Final Essay

Final Essay

Final Draft of Research Paper

Final Paper

Free Write 5/9/13

Well, it's finally the end of the semester! I am so ready to go back to MSU in the fall! This semester has definitely been crazy! Aaaaaaand I definitely came in 10 minutes late, so I am done writing :(

Life of Katy Perry Movie

Free Write!

When it comes to writing, I’m just not good at it! I’ve wrote a lot of papers in my life; some for school, some for work, and some just because I was bored. I can’t remember specific writing experiences but I can try to tell you about my writings and why I write. I like writing, when it’s what I want it to be about. I like different things, at different times. Just like reading, I have to be in the mood. I don’t like writing when it’s graded on the punctuation. I’ve seen kids, students my age, write papers that took long, hard hours and effort, just to get C’s, D’s, and F’s; when other students wrote it the night before, and got an A. I know it’s life, but it’s not fair. Writing should be about inspiration and imagination, not about where commas are. I understand it’s a part of learning, though. I really wanted to improve my writing skills this year, so I guess we'll see if that really happens! :)

Class Video Response

A lot of the Nazi's that were involved in the Holocaust, are very distant from their actions. This video showed very well, how a society will just "go through the motions," instead of actually doing what is right. The main thing that I received from this video, was the fact that most were involved, just to stay alive. If you were helping the Jews, you were considered one of them. They talked about how in the streets, there would be corpses and very ill people just lying on the ground. Crowds would walk by, holding their heads high. - I'm not sure if this really happened, given that in the video, they talked about how film crews would have them perform these actions while being taped. All in all, I got that people will do anything they have to do to survive. When it comes down to it, search yourself to find purpose, charity, and honor. The woman being interviewed in the video, said she couldn't look at the people when she walked by. She told viewers how there was one time when she tripped and the corpses face was touching hers - I don't know about you, but that's not something that I could handle. I guess if it came down to it, I probably could, but I know deep down that it's not something that I'd really want to do. I understand the emotions that came out of this video, and you should as well. Just how we all handle emotions in different ways, we all would react differently to a similar situation. This video did a great job of showing how even those who were working, didn't really mean harm - they were just doing what they needed to do to survive. Whether that's right or wrong, isn't up to me.

Response to Harrison Bergeron

Harrison Bergeron

Edith Coliver

For my first video, I watched the video of Edith Coliver. She lived in San Francisco, California. Her husband was Norman Coliver.  I think an interesting fact about her would be that we got to hear her whole story, right before her death. Most people don't get the opportunity to do that. The fact that we were able to hear hers, makes me even more so appreciate her story. She was an interpreter, and knew many languages. She was Jewish, but had German Native in her. By her outlook on life, and her positive attitude, you can tell that she was a strong woman from the start. She was the first woman figure to be the director for the Asia Foundation Office. She was also the first woman to serve as vice president for the WAC of North Carolina. She died on December 27, 2001.

Free Write 2/14/13

My Mom.

     Here lately, I have not gone out with friends. Every time I call my mom, she seems to think that I did something horrible the night before. Even though nothing can prove to her that I've stopped going out, I feel as if she finally believes me. I have worked hard this semester to stay on top of bills and school at the same time. My mom  is always pushing me to be something better, to go further than where I'm at currently. My mom will take a test and make a 100%; I'll take a test and if I'm lucky make a 70%. It's not because I don't study and not because I'm not trying hard - I just can't make grades like her. Making a 'B' for me is hard, making a 'B' for her is hard too, in the fact that I've never seen her make anything below an 90%. The sad part is, neither of us can understand the other. I don't understand how someone can make that high of grades constantly, then I'm over here in the other corner struggling to even pass a class. She can't grasp the concept of school not coming naturally to them. If I want good grades, I have to work 10x as hard as most students. I'm just tired. I'm psychically and mentally exhausted.

Dumpster Diving Response

Dumpster Diving Response Essay by Tyler Mays

Free Write 1/12/13

Rumors

     Why are rumors started? At what point does hurting someone else, 'fix' another? Well, in the long run, it doesn't. According to Make Beats Not Beat Downs, 90% of 4th through 8th graders report being victims of bullying. This means there has to be some sort of reciprocity. There's no way that only 10% of the schools' attendee's are bullying other students. Some get bullied, and in return, bully others. This attack is what most people blame on bullying, when really they should be looking at the personality or the mental stability of the bully. The reason I say this is because - some people are naturally born mean. There are people who live their everyday life with bitterness, meanness, and wrath. Who do you choose to be?

