tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58561988361399335862024-02-06T22:11:57.285-07:00Kuhl's BlogPut your heart into your work, while loving what you do...Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-27345499014034409312013-08-04T17:09:00.003-07:002013-08-04T22:38:42.019-07:00Kicking My Own Ass Into GearHere's the thing, I have came to the realization that in order for me to defeat this little thing called procrastination, I need to start kicking my own ass on a daily basis. Certainly, no one else will do this for me because I am the only one who really wants to help myself. We live in a crazy world and no one <i>really</i> wants to help me. Sure a select few people will try to push me and even fewer will inspire me, and even a smaller amount of those people will truly care about me. But the bottom line is people really care about themselves.<br />
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No more excuses, I have had enough of the procrastination plague in my day, it is time for the solution:<br />
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It's time to kick my own ass into gear! This is not a statement, it's an aphorism.<br />
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I can always grow my resource library... and I am not going to lie... I could have had a huge collection such as the books I own, cds, mp3s, presentation skills, positive resources, and even a handful uplifting attitude, creativity, and humor that I should have been reading and referring to daily. I have began a new chapter in my life as a more self disciplined, self-inspired, self-determined, self-starting hard worker and I see no signs of slowing down.<br />
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Today I typed my name in on Google to see what my personal position or 'report card' is on the Internet to see what an employer looking to hire would find if they looked me up. I remember when I first started brainstorming with the Cowboy Lifestyle Network during the earliest days of the company, I always talked about how I would quickly become an authority on Google by writing content for the site, social media, and having my own personal archive of articles. Sure enough after all that sacrifice and sweat equity, two years later, Google has given me more power than I could ever have imagined. Instead of celebrating victory, it is confirmation that I can now celebrate my effort. My attitude, innovation/creativity, work ethic, and drive has proven to be very important factors while building a business from the ground up. In addition to surrounding myself with 3 amazing mentors and select people who are there to uplift me rather than tear me down.<br />
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I am a firm believer that if you love what you do and are true to yourself and to others day in and day out, you will never have to <i>work</i> a day in your life. In the end, the only person responsible for your actions is yourself.Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-32272778237740062232013-07-26T12:12:00.002-07:002013-07-26T12:13:16.113-07:00Kuhl's Blog is Back: FastFWD>> to 2013I have not posted on my personal blog since I was an undergraduate student in Jenna's ENG 306 Advanced Composition course at The University of Arizona. In fact, I now value that English course and Jenna's teachings more than any other course I took at the UA as a college graduate.<br />
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After all, I am now the Executive Writer/Editor of a start-up company: <a href="http://cowboylifestylenetwork.com/" target="_blank">Cowboy Lifestyle Network</a>. As one of the founders of the company, I have learned how important writing content is to our business.<br />
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At first, I really disliked writing especially because I felt as if I had some of the most strict English teachers in grade school, high school, and college. However, now I cherish those challenges and experiences I faced, simply because it has made me the writer that I am today.<br />
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I really want to get back into writing daily blogs, just as I used to do in Jenna's Advanced Composition class in college. The reason for this is because the more I write the more fluid I am with my writing. No matter what I write about, I want to start writing again on my personal blog again daily.<br />
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<a href="http://cowboylifestylenetwork.com/author/aaron-kuhl/" target="_blank">Author Archives: My Articles </a>- <a href="http://cowboylifestylenetwork.com/author/aaron-kuhl/">http://cowboylifestylenetwork.com/author/aaron-kuhl/</a>Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0Tempe, AZ, USA33.4255104 -111.9400054000000233.2122439 -112.26410190000001 33.6387769 -111.61590890000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-75662890953416867382012-10-09T22:09:00.000-07:002012-10-09T22:31:30.002-07:00Importance of Early Childhood Environments<!--StartFragment--> <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Environments that form positive, nurturing surroundings for early childhood development is very essential when regarding children. The more positive the environments are for the children, the better. This is because children are exceedingly likely to develop better skills when fostering environments incessantly excite and arouse them, which allows them to develop in good health.