tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74138219218905264102024-02-20T18:52:59.415-08:00Jess' Zone :]Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00953929533918019167noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-9010898062066289032011-05-06T08:55:00.000-07:002011-05-06T08:55:14.610-07:00Twilight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">To be truthful i could not sit thru this movie in its entirity. I do not like the whole vampire love stories. however, from what i have seen this movie does portray a lot of the dominant themes often presented with teenagers. For example Bella seems to have a disconnected relationship with her dad. The first scene opens up with Bella's dad talking to her and Bella's face portray a blank and absent look as if she was not connecting with whats cming out her mouth.<br />
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Even the relationship between Edward and Bella continues to partray dominant ideologies of teenagers. In most teenage movies we see the girl conform to life of her byfriend to fit into his world. Thats beyond true here. Its sick to think about Bella wanting to apart of the vampire world just for love. Bella's character by definition is what the author of "Being a Good girl can be bad" is talking about. <br />
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To build on <a href="http://clitcrusader.blogspot.com/2011/04/talking-points-no-9reflection-twilight.html">Dierdre's post</a>:<br />
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In her post Diedre talks about the changes in Bella's personality after meeting Edward. Its sad to say that that transition is expected of females in relationship.Relationships in modern days are like relationships of the old days. Fathers use to pay bridal fees like its a burden to marry her. Now its like women pay with their state of being. <br />
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Deidre's outlook is awesome and sad to say the least. Edward does have an unnatural control over Bella. Edwards abusive tendency incomparison to real abuser is that Eward in my eyes its not possesion thing. I think Edwards feelings towards Bella are completely genuine and is why he fights so hard to keep her safe. <br />
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To build on <a href="http://rondesimone.blogspot.com/">Ron's</a> analysis on Valerie of Beverly Hills 90210; Valerie comes on screen protraying the ultimate good girl image. She takes the room of Brenda in the Walsh's house. Fans of the show knows that Brenda's character went through many phases as well as troubling ordeals as a teenage girl fitting into the lifestyle of Beverly Hills. Whereas Valeria is the "perfect" child in the Walsh's presense. Shes polite, helpful and studious. However, in reality shes doing drugs, having casual sex and trying to seduce Brandon. In connections to the authors viewpoints on how being a bad girl is bad for them. Bad girls have their sexuality thrown at them when it comes to sexual assault. In the series there was a storyline where Valeria was raped. No one but Brandon and David believed her. In court the first thing the lawyer did was bring up her sex history.<br />
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The author talks about an ideal women begin a virgin and pure. In Degrassi the Next Generation, Drew cheats on his girl friend Ali with Bianca(school slut). In result Ali leaves him. In the next season Drew has trouble finding a girlfriend. It is latewr revealed that no girl wants to date him because of his time spent in the boiler room with Bianca. I find this as an interesting storyline because Drew was a star basketball player who did not have trouble with girls before and now no one wants him. this is the complete opposite of the normal portrayal of basketball players in high school. I love this storyline. No double-standard here.</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-15640512075012676312011-04-05T10:37:00.000-07:002011-04-05T10:37:25.188-07:00Final project idea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">For my final project I was thinking to compare and contrast the characteristics of teens on popular t.v shows in the past and present such as "Degrassi" and "Degrassi: The next generation" or "Popular" and "Pretty Little Liars".<br />
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In this I will compare and contrast social problems such as sexuality, pregnacy, popularity status, and social problems within family and friendsbetween the past and present.<br />
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<div align="center">Pt. 1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rk3U1iR3vfU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pt. 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/5lNPV2BO5lk?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pt. 3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/-FM0PzNNeMw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pt. 4</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/bW-sMWgCiwM?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pt. 3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/xBI8UhEd89Q?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pt. 6</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/hm98PVKBxjU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pt. 8</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/AWpe6_VgZIg/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AWpe6_VgZIg&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AWpe6_VgZIg&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pt. 10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/UkQd0Tk7_mQ/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UkQd0Tk7_mQ&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UkQd0Tk7_mQ&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">these videos also contributes to Raby's opinions on the five dominant discourses. Mainly social problems and pleasurable consumption.</div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-41553170642674517652011-03-28T12:45:00.001-07:002011-03-28T12:45:20.133-07:00Hip-hop<div><p>I'm not really sure if I properly understood what this article is about but I will write based on my understanding of it:</p>
<p>While reading this piece the first thing I thought of was a tv speacial I saw on the rap group formally known as N.W.A. </p>
<p>Although I do not agree with must if the group's antics I do however think they are a very inspirational group. They were the epitome of rebels. The article talked about the power the administers had and repercussions that followed disobedience. This group did not give a damn about repercussions. The had something to say and they wanted to say it no matter who liked it. They did believe in shutting up because they were told to. The group's 'Straight its compton' record was so controversial fit that exact reason. The story behind the song was a story that some believed should not have been told. That only fueled the fire.</p>
<p>This article is interesting because it further proves that there is no such thing as freedom of speech in the media.</p>
<p>The limitations on what is displayed in music helps to keep the "elite" in power. It prevents new cultures and behaviors to form which ultimately take away their power. This elite has a say in what's acceptable and what's not.</p>
