trendy?

Well I'm the first one to say I'm an individual and I control my own thoughts and what i do. But i do believe that when it comes to things like fashion, music, popular movies, that they do have a pretty big impact on shaping who we all are today. There is a reason why every ten years what you wear has completely changed. Everything moves forward and everyday new ideas are being presented. When i watch a television show and i see a cute skirt on girl i say to myself "Wow that's a cute skirt, i really need to get one just like that". Its still my opinion and what i want to wear, but the idea was just presented to me. Everyone has their own fashion sense and certain things catch different peoples eye. In the movie Sex and the City, i loved everything they wore and everything caught my attention. However, to someone else what they might have been wearing is extremely repulsive. I do believe to a certain extent that what we see on T:V, magazines, and movies do shape in someway our personal style. Without these resources we wouldn't really know how the era is changing and what new things look good. No one wants to look like an old fashioned, out of style person. Those who claim they have their own personal style have gotten their ideas from someone, or somewhere. If this is not the case then we would all still be wearing loin cloths. Although if everyone says something is in style or in fashion i might not always agree and i would draw the line somewhere. I do admit that most of my fashion choices are up to date and so forth, but if something to looks ridiculous but everyone loves it, i still wouldn't wear it. The music i hear is definitely influenced. You don't hear many teenagers claiming that they love country music, because it isn't really what my generation is all about. Everything in the media shapes a new type of person because that's how life is. Evolution in mankind also exist in evolution of dance, music, and fashion. Everything is always constantly changing and those who keep up prevail. When it comes to certain things to Palin, i do look at her as more than a beauty queen. If i want someone to represent me i want it to be someone that is qualified and that just doesn't look pretty on stage. She delivered a great speech, and i believed showed everyone that shes more than a "VPILF" Its sad how we all judge each other on what we wear, the music we listen to, the shows we watch, but that is life so might as well accept it. I tend to go with the flow on these topics but like everyone i have my limitations. Like the old saying goes "If everyone where to jump off the bridge, would you do it too"? In this certain situation the obvious answer is NO, but how many times do we get put in a situation like this and actually say yes? Who we are today is shaped by conscious choices we make in integrating with popular ideals.

PROMPT # 3

As I saw the horrible images it really did affect me. I hate seeing anyone suffer, even if they are a different race. I also hate the fact that some of my family is in Cuba and i cant send any aide over to them whats so ever. When i knew the hurricane was coming towards Cuba a part of me hoped and wish that everything would be alright. I do think that most of the pictures by the photographers were taken in a way to make those who see it feel something. Most pictures are those of kids, which will appeal more to peoples emotions. Seeing those kids that are really malnourished makes me want to do something about it. But what can i do? Can i really even make a difference? Everyone is always criticizing the government, saying " they don't care". So why don't those people do something? Its very hard for a person like you, me, or our government to do anything that's not even involving our own country. Yea what if we would like to help out but the other country wont accept our aid? What do we do then? I'm all for helping out countries who need aid but what about our own country? I do feel that we need to help ourselves out first before we can help out others. Our economy right now is at an ultimate low. Maybe the reason why were not helping out other countries is because we can't afford to? Everyone always wants the government to give give give, but what if it cant give? Lets say you were the government and you had your money. Would you really be so eager to give away your money? People become stingy when they know that its their money. For example, if the government made up some new sort of tax as a way to help raise money for other countries would you be willing to help out then? Would you get mad at the government for trying to take your money away to help out a cause? See it isn't always in black and white. Government Officials and United State Officials are human too. When they see the photographs we have seen I'm sure they feel something too. But it isn't always easy to give, especially when you don't have much to give. Now i do believe that we should help in some sort of way that is beneficial to both sides. Maybe someone cant start a foundation to raise money for the kids in Cuba. Just like we have foundations here for the kids in the United States. There isn't only poverty in other countries. The United States does have many poor people too. I went to the Dominican Republic about four years ago and I did feel a lot of empathy for these young children. The moment i got off the taxi they would come running to me for money. It hurts to know that some kids wont ever be able to do a lot of the things i did grow up, and i do feel bad seeing their melancholy faces. Sometimes when I'm eating a meal and i don't finish it all i feel bad because there are kids who would kill to have a little scrap. Its heartbreaking, but i can't do anything about it. I'm just very fortunate that i live where i live, and even though the United States does a lot of things many people don't approve of, i would never want to live anywhere else.

