Nathan Dutch Assignment 23

Let's say you were driving your car and it's time to get hype. This is a common scenario as a car is a form of transportation so you will be going somewhere, and when your going somewhere much of the time you need energy because you are about to do something. This is where ignant bangerz come into play. The lyrics have absolutely no meaning so no energy is wasted on trying to understand the song. All 5 of these songs are intense, upbeat hood rap that you need to blast in order to generate the necessary energy for wherever you are going.
Drive Me Crazy-Vic Mensa: This is a good intro because it is slightly less intense and the lyrics are slightly more meaningful. A plunge right into hood rap is the recipe for an overwhelming and unsatisfying hype session.
Neighborhood Drug Dealer-Rick Ross: Now that you've been acclimated to the excitement it's time for ignorance. This song's lyrics are so awful they are likely to kill brain cells.
Jumpman-Drake: What would the playlist be without some popular radio bangers?
Quarterback-Young Thug: This is just a flat out hood banger. The beat goes so hard that you may hurt yourself from over excitement.
Father Stretch My Hands Part 1-Kanye West: The cherry on top is an uplifting choir beat banger. This will do the final touches for preparing you for whatever excitement lies ahead.

Nathan Dutch Assignment 22

It's hard to choose just one character who would be enjoyable to be, but if I have to I guess I'll go with Happy Gilmore. Happy is, well, happy. He shows a carefree attitude about life and a general enjoyment of every individual moment. Unlike me, who is toiling with the struggle of being a junior in a rigorous academic program, Happy has no actual responsibilities. He is able to simply stop and enjoy his life without worrying about the future. I worry about the future and also understand the importance of worrying about the future, but at some points I wish that I could the stop the constant flow of cares and worries and enjoy the great world and people around me. Also Happy is stacked with money from his Dad's company, definitely a plus. He is immature, but to me this is honestly a good thing. When you don't have responsibility, being immature is fun and not wrong.

The Perfect Playlist: Ben Edition

The activity for which I will be designing a playlist for is, of course, walking the dog. I would suggest a large speaker in replacement of headphones for the full effect.

First off, you must start with an invigorating song that will energize both you and the dog. my selection would be "Blow" by Ke$ha. however, "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha works just as well.

Next, you need a very sexual song to help you strut your stuff and flaunt your erotic prowess whilst your dog defecates on your neighbor's lawn. My selection for this task was Ke$ha's "Take It Off" due to its effect of making you feel literally grimy, as if the artist that produced it has been caressing you with her glittery, sticky hands.

now that your dog is emptied out, fill it up with some intense emotions of affection and drug-induced addiction with the use of "Your Love is My Drug", a classic in the eyes of many musical critics by the composer known as Ke$ha.

Now for the journey home. As it is possible you may be growing weary here alongside your mutt, power up with a power song. my suggestion is "Backstabber" by Ke$ha. let the hate flow through you, as Abe Washington once said, and power walk your way to victory my man.

Finally, with home in sight, poop-bag in hand, play a song that reminds you of home. This song should be very endearing and give your thoughts of your childhood, so naturally, my selection is "No hands" by waka flocka flame. Ah, sweet memories. 

Fictional Character, Fictional Life: Ben Edition

Since I don't watch really anything, I'm going to include video games in your prompt.

I would be the Tetris t-block.

(this one)

I would be this lovely piece of geometry because think of the life this little guy leads-droppin, poppin, and stackin his little heart away. and when he inserts himself into the perfect hole, he can pop 2, or even 3 if done skillfully, lines. He also could function as an umbrella for his pals. can you do that? not likely. or, at least, not effectively.

I have included a depiction of what would occur should a boring human attempt to umbrella. Let me tell you friend, it does not end up well, as you can see for yourself. Don't let your friends down, you loser. be a t-block.

post #22- tori

If I could be anyone I would probably Buffy or Willow from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Buffy was always willing to do whatever it took to keep people safe, she killed the love of her life to save people. She always did what was best, and made sure to protect her friends. She was selfless and daring and brave enough to take on whatever apocalypse was thrown her way.

Taking into account that she is the main character, this makes me rethink my decision. Of course, she’s going to be brave and daring, she’s The Slayer. She was literally destined to be a badass.

