How You Remind Me

each song you usually hear how the song was written. I feel lucky enough to be in Nashville to see songwriters perform in writer rounds every night. This week I decided to shine the spotlight on some of my favorite songwriters. Travis Meadotravismws: Cuts include: What We Ain't Got by Jake Owen, Riser by Dierks Bentley, Dark Side by Eric Church Favorite line written: He taught me there was more to life than just getting by. (Black by Travis Meadows) "Black" reminds me of my papaw, how we would…

think of how difficult my depression is sometimes, and the stress my illness puts on me. Hearing Sia compare herself to a rubber band, reminds me of how I can easily break down, whether it’s from my depression, or even my frustration due to my inability to focus because of my ADD. However, when I listen to “Elastic Heart,” I also hear words of empowerment. Like the artist, I am committed to becoming independent from my depression. When Sia says she has an ‘Elastic Heart,’ I think of how elastic…

things that I never got the chance to say. In the past I've bottled up my feelings, and now all I’m left with is regret on things that I hadn’t done. I have a feeling that the guy in the poem, if he doesn't take a chance to say how he feels, he’ll be in the same boat as me, with a million questions but not a single answer. “I often scribble in the sand”, this line from the poem is referencing the lost thoughts and feelings that often get stuck in our heads and never seem to get out. When I…

that was always okay with me. He was not always in the picture when I was younger so it seems appropriate that we do not speak much. It made sense that he did not seem to be aware to the struggles that I was having and recovering from. Last year I was diagnosed with having an eating disorder and I told both of my parents after finding out. Since then I noticed that my dad cannot seem to come to terms with it. Something I greatly value is compassion. It is important to me that I be compassionate…

I thought the articles were interesting when I first read through them. In the article, “What is Fascism,” demonstrated the definition of Fascism through the view point of Mussolini in 1932. He states how Fascism has a spiritual view on life. “Fascism now and always, believes in holiness and in heroism” (Halsall). I thought that was interesting to view Fascism as a spiritual sense because that form of government is a controlling dictatorship. I have never read the words “Fascism” and “holiness”…

looked at me to achieve their dream of having “a doctor in the family.” While I tried to achieve their dream, I knew early on—possibly when I was watching a college basketball game a player’s bone popped out of his knee. From that point I knew I would never become the “family doctor.” If you are a first generation American, you know that not pursuing their dreams can cause major backlash. They will remind you the long hours worked and every sacrifice they made. These constant reminders made…

Claim Defence In the book You Don’t Know Me by David Klass, there is a teacher who cares about the main protagonist, John.Mr.Steenwilly believes that John is a talented musician. He is constantly pushing John to explore his musical abilities and practice more, Steenwilly also senses that something else is going on with John. In class he realises that John is distant and does not focus on music and talks to his tuba. As he talks with John he tries to pry information from John, and the deeper he…

never seemed to grow up quick enough. Now, I feel like I’m growing up too fast. Growing up used to excite me; now it terrifies me. No, I don’t mean I’m scared to get married and have kids. I’m not scared to find a profession that motivates me and to discover my true potential. I mean I’m scared to go to college. I’m scared for when I come home from a stressful day and the only thing to greet me in my dorm is my bed. I’m scared for when I have to begin paying for my own things, and for the times…

Analysis: A.) As I read this verbatim, I found that I was emotionally triggered by what I wrote. I felt quite angry and hurt by the way that Fr. X was talking to me. I noticed that my heart began to race, and I could feel my shoulders and neck starting to tighten up. B.) Initially, I felt confused and surprised by Fr. X’s questions. As the conversation progressed, I began to gradually get angry and angrier until I could no longer hold in the frustration that I was feeling inside. I also felt…

it does not matter if someone excels at everything they do; what matters is that someone tried their best at everything they did. Chapter Two: “There’s nothing like a song about lost love to remind you how everything precious can slip from the hinges where you've hung it so careful.” (50) This quote reminds me of the importance of valuing everyone and everything in my life because there may come a day when they are not in my life anymore. Cherishing things…