blog Challenge #4

There are many things that people do to be green, and in the last few years there has been a great improvement in how many people are trying to be green. With all these people "going green" only good things can come.

So what are some simple easy things you can do to go green? Try replacing some simple household items, from light bulbs to grocery bags, to water bottles. The possibilities are endless. They even make T-shirts that are organic. One of the big things that could help you go green is to get a recycling bin and start recycling. Turn off the lights when you leave a room. If you simply reduce the amount of paper that you are using it would help you go green. If you are trying to be super green you could always go out and buy a hybrid car.

Am I green? I am trying to convert to greenness, and believe me I know first hand how hard it actual is. It is hard to break old habits that is for sure. I have probably Fourteen reusable Publix bags, and I always forget them. I have been better it's just getting into the green life style that is difficult. I have switched to CFL light bulbs. The one thing that I am guilty of is water bottle use. I can't seem to break that habit, I always have a water bottle. I have been meaning to buy a eco-friendly water bottle.

Making the change to "being green" will be hard, but with little simple habits that we CAN change will make the difference. So why don't you start right now, start the change that will save our environment. Why don't you "be green"?

Images from Google images.

I posted on Brittney, Aimeiand, Aesop, and Ariana's blog.

Blog Challenge #2

When is it appropriate for students to use real photos of themselves on their blogs? I believe that if the student is alright with putting their picture out there then let them do it. There are always people out there that will exploit the Internet and if you take the right precautions then there is no reason to fret. Just having a picture out there is not going to hurt anybody. As long as you don't take a picture of you in front of your house in your gym uniform then you will be alright.

I have not posted any personal pictures on my blog yet. This has nothing to do with not wanting a picture of me out there. I would never post any personal information on the Internet that could potential put me in harms way. I don't use the Internet to meet friends, I use it to communicate with the friends I already have. I also would never post inappropriate pictures of my self or others on the Internet. I am almost positive that before the school year is over I will have some form of a photo of myself on my blog. If you use common sense then there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to post a simple picture of yourself. Just use your head and you will be safe.

Blog Challenge #1

Why should you visit my blog? My blog is full of my personality, random and surprising. My blog is based on a English/Art class that I am taking in my High School. I take what I learn in English and express myself through my blog and artwork in my Art class. On my blog you will learn my opinion of what we are learning in English we have already done many interesting stories including: Lord of the Flies, Macbeth, and Life of Pi. We will also be using assignments from the blogging challenge. Every once in awhile we get to choose our own topic and thats where things get really interesting. You will also be able to view some of the artwork that I create. Although I am not a great artist(This is where random and surprising comes in) I try. I also try and put pictures with most of my blogs. From what I have been hearing we will also be introducing video into our blogs. That in itself will be a reason to visit my blog, we have many different characters in this class and when you put a few of them together you could have something amazing wether it be funny or serious. So take some time and take a adventure into my blog.

Life of Pi

After reading Life of Pi there are many things that I have learned. The struggles that Pi went threw have so many life lessons in them. When Pi gets on lifeboat he has to struggle with both physical and mental issues. You learn about the animals that Pi must deal with. I learned about the true nature of the hyenas, which is absolutely disgusting. I learned a lot about the tiger and the whole alpha male concept. I also learned from Pi's mental struggles on his journey. He had to deal with losing his family and being stranded in the Pacific Ocean. I learned from his behavior and the way he acted from the beginning to the end. At first he was all about faith and he was sure that someone would come and save him. As the story goes on it almost seems that Pi has lost his mind, and your not sure what to believe. I think that the biggest thing that I learned from Life of Pi was about religion. This is odd to because I'm not the religious type. His perspective on religion was very interesting to me. He studied three different religions and just wanted to love god. Throughout the book Pi stays faithful to god. Pi also teaches about how religion and zoology intertwine. There are many different things that I took from Life of Pi it was a good book.

Seat Belt vs. Text Message

After watching the two videos on text messaging and driving and wearing your seat belt I am impressed with both. Both give a very important message and I think both are done very well. Even though the text message video was very good and got the point across I loved the seat belt video. I believe that this video was the more effective of the two. The seat belt video had more of a positive feel where the text message video took more of a realistic gory view. I think that viewers would rather see the positive video. The seat belt video was so touching and so well done. The impact was so amazing it had such wow effect. This video really makes you think about not only the car accident, but it makes you think about the people that you are leaving behind. It was like the mans wife and daughter was the reason he wore his seat belt. They were his support or his "seat belt". I also believe that the seat belt video got the point across better it was again with the wow factor. This video had such a extremely powerful effect on viewers.

Story

Cassie and I wrote this together hope you like it:

"Okay, we're coming back from the commercial in five," said the man with the headset, "just act naturally and remember, you're choosing Kayla to go home." Todd, the moderately attractive man of the show, was torn; he truly like Kayla even though she was not the sharpest tool in the box. She was a kind person, had legs that went for miles, and was certainly nicer than Ashley. Ashley, you see, was already destined for the top three. This rose ceremony, and all the ones before it, were planned. Ashley was only chosen because she brought good television, she had a heart of stone, and the personality of a cactus. Poor Kayla, Todd thought, she was going to go home, unaware that this whole stupid show was scripited.

"And we're on in five...four...three...," The man with the headset counted the rest on his fingers. "Welcome back to The Bachelor, where our lucky leading man will chose one lady to go home." the host said like a wannabe Ryan Secrest. "So Todd, who is going to go home?" Todd grabs three roses, one for Ashley, one for Rachel, and one for Carolynn. All four ladies stand, asphyxiating in their too-tight couture dresses. Todd goes through the script, as planned, handing a rose dramatically to Rachel, then to Carolynn. As he holds the final rose, he looks towards the cameramen. The man in the headset is standing there, glad he's taking his sweet time. Todd looks at Kayla, then Ashley, back to Kayla, then the man in the headset. Finally, he hands the rose to Kayla. Ashley bursts into predictable tears, and runs off.

"What did you do?!" The producer, the man in the headset, and Todd are all in the conference room. "You went off-script! You ruined the show!" The producer is sitting calmy as the man in the headset is slowly losing his mind. Todd doesn't let it phase him. "What," said the producer, "do you have to say for yourself?" Todd stands up, a god among mere mortals. "Gentlemen, I have seen the true side of love. You brought me here for ratings, yet I found my soulmate. Kayla is a wonderful human, beautiful, and has a kind heart. Ashley was good for being the villian of the show, but who said we need a villian? Isn't this show about trying to find the perfect person? You only see money and beauty, yet I see heart. That, gentlemen, is all I came to find." Todd walks out of the room, and down to the stage, where the entire production is in damage control mode. Ashley is screaming for his blood, yet Todd walks right past her. He stops at Kayla, swoops her into his arms dramatically, and gives her a big kiss. "What are you doing?!" Kayla looks at Todd in shock, and smacks him. "Uhm," Todd stutters, "I love you?" Kayla starts laughing so hard she's practically in tears. "I'm not real, you moron! I'm an actress!" Todd looks Kayla in the eyes and then walks off the set. He scolded himself for thinking he would find true love on a stupid reality television show. Oh well, he can always try again on The Bachelorette.