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Children all deserve an equal opportunity when learning at such a young age because they ought to have the very best that this world has to offer. Therefore, as teachers it is crucial to present children with classrooms that provides an inviting living for them. The space that is used must contain elements of an environment for a sense of belonging for the children because it ensures them to use their creativity to the fullest and actively learn in the classrooms when they are in their personal comfort zone. These conscious efforts by staff will ensure their growth as children because they have such an amazing imagination, that it would be a waste if teachers did not provide their children with a suitable area. Reinventing positive environments are very important for children because many environments that are designated for early education need improvement. This consideration will help build more positive, feasible elements into programs to improve the deficit environment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A child needs to be comfortable in his or her own environment in order to benefit from early childhood programs. The vision is to create a sense of belonging for children so that they can connect strongly with the environment that surrounds them. Children learn best when exploring and playing with other kids. Therefore, they need to be embraced by bright, shiny colors that may be displayed in pictures and paintings around the room to feel like they can be comfortable to engage with body movement and sensory exploration. What is the purpose for children to develop such traits when they are so young? According to Mary Louis Hemmeter, a publisher for the National </span><span style="font-family: ";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Association of School Psychologists, </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“The capacity to develop positive social relationships, to concentrate and persist on challenging tasks, to productively communicate emotions, and to problem solve are just a few of the competencies young children need to be successful as they transition to school” (Hemmeter, 1998). Children need to experience this smooth transition when shifting from home to school because it is the only way they will ever adapt to the educational settings that prepare children for the adventure of life. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Identifying positive environments allows for the creation of strong connections between children and a sense of belonging for them so that they can react and respond to the specific elements that make them feel at ease and enthusiastic to learn and know more each day. Adding bright colors and a variety of other colors in collaboration with the rest of the space given is a needed element to engage children visually. Classrooms should not be boring or basic when examining whether the space is suitable for children. Learning centers need to have excellent visual representation and designers need to use common sense so that everything is available for the staff and children when needed. They need to be safe, organized, predictable, and easy to clean up for when a particular activity is finished. The space needs to be utilized to the fullest because typically, there is not much space to work with in most classrooms. Therefore, this environment needs to have flexible space so that kids will have a more accessible opportunity to play with open-ended materials.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Take a look at this picture to get an understanding of what flexible space in an early childhood environment should look like: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">These pictures are examples of a writing center and reading center in a classroom that I found from the website url: (</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.meadowlandsdaycare.ca/ philosophy.html)</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Table 1 portrays a classroom that contains desirable space containing appropriate colors, organization, and cleanliness. Table 2 shows a reading center that is designed perfectly so that children can intake what they need to while they are reading at this orderly learning center. In my own opinion, small architectural work such as the circular window in Table 1 gives a different perspective for children when they are present in the room. I believe small things like this is important for children because it allows their imagination to develop because they are more likely to think “outside-the-box”. For example, if all the windows in the classrooms were only square and rectangle, it limits the kids’ imagination because they are likely to accept that most windows are rectangular. But if the room has a circular window, children can let their imagination run wild, which may trigger different thoughts and ideas that windows can be any shape. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Environments that need improvement are those that contain non-flexible areas that are not simple to transform for other uses (balance of open-ended materials) and spaces that provoke interruption with learning, playing, and other elements that can make a child uncomfortable. Transformation must be considered if programs represent this because the priority of the space if in the child’s interest. For example, if furnishings and other items in the spaces provided are all at the same levels, heights, and perspectives, then the space needs to be reevaluated. This brings up a serious issue because what are the negative effects if early childhood settings are not improved? According to Kazdin and Kendall, behavior problems among children may need to be considered.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">They state, “The early emergence of behavior difficulties and the potential number of children exhibiting difficult behavior creates a challenge in promoting social and emotional competence in early childhood settings. Of the children who engage in problem behavior at a young age, it has been estimated that fewer than 10% receive appropriate services for these difficulties” (Kazdin & Kendall, 1998). This statistic allows us to recognize the seriousness of the issue because many children may pursuit rebellious behaviors if the setting is uninviting for them. Therefore, a plan to improve the deficit environments that are widespread in today’s society is something to keep at high priority because children are the most important and delicate form life roaming the earth. This contrasting environment should not exist for young children, but sadly, it is reality and these necessary steps are required to better these programs to make a more positive, nurturing environment for early childhood development.