Becoming a Writer

Becoming a writer has mainly forced me to read differently, but I also look at the world differently too. After reading George Orwell's theory on how words and slang are used incorrectly, sometimes I think the human race can be extremely unaware and naive. We hear certain phrases and words and use them without fully knowing what they mean! I've also realized that people have the capability to create really interesting and moving images just by taking the time to pick the perfect word instead of using abstract language and cliches.

When I read now, I know why certain sentences, paragraphs, passages, etc. are so effective. Instead of thinking, "Whoa! That was cool" I'm all, "Holy moly. That shortened syntax really added to her voice there." I specifically remember the article we read on the word "evil." It started with a sentence like, "The word is evil." I read that sentence and realized she could have been just referring to the word itself, or saying that the actual word "evil" is evil...this is just because she left out the quotations around the word! I read more carefully now and can see the author's messages/meanings not just by what they write, but how they write it. 

Free Blog: To-Do List!

I don't know why, but I LOVE making to-do lists. I think it makes me feel organized and the things I need to do are more concrete. It's great when I complete a bunch of stuff on my to-do list, because then I get to put a big huge SLASH right through them. It's also cool when there are fun things on my to-do list.

So, here is what I plan to do tonight:

1. Stay home. There's a lot to do, so for the love of Pete please don't hang out with friends. Even though it's Friday.
2. Put together a few blog logs.
3. Post free blog.
4. At least start the CRJ.
5. Attempt to complete the Gone With The Wind packet for American Lit.
6. Start the hw and studying for chemistry. Remember, this test is on your birthday...you don't want a bad start to your day.
7. Enjoy the spaghetti dad is making for dinner. Yum.
8. Shower. Enjoy the warmth and the fact that it's not a school night so you don't have to rush so you can get to bed early.
9. Pack dance bag for meet. Review the dance!
10. And finally...t.v. Watch New Girl and Parenthood. And The Office.

Wow. A lot to do in one night, but I'm confident I can do it. For the rest of this weekend, I would like to:

1. Watch a Christmas Movie. Possibly It's A Wonderful Life.
2. Make chocolate salted caramel cookies.
3. Go to Eastview for dance invite. Yay!
4. Work on revision paper. Somehow figure out a way to incorporate Brad Pitt into this paper because the topic is on beauty, and he is a beautiful man. I'm being a little sarcastic. But not really. So beautiful.
5. Look for more images on feminism. Girl power!

Word Definition: Chunky

Chunky. You're not skinny, but you're not fat. You're chunky. Average. In fact, you're chunkiness has probably lead you at some point to eat too much food, and then you started blowing chunks. But even after that, you are still a chunk yourself. A chunk. You sit there and do nothing. Chunks are incapable of doing anything which requires talent. When I hear the word chunk, chunky, chunkiness, or any other version of the word, I can't help but to associate it with being average or having a connotation for gross feelings (as I previously stated with "blowing chunks"). Nasty. Although the word chunk can really contribute to imagery, it also evokes an uncomfortable feeling.