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Weekly Reading Log

this week: 202
last week 186
semester: 1000 (that's odd...)

Alrighty, I'm sitting in class right now trying to figure out what to do next. I don't really want to blog right now, because I want to work on my paper so it doesn't sound like crap and so I don't have to do it over the weekend. I have the SAT tomorrow morning and I'm kinda freaking out about it because I hate standardized tests. I always do bad on them because I overthink, plus as you can tell I'm really bad at those grammar/ reading comprehension quizes. I just never know which sentence is written correctly. I get so tripped up. I'm fine with the math, I always get in the top percentiles when I take these tests, which is odd because I'm retaking precal/trig this year. I'm really not that smart. I think I'm going to bring a lot of food tomorrow and try to wear the most comfortable clothes possible. Tomorrow is going to suck  i mean vacuum. Whatever. Kim Possible out. Call me, page me, if you wanna reach me.

this can get a bit systematic

Okay, to be honest at first I thought this whole blogging thing was going to be fun. Now my opinion has turned tables. I still like the fact that the class is loose and we have more freedom in what we write and so on, and I know it is school so I shouldn't complain, but it is getting a bit tedious and systematic. It might be because I hate scheduled things and having to do the same thing in a time frame. I never really got into the whole journal bit. I did for awhile, but when I kept a journal it was more personal things I wrote down, and on this I can't be personal. I don't like telling people my problems. ANYWHO, I'm not a fan of writing about my week like I'm recounting my highs and lows to my grandparents on the phone or describing the book I just read like it was the most interesting thing I did all week. well, I guess this probably sounds like a personal problem so I'll stop complaining.

Contagion

So i read the rest of the book, it was a peculiar one for sure. I usually don't like books that aren't set in this time period, but this one was easy to get into, probably because it was a little more of a science-fiction type of book. I'm not exactly sure what kind of [genre] VOCAB WORD! BAM! (that was a cheap one) it would really fall into. It was about a disease that was killing everyone...it kinda reminded me of the mad cow/ bird flu/ H2N1 scares. I am kinda excited to see the movie that is coming out...even though it looks as if the movie is set in today's time. I guess it's a modern day's take on the whole problem, which is wierd because the book was written in 2010. I'll just link the trailer so people can watch it:
http://youtu.be/4sYSyuuLk5g

the movie looks more interesting than the book by far, a lot more action.

due tuesday

This is that claim paragraph thing we are supposed to do.
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       In Bérenger's black and white photograph, his dramatic contrast and enticing depth of field draw the viewer into the picture with active negative space that elevates the shadows from the composition to illustrate a mysterious yet michevious mood. The contrast of the the rich blacks and soft whites set of an aroma of depth. The placement of objects in the photograph creates depth throughout so it is as if you yourself are in the image. It's precise but subtle outlines of objects enhance the negative spaces and insintuates the shadows so that it displays a playful atmosphere with the children running through the fog. 

ACTUALLY THIS ISN'T IT. THIS IS PART OF IT..... I FORGOT IT HAD TO BE TYPED AND ITS JUST NOT DONE.

sentences of the month

Out of all my sentences of the week entries the three that I like the most are:

1. "It's like walking past a mirror you've walked past every day of your life, and suddenly it shows you something else, something troubling and strange" (page 36).

-from the novel Never Let Me Go

2.."At one stage I found myself on a road I'd never been on, and for about half an hour I didn't know where I was and didn't exactly care" (page 288).
-from the novel Never Let Me Go

3."Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

-Marilyn Monroe

Running out of time

I almost forgot to blog. Thank goodness I remembered! Conveniently I found a blogger app for my iPod, so I don't have to go to my computer I can just do this while I'm sitting in bed. Well to wrap this week I will start with the reading log
WEEKLY READING LOG
This week: 186
Last week: 184
Semester: 798


Sentences of the week:

1."the earth belongs to the living not the dead" -Thomas Jefferson Aja Tommy J
2. "imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring" -marilyn monroe

Today, I got some new moccasins. I've had my old ones since the beginning of Sophmore tear. They are torn to pieces and they aren't even the same color anymore. I was really excited, so I thought I'd share that little piece of information. Sometimes I feel like people don't really get happy about things like this. I like to share my excitement, because all there is to hear are sad depressing stories about twisted people and their crazy escapades. It gets old. There is a time to be sad, but there is a time to be happy. I prefer the happy side to life. Also tomorrow is homecoming! I'm pretty stoked about that. I love football games, everyone should go because it will be a blast, along with the pep rally. That's going to be fun, seeing as I've never been to a pep rally my whole high school career because they've been ruled as "uneducational". Whatever it actually puts a damper on the students morale. Sometimes administration doesn't really know what is best for the student body. Well I'm going down a road I don't wanna go so I'll stop at that. Wild wild west is the theme so I'm hoping to see some cowboys/ cowgirls. I personally won't be dressing up because I have nothing so that's about it. Have a great life y'all. Lylas. Lylab. Call me, page me, if you wanna reach me. Kim possible OUT.

CLAIM PARTY!

Five claims I thought were "specific and authoritative" were one's of:

1. UNDERWATER
The Ground Zero Memorial in New York, where the Twin Towers once stood, is a sincere and gorgeous memorial for all the ones who died on 9/11. The beautiful waterfall is a wonderful and memorable idea to fill the empty spot where the towers once stood. People visit this touching, unique and magnificent memorial from all over the world.
2. Case 1
[In this scene from Nick Cannons film Drumline, the aggressive and alert style, quick, narrow movement, and percussive, thundering rhythm] expresses[an alive sense of energetic celebration and modest jubilation]
3. T-Rex
In this video of Adele preforming "Someone Like You" live, the audiance hears her explosive, elegant voice, with lyrics that have a powerful, motionless, old-fashioned message to them that creates a tranquil vibe throughout the theater.
4. The New Zealander
Claim: On the album cover of Titus Andronicus's "The Airing of Grievances," the commanding, classic font and layout of the cover, as well as the cluttered and colorful use of space in the photograph convey the band's homely practice environment and admiration for the old-fashioned symbols of history.  
5. Peanut Butter Without the JellyThe sweet tasing sensation of a skittle releases a flavor of fruitiness drowing all your taste buds in a pool of heaven. The numerous amount of these miniture, round, chewy candies create a rainbow effect in your mouth when devoured.

The one I thought had the "most creative, original, or otherwise interesting artifact for its close reading" was:

drumroll.............

UNDERWATER!
I thought this one deserved my vote on account that it was the most creative and thoughtful.
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