I should have...

This song by Chris Brown makes me think about all the things I thought about doing, but I never did them. Sometimes people get mixed emotions and are afraid of showing their loved ones how much they care for them. I believe ever human being has been in this situation. You wish you would’ve done something but never did it, and then later on you regret it. When I heard this song it reminded me of my uncle. I always wanted to tell him how much I loved him, and that he was my favorite uncle. I never got to tell him how much he meant to me because he passed away. Now I realize that if I would have let him know how much I appreciated him in my life; I would not feel this way. I wish I could go back and hug him, kiss him, and let him know how much I loved him. Every one should be able to express their feelings towards their loved ones because you’ll never know when they will be gone.

Say Stop

when I first heard this song by Rihanna I got the Goosebumps. It reminded me about a boy that walked in and out of my life. I kept going back and fourth to him, but one day I just realized I deserved better than him. Although I loved him, I knew he was nothing but a liar. There comes a point in your life that you say, “stop,” and you close your doors to the people that don’t bring anything good in your life. It gets hard at a point, but you’ll find a way out of it. Actions show more than words. I believe that the words “I love you,” are very strong. If someone means it they’ll do anything to show you that that’s the way they feel for you. If all you see are lies it means is time to let go. They are taking you as a game. If they lye more once chances are that they are going to keep on doing it. Rihanna in this song says clearly how even when that someone is trying to apologize is because they are sorry they got caught. If they were really sorry they would had never done it in the first place.

You're not alone

In the song, "you're not alone,“ by Shayne Ward a lot of inspirational thoughts come to my mind. When I first heard this song I thought it was a love song, but when I read the lyrics I changed my mind. This song keeps me going. Even though people might have problems in life, they should never feel alone. There is always going to be that someone standing next to you, or something that keeps you going. Just let the sunshine out in you. There might be tough moments in your life, but they will get better. Life is beautiful. Even when the world is falling down on you, there is going to be that someone holding on to you. This song made me realize to always be positive and not negative. Because no matter what it is, life keeps going.

Creating Yourself

     Mr. Aronson, my English teacher, showed my peers and I a picture of a teenage boy. The teenage boy had red hair. He is wearing some dark blue jeans with a sweater. He is drawing himself from the top of a birds view. He looks focus concentrating on drawing himself. His leg is crossed, and he is barefoot. The font at the bottom of the page was cracked. He is creating himself in the way he wants to be seen. This picture represents that life is about creating yourself. Many people don’t take their time on creating themselves instead they copy someone else. This picture is trying to tell you to always be who you are, and not someone else.

Nobody's Nigger

After reading I Am Nobody’s Nigger written by Dean Atta I realized many things. Many people tend to use the word “Nigger” like it’s nothing. At first I thought the word nigger was meant to be heard when one colored person is talking to another colored person. However it is not even though now a days every one is saying it. Artist are singing it like it’s just a word. After I finished reading this I noticed not every one appreciates when artist use the word “Nigger”. To many people is more than just a word. It has a strong meaning and it is not meant to be said that word like it’s nothing. The word “Nigger” was said every time a black person was hung out of a tree. This reading gave me the real definition of “Nigger”. Even when famous rappers put it out there; people should not say it. First learn the definition of a word, and what it means to others. The word “Nigger” to many people out there means “friend, homie, bro”. That’s why is commonly used. I think People are afraid to tell each other they love each other. That’s why they use the word “Nigger”. I was never a fan of that word therefore I never use it. However to the people that do, you guys should take a good look at that word before you use it because it is making many people out there angry, and it can cause a serious damage.

Admittance to a better life

                                Michael Oatman writes about how his education saved him from either getting killed or being in jail. This is a great example for many people out there that think they can’t be someone successful in life just because they think they are not good at anything. Michael discovered what he was good at and improved on it and know he is a writer. Sometimes things get in the way and you end up in the streets with nothing good in your life. However it is all on you to become someone better in life. The best way to avoid temptations is to focus on things that keep you busy. My brother for example was in the wrong path he was just with friends doing nothing good with his life. Then later on he found out he was passionate about animals he decided to volunteer at a pet store. He now is going to school to become a vet. He always tells me that he is glad he found something he liked because if it was not for that he would probably be drop out with no education. Everyone needs education in order to improve in life. When you are a nobody and you become a well educated person you are inspiring many people to move up. Making change in your life is a great way to show people what you are really about and think higher of you rather than just a nobody that has no goals for the future. Every single person has a talent you just need to figure out what you are good at. It is never too late to go back to school or even avoiding people that are just getting you into trouble and are no help for you.

Doll face

                                Mr. Aronson showed the class a you tube video of a doll face watching T.V. When I first saw the video it looked creepy and different from all the videos I have ever seen. I asked myself what’s going on?, after I saw it twice I realized that the doll face wanted to be exactly like the girl on T.V. The doll face was working very hard to be exactly like the girl on TV with no limits the TV kept going further and further but the doll face kept reaching out. When the TV breaks the doll face breaks too. This video showed me that desire can be deadly. The doll face wanted to be just like the girl on TV without thinking about the consequences until she felt apart. I learned from this video that make-up can do a huge difference. I think you should not be someone you are not because eventually you will break, because that is not the real you. I think people tend to want to fit in and are afraid to be themselves, but that can be dangerous. Too much change is not good you are hiding the real you. When you are copying something and it makes you feel good, and you are being hurt that can be an addiction. Media brings a lot of new ideas like: music, make-up, clothing, and style. However people might take it too far and try to be exactly like things that come on TV, but that is no good. Don’t be afraid to show the real you; it can cause you damages to you.