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Alison & Donna. (2005). Meadow Lands Day Care. Website Images. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.meadowlandsdaycare.ca/ philosophy.html.</span></span><span style="font-family: ";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hemmeter, M. L., Ostrosky, M., & Fox, L. (2006). Social and Emotional Foundations for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Early Learning: A Conceptual Model for Intervention. School Psychology Review. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">35 (4), 583-601.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kazdin, A. E., & Kendall, P. C. (1998). Current progress and future plans for developing </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">effective treatments: Comments and perspectives. Journal of Clinical Child </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Psychology, 27, 217-226.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-75183196602515144402009-11-22T18:22:00.000-07:002009-11-22T19:15:53.262-07:00Entry on The Arizona Cardinals<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Arizona Cardinals have been very impressive lately. After the completion of the new University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, the Cardinals have proven to their fans that they are a completely different team. I had the privilege of going to many Cardinals games last year. I went to the first pre-season game against the New Orleans Saints in August. My best friend Blake’s girlfriend Brittany is an Arizona Cardinal cheerleader and she got a few free tickets in the Red Zone and gave them to us. I was so stoked because they were amazingly close and we got to kick it with the cheerleaders. The Cardinals have proven to be a much better team because of the leader of the team, the quarterback Kurt Warner, led them all the way to the Super Bowl last year against the Pittsburg Steelers. I went to the last season game against the Atlanta Falcons and I went with my buddies Timmy, John, and Zach. We had amazing seats and we were able to get our drunk on before, during, and after the game, which was best case for us. The stadium was going insane and everyone knew that the Cards had something special going on. We all knew if we won this game we would advance to the playoffs next week against the Seattle Seahawks. </span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I attended that first playoff game, the day that made history. It was the first playoff game that the Cardinals played in since 1942. My friend Blake and I did not have tickets but we had the mentality that we would find scalpers hoping that we could get some type of deal so we didn’t have to pay so damn much. But after running around with him and a hundred other people frantically trying to hustle and buy tickets, we found a crazy man who was willing to sell us two tickets for more money than we wanted to pay. Nevertheless, we ended up buying them and we were just happy to be there and experience this first playoff game in some decent seats. We bought a few beers and got rowdy as we cheered for our team. It was a close and intense game, white towels being spun in the air, and fans going absolutely wild. I have never heard a stadium get so loud in my entire life it was amazing. The Arizona Cardinals pulled off another victory that day as the star players did what they do best every Sunday. Larry Fitzgerald, Boldin, Breaston, Hightower, Dockett, Cromartie, and many other phenomenal players always display their best talents and amazing athletic capabilities. Although we lost the Super Bowl, we showed the world that we are a good team and that we can compete against the best. However, this year we need to win the Super Bowl and not settle for just an appearance. This 2009 season has already been very good and the Cardinals have proved to everyone and themselves that they are a great team that is looking to be the best in the NFL. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p> <span style="font-family:Cambria;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-USfont-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Today’s Sunday NFL game on Fox was between the St. Louis Rams and the Cardinals. Unfortunately, Kurt Warner got hurt halfway through the game, so hopefully he is not hurt to bad so he can play and start the next game. I am very thankful that Matt Leinart was able to end the game without loosing the lead. Next week is against the </span></span><!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-2923897258514147492009-11-22T12:52:00.001-07:002009-11-22T12:52:44.876-07:00BLOG 11-22-09<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Creating a website has been a very interesting experience. There is so much that is required just to get started it is ridiculous and it is ten times harder if you have never created a website before. I experienced some interesting steps that were very complicated and time consuming. But I managed to build a sophisticated webpage that is suitable for my project. I am working on the finishing touches right now to make sure that everything that I want on the page for Tuesday will be the way I want. The only thing I am concerned about is when I print out my project from the website itself, that the background image will not be on the page that I turn in to my teacher on Tuesday. In addition, the music will obviously not be printed out, so to get the full experience of my website my professor will have to visit the webpage online. