As a young child, I remember playing with mommy’s shoes and make-up, and not caring whether I ruined her expensive products. Eyeliner, eye shadow, and blush masked my chubby baby face while I tripped and fell in the large 80’s heels, and to me I was a “grown-up”. Those days of playing Barbie’s and digging up the yard to make mud pies were the “spring periods of my life”. Now I have approached the “summer” of my existence. Sixteen years old, and I have discovered the boundaries between a child and an adult. I also acquired the voice of reason, learning from my mistakes and teaching one’s who are younger or less mature to stay out of dangerous situations. Approaching “summer”, I became more aware of the world and understanding what I have to do to succeed in life.
One example illustrating that I am a “summer” being, is am not a carefree or a careful being; there is a balance to my life. Don’t be mistaken, I do have fun and at times I do look like a moron dancing in the street with friends but other times my conscience dictates that was not smart. My childish needs are always met, yet my moral and ethnic beliefs are not upset. When I was younger or more involves in the “spring”, my best friend Chelsea and I always went to the playground and got in trouble. Chel and I would often get caught smoking at a young age, fighting with people or just climbing and exploring the outskirts of the playground out of the boundary we were allowed to go by her mom. As the years packed on with responsibility, we learned that we can have fun but at a level where it’s not going to kill or harm us.
Another example exposing that my life is placed into the “summer”, is I am the person who let’s others know right and wrong in a certain situation. Juliene, my boyfriend, was going to fight this one kid Frederick. Everyone hated him and would love to get their hands around this boy’s neck and strangle him, but when people grow up, they need to understand that fighting people does not get anyone anywhere. Frederick was never harmed horribly because I was always there, telling Jul it is not worth the drama to beat up another student and get suspended or even expelled. Marigolds, a story by Eugenia collier is about a young girl names Lizabeth who is a lot like Juliene when she was goaded to do something and have fun causing others pain. Those two relate in many ways, but if I could say anything, I think they both learned a lesson on life. I also guide younger girls generally, to keep away from older boys, drugs, and alcohol using my life experience as an example to help them understand what I mean.
Finally, my last example is, I have opened my eyes to the world. I go to school every day, do my work, and stay after school to work on projects for days and months, because I know I cannot waltz into a college with any hard work on my hands. Growing up, the world was small and everyone was doing everything for me I never had to cook, clean or even dress myself when mom was around, and now I have these decisions to make and places to be in order reach these goals of success. People in society have this image that women can not do much without a husband to survive and that is a small part on why I wanted to grow up so fast, to throw that scent off of that trail with a strong head on my shoulders, and a finger that says it all.
In conclusion anyone would notice I have both characteristics of a child and an adult. Having said that, there are limits to my fun; urges to do anything I want are halted as long as my conscience is present. Situations regarding anyone else in a quarrel with another is prevented when I am around and girls are staying out of those events that can harm their lives because of the lack of role models left in this world who are mature. World occurrences have an impact on what I am and what I will become, I open my eyes to comprehend that I am on my own and that mommy and daddy are not always going to be there every single moment I need them. I am no longer that baby who is covered with beauty products or shoes, who does what ever she wants with no worries or consequences.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Preface To A Twenty Volume Suicide Note.
Preface To A Twenty Volume Suicide Note. Yeah, those words made me want to read this poem too. Not too long ago, I came across this incredible poem by Amiri Baraka, and it was an instant sensation. Images that fill my mind with sights, sounds, that helps me imagine what's going on. Connections to everyday activities and feelings like walking a dog or being in a depressed state. Meaning between the stanzas that rack my mind for a conclusion asking myself what does it mean?! until a conclusion comes to mind, Oh, I get it, or do I?
One reason why Preface To A Twenty Volume Suicide Note is so great is because of the images. While reading this poem, I have seen vivid pictures that are well expressed in Baraka’s piece. Amiri discusses the “broad edged silly music the wind Makes”; every word puts a depiction in my head. Baraka also paints a picture of these stars that the main character is always counting, but also converse the wholes they leave as well, all in which are very descriptive pieces of art.
The second reason why this poem is so addictive, is because of the connections I, the reader, can easily associate with the main character that is easily depressed and thinks a lot. He thinks about the ground enveloping him, or the stars leaving holes when they are not present which are deep thoughts. “And then last night I tiptoed up To my daughter's room” I obviously don’t have a child, but I linked that little girl with a younger being and understood what this guy means. Feelings churned while reading this that possessed sorrow, depression, but hope as well.
Of course the last reason, is the meanings within the poem. Some time during the poem, I have concluded maybe this guy is already dead and is a ghost, or maybe he’s just a depressed guy who finds hope in his daughter. All my conclusions are backed up with evidence. For the first result of the poem, I put together the running for a bus, indicating he’s invisible, and the daughter talking to an invisible person as the main character being a ghost. Giving away the title, I also guessed he’s just a depressed guy who finds hope in his daughter; an example of this is at the end when he states “ In her own clasped hands”.
