I think Orwell did an interesting job of presenting the irony between the decay of the english language and how it relates to politics. Words, which are generally used to clarify a subject, are currently in politics used to obscure the true meaning. Orwell lists many examples where he presents a part of a speech or prose and uses it to reveal the lack of substance in it.
While the examples he presents demonstrate poor writing, Orwell writes
beautifully, creating a stark contrast between his own manner of writing
and the decaying style of the examples. I thought the essay was
relevant and possessed a style of writing that captured the audience,
but still managed to have solid information and a balanced proportion of
examples to analysis.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Research Paper Topic
1) I intend to write about the welfare system and how it should be reformed.
2) My topic is controversial because it affects the lives of not only those supported by the welfare system, but all those who support it, or in other word, everyone who pays taxes.
3) I will be using online database, books and articles written by worthy sources. Furthermore, I may try to contact our congressman, Mike Thompson, however that source will most likely be unavailable.
4) I wrote a bill on the subject for Girls' State and was extremely interested in it and developed strong opinions on how it should be reformed.
5) I am not sure whether this is a popular topic or not, however it has probably been done before because it can be a touch-y subject.
6) As of yet, I have no questions for you.
2) My topic is controversial because it affects the lives of not only those supported by the welfare system, but all those who support it, or in other word, everyone who pays taxes.
3) I will be using online database, books and articles written by worthy sources. Furthermore, I may try to contact our congressman, Mike Thompson, however that source will most likely be unavailable.
4) I wrote a bill on the subject for Girls' State and was extremely interested in it and developed strong opinions on how it should be reformed.
5) I am not sure whether this is a popular topic or not, however it has probably been done before because it can be a touch-y subject.
6) As of yet, I have no questions for you.
Senior Project Update
My senior project began a tad late because I decided last minute that my original project was a little more than I could actually handle. My original project was to raise thousands of dollars to renovate a bathroom at the Samaritan House (the family homeless shelter in Napa) so that there were more than two showers for the seven families that inhabit the house.
Partially into the year however, I realized I may have signed up for more than I could do. After talking to Mr. Gilbert I decided to instead raise as much money as I could and then donate the profits to the Samaritan House.
I recently finished my new letter of intent and have gotten my mentor. What I need to rapidly complete is the mentor interview as well as complete/turn-in the mentor contract.
The hours themselves should not be hard to complete as the fundraisers themselves will take time as well as all of the planning. The project should be fairly simple because I have already founded a club at Napa High, P.A.T.H. (Providing Assistance To Homeless). Through my club, we will be doing many fundraisers, such as bake sales, to raise money to donate.
Partially into the year however, I realized I may have signed up for more than I could do. After talking to Mr. Gilbert I decided to instead raise as much money as I could and then donate the profits to the Samaritan House.
I recently finished my new letter of intent and have gotten my mentor. What I need to rapidly complete is the mentor interview as well as complete/turn-in the mentor contract.
The hours themselves should not be hard to complete as the fundraisers themselves will take time as well as all of the planning. The project should be fairly simple because I have already founded a club at Napa High, P.A.T.H. (Providing Assistance To Homeless). Through my club, we will be doing many fundraisers, such as bake sales, to raise money to donate.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Japanese Food
I am continuing my food journey by now analyzing traditional (and americanized) Japanese food. I am quite a fan of japanese food, and pracitcally live off of sushi, tempora, and other dishes. Sushi is amazing because 1) I can use chopsticks, 2) they are generally bite sized, and 3) the variety is simply astounding. Now who wouldn't want to use chopsticks? It just makes eating that much more fun, and if you aren't the best, like me, then actually being able to eat the sushi is a challenge in and of itself, and I love a good challenge. Sushi can be made several different ways. While we use the word "sushi" to refer to the rolls, maki sushi is the technical name (but who actually wants to be technical, so from now on, when I say sushi I mean the rolls). Sushi is delicious, in my opinion because of the different types. For example, some rolls have tempura inside, thus combining probably the two best types of japanese food (tempura and sushi). Tempura is vegetables or fish that is deep-fried in a batter and then can be dipped in a sweet sauce. Sushi can be rather neutral, or extremely spicy. Plus, the extravagence of the roll can vary as well. For instance there are simple rolls that only include cucumber and carrotts, or california rolls (which usually have crab, avocado, and cucumber)
However, sushi can also be more embelished and contain caviar or in my opinion even look like a piece of art. Below is a picture of sushi with caviar: 
Below is a picture of a more decorated sushi roll: 
Perhaps because sushi is such a diverse food type, and the varieties are endless that it is so appealing to many people.
However, sushi can also be more embelished and contain caviar or in my opinion even look like a piece of art. Below is a picture of sushi with caviar: Below is a picture of a more decorated sushi roll: Perhaps because sushi is such a diverse food type, and the varieties are endless that it is so appealing to many people.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Oh how I want a Husband
I wish I had a husband. A husband to sit on the couch on the weekend and yell at me for a beer because the husband can not get up in the middle of the 3rd quarter of the present football game while I run around the kitchen trying to prepare the dinner. While making sure that the food is warm, table is set, and the kids are seated, I want a husband who can ask me over and over "How long until we eat?".
On top of this I wish I had a husband who let me take care of the kids... all the time. A husband that leaves in the morning to go to work, letting me wake up the children, dress them, and feed them, all while getting myself ready for my own job. The husband would let me find a way to get off work early in order to pick up the kids from school and then take them to after school sports and appointments. He would allow me to schedule and keep track of all of his appointments because in a perfect world, he would never be able to do that himself.
I want a husband who can work late and come home expecting dinner to be made. Not only that, but I want a husband who wants me to look like I have all day to just work out, even though I am constantly busy. And the perfect husband would be on who demands that I look perfect, at all times. I would love to be a trophy wife, making sure that my hair and nails and make-up and tan are always perfect. I want a husband whose extent of "helping out around the house" is to hammer a loose nail, or change a light-bulb. My husband will then get to complain about his job while I listen and take care of him because he won't care about my feelings or my day.
My husband will be so wonderful that he will let me do his laundry and make sure the house is perfectly clean. He will be sure to throw huge party's and dinner's at the house so that everyone can tell him how beautiful his home is, and how wonderful the party is. I want a husband who, after wishing all of the guests goodbye, will go to bed, so graciously allowing me the honor of cleaning up. Oh how I truly want a husband!
On top of this I wish I had a husband who let me take care of the kids... all the time. A husband that leaves in the morning to go to work, letting me wake up the children, dress them, and feed them, all while getting myself ready for my own job. The husband would let me find a way to get off work early in order to pick up the kids from school and then take them to after school sports and appointments. He would allow me to schedule and keep track of all of his appointments because in a perfect world, he would never be able to do that himself.
I want a husband who can work late and come home expecting dinner to be made. Not only that, but I want a husband who wants me to look like I have all day to just work out, even though I am constantly busy. And the perfect husband would be on who demands that I look perfect, at all times. I would love to be a trophy wife, making sure that my hair and nails and make-up and tan are always perfect. I want a husband whose extent of "helping out around the house" is to hammer a loose nail, or change a light-bulb. My husband will then get to complain about his job while I listen and take care of him because he won't care about my feelings or my day.
My husband will be so wonderful that he will let me do his laundry and make sure the house is perfectly clean. He will be sure to throw huge party's and dinner's at the house so that everyone can tell him how beautiful his home is, and how wonderful the party is. I want a husband who, after wishing all of the guests goodbye, will go to bed, so graciously allowing me the honor of cleaning up. Oh how I truly want a husband!
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