December 2002

In the short story, “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, she develops her characters in the story by using a sense of rejection to bring out who they truly are. When someone feels as they aren’t welcome and aren’t the same, it can push them to pursue something different or want to change how they are perceived. Although not all of the characters in the story changed, but they all have felt denial and disdain, in one form or another. I believe Alice Walker used this sense of rejection to show how the…

Throughout human history mankind has tried to understand the value of a human life. Some believe that a human life is worth money, others believe life is what you make it and how you choose to enjoy it, and some believe life is not worth much and we are going to die anyway. There is no definitive answer to this question because it is impossible to prove. Overall the value of life is what people want it to be and we will be looking at it through Hamlet, Roger Ebert, and Amanda Ripley. In…

Standing up for what you believe in is a tough task, but you are capable of accomplishing it. It takes time and effort but if you believe in something it’s worth it. There aren´t a lot of opportunities for you to stand up for what you believe in so make sure you give it your all. When you stand up for what you believe in you’re doing it for yourself, and becoming a role model for people to look up to. People will disagree with you but that’s what’s going to make you work harder. It is an uphill…

There is no real way of measuring success. Success can change from person and person, even day to day to some people. One person can think that moving from the streets into a homeless shelter is success, while another thinks finding a cure for cancer is success. Looking back in 30 years, I will have a family, have a good job, and in the end, be happy, to be considered successful in my eyes. Although all these things seem easy, it goes much deeper than just words can explain. “Don't aim for…

Cross country is a sport that many people will probably never experience. Most believe it is too difficult of a sport for them, or that they would never make it to the finish line before giving up. However, what these people might fail to understand is that they endure a cross country race every day of their lives. Cross country races are just like an average work day. Every day people wake up and repeat their morning routines over and over again. They shower, brush their teeth, comb…

I had a roof shot on a CRV that was a hail damaged car, but quite frankly, I don’t think this one dent was from hair, I think a tree branch or something fell on it. It had three ridiculous dents and the rest were like normal hail dents. Well, I had measured this thing and it was 2.6 millimeters deep. Well, that ant coming out. I don’t think Shane is getting that flat and I don’t think anybody is going to get that flat. If you do get it kind of flat, there is going to be some disclaimer, or…

I chose the song Baby Got Back because i thought the words mixed up were very funny. Instead of hearing the words “I like big butts and I cannot lie”, people heard “I like big butts in a can of limes.” I t is really funny to think about the words and how similar they sound ("I like big butts in a can of limes” n.p.). Another song I chose was Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love. Listeners heard the lyrics as “Ain't Taco Bell love.” Since I love food I though it was an appropriate one to choose ("Ain't Taco…

When something seems so perfect and you are loving every moment, imagine the pain you’d be in if that something was taken before your eyes. Sometimes the sadness you go through seems like it won't end, but then you realize good things can arise from seemingly bad situations. Take this example, a year and a half getting to know three kids and their parents turns to waiting nine months to meet the next child you would fall in love with just as you have the rest of the family. This is just the…

“Everything happens for a reason.” Everyone has probably heard that saying at least once in their life. Some people might roll their eyes at how cliché it is but I believe in fate and that every step you’ve taken will lead you to your calling. A person is born for a sole purpose, that purpose might be unknown, but there is a hole to fill. There might be times when you feel lost at sea, gasping for air but you’d be surprised at how life unknowingly works itself out. Like a typical high school…

Sometimes life can be burdensome. You give and give and give and life takes and takes and takes to a point when you are just drained. You feel empty inside and your physical frame is weaken with every thought about your current situation. What makes it even tougher is that no one can even imagine how hard you are struggling to pull it together; constantly fighting the tears that leak from your soul. If this you, this is your message to gain victory over your struggle. This is not some cliche…