So, I think being Willow would be cool too. She’s the nerdy best friend that’s never afraid to be the one to stay behind and research the big bad, she’s also never afraid to jump into battle with Buff to help out, even though her powers don’t show up for a couple of seasons. The last couple of seasons she does misuse her magic’s and even becomes the big bad when her girlfriend dies. But she realizes she’s become the big bad and goes to witch rehab, essentially. I’ve always really admired people who are able to admit they have a problem and work to rectify it.

The Road Mix- post 23 tori

The Road Mix: for road trips

Same Book But Never The Same Page- A Day To Remember

-ah yes, a song about standing up for yourself.

Have A Nice Day- Bon Jovi

-In the fabulous quote of 8 Mile “we’ll end this with a f**k you and have a nice day.” (an Eminem song didn’t quite fit in this “rock and roll” sounding playlist, so I had to pay tribute somewhere.)

I Don’t Care- Fall Out Boy

-I don’t care what they say, because I know that I’m f**king awesome.         

Reckless- You Me At Six

-That person that screwed me over doesn’t matter; they aren’t bringing me down from my awesomeness. So, not losing sleep over them. But they’re losing sleep over me aren’t they ;)

Welcome to The Jungle- Guns n’ Roses

-I’m going to live my life, and live it the way I want. Welcome to the jungle.

Basically, these songs can go anywhere. Its more of a shuffle playlist than anything else. I did, however, put them in this order because it flowed well when I listed to them in this order. It started out with A Day To Remember and a little bit of a harder rock; then Bon Jovi and an easier rock song. Fall Out Boy with a little more upbeat rock (let me live my life, fob is rock too). Then You Me At Six, which is a more alternative and sometimes indie sound. And then classic Guns n’ Roses, because who could go wrong with Guns n’ Roses. These rock upbeat songs put me in a great mood for driving, or just anything. They make me want to take a road trip just so I can listen to these songs while I drive.

This is a link to my actual Road Mix playlist for road trips.

https://play.spotify.com/user/vleggett98/playlist/1Qla5kDQOXBGEustuUHzdy

Aditi Lohe Blog #22

If I had to choose a fictional character to become, my choice would be Meadow from the book The Murder Complex. Meadow lives in a society where a cure is found for all diseases, thus everyone is healthy. Unfortunately, since everyone remains in good health, no one dies either. The population the world begins to increase dramatically, and resources begin to wear thin. I would choose to be Meadow, because in this world, you have to know how to defend whats yours, and let me just say that Meadow is pretty fly. I mean that girl can fight! She is amazing; fast on her feet, great reflexes, intelligent, and strong. She has to face the Murder Complex (a group that kills hundreds every night in an attempt to decrease the world's population) with Zephyr at her side (haha.... Zephyr: a gentle breeze). Both of them together are a practically unbeatable team and it would be pretty awesome to be like her.

a million people and a million thoughts- post 21 tori

A million different things are happening to a million different people at this second.

At this second, someone just realized they were in love; maybe they panicked, maybe they smiled, maybe they called their best friend to tell them the news.

At this second, someone was just left; maybe it was a small kid watching their mom leave, not realizing they won’t return, maybe it was a lover crying as their supposed other half left.

At this second, someone was just accepted to college; maybe they called their parents, or maybe just wished they could.

At this second, someone just heard a heartbeat; maybe it was a baby in the womb and maybe they cried, maybe it was their own as they were caught in a lie.

At this second, million different things happened to a million different people. But none of that matters does it? Because I wasn’t thinking of those million other people and those million other things that happen when you looked at me. I wasn’t thinking of much at all.

I was only thinking of you.

Aditi Lohe Blog #21

At this moment, somewhere in the universe, someone is showering. Actually probably not just someone, probably thousands. Just think about it. If every 5 minutes, 20 gallons of water are wasted on showers, and the average length of showering for most people is 9 minutes, then that is an incredible amount of water going down the drain. Not to mention, all the people who enjoy baths and long showers. I realize this is a pretty random topic, but being in california right now (as well as being lectured about this constantly by my environment obsessed uncle) has enlightened me greatly on this issue. Now I don't really know where I am going with this, but just be aware of the fact that somewhere in this universe, at this very moment, someone is enjoying a very nice shower.

a house divided, blog post 21- annie deitz

Right now, somewhere in the universe, a small, relatively unimportant country (in the universal scheme of things) is beginning to turn on itself. Citizens are beginning to despise their neighbors. Families are being torn apart. Protests are being led, fights are breaking out, and people are terrifying others.

