The Day is Monday

Monday begins yet another week, as does it begin another week for blogging! Happy happy joy joy. I have read twenty pages of Into the Wild today and I am beginning to get more and more into it. This book is unique in that it gives detail to Alex's past. The author, Jon Krakauer, interviewed everyone he could hunt down that has any connection to Supertramp. He also wrote two chapters about people with stories similar to Alex's. Some were stubborn and ill prepared,  others were just flat out crazy; but each one went out into the wild and never came back. They were leaving behind a materialistic world and entering a world of whimsical yet deadly nature. Each man went into the wild without being prepared. Men who were so caught up in there own ambitions that they forgot the number one rule: be prepared. McCandless died thanks to a simple boy scout mistake of eating poisonous berries! One little mistake that took his life. The fact that Christopher McCandless's tale is not a rare one is somewhat heart breaking. I knew that he could not be  the only one set out to find his or herself in nature, but knowing that others who were also so bound and determined yet unsuccessful, sends out a depressing message that screams of hope being lost, of quitting, of accepting society for what it is. However, I believe each man, although ignorant, died an honorable death. Everyday people get caught up in the motions. Living each day the exact same and avoid the challenge of standing out in the crowd. These men took that challenge. They tried.

Currently yo

Well I am only sixty pages into this weeks reading (disappointing i know), but finding sentences of the weeks is a very easy task with this book. There was a vast amount to choose from and each meant something to Alex Supertramp. A lot of the sentences are from books that were found in the bus- high lighted and scribbled to death-when Alex's body was discovered. Well here we go..

1.) "It should not be denied...that being footlose has always exhilerated us."- Written by Wallace Stegner in "The American West As Living Space"

2.) "No man ever followed his genius till it misled him"- Written by Henry David Thoreau in "Walden, or Life In the Woods

3.)"It is true that many creative people fail to make mature personal relationships, and some are extremely isolated. It is also true that, in some instances, trauma, in the shape of early separation or bereavement, has steered the potentially creative person toward developing aspects of his personality which can find fulfillment in comparative isolation." Written by Anthony Stork in "Solitude: A Return To the Self" This one is my favorite because when first read it sounds intellectual and promotes solitude. But I believe that solitude for the creative mind is a punishment, and actually not good at all.

A tough blog

Before reading "Into the Wild" I watched the motion in which the book was made into. Seeing the movie has made it difficult for me to really get into this book because I already know what happens. A few things have changed, but the names and places are all the exact same. I am a little less then a week into the  book and I am only sixty pages in. To some people that may seem like a lot, but to me, a dedicated reader, that is not very impressive. The book is very well written. And the Author tells a tragic story without being bias. However, unlike the movie it is not a necessarily a narrative. The author tells of his interviews from first person which is a disappointing twist. Of course there really isn't any other way to truly depict the journey of Alex Supertramp, otherwise known as Chris McCandless in a former life. It's hard to write about each of his journeys without giving away the whole story! But his journeys are inspiring to say the least. Alex meets people that the average person normally stays away from, and he takes everything away from that person that is possible. He learns and studies and passes on what he has learn in a way that is not at all arrogant. Every person he met on the road he left a part of himself with. Whether they were rubber tramps or eighty year old men with nothing left to their name, he brought a smile bright enough to mask a cloudy day. Well Ladies and Gentelmen that is the word on the streets! Fresh Money out

Currently

With the one more book under my belt I have moved onto a new book called "Into to the Wild." Written by Jon Krakauer. The book shares of the story of Christopher Johnson McCandless, and his adventure to Alaska to escape a materialistic world. Adding up the ending pages from The Help and the new pages of Into the Wild, that would bring my total number of pages read this week 140. Today Mr. Hill has asked us to choose our favorite sentences that we have blogged about so far. Well here we go...

1.) "Philanthropy isn't only measured in dollars." This is one of my favorites because when I grow up i want to work in Philanthropy, but it is never too early to start giving.

