Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Art and Music = Better Education

If I could add a amendment to the constitution I would make art and music apart of curriculum. Not just music classes but incorporated in core classes for projects and every day learning. At different grades there'd be different types at different levels. Mainly I would want this for elementary, middle school too. It has been proven art and music helps children better understand, especially if they are more right brained than left. This oppurtunity could possibly get kids who are struggling to better understand. My mother being a special needs teacher has showed me sometimes you just have to try things at a different angle and this could be another angle to try. On top of that it teaches children culture. Trips to art museums would be a healthy idea. Art and music although enjoyable teach us diversity and style. Our world is diverse and to handle other countries in their future will require the tolerance, hopefully acceptance and enjoyment, of other cultures.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

"There is a great deal of difference in believing something still, and believing it again."
-W.H. Auden


I wish I could believe that magic stayed alive as we grow older. Every year we wish while blowing out candles on birthday cakes for something. At a young age of 4 it was probably to be a princess, then at 10 to be a rockstar, now it's to be able to get a good paying job after going through years of college. The magic in growing up with dreams is gone. When your younger all you want is to get out of the house and be your own person but there's so much more than that, it's a lot of work. I believe that as we get older life can still be an adventure and a good time I just wish it didn't feel so impossible at this age when I look to my future.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I know a giant... that's 3'2"

Though my sister is only 3 foot 2 her size in no way fits her personality. She's very loud, and proud of it. She talks to anyone with an ear and will lead you to what she wants to do, not the other way around.
At times I think people act their height.. for say a tall stocky guy would be louder and prouder than a thinner shorter guy. But then you have to look at what for. The valedictorian would be proud to show his 4.0 test in calc while the star quarter back would be proud and confident enough to get that head  cheerleader as a date to homecoming. But switch.. they might feel a bit smaller than they did in their zone.
Now for physical beauty that is a subject of pure shrewdness. What is beauty? Is it the prettiest girl in school or is it the helpful hand and amazing character from the band room? Is it the out look we see or the inside? I feel like i would like quite decent if people saw my inside on my face and body. At times prettier and at times uglier. It would be funny to have that because everyone's face would constantly fluctuate in looks.