Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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Freak Factor
http://changethis.com/manifesto/show/64.04.FreakFactory
We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch.
Basically this article is telling us that we are worth something no matter what anyone says or tries to make someone else believe about us. Also it is telling of ways to improve your life for the better. It is also saying that you should just be yourself. Take advantages of your strengths and work on your weaknesses to be the best you can be.
What is my problem? I think that I could put this into my daily life and think about how I got about a situation. I might find that I have a weakness for example in writing a paper. I should first find out what I am writing about and how to make my paper explain the point I'm trying to get across in the best way possible. Then how to structure the paper so that it is clear and understandable. One of my weaknesses I have found is that it is hard to stay on task when I have so many things going on around me at the same time. I live in a house with four other guys and there is always something to do besides "homework". My weakness is that when an opportunity is presented from my friends and it sounds like it will be more fun I usually go and do what my friends are doing. That would be something that I need to take care of because it seriously can hurt my study skills and academics. I should be able to realize that I need to study or do homework when I'm supposed to. I'm here at school and I'm meant to get an education. There is also that thought of the " college experience". I think half the reason I decided to go to college was just to be on my own and make my own choices and see when they take me.
Flawless: There is nothing wrong with you. I read this part of the article and looked at the list and applied some of the strength and weaknesses to myself. For example: I think I can be a very creative person, when I'm in the right situation. The ideas that pop into my head just make me feel like I am very creative. I can also be uncreative. If I am feeling lazy or tired then I think that would be a situation where I am uncreative when I am supposed to be creative. I think that I am for the most part a not very well organized person. My room is a mess. I have a hard time keeping track of all my homework and when it's due, but I don't think this makes me completely unorganized. I am a musician and all of my musical equipment is neat and orderly. I take care of all my equipment and make sure that it is up to snuff at all times. In this way I consider myself to be organized. I like to believe that I am a more than positive person in real world situations. I guess you could say that I'm a person who likes to look at the glass as being half full instead of half empty. I like to go into a new situation with positive attitude rather then a negative one because I think that is just the way everyone should handle things. I like to give things a try. Like an example would be: going out to eat at a place I have never been before. I am unaware of what the food may taste like but that's the kind of things that intrigue me. I like trying new things and I would say the best way to do that is try to have a positive attitude before you try something.
Forget it: Don't try to fix your weaknesses. I don't agree with this topic because if we were to just not fix our weaknesses and not try to better ourselves then whats the point of even living. You can't let your weaknesses get the best of you because you can't say you've really lived. In my opinion whenever I overcome an obstacle it just gives me the best feeling known I beat one of my weaknesses. One of my major weaknesses not doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done. To explain: (just an example) if I saw an attractive girl at a bar and the thought went through my mind to go and talk to her I might not do it. This is something that I've been trying to overcome. This isn't how it always happens but sometimes I think back and wish the ending would of played out better. Had I said to myself I'll never be able to fix this situation then I probably would be even going out to socialize in the first place.
I think that I have definitely made a dent into my creative process. I think I have an idea of where it's going and where I might like to take it. As a musician I like listen to many different genres of music so that I'm not just think about one specific type. I think that's helps to make a good artist. I also like to hear what others like to listen to and their view on music to kind of get a perspective of everything that's going on around me. I think its fun to give new kinds of music a try. For example, I'm in a sound design class and most of the other students are really into electronic music. I have always been the type of person who prefers natural instrumentation over electronic beats but through that class I have learned a little more. Some of the others kids have showed me some of the things you can do with electronic music and it actually amazed me what kind of levels it can be taken to. After this class I definitely have a new found respect for that type of music and am now interested in some artists I have never heard before. As an artist I would like to work on my strengths which would be the love for music and many different types of instruments, the ability to open up to new people and new styles of things, and the need for a good time. My weaknesses I really need to work on are how much I practice, how I get my self out there so I can maybe someday play with others, and where I want my music to take. I hope it all works out one day. I just take it a step at a time.
Brainwashed
http://changethis.com/manifesto/show/66.01.Brainwashed
Be Generous: This basically means that when ones are nice and giving to anothert then eventually they will recieve something in return. Not always in a physical way but in other ways as well. Its saying it not like a give and and get kind of thing but just a support of one another.
Makes Art: Art is something that has no rules or boundaries. Its simply a way for people to reach others on a new level or just create the uncreated.
Learn: Every single person is different in thier own way. The events in that person's life affects the outcome of their life. People are to learn new things everyday in order to succeed and not just learn but learn the right things in life. You must learn what you need to know in order to be what it is you wish to be.
