WORTH LOOKING INTO

Running in Circles

The English 201 Cause

Just Another Cog in the Wheel

If you get some time, you should check these out.

SOMETHING OF INTEREST

After hours of searching through countless blogs, “too many good secrets” was the blog to finally catch my attention. The blog is written by a 24 year old college student living in Berkley, CA. She posts about her day to day life, thoughts, interests, along with random “tidbits.” Her blog seems to be a way of self expression, while being able to relate to others. She is very open and honest. She posts blogs not only about, but to her family and friends. I like how she writes to the reader, instead of just journal writing.
Her audience would obviously contain her family and friends. She writes to them and about them. She also writes to people who share the same interests she has, such as food, cooking, nature, simplicity, and so forth. She keeps the readers interest with photographs, quotes, videos, humor, and my favorite; sarcasm. She is very open about what she is thinking or feeling. For example, “The best thing I can do for myself is to be attentive, to watch carefully what is happening, to feel out the direction, to sense what movement I can.” (Caitlin 1) think this is what keeps the readers interested. Her love for so many things and “simple” lifestyle makes her a very likeable person, even without meeting her.
Her posts’ titles are interesting. She gives us a new spin, a new view of a topic or thought. She has a post: “superbowl sunday.” You would expect it to be about, well, the Super Bowl… only it not. It’s a simple thought and picture of what she probably saw that day. Another one, “curmudgeony” is not about old, archaic anything; but about how she is destined to be a miser by age 30. Her humor and sarcasm keeps me laughing, because I can definitely relate!
I think she is trying to point out the simple, yet enjoyable aspects in every area of life. She is trying to show us not to take a gorgeous sunset for granted, or to stop and tell your family how grateful you are to have them in your life. After reading a few of them, it made me stop and think about the things I tend to over look or take for granted.
I look forward to her future posts. It is interesting to see this clearly into someone else’s thoughts. I have gotten so used to people who are trying to hide their true identity, it is refreshing to see someone who isn’t.

SOCIAL GLOBE

What and where is the public sphere?

The public sphere is an area where people can gather and discuss social problems; a place or forum to gather information, discuss and debate options and ideas.

These places include, but are not limited to....

• Newspapers
• TV
• Newsletters
• Bulletin Boards
• Websites
• Community Events
• Magazines
• Theaters
• Coffee Shops
• Sidewalks
• Flyers
• Public Announcements
• Posters
• Pamphlets
• Window arts

At each location, you can discover different interest and concerns. A coffee house discussion would be organized completely different than a discussion taking place during a community event. Information provided on a poster or flyer does not include all the important information that could be found in pamphlets, magazines, or newspapers.

BRAINWORK

I think. Alot. I question everything.

Just a "Sampling" of the recent overloads within my brain.

Who am I?
Who I am not?
Who do I want to be?
Will my tumor grow back?
Am I setting a good example for my children?
Am I a good mom?
Can I be a better mom?
If I died tomorrow, who would take care of my children?
Was returning to college the right thing to do?
Is paying bills going to become a problem?
Why can't I sleep at night?
Will I fall asleep in class today?
Did I remember to take my medication this morning?
Where is America headed?
Can I really make a difference in someone's life?
Are my goals obtainable
Where do I find inspiration? Motivation?
Am I in need of therapy?
Why do my ex's (all of them) still bother me?
When will life get easier?


I think I need a part time job....