Very carefully, sit down and think about this poem. While you sit there, think about, the powerful images and how they tell a story in a whole new way. Everyday junctions that describe everyday feelings and thoughts make a reader link to this person. Impacts this poem leaves on the readers mind with deep emotional filled meanings and confusion. So get off your ass and read it, I promise you will LOVE it.
One reason why Preface To A Twenty Volume Suicide Note is so great is because of the images. While reading this poem, I have seen vivid pictures that are well expressed in Baraka’s piece. Amiri discusses the “broad edged silly music the wind Makes”; every word puts a depiction in my head. Baraka also paints a picture of these stars that the main character is always counting, but also converse the wholes they leave as well, all in which are very descriptive pieces of art.
The second reason why this poem is so addictive, is because of the connections I, the reader, can easily associate with the main character that is easily depressed and thinks a lot. He thinks about the ground enveloping him, or the stars leaving holes when they are not present which are deep thoughts. “And then last night I tiptoed up To my daughter's room” I obviously don’t have a child, but I linked that little girl with a younger being and understood what this guy means. Feelings churned while reading this that possessed sorrow, depression, but hope as well.
Of course the last reason, is the meanings within the poem. Some time during the poem, I have concluded maybe this guy is already dead and is a ghost, or maybe he’s just a depressed guy who finds hope in his daughter. All my conclusions are backed up with evidence. For the first result of the poem, I put together the running for a bus, indicating he’s invisible, and the daughter talking to an invisible person as the main character being a ghost. Giving away the title, I also guessed he’s just a depressed guy who finds hope in his daughter; an example of this is at the end when he states “ In her own clasped hands”.
Very carefully, sit down and think about this poem. While you sit there, think about, the powerful images and how they tell a story in a whole new way. Everyday junctions that describe everyday feelings and thoughts make a reader link to this person. Impacts this poem leaves on the readers mind with deep emotional filled meanings and confusion. So get off your ass and read it, I promise you will LOVE it.
Monday, January 26, 2009
NHD reflection
Well for NHD, my group, Juliene and I, have moved on to cities. Our documentary has faced many issues and we mangaged to get try and fix them. In the following paragraphs, I will explain how the final product of our documentary turned out. I will explain the things that definately need to be fixed and also some strengths that the documentary possessed.
One of the many issues with making the documentary was the program we used. The program was final cut and required a lot of patience and also required time planned moves. The script came last to match the video, but our script had gotten lost so we had to rewrite it and record in an hour. Therefore, the voice overs were messed up. The strengths thou, were that all our videos included women next to lucille ball pursuing comedy illustrating that women were funny. Also, another strength, was the primary sources and interviews.
Becuase of these weeknesses, we plan to sit and rewrite the script. We also plan to map out our time beter so the videos match up with the music and voice overs. We also plan to make the volume with our voice overs, music and video at a certain tempo that all the things are heard but not over done.
One of the many issues with making the documentary was the program we used. The program was final cut and required a lot of patience and also required time planned moves. The script came last to match the video, but our script had gotten lost so we had to rewrite it and record in an hour. Therefore, the voice overs were messed up. The strengths thou, were that all our videos included women next to lucille ball pursuing comedy illustrating that women were funny. Also, another strength, was the primary sources and interviews.
Becuase of these weeknesses, we plan to sit and rewrite the script. We also plan to map out our time beter so the videos match up with the music and voice overs. We also plan to make the volume with our voice overs, music and video at a certain tempo that all the things are heard but not over done.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
NHD websites for Lucy
http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ba-Be/Ball-Lucille.html
Copyright © 2007 - Advameg Inc.
This website is a secondary source that tells the story of Lucille's Childhood where her father dies and who she was raised by. It also tells how Lucy gets arthritis and is home bound for three years. Another interesting fact found was the introduction of the red hair Lucy was characterized by.
http://www.answers.com/topic/lucille-ball.
Copyright © 2008 Answers Corporation. All rights reserved.
This website is a secondary source that tells that Lucy starred in 5 television shows during her career. Her first television success was a landmark of the 1950's. She served as a pioneer for women comedians as well as the television industry itself. Ball pioneered the 3 camera technique, She was the first woman to own her own studio and she won seven Emmys throughout her career, including Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series several times, and Best Comedienne. For all of her work and contributions in comedy, she won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987.
http://www.freewebs.com/longlivelucy/lucilleBallbiography.htm
© 2007 All Rights Reserved.
*Moms name Desiree Eve Hunt.
*Dads name Henry Durell Ball
*Grandpa hunt became the father figure for Lucy.
Lucy became a Goldwyn girl which led to a contract with RKOandmaking pictures like “Roman scandals”.