Why?

Political affiliations.

The upcoming 2016 American Presidential Election plays host to a wide variety of candidates. Whether it be a Cuban American republican, or an affluent conservative white man, or a female liberal, or a democratic socialist Jew; this election seems to be comprised of the diversity expected from an America melting pot.

Yet, like usual, we fail to recognize a good thing when we see it.

Rather than celebrating our various beliefs and differences, we attack those holding opinions different from our own. Rather than listening to others ideas and incorporating them into our own, we disregard anything that contradicts our own thoughts. Rather than using conflicting stances to widen our global outlook, we remain close minded and ignorant. Rather than acknowledging the fact that varying political preferences is a beneficial effect of our development as a culture that in turn helps promote a positive and productive society, we strip people who maintain differing opinions of intelligence and even basic aspects of humanity, restraining them (in our own minds) to the bottom of the bottom, where their voices remain unheard.

Everyone, regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum, has thought on at least one occasion, "this political idea is completely ludicrous and holds no actual substance." Then, without addressing counterarguments or listening to any opposing evidence, you decide that whoever supports that idea or claims that political party is an idiot. Uneducated. Completely ignorant to what's really going on in America today.

This happens to everyone.

Conservatives are stereotyped as wealthy men who could care less about the plights of the middle/low class. They were born into an affluent family and are completely unaware of things going on around them. They are bigots, idiots, and should not be trusted.

Liberals are stereotyped as poor young adults who hang out in coffee bars wearing their beanies and converses while complaining about the elite 1% and asking for handouts from the government. Freshly out of school, they have no idea how their radical and impractical ideas will negatively affect the nation. They are loafers, idiots, and should not be trusted.

Despite our flaws, America is a pretty cool place. But it won't remain a cool place if we try to attack our neighbors in order to place our own political platforms on pedestals. This is actually sort of what happened during the Civil War- Americans were so politically biased against each other that they tried to dissolve the things uniting them together, the things that make America a pretty cool place. Rather than focusing on and exploiting our differences, we should instead work together to create a safe environment that allows for healthy political competition- something that would actually end up being beneficial to American government.  Lincoln famously stated once, "a house divided cannot stand." Our political diversity has proven that we can stand even through division, but maybe we could fly if those divisions stopped being so hostile.

Assignment 23: the perfect playlist

A Blast From the Past

"High Fidelity" (2000) was a film that was remarkably ahead of its time. The film tells the story of Rob Gordon, a washed-up music junkie (played by the fantastic John Cusack) who spends his days creating perfect 5 song playlists. There's his playlist for his worst break up ever, his playlist of the top 5 soul tracks released between 1955 and 1965, and his playlist for his ex-girlfriend's dad's funeral.

Today, thanks to Spotify,  Limewire, iTunes, the "genius" Itunes feature, and Pandora, creating a "perfect" playlist has never been easier.

On the other hand, Rob probably would be appalled by the slapdash way some of us throw together any group of songs above a certain tempo before we head to the gym, or take all those below a certain tempo and thoughtlessly label it “chillaxxx.” As Rob forewarned, “The making of a good compilation tape is a very subtle art. Many do’s and don’ts. You’re using someone else’s poetry to express how you feel. This is a delicate thing.”

So for this blog assignment, create a "perfect" playlist for something. It could be your perfect playlist to listen to at the gym (boring!), perfect playlist for a rainy day, perfect playlist for anything. . . be as creative as you can. Once you have chosen a topic, select 5 tracks for this playlist, noting the song and artist, and write a few sentences explaining why you chose this song, what this song adds to your playlist, why you put it where you did, and how it works with the other songs you selected to create a cohesive perfect playlist.

If you want link it to a spotify playlist and share a link.

