Monday, January 27, 2014
HAFTA/WANNA
Once I graduate my plan is to attend Allan Hancock Community College for a year majoring in Photography and save up money. After my first year I plan to move to Portland, Oregon, since these past 2 years of high school, my plans for once I graduate have changed drastically. The similarities from life during high school and life after high school are that no matter what you will still have responsibilities. And the differences of life during high school and after high school is that you're able to make up your own decisions weather to continue your education or not. I believe there is a significant difference depending on how you decide too live your life after high school. I don't think people will "magically" transform the day after graduation but i think they will gain a different mind set and a realization that you are no longer a kid, you have the ability to make your own decisions and how to live your life. When i do graduate and out of high school I do know my life will change drastically I will be defiantly moving out of my house maybe even before I graduate but possibly once I turn 18 in April, into an apartment of my own, but for sure will have many responsibilities in that case and expectations I will have to meet and I know i'll be able to. I also believe I will be more driven to met my goals since I'm a type of person who can keep a stable mind set once driven. My goal is to prove myself what I thought I was never able to achieve, be able to gain a degree in photography and use my talents to the best of my ability.
VOCAB SPRING LIST #4
accolade- An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledge of merit.
acerbity- A sharp bitterness.
attrition- The action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
bromide- A trite and unoriginal idea or remark; typically intended to soothe or placate.
chauvinist- A person displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.
chronic- (Of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
expound- Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
factionalism- The splitting of a group into factions; conflict between factions.
immaculate- Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
imprecation- A spoken curse.
ineluctable- Unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.
mercurial- Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
palliate- Make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.
protocol- The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
resplendent- Attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.
stigmatize- Describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
sub rosa- Happening or done in secret.
vainglory- Inordinate pride in oneself or one's achievements; excessive vanity.
vestige- A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
volition- The faculty or power of using one's will.
acerbity- A sharp bitterness.
attrition- The action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
bromide- A trite and unoriginal idea or remark; typically intended to soothe or placate.
chauvinist- A person displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.
chronic- (Of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
expound- Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
factionalism- The splitting of a group into factions; conflict between factions.
immaculate- Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
imprecation- A spoken curse.
ineluctable- Unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.
mercurial- Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
palliate- Make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.
protocol- The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
resplendent- Attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.
stigmatize- Describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
sub rosa- Happening or done in secret.
vainglory- Inordinate pride in oneself or one's achievements; excessive vanity.
vestige- A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
volition- The faculty or power of using one's will.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
VOCAB: SPRING LIST #3
apostate- a person who renounce a religious or political belief or principal.
effusive- feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
impasse- a solution in which no progress is possible, esp. because of disagreement; a deadlock
euphoria- a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
lugubrious- looking or sounding sad and dismal.
bravado- a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
consensus- general agreement
dichotomy- a division or constant between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
constrict- make narrower, esp. by encircling pressure
gothic- of or relating to the Goths or their extinct East Germanic language, which provides the earliest manuscript evidence of any Germanic language.
punctilio- a fine or pretty point of conduct or procedure.
metamorphosis- the process of transformation form an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
sine qua non- an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary.
quixotic- exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impartial.
vendetta- a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murder or the murder's family.
non sequitur- a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.
mystique- a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something.
quagmire-a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot.
parlous- full of danger or uncertainly; precarious.
effusive- feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
impasse- a solution in which no progress is possible, esp. because of disagreement; a deadlock
euphoria- a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
lugubrious- looking or sounding sad and dismal.
bravado- a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
consensus- general agreement
dichotomy- a division or constant between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
constrict- make narrower, esp. by encircling pressure
gothic- of or relating to the Goths or their extinct East Germanic language, which provides the earliest manuscript evidence of any Germanic language.
punctilio- a fine or pretty point of conduct or procedure.
metamorphosis- the process of transformation form an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
sine qua non- an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary.
quixotic- exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impartial.
vendetta- a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murder or the murder's family.
non sequitur- a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.
mystique- a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something.
quagmire-a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot.
parlous- full of danger or uncertainly; precarious.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
THE CHOICE!
1. What is the "choice" referred to in the title?
2. Is it a real choice? Why/why not? What is the alternative?
For "real choice" I don't think its a choice because she will eventually die with or without it. There is no alternative she is already decaying inside.
3. Why does the author use the word poison in the first line?
4. The author's daughter wants to play with a toy that is intended for older kids. Why? Do you agree with her?
Because the daughter feels as if her life is drifting away, her time is running out. Her childhood is slipping from her fingertips and she might as well do as much as she can regardless of the age she is at.