*Tried every type of role she was given
*Roles: Romantic heroine, Musical Comedy star,& Dramatic actress.
*”I Love Lucy” gave birth to the 3 camera technique and was the first TV show to shoot on film.
Http://www.notablegraphies.com/Ba-Be/Ball-Lucille.html
Copyright © 2007 - Advameg Inc.
*Father Died of Typhoid fever
*Raised by grandparents.
*First acquired her flaming red hair in 1943, when metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM)
Officials signed her to appear in opposite red skeleton in Cole Porte’s Du Berry was a lady.
Copyright © 2007 - Advameg Inc.
This website is a secondary source that tells the story of Lucille's Childhood where her father dies and who she was raised by. It also tells how Lucy gets arthritis and is home bound for three years. Another interesting fact found was the introduction of the red hair Lucy was characterized by.
http://www.answers.com/topic/lucille-ball.
Copyright © 2008 Answers Corporation. All rights reserved.
This website is a secondary source that tells that Lucy starred in 5 television shows during her career. Her first television success was a landmark of the 1950's. She served as a pioneer for women comedians as well as the television industry itself. Ball pioneered the 3 camera technique, She was the first woman to own her own studio and she won seven Emmys throughout her career, including Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series several times, and Best Comedienne. For all of her work and contributions in comedy, she won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987.
http://www.freewebs.com/longlivelucy/lucilleBallbiography.htm
© 2007 All Rights Reserved.
*Moms name Desiree Eve Hunt.
*Dads name Henry Durell Ball
*Grandpa hunt became the father figure for Lucy.
Lucy became a Goldwyn girl which led to a contract with RKOandmaking pictures like “Roman scandals”.
*Tried every type of role she was given
*Roles: Romantic heroine, Musical Comedy star,& Dramatic actress.
*”I Love Lucy” gave birth to the 3 camera technique and was the first TV show to shoot on film.
Http://www.notablegraphies.com/Ba-Be/Ball-Lucille.html
Copyright © 2007 - Advameg Inc.
*Father Died of Typhoid fever
*Raised by grandparents.
*First acquired her flaming red hair in 1943, when metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM)
Officials signed her to appear in opposite red skeleton in Cole Porte’s Du Berry was a lady.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
further reasearch
fourth annotation:
http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/B/html B/balllucille/balllucille.htm
Nina Leibman
Lucille Ball married Desi Arnaz in 1940 and Divorced in 1960 children: Lucille desiree and desi jr. Remarried in 1961 to gary morton. She was one of the few 1950's television stars to sucessfully fight the communist witch hunts of huac, when a 1953 walter winchell program attempted to derail her career.
This site helped my reaserch becuase it gave some home life exposure and also connected Luciile Ball politically.
Introduction:
Lucille Ball was known as the wise cracking red head, and even the vitametavegamin girl who dosed down spoonfuls of alchohol laced liquid shes trying to sell on tv.Everyone from around the world would watch as she conducted these hilarious routines for six seasons of "I love Lucy" Lucille Ball premeried in over 100 films, television shows and musicals. She opened up doors for other women actresses and in her sucess, she earned the title queen of comedy.
http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/B/html B/balllucille/balllucille.htm
Nina Leibman
Lucille Ball married Desi Arnaz in 1940 and Divorced in 1960 children: Lucille desiree and desi jr. Remarried in 1961 to gary morton. She was one of the few 1950's television stars to sucessfully fight the communist witch hunts of huac, when a 1953 walter winchell program attempted to derail her career.
This site helped my reaserch becuase it gave some home life exposure and also connected Luciile Ball politically.
Introduction:
Lucille Ball was known as the wise cracking red head, and even the vitametavegamin girl who dosed down spoonfuls of alchohol laced liquid shes trying to sell on tv.Everyone from around the world would watch as she conducted these hilarious routines for six seasons of "I love Lucy" Lucille Ball premeried in over 100 films, television shows and musicals. She opened up doors for other women actresses and in her sucess, she earned the title queen of comedy.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thesis Statement
Lucille Balls determination and ground breaking talents, led her to gain the title of "The Queen of comedy". Throughout the 1950's all the way up to today, her Independence as a woman through the years opened up doors for women comedians. Despite her title as just the wacky red head, she was also Intelligent enough to co-head her own corporation next to her husband Desi Arnaz.
Evidence to support thesis statement:
http://www.pbs.org/previews/american_masters_lucy/
This site explains how Lucy became an instant star on her first television routine "I Love Lucy". She wasn't always known as the crazy red head, In fact, she was born brunette. A major Metamorphosis came in place of Lucys life, changing from a blonde, sex symbol to a red-headed comedian. A quote from American Masters states " Through sheer determination and hard work, this one woman fundamentally changed the broad cats industry forever, and demolished preconceived notions about women, both at home and work. We can still feel Lucys influence and relevance today.