Minimum of 150 words - due Sunday, April 3rd at 11:59 pm

(Last day to turn in make up assignments 21-23)

entry inspired by John Cowgill

Robert Blog 21- Somewhere

Somewhere in the Universe....... There are people who hate Freedom and want to wait in line for 2 days for bread... They are known as Communists ..... and they are in fact extra terrestrials. It is true! Communists are a race of parasitic aliens who seek to devour a planets resources with their self destructive nature. Much like Californians, Communists will ruin a planet with their ideology and social justice ideals, absorbing all that is good and free and ruining the planets they invade. One planet could not support the amount "Dude Free Stuff LOL" that accompanies a communist takeover, so they are constantly on the search for new planets to enslave. Somewhere in this Universe there are hot blooded Americans who are willing to fight of this Commie Invasion and to restore America to it's Capitalistic Glory! Somewhere there is a man trying to make America Great Again.....

Robert Blog 20- How to: Remove Communists

If, like me, you have noticed a dangerous increase in filthy communists in this blessed country of ours but do not of knowings how to remove this menace of society, than this the blog for you! Removing this dirty Red Menace can be quite tricky as dirty Commies are very good at hiding, but I know their secrets and will show you in (INSERT NUMBER OF STEPS HERE) easy steps how to remove them.
Step 1: Identifying Communist-
Communists can be hard to spot as they look like most everyday people, but they do have some features that will be easy identifiers once you learn them. Most communists have bad hygiene, they are to busy complaining about the lack of free stuff on the internet and spouting opinionated garbage onto the internet to actually bath. They also will wear filthy commie t-shirts with the Hammer and Sickle or a Che Guevara. They are also most often overweight and have their hands permanently covered in Dorito dust. There will also be an unmistakable aura of entitlement that will shiver your all American willies.
Step 2: Diagnosing Communists-
Like Cancer, Communists come in many varieties such as: Socialists, Maoists, Stalinists, and the Homeless. This step is irrelevant however because all Communists are deserving of immediate prejudice regardless of type. I just like to keep track of the types for sporting purposes.
Step 3: How to remove Communists-
There are several methods such as Napalm, Nuclear Holocaust, Running them over with your "Freedom Mobility Scooter" etc. This step is really up to you as an individual, just go with what feels natural there is no wrong answer! And don't worry about being "humane" as communists are not people anyways so again go nuts!
BONUS STEP!!!!!!!
Step 4: How to make America Great Again-

Holden Huffman Blog Post #22

If I could be any fictional character, I would probably be almost any character that Liam Neeson has played.  I think every movie I've seen him in, he plays a BADA$$.  Whether it be a protective father (Taken 1,2,3, Run All Night, etc...), a jedi master (Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace), or a savage (The Grey) his roles are always pretty cool.  He even manages to play a mean Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, and is still escaping the cops at 63 (Taken 3).  Now I know, not all of these movies were of the best quality, but regardless, who wouldn't want to be such a savage???  That's why if I could be any fictional character, I would choose almost any character that Liam Neeson has played.

Nathan Dutch Assignment 21

At this very moment, somewhere in the universe I am typing this assignment. I'm not in a very creative mood right now so I'm going to finish this response by typing exactly what comes to mind.  I am typing on a small lap top and it is annoying how sensitive these keys are, I keep accidentally putting in letters I don't mean to and it's frustrating. Right now Selection Sunday just went down so I'm thinking about how ridiculous it is that Michigan State didn't get a number 1 seed and Oregon and Virginia did. Oregon is poopoo just like every year and I'm not worried about Virginia either. Right now my brother is also playing piano and singing with my mom. They are both really good and it kind of makes me want to learn how to sing. Sadly, I'm to busy and I don't see there being any way that I could make time to learn. Well thanks for reading my stream of consciousness rant. Bye.

Assignment 22: Fictional Character, Fictional Life

Out of all of the books, all of the movies, and all of the television shows you have watched, consider your favorite characters. Then, answer the following:

If you could be any fictional character, who would you be and why?