2.) "Before I know it, she done pulled down her panties and tinkled in it ( the old toilet sitting in the front yard) and I'm chasing after her with half a dozen horns honking and a man in a hat taking pictures."

3.) ." 'And isn't it kind of expensive, carting all this tin across the world to Ethipoia?' Mary Joline asks. 'Doesn't it make more sense just to send a check?' (referring to giving canned food to the poor starving children in Ethipoia)
4.) "No tattoos, unless you're in the armed forces" just some general good advice.

The beginning of the end

I have come to the end of "The Help" and it was an excellent! The ending was a bit of a cliff hanger though. However, the three ladies journey came to an end that seemed to start a whole new adventure. Miss. Skeeter and Steve's jourey came to a sad end. One night by a fire he purposed to Miss. Skeeter! The same night Miss. Skeeter told him about her novel about the maids. As the words came out of her mouth the love seemed to come out of his heart. He picked up the ring, walked out the door and never turned back. Miss. Skeeter's luck did turn around, however, when she got a job in New York. Her new journey begins in the big city. The same night Miss. Skeeter left was the same night Minny decided she had had enough. Over the years she had taken physical abuse from her husband, and when Mr. Ceclia told her she would always have a job as their house, she knew she was free. Her journey began the moment she put her foot down and chose to leave her husband. AiBileens journey though may not be so sweet. Hilly told Mrs. Leefolt that AiBileen stole, therefore Mrs. Leefolt took away her job. Forcing her to leave behind Mae Mobley. She worked her heart out to make sure that child knew black and whites were equal, and her job wasn't finished yet. AiBileens heart was broken and she knew she was too old to find another family. Her journey is new and scary.

Top Five Claims yo

Top 5 include..
1.) From Kims corner we have..." In Bérenger's black and white photograph, his dramatic contrast and enticing depth of field draw the viewer into the picture with active negative space that elevates the shadows from the composition to illustrate an ominous and mysterious mood." I find this  one to be the most commanding that authoritative. Kim used excellent wording I liked her photograph


2.) Our next one comes from Phyllis who writes..."[In this scene from Vincent van Gogh's Cafe Terrace at Night , his colorful and exciting use of setting, busy but pleasant mood, and inviting cozy buildings]portrays [a sense of playful benevolence and lighthearted liveliness.]"


3.) Our number three spot goes to The New Zealaner....Claim: On the album cover of Titus Andronicus's "The Airing of Grievances," the commanding, classic font and layout of the cover, as well as the cluttered and colorful use of space in the photograph convey the band's homely practice environment and admiration for the old-fashioned symbols of history.  

4.) In the fourth spot we have a claim on one of my favorite songs..." In this video of Adele preforming "Someone Like You" live, the audiance hears her explosive, elegant voice, with lyrics that have a powerful, motionless, old-fashioned message to them that creats a tranquil vibe throughout the theater." Brought to you by T-Rex

 5.) Finally we have a claim by Eddie stating...."This passionate picture shows a strong sturctured, elegant ballet dancer expressing her confident sharp body language, elegant attire, and complex poised position."                                          

                                                       MOST OUTSTANDING AND CREATIVE
 The award for most creative goes to... RocketGuild"The soothing, cheerful melodies and harmonies, light vocal instrumentation, and playful, relaxed rhythms in McFerrin's song, depicts a mood of lighthearted cheerfulness and soothing rejuvenation." This is one of my favorite songs and they did a great job expressing what this song is all about

Faith in Leaping

  OBSERVED
Rythem: slow, piano, deep
facial expression: straight, serious, somber, personal
posture: straight
voice: steady,  friendly, beautiful
words: advice, personal


Jaron Lowenstein, otherwise known as Jaron and the Long Road to love, reveals a deep and personal side through his beautiful music. His posture is straight and serious, and with his deep friendly eyes it seems as if he is singing to you about taking a leap of faith.