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I created the website through the new Google websites, which made it very manageable and understandable to create. However, time constraints have made this project very difficult for me because I have had to go back home almost every Thursday after class because I have had dentist appointments almost every single Friday these past couple of months because of my teeth and root canal surgeries (which I have one more appointment to complete the root canal). I cannot believe the amount of extra homework that my teachers have assigned me for tomorrow. I have so much to do it is not even funny. And of course my teachers assign all the due dates for the Monday right after Thanksgiving break, sweet. Yet, there is nothing I can do about it and no matter how much I complain the due date will not change so I just need to try to get it all done before I take off to Huntington beach for the weekend because I know I will not want to do it when I am relaxing in California.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">There will be much stress in my life in the next couple of days but it will be over in forty-eight hours thankfully. I just need to manage my time so that everything works out, typically it usually works out perfectly so that everything is done and all my work is presentable enough to receive a good grade. It is a good feeling to be able to spread my assignments over a week so that I can still have fun but get serious at the same time. Usually it takes a few days to realize that I need to get on my work so that I will not be in a world of hurt the day before the assignment is due, but sometimes I am able to get on my work before that occurs. However, it is so hard not to procrastinate because there are always so much better things to do when you are hanging out on the weekend (especially when my doggies are playing with me back home). Now it is time to face reality and snap back into the realization of what I need to get done tonight. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-49370766471300329492009-11-19T17:46:00.000-07:002009-11-19T17:47:18.008-07:00ROOT CANAL PART II :(<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tomorrow is going to be the second part of my oral root canal surgery at Dr. Rush’s office. Although I hate doing this more than anything else, I am glad that it will be over with by noon tomorrow. I will be forced to drive all the way to Tempe tonight right after class today so that I can get a good night sleep in before my early appointment tomorrow. The appointment is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. so I will have to get up early enough for some breakfast and all that good stuff.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I will probably end up bringing my own movie so that I can watch it on their LCD monitor located directly over my head so that I can focus on something else than the sharp needles and tools drilling and my teeth and gums. I can envision it now, I will be extremely grumpy because it is will be to early for my liking and I will be going to the dentist which makes everything horrible. I will walk in and the Mormon assistants will be hyper and extremely annoying, all chatting amongst themselves with a few questions directed towards me here and there. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The receptionists at the desk always make sure I pay the full amount before the procedure begins. That’s another thing that is completely ridiculous, I can’t believe how much it costs to get a root canal. It is over a grand with insurance aid. To me that is overly ridiculous, but then again it is apart of life and it is something that is mandatory. I always have to remind myself that I need to take better care of my teeth, brushing and flossing every day all day, because I will have them for the rest of my life. The only disadvantage about the whole situation on top of the financial discrepancies, is the fact that I have been waiting for an extra three weeks just to get my appointment in so I can finish the second part of y root canal surgery. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">On top of that, everyday I have had to pop four pills a day (500mg) capsles everyday with a large glass of water with every pill. There is a quantity of fifty-four pills in each bottle of amoxicillin and I have had to refill once already. It is no fun but it is an anti-biotic that is needed in order to do this oral sugery on my tooth. But it is what it is and I have to deal with it. On the brighter side of things, I am just glad that I am not a dentist my self because I don’t think I could ever inflict pain on people like that like they do to their patients. That’s why I feel kind of bad for dentists even though they are getting straight paid. Because the dentist profession is one of the top professions with the highest suicide rate which is really sad and scary. Anyways im glad for tomorrow to be done with so I can move on with my life!</p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-18492967594971831992009-11-17T20:20:00.000-07:002009-11-17T20:21:34.328-07:00My Specific Description of my audience (new website) for my Rhetorical Project<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">(Bobby – picture sketch) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">My audience’s age is intended for teenage males. I decided to focus my rhetorical project on young men (whom I have credibility with, whom I know how to appeal to) who have parents who are divorced.