Burned-out

Not only am I trying to catch up on my work, but I'm composing a research paper for my Political Science class. Everything at this point in the semester always gets stressful. We were talking in an ACAD class I'm in, about how people become burned-out with school work. This is probably my confession that I have lost my drive or motivation to exceed. I've decided that this semester is my last semester here at the University, because it would only be crazy if I continued poorly rather then coming back when life presents another opportunity. I'm joining the United States Coast Guard in hopes that it will steer me in another direction of success. Some people say it is okay to step back away from the table if there is too much on your plate. Some say choke it down. Do you think stepping back would be an adequate decision?

Thursday, A Horrible Day

What else could go wrong. Have you even woke up and almost everything in that day just goes wrong. Well this was my Thursday. I wish I could have just slept the day away and begin on a fresh start Friday, but that was definately not the case. I woke up and readied my self for school. This class, Literature, to be exact. Upon leaving I found that my car had been broken into and all of my belongings had been stolen. The start of a horrible day. So I talked to the managment of my apartment complex and called the police. They were there for probably an hour. They found other objects in my car that werent mine, probably other belongs that had been stolen from someone else. So my entire car was searched and finger-printed. Once that was all clear and the officers left I cleaned up the mess left in my car and try to start the car to come to what was left of the class, and my car was dead. My car door had apparently been open most of the night and ran my battery down. Next step in my already horrible day. So i called my parents and they came and got me. I found that i missed my classes for the day and had a horrible day. But I also found my self thinking why would someone steal belongings of other individuals? What do you possibly gain other then material objects? Does that ever come back on your guilt? Try getting a job and growing up. But I believe in karma, and I believe it will come back on them.

Halloween at Work

October 31, celebration known as Halloween. I spent my evening at work. After arriving at 4:00 P.M. I did my normal tasks as instructed, and awaited an evening of mask-wearing, candy-hungry children. But this year was different unlike most. At the street-corner in front of our store stood a guy in protest of this celebration. At first I laughed and went on with my work. I felt the man has a right of freedom of speech and those who want to listen will, others will just ignore him. As customers entered the store I was able to make out some of what he was saying, the man protested that "If we were at God's feet tonight, what would we say?" I was appalled by the idea that the man was so offended by Halloween. Why would someone protest using the Lord, for a holiday celebration. So my Halloween had me thinking that there are people in this world who view even the simplest celebrations as being sinful.

Movies!

I work at Blockbuster so most of my time is customer service and movie critique. I watch many movies and love my job. The people I work with on a day-to-day basis are pretty cool. If I had to choice a favorite movie it would have to be, "Shooter" with Mark Walberg. The reality of the movie makes it a real suspense. Intense action and gun battles keeps you on the edge of your seat. The best part has to be dramatic betrayal of the government. Mark Walberg is a retired marine sniper. His partner and him are left to die in a country they weren't suppose to be in, by the U.S. government, in which his partner is shot and killed, and he returns to the U.S. and retires. The government comes to him when they feel there will be a Presidential assassination, and request Walberg to plan the assassination so that they can know what the real assassin would do to prevent the assassination. Long story short, they set up Walberg for the assassination, he later seeks his revenge, proves his innocence, kills our corrupt government officials, and gets the beautiful women. The climax of the film and resolution are both very intense. What in this movie wouldn't you like? I would highly recommend this to anyone. Anyone have movie suggests they would like to share? Anyone want to discuss a film?

Coast Guard

Everything in my life thus far points in the direction of a military service. The other day we listened to a poem in class that made me realize that the Coast Guard is that service. I'm sure everyone has seen the "Guardian" with Aston Kutcher and Kevin Cosner; I've always particularly enjoyed the idea of saving lives. I love the dramatic scenes, thrills, and suspense in this film. I've been doing extensive research on the matter and my step father is retired navy, twenty years, so I've been well informed and already benefited from the military myself. I've decided to take the next step in my life and join the United States Coast Guard. Most of us in this class are looking for college educations, of course that why we are here, but is this a wise choice? I'm willing to take criticism from anyone who is willing to give it.

Mark Yakich

Some class periods ago, we listened to a very emotional poem. The poem was filled with hatred, betrayal, and abandonment. Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans devastated the lies of many individuals and families. Through this poem we were able to realize only a small amount of emotion survivors could express. Read by nine individuals; all symbolizing different voices and points of view. The poem really opened my heart for the people that had to suffer this disaster, and has opened my eyes to my future. I have decided to join the United States Coast Guard.

A Streetcar Named Desire

After going to the play "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams, I really thought the actors and actresses performances were astonishing. They were all consumed in their characters. I enjoyed the imagery of the story. Almost stereotypical abusive relationship covered with desire. It depicts very well that desire is only one ingredient in a relationship. Stanley, being the abusive husband, accompanied by Stella, the abused yet "blind" wife. "Blind" meaning, her perception of relationship was consumed with desire her personal well being, set aside. Blanch's character helped define the real Stanley in the end. I really enjoyed the play and the story line.

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