Thursday, December 18, 2008

Racism and Gender

The other day in College Lit we had a discussion about the first time you were aware of your race or gender. As we were discussing I couldn't really think of a time where I felt somewhat out of place, or noticed my gender or race. But the stories that everyone else was telling made me think about it harder.
There are so many people in this world, in all different shapes, colors, and gender. That is why it is so hard to live in this world, because so many people are judging everyone. That is why I believe that most people feel weird about their gender or race sometimes.
When people judge, or shun out people because of race or gender, it makes it worse for everyone else. If people just got along, and didn't disclude people because of these things, no one would feel weird about themselves.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Censorship...

The other day in College Lit we were talking about censorship. Mr. Kunkle was wondering if we have ever been censored. Or it we were ever denied materials, points of view, and ideas because of censorship.
I personally have never been censored by anyone else expcept for my parents. They sometimes have control over what I say and do. I already know that they don't allow swear words in the house, or anywhere else that I could say them, but sometimes I can't help it. Either I get really mad, or I hurt myself, and it slips out.
I really disagree with my parents on this. They think that I shouldn't be saying it because I shouldn't even know those words. What they don't know is that most of them are from what they have said before. I just wish they could understand that sometimes you just feel better after you say it.
Overall, I love my parents very much, and I know they are only trying to help. Sometimes it just feels like they are protecting me for no reason. And I should be able to speak my mind, even though sometimes it includes a few bad words here and there.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Cool Writing

When Mr. Kunkle introduced us to the cool writing project that he wanted us to do I was kind of nervous about it. I just don't usually enjoy doing projects that need to be presented in front of the class. Also I was really confused about what piece of literature I was going to use.

As I started thinking about what song I was going to use, I realized that there are a lot of songs I can relate to with something that has happened in my life, or with my emotions. I believe songs and music are really important in people's lives. Without any kind of melody or tune, life would be dull.

I had chosen a song by Kelly Clarkson, and it basically talked about true events that actually happened in my life. Those moments in my life were not very enjoyable. When I hear a song that has that kind of emotion attached to it, it brings me back to the days when it happened.

That is the weird thing about music, it reminds you of a lot of things. Sometimes it's happy, and sometimes it's sad. One thing is for sure, music will never die, and people will keep relating songs to memories.