Minimum of 150 words - due Sunday, March 20th at 11:59 pm

(Last day to submit Blogs 21-23 is April 3rd)

Holden Huffman Blog Post #21

Somewhere in the universe right now, just about everything is happening.  Right now, someone is dying.  Right now, someone is entering this world.  Right now, someone is having the time of their life.  Right now, someone is going through a tough time. Right now, someone is doing their blog post for their AP class at Henry Clay High School. This idea is something that always interests me to think about.  Just imagine, almost anything you can think of, chances are it's happening at this very moment somewhere in the world.  That's crazy..... Right now, someone is trying to write a blog post but can't think of anything else to say so is just trying to get to that mark of 150 words.  Hopefully that person suceeds....

Assignment 21: Right Now

At this very moment, somewhere in the universe...

Minimum of 150 words - due Sunday, March 6th at 11:59 pm

(Last day to submit posts 21-23 will be April 3)

Tabbi Coffman #19 why is this called plastics??

Embarrassment and shame are two emotions that can really screw you over.

Have you ever done something, or messed up royally and needed help but were too embarrassed to ask?

Or have you ever been failing a class and needed to switch out or get more help, but just couldn't bear to?

Or have you ever been too much of a weenie to own up to your mistakes, so that instead of asking for help your plans just crash and burn?

Same.

However, it's not often that I put myself in these types of situations because my mom gave me the best piece of advice ever, a "golden rule" if you will...

"THE FIRST RULE OF SUCCESS IS TO ASK"

When I first heard this beautiful saying all I could think was "ha, yeah right". But my mom is old and wise and pretty darn cool and that weirdo was right.

There have been so many times where that rule has saved my ass. Not necessarily on big things, but just being able to not be scared to ask for things that you need is very liberating.

In fact, I'm not scared to ask for what I want either. And that's freaking awesome because I'm not scared of getting what I want.

Just trust me on this, the next time you're in a situation where you have to ask, just ask.

If you don't ask the answer will always be no, but if you do ask you're likely to get exactly what you want.

Tabbi Coffman #20 How to

Alright, it's not like I'm untalented and I don't know how to do anything, it's more like I don't kmow what to teach.

So here's two fun(ish?) things that you can now know how to do:

How to give someone a great birthday gift (for a girl!)

1) Obviously you're friends or at least acquainted with this person so you probably have some idea of what to get them. (If you are not even acquainted with this person then you should not give them a birthday gift because then they'll think you're weird)

2) The next step is to figure out what to give them,  you can do in two different ways. The first way is to subtly bring up stuff they might like, like make-up, food, scents, artists, etc. In fact you could even ask their other friends about what that may want so what you get them will be a total surprise. Or the other way is to get a list of things that they like. I personally like to use the second method.

Here's what I usually ask:
-what's your favorite candy/snack?
-what make-up can you not live without?
-is there anything on your make-up wish list?
-do you like earrings? Like scale of 1-10
-what are your favorite scents?
-okay top three things you're obsessed with, go

3) It is now time to make a trip to your local pharmacy (walgreens, cvc, rite-aid). That's the beauty of these gifts, you can literally get everything you need to give your friend a good gift for like 30$. So go pick out a bag of their favorite candy or snack, and some new make-up.

*optional step*
If you want ro make this present extra special without paying a lot or having to make something all heartfelt or whatever you can go get them a t-shirt, or some jewelry, or a candle. It costs a little more but it'll just make your friends happier.

4) Alright, if you aren't someone who subscribes to ipsy or any other monthly make-ul service then you might want to invest in some small, stylish, and inexpensive make-up bags. I have, like, 30 or something.

5) Now you're ready to put your present together. I always open the make-up and put it in a make-up bag I think that the person would like (ex: I gave Tori a chic black one and Aditi a cute white one with blue anchors). Then you can put their make-up bag and their snack in a mini present bag and put some tissue paper on top. If you got them a t-shirt or a candle or anything like that make sure it's on the bottom so no snacks are harmed.

6) Go give your awesome present to the birthday girl and treat yourself to extra cake.

*optional step part two*
Remember when I said making a present that's heart felt? Well I think that the best heart felt present is cookies or art. And obviously the former is easier. So to make freaking delicious cookies, chocolate chip or otherwise, look up "Hershey's Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies". This recipe not only makes delicious cookies but is also extremely reliable. Happy baking.