prompt 2

Well I'm a political science major so i definitely have a lot of opinions. I really don't mind sharing my opinions and beliefs with other people; everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I actually like it when people bring up taboo subjects, its interesting to know every ones view points and what their beliefs are. I believe that peoples beliefs represent who they are as a person. I don't really believe that some people's beliefs are shaped by their religion and family values. I myself am pro choice but also catholic. I choose to be pro choice because its the woman who has to live with this decision for the rest of her life, not me. So why should I tell her what to do? Nobody should tell you what you can do with your body. Now i also believe that are certain limitations. If you are at least three months pregnant then you shouldn't abort. I encourage people to debate amongst their ideas, just as long as no one offends anyone or gets offended. This past summer i went to FIU's panther camp and a lot of this years hot topics where brought up. Like abortion, same sex marriages, different racial relationships and things to that nature. We had to say if we agreed, strongly agree, disagree, and strongly disagreed. It was interesting to see how differently people thought. I was surprised at most of the answers that i heard. I believe its extremely important to have a voice in everything you do. After all it is your life and you should dictate on how it is that you want to live it. All the opinions and stands i have are minuscule based on the opinions of others and families. I think everyone at some point believed in something because of their family and friends. However, as you get older your opinions will change, due to the experiences and things you have seen throughout your life. I have certainly think a lot about current issues because everything has some sort of impact on my life. If there is a law that states abortions are illegal, and god forbid i get raped tomorrow and get pregnant this issue would certainly affect me. I registered to vote the moment i turned 17 in school so when i turned 18 i would immediately get my voters registration card. I believe its every ones duty as a citizen to have a say in who will be basically leading their lives. It leaves me perplexed to see people who don't care about voting. But then its those same people who complain about everything, yet still don't care to have their say heard. As long as you don't offend anyone, your opinions should be shared amongst others. You never know if someone else view point is better.

prompt #1

Well I do have many fears as to how to manage all the things I have going on right now.
I'm going to college full time, i have a job that requires me to work at least 28 hours a week,
and I'm joining a sorority. Its pretty scary to think how I'm going to manage my time, but i do believe
that with proper time management is should be accomplished. I really do think blogging is going to
help me with my writing because the more I learn how to put my thoughts together, the better writer i will become. It certainly cant worsen my writing. I have thought about all the issues that come with all the things i have committed myself to, and if i can actually do all of them. I think about my future quite a lot and sometimes i really shouldnt. I pysch myself out and just end up getting even more stressed out and nervous. I really want to do well in college and go very far with my career. I've never really written a blog before so this is all new to me. I'm open to the idea and don't really ming if anyone reads what i have to say. Maybe someone reading my blogs feels the same way i do and it makes them feel better that they arent the only one with these thoughts. My general audience is anyone willing to read my blog and of course my peers. I already took some courses in the summer so I'm not too new when it comes toactually taking college courses but its completely different now than it was in the summer. There are more distractions and harder courses that need more of my time. I'm nervous to start of this year because i don't know if i can handle of these things that i have going on at the moment. I have faith that i can but doubts that i will actually be able to do all of these things at the best of my ability. I hope i don't have to sacrifice one of these things for the other, and if that is the case then academics obviously has to be the most important. I'm excited to improve my writing abilities and learn all that it is you can teach me. I want to be able to think critically and learn if i have what it takes to be good at multitasking.