On Thursday November 18th, during our Humanities class, we had a shortened period schedule, so I figured that the class would be sort of boring and I also assumed that we would probably just read and take it easy. Boy was I WRONG! Mr. Allen turned our classroom into an absolute battlefield, and it was awesome!
Sophie's World is a book set around a fourteen year old girl and her misterious philosophy course. This eccentric book is very interesting because there are many ways to aproach the information. By the way it seems from the people in our class, there are many different opinions on the subject matter and it was very interesting to see the different ways that people have interepreted the information.
One person who had a very strong, but also a very clear point, was Phil Sailer. His idea was that Sophie was in essence the 'universe' and that the philosophy course she was taking was a way of her looking at the world. The way he looked into the book inspired me to try to look into it the same way.
By looking into the book with each character as a certain role, I think that I would understand the book a little bit better, or I would start to enjoy the book even more than I already do. I am very eager to start reading tonight with the intent not only to read, but also to explore.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Captured Thought: Innovative Ideas
A few weeks ago, my dad had a great new idea for an invention to revolutionize the traveling businessmen/women of the world. Since my dad, like many other middle age men, is looking to retire. Yes I know, everyone says it, but this idea potentially could put him into the retirement stage of his life. Also, he wants to create things like these so he can have an easier time putting me, and my brother and sister through college.
By now your probably wondering what this idea is right? Well I dont want to divulge all the details, but I can tell you that it is a mini work table you can work with in an airport or wherever you are. Most of the ideas for inventions that my dad has come up with are kind of far fetched, but this one is pretty legitimate.
Well, the reason I have been holding this thought for so long is because my dad wants me to collaborate with him to actually making it. He wants me to put my three years of Computer Aided Drafting with Mr. Fioro to work, designing this idea and making a 3D model of it as well. Another reason for this thought is because my dad works very hard and I feel bad in a way for putting of pressure on him to make money and support our family. It would be really cool for my dad to retire earlier so we can spend more time together. The last reason is because im going to college. And since I am the designer, I get a share of the profits! =]
Well there you have it. Just one of the many thoughts flying around at warp-speed through my brain. If this idea takes off, I can help my dad, but more over, my family.
Any investors???
By now your probably wondering what this idea is right? Well I dont want to divulge all the details, but I can tell you that it is a mini work table you can work with in an airport or wherever you are. Most of the ideas for inventions that my dad has come up with are kind of far fetched, but this one is pretty legitimate.
Well, the reason I have been holding this thought for so long is because my dad wants me to collaborate with him to actually making it. He wants me to put my three years of Computer Aided Drafting with Mr. Fioro to work, designing this idea and making a 3D model of it as well. Another reason for this thought is because my dad works very hard and I feel bad in a way for putting of pressure on him to make money and support our family. It would be really cool for my dad to retire earlier so we can spend more time together. The last reason is because im going to college. And since I am the designer, I get a share of the profits! =]
Well there you have it. Just one of the many thoughts flying around at warp-speed through my brain. If this idea takes off, I can help my dad, but more over, my family.
Any investors???
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Best of Today: J.S. Bach's Chaconne in D Minor
On Wednesday, November 4th, we had the privelege to listen to J.S. Bach's Chaconne in D minor, which is an extraodinary piece. The piece itself varies in key, which gives the piece a sad feel, then rises to a very happy feel, then falls back down into a lower key which gives it a deeper feeling.
Being a musician, I like to listen to many different types of music. Previously, I have written about the way that music has changed my life for a better cause. By listening to other forms of music, I have grown intellectually and I guess spiritually in a way also. When the class was told that we were going to listen to a Classical piece, I could feel the class' spirit diminish. At the same time; however, I was kind of excited because I can now enjoy music in a wider range than just what I normally listen to.
When listening to music, I sometimes like to draw because I usually draw what I feel. By drawing what I feel, it allows me to be more honest with myself. As we were listening to the piece, I was drawing in the back of my Mindbook, and for some reason I started to draw a picture inspired by M.C. Escher. In the classroom there is a picture of Escher holding a reflective sphere, so I decided to give my own rendition of it. Another reason I like to draw while listening to music is because I start to draw at the same pace as the music, which gives me a feel of what the artist was expieriencing at the time he was composing the piece. Drawing the piece, I found myself drawing quickly, almost as if I forgot to do an assignment that was due the next period. In a way I like to feel pressured as I draw cuz it gives me more of an incentive to make it better. If you know me, I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
The reason I chose J.S. Bach's piece as 'Best of Today' is because I appreciate music very much in my life, and I like listening to new types of music. I feel like I can expand my mind in a way that can better me as a person, and also a musician.
Being a musician, I like to listen to many different types of music. Previously, I have written about the way that music has changed my life for a better cause. By listening to other forms of music, I have grown intellectually and I guess spiritually in a way also. When the class was told that we were going to listen to a Classical piece, I could feel the class' spirit diminish. At the same time; however, I was kind of excited because I can now enjoy music in a wider range than just what I normally listen to.
When listening to music, I sometimes like to draw because I usually draw what I feel. By drawing what I feel, it allows me to be more honest with myself. As we were listening to the piece, I was drawing in the back of my Mindbook, and for some reason I started to draw a picture inspired by M.C. Escher. In the classroom there is a picture of Escher holding a reflective sphere, so I decided to give my own rendition of it. Another reason I like to draw while listening to music is because I start to draw at the same pace as the music, which gives me a feel of what the artist was expieriencing at the time he was composing the piece. Drawing the piece, I found myself drawing quickly, almost as if I forgot to do an assignment that was due the next period. In a way I like to feel pressured as I draw cuz it gives me more of an incentive to make it better. If you know me, I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
The reason I chose J.S. Bach's piece as 'Best of Today' is because I appreciate music very much in my life, and I like listening to new types of music. I feel like I can expand my mind in a way that can better me as a person, and also a musician.
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