5. If you thought you might not live to the age of 30 what would you want to do right now?
6. Under what circumstances does it make sense to endure discomfort--or even force it on a loved one-- in service to a greater/more important cause?
So for an example if your mother had cancer and was near death and it was either life support but never the chance for her to get better or just simply pulling the plug because it was either just having her suffering an empty body laying there never to wake up you would have to do what was best for you and your family and decide to pull the plug and let go.
7. Is suffering a necessary condition of life and love?
8. Most readers don't share the author's circumstances, but we feel an emotional response to his words. Why?
The choice is referred to weather they want to poison there dying daughter or not.
2. Is it a real choice? Why/why not? What is the alternative?
For "real choice" I don't think its a choice because she will eventually die with or without it. There is no alternative she is already decaying inside.
3. Why does the author use the word poison in the first line?
To draw your attention and throw you off the story.
4. The author's daughter wants to play with a toy that is intended for older kids. Why? Do you agree with her?
Because the daughter feels as if her life is drifting away, her time is running out. Her childhood is slipping from her fingertips and she might as well do as much as she can regardless of the age she is at.
5. If you thought you might not live to the age of 30 what would you want to do right now?
If, I thought I would only live to the age 30 I would do as much as I could. Travel to the most beautifulest places on earth, and eat the most finest and expensive food. I would also sought out to all the adventures I haven't done yet, like skydiving, snorkling, surfing in Hawaii, go on a cruise and just all the things anyone would want to do during there life time.
6. Under what circumstances does it make sense to endure discomfort--or even force it on a loved one-- in service to a greater/more important cause?
So for an example if your mother had cancer and was near death and it was either life support but never the chance for her to get better or just simply pulling the plug because it was either just having her suffering an empty body laying there never to wake up you would have to do what was best for you and your family and decide to pull the plug and let go.
7. Is suffering a necessary condition of life and love?
It's not necessary but for some sacks loving so much does involve suffering. For instinct once your married you love that person of course and they will eventually die from old age I believe most spouses will suffer from the lost of there cap anion.
8. Most readers don't share the author's circumstances, but we feel an emotional response to his words. Why?
We feel for his words and response because its a touchy subject as is. Death is something that all people feel pain towards and grief.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
PROFILE IN COURAGE
Courage can be seen in all colors, sizes, ethnicity's, every type of person on this world of ours. I believe every one is courages or has a courages outlook, I believe courage is inside everyone and we all have portrayed a courageous act either upon ourselves, family, friends, and even a stranger. To have courage is to have have a mind that enables to take on danger and fear. Or also meaning to be fearless, brave, and bold.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
VOCAB: SPRING LIST 2
accouterments- additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity.
apogee- the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination.
apropos- with reference to; concurring
bicker- argue about petty and trivial matters
coalesce- come together and from one mass or whole.
contretemps- an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence.
convolution- a coil or twist
cull- select from a large quantity: obtain from a variety of sources.
disparate- especially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
dogmatic- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
licentious- promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
mete- dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.
noxious- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
polemic- a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
populous- having a large population; densely populated.
probity- the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
repartee- conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
supervene- occur later than as specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation.
truncate- shorten (something by cutting off the top or the end.)
unimpeachable- not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.
apogee- the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination.
apropos- with reference to; concurring
bicker- argue about petty and trivial matters
coalesce- come together and from one mass or whole.
contretemps- an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence.
convolution- a coil or twist
cull- select from a large quantity: obtain from a variety of sources.
disparate- especially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
dogmatic- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
licentious- promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
mete- dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.
noxious- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
polemic- a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
populous- having a large population; densely populated.
probity- the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
repartee- conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
supervene- occur later than as specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation.
truncate- shorten (something by cutting off the top or the end.)
unimpeachable- not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
VOCAB: SPRING 1
Adumbrate-report or represent in outline
Apotheosis-the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
Ascetic-characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Bauble-a small, showy trinket or decoration.
Beguile-charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
Burgeon-begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
Complement-a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
Contumacious-stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
Curmudgeon-a bad-tempered or surly person.
Didactic-intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Apotheosis-the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
Ascetic-characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Bauble-a small, showy trinket or decoration.
Beguile-charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
Burgeon-begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
Complement-a thing that completes or brings to perfection.
Contumacious-stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
Curmudgeon-a bad-tempered or surly person.
Didactic-intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
HACKING MY EDUCATION
During the introductory conversation, I learned that for this course "hacking this course" is based upon this post title "Hacking my Education" which basically means that discuss with preston on how we can dedicate this class within the things we wanna do after we graduate.
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