<p>Let's take the N.W.A for example.  In my opinion the group's message in "F*** the Police" was their done being discriminated against because of their race. The lyrics of the song is very explicted and the title demands attention. Attention that the elite will shun. Now anyone can reasonablly agrue the violence behind the lyrics. Now because of that the message is lost. This song basically is saying they refuse to continue to be controlled by anyone. Every stereotype is talked about. They called out cops for all ttheir wrong doing. They did not care if the cop was black or white. </p>
<p>The song was banned on radio stations across the world. The group had a story to tell and stopped at nothing to make sure of it. This group is the epitome of what the "elite's" does not agree with. N.W.A fights against power and does not care about what any one person has to say or think about it</p>
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.06502481514510511" style="background-color: transparent; color: magenta; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">My name is Jessica Knight and I am a volunteer with the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless. I am here to discuss the importance of homeless prevention and affordable housing issues in Rhode Island.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: magenta; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">As you may have read, at the beginning of this winter we had 175 Rhode Islanders sleeping outdoors across the state. You may also be interested to know that:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: magenta; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The good news is we can do something to help these people find a safe affordable home!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: magenta; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are asking for your support! You can make a difference by signing a letter to your local representative and your senator urging them to make affordable housing and homelessness prevention a key issue this legislative session.</span><br />
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Being 16 I was like okay and the big deal is? Then when the school year begun I took a step back and really look at what he said. And sad to say he was right. My friends and I basically own a hall wall and we named it the T. I stood at the top and looked down and the hallway was filled of only my friends. If someone did walk in the hallway to go to class they walked so fast. The bell rings and we still outside and the principal right to our side saying nothing. We were all just dressed different so I was right about that but we were all the best dressed. We didn't bully but we gave off a dominant energy. <br>
Now when I was younger learning about how high school is where you learn the most yourself I was like yeah alright w.e. but know I see its so true. This discovering yourself theory is an interesting one. In high school everyone thrieved to be "different" and in those attempts we all became even more similar. You never discover yourself as who you want to be. You discover yourself in terms of how others view you to be.<br>
We was glorified by the administration but secretly hated by our peers. Which kind of hurt my feelings because even though sexs, drugs and alchol was not an issue for us we still had our problems. Problems with suicide, rape, depression, and emotion distraught. The teachers paid more attention to people outside of group because we were the "good kids" that sat in at board meetings and every honor roll breakfast. We was never considered to have problems so instead of expressing them we bottled them. People assumed we was all ok because we fit the characteristics of teens they wanted. As a teen it feels like a battlefield where no side every wins. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=qvpv2pJvmUg">Watch "Katy Perry - Firework (Official Music Video) [Full HD (1080p)]" on YouTube</a></p>
</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-66752550724217858872011-02-15T12:06:00.001-08:002011-02-15T12:06:09.424-08:00Assignment 3: When will things change<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">"A Black Cinderella!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give Me a Break." She wrote:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Have you ever seen a black person, an Asian, a Hispanic in a cartoon!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did they have a leading role or were they a servant? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What do you think this is doing to your child’s mind?" She<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ended her piece:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Women<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>who<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>aren’t <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>white begin to feel <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>left OUT<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ugly<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>because<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>never get to play the princess. “Kenya’s piece bristled with anger at a society that rarely acknowledges the wit or beauty of women of her race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And she wasn’t alone in her feelings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sabrina wrote, “I’m not taking my kids to see any Walt Disney movies until they have a black woman playing the leading role." <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I hate this quote in sooooo many ways. I understand the point Sabrina is trying to make however the drastic levels she is taking to. It’s so dramatic and unnecessary. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it’s annoying to hear people speak out so harshly against issues like this because it only further promotes the issue at hand. Children are impressionable and they do pick up on messages that televisions and movies put out there but along with that they pick up in things said around them. This part unknowingly instilled an opinion against white. By not allowing her daughter to see Disney movies because they are white is just as bad as degrading black people. In situations like this I feel as though parents forget they are parents and wear the “I am black” hat. In situations like this I feel as though Sabrina should have a general positive conversation. People find it easier to bash races or place blame rather than taking a stand responsibly. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">This is one of my biggest issues with BET. I love the fact that this channel was created. If done right BET (regardless of its name) could have been a channel that promoted integration along with black awareness. Awareness without integration does not stop the problem it only creates more reasons to remain more segregated. After a while screaming “I am here deal with it” has no effect. Okay, now that the word knows you are here what do you plan on doing with it? Are you going to continue to play the victim or are you going to say hey I understand the past of my race and limitations still present but what can I do positively to make sure it no longer happens? I feel as though this channel forgets that the number problem with slavery and segregation was the fact “colored” and “whites” were not treated equally. Only difference between now and then its black people are now contributing to it all.