Monday, October 31, 2011

When Bad Things Happen to Good People



Every day is a risk, there is not one morning that we wake up and don't risk the chance of death, but that`s life. All though no one cheats death, it can happens in ways that shake us all up. Ashley Stamp was on her way to becoming a professional skier, she had everything going for her along with one of the best personality and hearts that I've ever known. Living in Steamboat, Colorado she spent her days from school to training to taking care of her horses then spending the nights with her family. Ashley was invited to compete in one of the most honorable races held in Aspen. As Ashley was doing a course run a snow mobile came out of no where and accidentally hit the racer, she didn't receive the help she needed in enough time. Ashley was a beautiful person and touched many peoples lives, her memorial service was a candlelight service held in the mountains, her home away from home. I think to  myself constantly, why Ashley? she had so much to live for, so much more to accomplish. There are people in the world who did bad things every single day, but why did this have to happen to her? A question that will never have an answer but will always impact many lives. My prayers are forever with the family that has to live each day without her, I commend them for the amazing progress they have mad and on their spiritual outlook on life. Its always a mystery as to why things like this happen, but if there is one thing to take away from this tragedy, I would say she left everyone striving to do more, to realize that we get one chance at life and that we should cherish it while we can. 

Sunday, October 9, 2011

A pictures worth a thousand words


*Lady Macbeth wished a bloody death upon Duncan!
*Macbeh thinks the murder is a scary sick death!
These words all connect to blood and describe a part of the play. Blood is connected to death and scary as well as the the murder of Duncan. These words show Lady Macbeths feeling towards Duncan and how he does not care about Duncan and just wants him dead. Macbeth connects blood to the nervousness of being in trouble over his killing of Duncan and how the guilt is bestowed upon him. Each of these characters both relate to blood because of the killing they do, once Macbeth experienced the killing he seemed to have become in a state of the craziers, liking the power it had made him feel. 

*Macbeth will not be able to sleep because of his scary dreams.
*Lady Macbeth killed in the dark of the night.
The word night connects the play to the crime that occured. In this play the killing happens at the night time and it is in the darkness of the night that the secrets of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth come out. In the night time all the secrets of the king and queen have been covered up and because of the darkness in the night no one will know these secrets. Night refers to the deepest darkest secrets that occured when no one was watching. The night is when things happen that may be unlike the character, it had brought out a dark almost devilish side in each of these characters. 

Monday, October 3, 2011

Cheating the System

There comes a time in every teenagers life when turning 16 means its time to drive! But getting a car isn't exactly that easy of a task, but half the battle is how you approach it. Parents can be tricky to deal with when doing so, the best way to go about it would be to indirectly convince them of all the benefits. All though it may seem a bit manipulative sometimes to get what you want you have to trick them into it. For example, when wanting a car a way to show your parents its necessary is applying for a job and joining sports. Soon your parents will realize how much of a hassle picking up and dropping off becomes. Also if you're lucky enough you can always play the sibling card. Striking a deal with your parents by implying if i had a car i could always pick them up for you is a great beneficiary way for everyone. There are many reasons as to why not coming right out asking for a car is a good think, considering what a big deal it is it may be a smarter idea to line up the proof to why it is necessary. Showing your parents how much it Will help is almost a full proof plan on your road to a new car!