Free Write 1/31/13

Sleep

     I'm back to being tired again. My lack of sleep is catching back up with me and there's nothing I can do about it. I enjoy sleep, don't get me wrong. But, when me being tired is having an effect on my work and school life, that's when I really get annoyed. Sleeping is an amazing feeling, but why does it have to take so much up of our time? 

      Imagine a world where we didn't have to sleep. If the world was constantly churning at all hours of the day, what more could we get done as a species? How much further would we have advanced than we already have? I love thinking about this because, to me, I feel like the world would be 2x more advanced than everything we have to account for at the moment.

     I feel like you can't really do more than ask questions. Nobody is going to really know what the world would have been like without sleep. I said it could be more advanced, but what if we just got worn out? What if our lack of sleep ended up defeating us and we were even worse off than we are now?

Free Write 1/29/2013

Obsession With Apple

     So, over the past month or two my friends have really started to notice an issue with me. They never really say much, never really do much; I can just tell by the look on their faces that they're annoyed with something.Come to find out, I'm obsessed with Apple Products. It all started in 8th grade when the awesome, or so I thought, Apple iPod Nano came out. I needed one. So, I did everything possible to get one until I had one. Little did I know that this was the start of a long, drawn-out obsession that would haunt me for quite some time.

     I say "quite some time" for the fact that I have no clue if I will have this obsession forever. I like Apple because it's modern, stylish and classy. If something new or better comes out that I enjoy more than Apple products, I'll switch. But, all in all, I don't see anything like that happening anytime soon!

     Apple is the new "in." People all around the world are realizing this. MacBooks and iPhones have taken over the computer and phone industry, making it extremely difficult for any competitors to even compete! 

     For now, I'm okay with this obsession. I love the products, enjoy using them, and like being seen with them. I'm Justin, and I'm an Apple Addict.

Free Write 1/17/13

     I am so tired today. I really don't understand the concept of getting up early. Ever since I've been a kid, I've hated getting up early. It's not fun, it's not exciting. It's asinine. I feel tired all day, I never have enough energy, I just don't feel up to being myself. It's tiring in its self!
     On the other hand, I have a lot more time in my day. When I wake up early, I usually go to bed feeling more accomplished, for the simple fact that I have more time to do the things I need to, and get them done in a tidy fashion. I see the whole day, verses getting up and it about be time to go back to bed!
     If I had a choice, I'd make the days longer and myself require a lot less sleep. Don't get me wrong, I love sleeping, I just would love to at least have some time and not be out in my own world because I didn't get enough sleep the night before! I'm just downright exhausted!
     When someone finds a cure for my sleeping disorder, let me know. (;


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Free Write 1/15/13

     This semester has already been crazy and today is the first day of classes for me. I started a new job in December and it's been pretty crazy! I work for K and C Stepping Stones and take care of people who are in need of a little extra care day-to-day. Just last week, I worked 60 hours. Some people hear me say that, or find it out, and wonder how I can function after working so many hours. The answer is simple; I love what I do.
     In just the past month of working here, I have a whole new perspective on bullying and respect for others. I used to make fun of those who had mental disabilities. I'd laugh, point fingers, and call them names. Little did I realize that working with these people I was making fun of, was soon to be my calling. When I go to work, I don't feel like I'm at work - I feel like I'm having fun! I love my job! Most people who hear their alarm go off at 4 or 5 in the morning, don't have any motivation to get up and go to work. I, on the other hand, love to go.
     To help you understand why I love my job so much, lets go back in time a little. In January 2012 when I moved to Springfield, I had all intentions of getting in the Nursing Program at MSU. After starting classes, I realized I was in for a much different ride that I had expected. We were dissecting dead bodies, and learning at a very rapid pace. It was not for me. It killed me to change my major, but I couldn't sit back and ignore my feelings, when it was a decision I would be stuck with for forever.


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