Even if you don't listen to Mumford and sons, you can't deny the beauty in lyrics like those. I personally feel like lyrics are the most important part of a song, and Mumford and Sons deliver.
What about you guys, are you fans?
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Love, Love, Love
Mumford and Sons literally makes me so happy. Just listening to their lyrics makes me giddy.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Facebook Follies
Ok, is anyone else just about fed up with Facebook?
Don't get me wrong, I check mine everyday, several times a day, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. But I mean come on, there are times when I really just want to deactivate it.
First of all, the constant updates. Oh, the updates...
When will they just stick with a layout for longer than a few months?
Second of all, the hackers.
That's right, I got hacked this week. Which isn't that big of a deal, I just had to change my password. But my account was temporarily suspended, and I couldn't get on Facebook on my phone, and I had people trying to contact me for classes through Facebook messenger, and it was just a massive mess that was so unnecessary.
I know that that I am one of very few people who wants to get rid of my Facebook, but I can't help but wonder how much easier my life will become if I deactivated it?
I also know that this is not new. I know I am not the first person to complain about this. But I am a child of the social media generation and I'm just trying to keep up.
Who knows, maybe I'm just all talk and will never ever deactivate my Facebook! I guess we'll see if I get mad enough ever again to just end my relationship with social media for good.
Don't get me wrong, I check mine everyday, several times a day, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. But I mean come on, there are times when I really just want to deactivate it.
First of all, the constant updates. Oh, the updates...
When will they just stick with a layout for longer than a few months?
Second of all, the hackers.
That's right, I got hacked this week. Which isn't that big of a deal, I just had to change my password. But my account was temporarily suspended, and I couldn't get on Facebook on my phone, and I had people trying to contact me for classes through Facebook messenger, and it was just a massive mess that was so unnecessary.
I know that that I am one of very few people who wants to get rid of my Facebook, but I can't help but wonder how much easier my life will become if I deactivated it?
I also know that this is not new. I know I am not the first person to complain about this. But I am a child of the social media generation and I'm just trying to keep up.
Who knows, maybe I'm just all talk and will never ever deactivate my Facebook! I guess we'll see if I get mad enough ever again to just end my relationship with social media for good.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Doc Hoc's Blogging Advice
On Tuesday, 2/14, our blogging class had a visitor, Kurt Hochenauer, who gave a lot of insight into what to blog about.
He said that every person should blog about what they want, and make sure they know the subject well.
I think what I liked best was that he blogs about something that is not very popular in Oklahoma, and for that matter, the U.S. right now. More people are leaning right when it comes to politics these days, and the fact that Hochenauer is very very liberal is unusual to see hear in the South.
I like how he has a blog that is controversial, but he realizes he has the right to talk about those things that he feels are problematic or not fair in politics. It's inspiring to see a person take the initiative with a difficult topic and be really knowledgeable about it.
A little side note: I went into class that day thinking that I would be hearing a lot about politics. Yes, I went in with preconceived notions, and was pleasantly surprised. He mentioned a couple of things going on with politics right now, but other than that he never gave his point of view on much, and never forced his opinion on us.
Over all, what I got out of Kurt Hochenauer's discussion was that blogging is something you have to be disciplined in, and it's best to love what you're writing about so that blogging isn't a hassle, but a fun past time, that you want to spend a couple of hours on.
He said that every person should blog about what they want, and make sure they know the subject well.
I think what I liked best was that he blogs about something that is not very popular in Oklahoma, and for that matter, the U.S. right now. More people are leaning right when it comes to politics these days, and the fact that Hochenauer is very very liberal is unusual to see hear in the South.
I like how he has a blog that is controversial, but he realizes he has the right to talk about those things that he feels are problematic or not fair in politics. It's inspiring to see a person take the initiative with a difficult topic and be really knowledgeable about it.
A little side note: I went into class that day thinking that I would be hearing a lot about politics. Yes, I went in with preconceived notions, and was pleasantly surprised. He mentioned a couple of things going on with politics right now, but other than that he never gave his point of view on much, and never forced his opinion on us.
Over all, what I got out of Kurt Hochenauer's discussion was that blogging is something you have to be disciplined in, and it's best to love what you're writing about so that blogging isn't a hassle, but a fun past time, that you want to spend a couple of hours on.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Birthday Bash!
Yay it's my birthday!! I'm like a little kid when it comes to my birthday, I think it's the most important day of the year (besides Easter maybe).
And it's my 21st birthday so I need to do something special! My parents are taking me out to dinner, but I need some ideas for this weekend!
A few suggestions that have been made so far:
- Speakeasy
- CityWalk
- LIT
But hey, I have no idea if these are legitimately good places to go. I just want a good place to go where it's not gross and trashy. I want to have a fun time, not a crazy time. I think there is a difference, don't you?
So, please, make some suggestions, because I am hopelessly ignorant when it comes to this stuff! I would love to hear what you guys have to say!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
A Book Worth Reading
If there is one thing you should know about me, it is that I love to read. I love to read anything from memoirs to fantasy, from romance to comedy.
One requirement I must have, however, is that a book has to make me feel something. I don't want to just read empty words on a page, and then feel empty after reading it.
Recently, I have read a book that took me on a roller coaster of emotions called "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky, which turned out to be completely excellent. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
It's about a young freshman in high school, Charlie, who is very shy and very innocent, and is taken under the wing of two seniors. Throughout the whole book, you're reading letters he's writing to his "friend" (who you never actually meet) and you get to experience his first year of high school with him.
The writing is amazing as well, giving insight to many different situations in the young boy's life and being able to know what he is thinking. Also, it's not that long, if you don't like to read books that look like it will take you forever to finish.
This book isn't necessarily a happy one, but it is totally worth it. This is a book that is not only emotional, but true to many people.
Unfortunately, this book has been banned by several libraries and schools, which I think all comes down to the fact that a lot of teenagers face many of the problems that Charlie faces, and reality is not always pleasant.
I've only read a few books that I actually considered beautiful, but I can honestly say that this book may be one of them. You can easily see that in the following quotes:
One requirement I must have, however, is that a book has to make me feel something. I don't want to just read empty words on a page, and then feel empty after reading it.
Recently, I have read a book that took me on a roller coaster of emotions called "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky, which turned out to be completely excellent. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
It's about a young freshman in high school, Charlie, who is very shy and very innocent, and is taken under the wing of two seniors. Throughout the whole book, you're reading letters he's writing to his "friend" (who you never actually meet) and you get to experience his first year of high school with him.
The writing is amazing as well, giving insight to many different situations in the young boy's life and being able to know what he is thinking. Also, it's not that long, if you don't like to read books that look like it will take you forever to finish.
This book isn't necessarily a happy one, but it is totally worth it. This is a book that is not only emotional, but true to many people.
Unfortunately, this book has been banned by several libraries and schools, which I think all comes down to the fact that a lot of teenagers face many of the problems that Charlie faces, and reality is not always pleasant.
I've only read a few books that I actually considered beautiful, but I can honestly say that this book may be one of them. You can easily see that in the following quotes:
"We accept the love we think we deserve."
"And in that moment, I swear we were infinite."
I hope that anybody who hasn't read this will be inspired to in the future. It's definitely worth it, trust me.
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