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Comment on Magazine Article: The Next Generation by Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:06:41 +0000

I agree with you, we are the next generation and it is scary to think that we can fix everything that is going on. It is weird to think that in some places, they have to work to earn enough money just to survive, or to go to school because here it is mandatory to go to school. We take everything for granted.
I also agree with what you said about some people going out of their way just to make sure the job gets done. Everyone should look after themselves and make sure they live a good life and don’t destroy anything. Life would be so much simpler that way.

Comment on Magazine Article: The Next Generation by Brennan Rowan

Brennan Rowan — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:41 +0000

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Comment on March 31: Can you feel a connection with Hamlet’s character? by Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:43:31 +0000

Hey, Krysta. Great entry! Like Stephanie, I’d never thought about the fact that no one worried about the old King’s death. You’d think that someone would have investigated it. But then again murder to gain the throne was more common in those days, so maybe no one was really worred about it! However, you think that the Claudius marrying Gertrude so quickly after becoming a widow would also cause suspicion somewhere along the way. Once looking at the play more closely, there are clues there that anyone could have followed, but I guess if the old King’s death had been investigated there wouldn’t be a plot for the story! Personally, I don’t agree with your belief that it’s harder to connect with the characters because the story was written hundreds of years ago. I find no problem connecting with them, I actually prefer their writing to ours in some cases, like Jane Austen’s writings! However, I think that students find it hard to follow the meanings of the writings by Shakespeare and don’t bother trying to connect with the characters. The writings of past literature have always interested me, but I know that’s not overly common so I don’t think that it’s much of a suprise that students in English classes dislike Shakespeare’s plays so much and can’t sympathize with his well-developed characters.

Comment on Februrary 11: Common qualities of humans despite culture and beliefs by Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 19 May 2008 04:16:55 +0000

I never thought about it, but you’re right when you say we focus too much on our differences. Every human being has the same basic human qualities, so why must we focus so much on differences? I think that it may be because of the human need to feel different. Everyone wants to feel that they have something to give to society, that they can make a difference. I agree with the first video and how you said that we all want similar goals and if we’d just look at the ways we’re similar, it could be achieved. I’d never thought of that before, but it is true. There’s all this fighting between nations because of religions, races and so much more. If they would just concentrate on how alike we all truly are, maybe it would then be easier to achieve what they want. Great response, Krysta!

Comment on April 7: Doubting Self - what are the results/reasons? by meganelle111

meganelle111 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:07:37 +0000

Hey Krysta. I totally agree that self doubt is human instinct. There isn’t a single person out there who doesn’t doubt themselves. There is self doubt to different degrees of course, but everyone has it. It doesn’t matter if you think your life is super or terrible, it doesn’t matter if your optimistic or pessimistic, everyone doubts themselves at times.

I thought it was interesting when you said that some doubt can be helpful. I never thought of it like that, but the way you described it made sense. You ment doubting a decision you wanted to make or something like that, rather then doubting yourself or your abilities. Both are forms of self doubt, I just didn’t think of both. Good job.

I agree that it is bad if you let self doubt take over your life. It’s sad that people can’t be positive or love themselves at all. I think it’s very normal for people to doubt themselves in some aspects, but you can’t let it take over your life and you need to recognize it for the insignificant feeling it is.

Great Job! Your all done! Yay!

Comment on February 4: Against what do you measure you identity? by Glen

Glen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:41:25 +0000

comparisans are made too much toward each other, I dont think it is right to compare me to someone who is completely different to me, even if it is only an age difference. We should not compare ourselves in order to measure our identity, we should think of all the traits we have.

Comment on March 31: Can you feel a connection with Hamlet’s character? by Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:42:11 +0000

Hey Krysta, great blog!
You make some really good points to why you can’t connect with Hamlet. I think many people find it hard to connect with Hamlet because they have never been in his situation. They have never had a father murdered by an uncle and then have the same uncle marry their mother. They have also never seen a ghost before, especially a ghost that talks about how they have been murdered.
I never thought of it before, but it is true, no one really did care how the king died. If I was Hamlet, I would be wanting to find that out. Well . . . he did find out, but a few months after when the ghost came and told him. He also didn’t really get that angry when the crown was stolen from him. He was to sad and grieving to really care.
I really like how you talked about how it is hard to connect with Hamlet because of how old the writing is. Shakespeare didn’t know his writing would become famous and students hundreds of years later would be reading it in English class. He also didn’t write in a language that was easy to understand.
Kepp blogging!

Comment on Februrary 11: Common qualities of humans despite culture and beliefs by Jarrett

Jarrett — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:59:31 +0000

I like this blog entry expecially because of the video. Very funny and affective. I also agree with the part that even though we do not look the same we still have things in common. Like instinct, because everyone is born with it, it is a universal similarity. I also wrote about this because i found it in an article. I also like the emotion part. All people show emotions no matter what at some point in there life. it is just normal. i did not think of this but it is very true.

Comment on March 17: Procrastination - does it affect fate? by Jarrett

Jarrett — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:47:48 +0000

I like your blog entry. I did not write about this topic on my blog but you pretty much said excatly what i might have. I agree completely with your first paragraph and have some of the same questions about why people procrastinate even though they know it will not work out good for them in the end. I also like your point about the affecting our fate. Because if we leave stuff to later we do not have time to do it properly and we will pay for it. So in some ways it will affect our fate.

Comment on March 3: Reflect on your research topic for debate by meganelle111

meganelle111 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:51:25 +0000

Great response Krysta! I agree that your environment plays a greater role in influencing who you are. I believe that I would have most likely have turned out very different had I have been raised by different parents, in a different community. I thought what you said about predetermined destinations was interesting. True, from an outsider with infinite knowledge looking in, our lives may appear very boring if they were predetermined, but from our perspective, how could we know the difference? Just something to think about…
I really never had any clue about the role genetics played in our lives before Biology either! It really is crazy that there are genes to make your personality. Scary sometimes, haha. I loved you Lance Armstrong quote. Isn’t it so interesting how a disease like cancer can be looked at in such opposite lights? Some people view it as a blessing, others veiw it as a horrible killer. I suppose it all depends on what you get out of it, or on the other hand lose out of it. Life is completely relative.
To get back on topic though, I definately agree that environment influences us greatly. I don’t believe that the genes I’ve recieved from my parents have made me the person I am today. I believe it is the role my parents have in my life. I am the product of my environment, of my community, of my friends, of my interests, hobbies and passions. Like the quote you used from the song, “It’s all a part of me and that’s who I am”.
Great work K-sta!