*this shares some background information of lucy.
*secondary source
*inended audience was lucy fans, wemon, and comedy lovers.
*© Copyright PBS 2008
http://www.essortment.com/all/lucilleballbi_rtkn.htm
This site gives some further information about lucy leaving school to pursue her dream to become an actress. It also states she was not accepted and told she has no talent. After a while, she became a model for a famous fashion designer and was soon able to model for ciggarettes. She was exposed to hollywood in those years where she appeared in many movies one being too many girls where she met her husband desi arnaz. Becuase they both had their careers, their marriage began to fall appart and then they pitched an idea about a red headed carzy wife and a cuban band leader to cbs.CBS then turned their idea down so they used their money to produce the show themseleves. Thats how the desilu productions was born. I love lucy instantly becma e the most popular show in america. Her death is also mentioned.
*shares information of desilu,I love lucy and her death cause.
*secondary source
*© 2002 Pagewise
Evidence to support thesis statement:
http://www.pbs.org/previews/american_masters_lucy/
This site explains how Lucy became an instant star on her first television routine "I Love Lucy". She wasn't always known as the crazy red head, In fact, she was born brunette. A major Metamorphosis came in place of Lucys life, changing from a blonde, sex symbol to a red-headed comedian. A quote from American Masters states " Through sheer determination and hard work, this one woman fundamentally changed the broad cats industry forever, and demolished preconceived notions about women, both at home and work. We can still feel Lucys influence and relevance today.
*this shares some background information of lucy.
*secondary source
*inended audience was lucy fans, wemon, and comedy lovers.
*© Copyright PBS 2008
http://www.essortment.com/all/lucilleballbi_rtkn.htm
This site gives some further information about lucy leaving school to pursue her dream to become an actress. It also states she was not accepted and told she has no talent. After a while, she became a model for a famous fashion designer and was soon able to model for ciggarettes. She was exposed to hollywood in those years where she appeared in many movies one being too many girls where she met her husband desi arnaz. Becuase they both had their careers, their marriage began to fall appart and then they pitched an idea about a red headed carzy wife and a cuban band leader to cbs.CBS then turned their idea down so they used their money to produce the show themseleves. Thats how the desilu productions was born. I love lucy instantly becma e the most popular show in america. Her death is also mentioned.
*shares information of desilu,I love lucy and her death cause.
*secondary source
*© 2002 Pagewise
Thursday, October 16, 2008
LUCiiLLE BALL NHD
This year's 2009 NHD competition's theme is about an individual in history legacy and actions. The person i choose, is none other than Lucille Ball. I chose her because she is one of the first woman comedians who broke all barriers. she was told she had no talent and was determined to prove those people wrong. There were other woman comedians but Lucy out did them all. Lucy grew up in hard times, and battled other women to earn her spotlight. Lucille Ball is important to history because without her efforts, television would not have received the shape and depth of great comedy. She was also the first woman to own a multi-million-production company called the DesiLu studios.
For this week’s research, I found an article: http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/B/htmlB/balllucille/balllucille.htm
This article explains how Lucille Ball became The wisecracking red head that America loved. She began her career as a Goldwyn girl, eventually moving up to “b” movies and started her television career as Lucy Ricardo In 1951. A 5 time
Emmy award winner , The first woman inducted into the televisions hall of fame, A recipient of a Genii Award and a Kennedy center honor. Her independence, popularity, and determination, coupled with her husband, resulted in the co-owner ship of and control of one of the most successful television production studios in history. With her 1962 buyout of the Desilu from her ex husband Desi Arnaz, she became the first woman to head a major television production studio.
*This article helped my reasearch becuase it gave me a chronilogical order of events leading up to the queen of comedy.It also gave me some more information on her awards, and last it helped me conduct a thesis statement.
*This article is a secondary source.
*the intended audience may be comedy lovers as well as wemon and of course lucy fans.
*author:nina libman
For this week’s research, I found an article: http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/B/htmlB/balllucille/balllucille.htm
This article explains how Lucille Ball became The wisecracking red head that America loved. She began her career as a Goldwyn girl, eventually moving up to “b” movies and started her television career as Lucy Ricardo In 1951. A 5 time
Emmy award winner , The first woman inducted into the televisions hall of fame, A recipient of a Genii Award and a Kennedy center honor. Her independence, popularity, and determination, coupled with her husband, resulted in the co-owner ship of and control of one of the most successful television production studios in history. With her 1962 buyout of the Desilu from her ex husband Desi Arnaz, she became the first woman to head a major television production studio.
*This article helped my reasearch becuase it gave me a chronilogical order of events leading up to the queen of comedy.It also gave me some more information on her awards, and last it helped me conduct a thesis statement.
*This article is a secondary source.
*the intended audience may be comedy lovers as well as wemon and of course lucy fans.
*author:nina libman
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