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-67090411156273358942011-02-10T12:30:00.000-08:002011-02-10T12:37:19.587-08:00In the last minute of Ciara's LIke A Boy it displays a dance where the formation is an "X". In the center of the "X" is the male version of Ciara. With her hands she controls the movements of each leg of the "X" sort of God like.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_HKH7Emy1SY?fs=1" width="425"></iframe></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-23025167011580537692011-02-08T12:01:00.000-08:002011-02-08T12:01:57.745-08:00Hip-Hop sees no colorThis article is very interesting. Save the Last Dance has been my favorite since the day it was released in theatre. It is obvious from the ethniticity of the cast that the movie was intended to show cultural differences however i never thought of in details as Ginner has in this article. I do believe that she overanalyzed the movie but she did make some very valid points. I have heard of the acronym SWCAMP in the past but would never had tied it into this movie. The fact that Ginner did further proves that this country is dominated by past ideologies and are cripple to move above and see a changing world. I am not aware of the author's sexual orientation, race, religion, etc. But from reading this article in my opinion she fully believes in meaning behind SWCAMP. It is easy to say that Sean Patrick Thomas' character, Derrick, identifies with the white race. Where in all actualilty Derrick symbolizes a shift into the direction that we want this country to go in. Why is that Derrick is considered to have "white" tendencies? Why is the abilitity to obtain an education and to speak properly considered white? Why is not just considered American? Just as easy as it was for the author to point out that the father of Chenille's son is a dead beat any viewer could have sid the same for Sara's dad. Sars's dad was absent in her life as well and if it was not for her mom's death there would still have been a lack of communication between the two. <br />
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In this article the authout chose to capitalize black and not capatalize whites. In the notes she says she capatilizes black because it is a political location. Im not clear on what that means. My more concern with the fact that she chose not to capitalize white to "disrupt the ralation of power". This right here for me is something thats I always thought about. The black community along with white supports has fought for equality for decades. However, in my own opinion I feel as though equality is far from being accomplish because instead of promoting unity and equaliy we have people (subconsciously and consciously) continously trying to give blacks an extra edge or push. By the author choosing not to capitalize white is an example of that. It further segrate the two. I understand yes black and white people are not on the same level but there comes a point where black people are treated as Americans and are held responsible for their actions and downfalls. I think of myself as West-Indian American. however, from just looking at me I am classed as African American and its sad for me to see things just handed to me because of my skin. No! I do not and will not except that. I was born and raised in AMerican like any other Caucasian American and will work my behind off and EARN everything I have and desire. It is my birth right to have every opportunity that a Caucasain have and I'll be dam if I blame anyone because I chose not to take advantage of it.<br />
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The message I received from this article is in order to do right by yourself you automatically conform to American norm of SCWAMP. American is a country that was original made to find a better life and be successful. Somewhere along the line Americans lost sight of this. Now that the country is moving back into that direction we have developed a new stereotype without dropping the old ones. This article suggests that Derrick is an expection to the rule instead of acknowledging that the rule is slowly dissipating. If it means I am a man and white because I am educated, success and live above the property line... Then tell me what is white tell me what is a male and how come Oprah and Ursula Burns do not fit does physically descriptions. <br />
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SCWAMP is an interesting theory. A theory that I believe is only made true if you allow it to. This country strieves on conformity and only you can choose to accept it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-30178355445378690392011-02-01T14:33:00.000-08:002011-02-01T14:33:51.539-08:00Talking Points #1 on Croteau<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The power in this country ultimately goes to those who have a hand in the media. The culture within this country is not as traditional as other countries. Therefore it is able to collectively assemble a culture based on any number of cultures and independent views. Through that those of power such as politicians, celebrities, etc. have the greatest impact on the way we act and think.</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Media plays a big hand in American society. I believe that the affect that media has on the individual is a cultural conformity. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On page 163, the author states, “the media give us pictures of social interaction and social institutions that, by their sheer repetition on a daily basis, can play important roles in shaping broad social definitions. In essence, the accumulation of media images suggests what is “normal” and what is “deviant.” I totally agree with this statement. As an individual born and raised in America to traditional West Indian parents, I see the difference between the cultures, American are easily able to alter their lives to fit the “norm” usually broadcast through the media. For those who are able to take the media for what it is just “media” and not conform they are cast out for being “different”.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">My favorite part of the article is Sociologist Stuart Hall’s analyst of the media. The media is definitely a form of hegemon. It always will be as long as we have a nation where its majority is easily persuaded. I like his definition of representation and reflection. This makes sense because no one can truly reflect society they can only reflect their own view on the world. This adds to Hall’s definition of the media. The contributors of the media can only “re-present” a selection of the world which is jaded by that person’s own opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413821921890526410.post-61136970093229638442011-01-31T17:01:00.000-08:002011-01-31T17:01:04.595-08:00IntroductionHi my name is Jessica. this is my fourth and final year at RIC. This semester so far has been a very up and down one because of the snow. I am eager to get started with my final semester so that it can hurry up and be over with. In my free time I like to write in a journal and watch soap operas. I decided to take this class because when I graduate with my BSW I plan on working directly with teens. I think this class can be very informative and helpful for my future work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0