's just my opinion. I'm not sure what other social media I'd like to try. I have Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, even MySpace, and now Blogger. I'm covered!
I looked up Fan Fiction on Wikipedia, and it doesn't seem like it's something I would like to write. This is a very cynical blog post today! I think it's fine if others do it, but I am so not creative enough to create a whole new story from something else. I'd rather just leave the writing to the professionals!
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Author: Mitch Albom
Pages Read: 1-142
This is the first post I've written about this novel, and it has been... two weeks I think, So I have read a fair amount of pages. I still don't feel like I have much to say about this book though! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Tuesdays with Morrie, by the same author, so when I saw TFPYMIH on the bookshelf, I had to pick it up. Turns out its a little slow, and I'm not fully engaged in it, but I'm well over half way done. The basic summary so far is, Eddie, an old carnival worker is killed in an accident, and now he is... meeting those five people in Heaven. It is sort of like that "the ghost of past, present, and yet to come" kind of thing. Is that a Christmas special? I'm not really understanding the significance of the people, and even Eddie doesn't remember some of them either. It will all probably be revealed by the end. I sure hope so, otherwise it wasn't really worth reading in my opinion. Also, after every chapter or so, it jumps back in time and tells you what happened on Eddie's past birthdays, in chronological order. It is confusing!
I am almost finished Dear John, which I am reading at home, and after I'm done, I'll stick to good old Nicholas Sparks and track down The Lucky One downstairs in the library. All of his stories start to resemble each other, but I can never get enough of his novels. So romantic! :)
Writing Reflection
I don't really get what the attraction to Twitter is, maybe besides staying in tune with celebrities. But I just "like" my favourite people on Facebook, and get the same news! If you have Facebook, you don't need Twitter, and vice versa. But that's just my opinion. I'm not sure what other social media I'd like to try. I have Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, even MySpace, and now Blogger. I'm covered!
I looked up Fan Fiction on Wikipedia, and it doesn't seem like it's something I would like to write. This is a very cynical blog post today! I think it's fine if others do it, but I am so not creative enough to create a whole new story from something else. I'd rather just leave the writing to the professionals!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Personal Addition
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Personal Addition
I saw these guys on Ellen a long time ago, and ever since, I can't get enough! Walk Off the Earth is a wonderful Canadian band that create covers of popular music (as well as their own original work) often using uncommon instruments. In this video, the group of five share one guitar for their rendition of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know". Just amazing, definitely worth being on Ellen. Also, their cover of "From Me To You" (The Beatles) was used for Telus' most recent commercial. Very impressive, WOTE!
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