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin"> Bobby (sketch) is 15-year-old male who is a typical white boy from Queens, New York. His socioeconomic class is considered “middle-class” because his mother and father together used to run a restaurant and made decent income to give Bobby a good education. However, Bobby’s parents separated while he attended Jr. High and eventually got a divorce right before Bobby started High School. His parents’ separation really tore him apart because they all relied on each other, but after they filed for divorce life became very hard and confusing for Bobby. He didn’t understand why his parents would betray him like this after they pushed him so hard to be perfect. His ideological beliefs kept him in balance because he had always believed in living life, going to school, getting a degree that leaded to a well-paid job, and then eventually finding the love of his life that he would marry and have kids with and live happily ever after. Yet, after Bobby saw his parents fall apart he became confused and he didn’t know who to talk to or how to express his emotions about the situation. Bobby is good with computers because he took many classes in Middle School to help with learning how to browse the Internet. Bobby logged in online to search Google for websites that could help him deal with the hardships of divorce and find others that were going through a circumstance similar to his. He eventually found a site that suited him because it is intended for male teenagers dealing with divorce. His relationship to the issue I am addressing is very significant because of his parents’ recent divorce. Bobby felt comfortable talking with other male teenagers about his experiences, as well as commenting on other peoples posts under the “Describe, Discuss, Vent” page. His feelings were strong and he was confident in writing his own words because he received some great advice about the issue I am addressing under the “Professional Advice Section” page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Bobby was able to open up after checking out the cool picture page and funny video page. Now Bobby has been able to cope with his hardships with divorce because his relationships that he made on the web address that I created: </span><a href="http://sites.google.com/maleteendivorcescene/"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">http://sites.google.com/maleteendivorcescene/</span></a></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-12603021456009457612009-11-16T19:07:00.000-07:002009-11-16T19:08:32.963-07:00Wildcat Family and the Importance of UA Alumni<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%">Anyone who is given the opportunity to be an Arizona Wildcat becomes conscious of the fact that they are genuinely apart of the Wildcat Family. I am so thankful to be a senior at such a beautiful campus, attending an outstanding University in Tucson that has such immense history and tradition. Every alumnus at the University of Arizona always represents himself or herself to be role models and mentors for Wildcat undergrad students. My personal relationships with University of Arizona alumni have been ubiquitous through the majority of my life. Don Rae is my step grandfather and he has been a Wildcat alumnus from the time he graduated graduate school way before I was born. He pushed me to be a Jr. Wildcat in my childhood years growing up because I always had such love for college sports. Although my hometown was always surrounded by Sun Devil fans, I participated in U of A baseball camps for four years when I was in elementary school, which allowed the little Wildcat inside of me to grow more and more. The majority of the coaches that taught us at those weeklong Wildcat baseball camps were alumni and they always persuaded us how great the entire Wildcat experience at the U of A was for them and how it would be the same for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Now I have attended the University of Arizona for almost three and a half years and I walk around my campus with my chest held high, proud to be a Wildcat and not a Sun Devil. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%">For this interview, however, I decided not to do an alumni report on my family member who only attended graduate school, but rather my pledge brother and good friend Blake Rorbach’s brother, Clark Rorbach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In this text, I will be describing an interview that took place during Homecoming week this year with one of my good friends who is now an alumnus. This report will include some very interesting and cool facts from the alumni himself, Clark Rorbach. It was very interesting to ask Mr. Rorbach a list of questions about his experience here at the University of Arizona because he just recently graduated in 2003. Clark became officially enrolled as an undergraduate student at this great University during the year of 1998.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Clark came down to Tucson to check out the University of Arizona campus for the first time in 1997 with some buddies while he was a junior at Arcadia High School in Phoenix. He explained to me how the Wildcat spirit, from first time he set a foot on the University of Arizona campus instantly embraced him. “There was just something special about the U of A campus that was so much different from all the other campuses that I traveled to around the country,” said Clark. Another reason why he selected the UA instead of other Universities was because UA was in state (he wouldn’t have to pay out of state tuition) and UA was further away from home than ASU was when comparing distance. Nevertheless, the most important reason that Clark preferred the U of A was because his father is an alumnus at the U of A and he is also an alumnus at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Clark told me that he had a legacy that he needed to continue here at the U of A, which meant everything to his father. Therefore, the only organization that Clark committed to was being the Homecoming Chair for Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Homecoming events every year while he was an active. Last spring break I had the privilege to stay with the Rorbach family in Mission Beach, California for the entire week. I was able to get to know Clark and his father while I stayed with Blake and his hysterical dad and brother. After my time at their beautiful beach houses on Mission Beach, I learned how much a family could unite together because they all had such great experiences as a Wildcat. This vacation allowed the Clark and myself to become close friends because we had a fun filled week in San Diego surfing, partying, and hanging out at the beach. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%">Clark Rorbach graduated the University of Arizona with a Regional Development degree; in which, he pursued this major after he realized that the Eller College of Management was not the career path for him. His favorite class that he took while he pursued his Regional Development degree was Population Geography. He liked this class so much because it had to do with the amount of migration and immigration in US Census population as well as cultural aspects that shape the way we look at the world. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%">Clark lived on campus throughout his sophomore year while he lived at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house on 1509 E. 2<sup>nd</sup> Street. He told me many crazy stories and how Greek life at the UA was much different from when I lived in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house my sophomore year. Clark explained how the bar known as, “Dirt bags”, was always the hot spot on campus and was his most favorite spot on campus other than the SAE house (especially when they through parties). I then asked the interviewee, “What was your most memorable and favorite day at the UA?” Clark responded, “I would say it would have to be Homecoming without a doubt.” I immediately asked, “What year was this and do you remember who the Wildcats played during this Homecoming week?” He answered, “Yes, it was in the year 2000 and we faced the Oregon State Beavers in a Pac 10 football game—it was one of the best days of my life as a student.” He then told me how his father, Mr. Rorbach, came down for this special Homecoming weekend and gave a speech in front of all his brothers at a brotherhood event that he would never forget. I found it so cool that his dad meant so much to him, his brother Blake, and the rest of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity because of the way he presented himself as a University of Arizona alumnus. Clark Rorbach told me that he wants to continue this legacy for his kids when they are Wildcats just like his father did for him and my pledge brother, Blake Rorbach. Because this legacy is so important to Clark and his family, he will always remain a loyal Wildcat for the rest of his life. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%">Clark will always be a brother to me because we are united through the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. This interviewee will always remain a friend to me for the rest of my life because of the times that we shared together. But most of all well will remain excellent friends because we are Wildcats for life no matter what job we work for or what state we live in. I am very fortunate to have been the interviewer for the Alumnus, Clark Rorbach, because my experiences and favorite memories are very similar. However, I have found many differences by creating this report because college life five years ago was much different than it is today. The University of Arizona has become much stricter towards the students then they used to be years ago. My own stories and memories are much different from Clark’s because they were allowed much more freedom, especially in Greek life. Whereas today, if I was to try to do some of the things that Clark told me that he did in the past, I would most likely be thrown in jail. I can personally attest the changes and the rules that have been forced on students by the school board from my own experiences. My experience as a pledge back in Fall 2006 was completely different than our pledge class this fall because of rules that are forced by the University of Arizona Police Department. Nevertheless, the University of Arizona still remains the best school and I am so relieved I made the final decision to attend this amazing University directly after high school in Tempe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I would not trade my experiences as a Wildcat for anything else because I hold my experiences close to my heart. I know that Mr. Rorbach, Clark Rorbach, and Blake Rorbach all feel the same way as I do after having bonding with them many times during my time here. Although I am not thrilled to graduate and enter the “real world”, I am very anxious to become a Wildcat Alumni so that I can become a mentor for those who are planning to or are attending the University of Arizona. I am so fortunate to have met the connections that I have already met at this attractive campus and look forward to reuniting with my best buddies later in life. Hopefully this course still exists five years from now so that I can be the interviewee for a Wildcat student!</p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-484594467382568282009-11-13T17:40:00.001-07:002009-11-13T17:40:23.320-07:00FRIDAY the 13th BLOG Entry<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:15.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">Today is Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> and I am pretty positive that I am going to stay in tonight again because I do not feel safe going out on an eerie night like this. I am not superstitious whatsoever, but I do listen to my instincts if I feel weird or skeptical about going out to the bars on a wild night like Friday the 13<sup>th</sup>. Something I still can’t get over is that Arizona passed a law that allows registered gun owners to carry concealed weapons at any bars in the state. I think this is stupid and ridiculous. Supposedly, they are not allowed to drink in the bar if they do posses their own weapon, but what is the point of having the gun and going to the bar? What actually went down and why did the Arizona Senate pass this law? According to Jonathan J. Cooper, <span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family: Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">The Arizona Senate has given final approval to a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry a gun into a business that serves alcohol.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:15.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">The 19-8 vote completes legislative action on the bill and sends it to Republican Gov. Jan Brewer. She has not said whether she will sign it, but she has long been a supporter of gun rights.