I believe that all of these "layers" do connect to the blogg and not only that but on a whole new level. They make me think about life and what I'm really trying to achieve with what I'm doing with myself. I picked out my favorites of the layers discussed and that had the most impact on me. I believe that if these thoughts were always in the back of my mind then I might go about my day differently. For example the "be generous" layer, I think that what was said hits the nail right on the head. Business, teams, etc. they all work together successfully if the whole team is generous (support) to one another. Then they form sort of a magical bond that even when something bad may happen they can pull through the worst and make something good happen. The "make art" layer really inspired me. It helped me to think that no one in this world should tell me not to live up to my greatest exspectations. I should give it my all and chase after what it is I desire. All I have to do is believe in my ability and with enough time and effort I can really reach people on a new human level. I also really liked the layer about learnign something new everyday. Or just learning what it is you need to know in order to succeed at what your trying to accomplish. For someone to really be good at something you just have to become obssessed with it. That is the only way to get your full potential out of all your hard work. It also help you think of making the right decisions over the wrong one like ones that could hinder your desired outcome. I think that all of these layers could make me a better student, person, and anything I put my mind to. My dream would to be a musician that can really move people with my music and people just have the best time and make some good memories. That would be the greatest thing I could do with my life.
Be Generous: This basically means that when ones are nice and giving to anothert then eventually they will recieve something in return. Not always in a physical way but in other ways as well. Its saying it not like a give and and get kind of thing but just a support of one another.
Makes Art: Art is something that has no rules or boundaries. Its simply a way for people to reach others on a new level or just create the uncreated.
Learn: Every single person is different in thier own way. The events in that person's life affects the outcome of their life. People are to learn new things everyday in order to succeed and not just learn but learn the right things in life. You must learn what you need to know in order to be what it is you wish to be.
I believe that all of these "layers" do connect to the blogg and not only that but on a whole new level. They make me think about life and what I'm really trying to achieve with what I'm doing with myself. I picked out my favorites of the layers discussed and that had the most impact on me. I believe that if these thoughts were always in the back of my mind then I might go about my day differently. For example the "be generous" layer, I think that what was said hits the nail right on the head. Business, teams, etc. they all work together successfully if the whole team is generous (support) to one another. Then they form sort of a magical bond that even when something bad may happen they can pull through the worst and make something good happen. The "make art" layer really inspired me. It helped me to think that no one in this world should tell me not to live up to my greatest exspectations. I should give it my all and chase after what it is I desire. All I have to do is believe in my ability and with enough time and effort I can really reach people on a new human level. I also really liked the layer about learnign something new everyday. Or just learning what it is you need to know in order to succeed at what your trying to accomplish. For someone to really be good at something you just have to become obssessed with it. That is the only way to get your full potential out of all your hard work. It also help you think of making the right decisions over the wrong one like ones that could hinder your desired outcome. I think that all of these layers could make me a better student, person, and anything I put my mind to. My dream would to be a musician that can really move people with my music and people just have the best time and make some good memories. That would be the greatest thing I could do with my life.
Thematic Movie Scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byDN8aoR4TI
This scene from the movie The Lion King is the part of the movie where the main character realizes what he has to do in order to make things right in his life. In this scene he learns that he needs to go back and face his problems and return to his rightful place. I believe the theme is to always remember who you are and where you came from. It will always have an impact on your life. The scene is diactic because it is telling the audience to remember who you are. It never says you must go back where you came from and defeat the villain but the message is given as the scene progresses.
In the scene Simba is confused as what it is he should do but with the help of the wise monkey he is pointed in the right direction. He first looks into the water and only sees what he has become. This is what he is seeing in his concious mind. When he is told to look again he realizes the true message that is trying to be given. This is what is seen in the unconcious mind. Then he sees his father appear in the sky. At first he is overwelmed and almost can't belive that his father is back and talking to him. He doesn't know what to believe but decides to trust his father due to his love and respect for him. The scene makes him appear so small compared to the giant figure in the sky. Also he is always moving toward the figure showing that he is trying to move towards the "right" thing. This shot shows how much space there is. Kind of like Simba is out lost in this open field that represents the world and he is seeing the light ( his father ) and it is guiding him. This also shows the shape when comparing the size of one another. The rhythm of the scene is very emotional, dramatic, and has a lot of underlying meaning.
This scene from the movie The Lion King is the part of the movie where the main character realizes what he has to do in order to make things right in his life. In this scene he learns that he needs to go back and face his problems and return to his rightful place. I believe the theme is to always remember who you are and where you came from. It will always have an impact on your life. The scene is diactic because it is telling the audience to remember who you are. It never says you must go back where you came from and defeat the villain but the message is given as the scene progresses.
In the scene Simba is confused as what it is he should do but with the help of the wise monkey he is pointed in the right direction. He first looks into the water and only sees what he has become. This is what he is seeing in his concious mind. When he is told to look again he realizes the true message that is trying to be given. This is what is seen in the unconcious mind. Then he sees his father appear in the sky. At first he is overwelmed and almost can't belive that his father is back and talking to him. He doesn't know what to believe but decides to trust his father due to his love and respect for him. The scene makes him appear so small compared to the giant figure in the sky. Also he is always moving toward the figure showing that he is trying to move towards the "right" thing. This shot shows how much space there is. Kind of like Simba is out lost in this open field that represents the world and he is seeing the light ( his father ) and it is guiding him. This also shows the shape when comparing the size of one another. The rhythm of the scene is very emotional, dramatic, and has a lot of underlying meaning.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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