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:15.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">The measure has pitted powerful groups representing gun and bar owners against each other, sparking a debate about whether guns and alcohol can coexist without bloodshed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:15.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">Critics of the measure say guns and alcohol are a dangerous combination.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:15.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">"We don't let people drink and drive, why should we let them drink and carry guns?" said Sen. Paula Aboud, D-Tucson, who voted against the bill.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:15.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">Supporters say they should be able to protect themselves and their families even if they happen to be inside a business serving alcohol.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:15.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">"It's very important that criminals are now afraid rather than law abiding citizens," said Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, the bill's sponsor.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The measure would ban drinking while packing and allow restaurants to deny entry to gun-toting citizens by posting a sign next to their liquor license.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Although I have been swaying back and forth, debating if I should go out tonight… Roommates and friends easily persuade me. That is why I will probably end up going out tonight because it sucks being alone in my house on a Friday house. I feel almost safer when I am around my friends because we all look out for each other. When I am alone in my house I feel like I have to protection because someone could break in like those ADS commercials that shows the burglars breaking into a variety of different homes by just kicking in the front door. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I don’t know why Tucson is so scary but it is! That is why I always have to be on my tippy toes and be aware of my surroundings at all times. Life is too fragile to be stupid and mess around with people who are looking for trouble. Tonight, if I do decide to go out, I need to stick with a plan that ensures my safety and me safe and sound in my bed at night. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-33127302294991983642009-11-13T13:52:00.000-07:002009-11-13T13:53:08.934-07:00Some Thoughts About My Research Project<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">I am glad that my research project proposal is finally underway. Although I have to make a few more revisions today before I turn it in on D2L drop box, I have a much better grasp on what I am actually going to do for my proposal. I went over to my good friend Blake’s house, because I knew that he is very good at computer technology. He told me that he would be happy to help me create a website for me. I was so stoked because I would have a legit webpage after it is all complete. Blake explained to me the different types of websites that I can create because it can get very confusing. First off, he told me that there is a great resource online through Google that would be most appropriate for a website like the one I am envisioning. On the contrary, he told me that there are many other different ways to create websites, like creating a HTML website. However, this is a webpage design that takes a lot of time according to Blake because you have to create it by inputting a sequence of different numbers, binary codes, and other complicated computer gadget shit that I honestly don’t understand whatsoever. He told me that he has and only creates these types of websites if someone is serious about starting up a large company website or something worth spending forty-eight hours on. Yet, I am looking for a website that can contain a discussion board and maybe even a chat room or something cool, which Blake said I could include on my webpage without much complication. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I need to think of specifics, what color I want my background on the webpage, font, size, plus a million other things that I need to consider. I know it will all come together when I am working with my buddy setting it all up so that the final product will be just the way I want it. I feel that I have a good purpose and if my rhetorical strategies are all there working for me, my website will be very successful. I was thinking of using like a self-advice section that will allow my visitors on my webpage to be able to click on a link that will explain different reasons why something may be the way it is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I really want to be able to have a clear explanation of why students in this particular age group feel the way they do when their parents separate or have a divorce. They should all be able to vent and talk with others so that everyone feels better about the shitty situation that they are stuck in. Since it is not their fault, nor in their control whatsoever—this will be a website that my audience can I am seeking a certain type of actions and/or reactions from my audience. I want them to be able to understand my view on the issue but also be able to voice their opinions by agreeing or disagreeing with my view on divorce. I also hope that people will take certain steps to create more groups, blog’s, discussion boards, etc., further than what I will be creating with this research project because the more people that become interested in changing the way marriage and divorce is represented today, opposed to centuries ago, will determine the interest on the issue and the motivation that our world needs to recognize in order to change this high divorce rate that is destroying families. But my most imperative desire is that my audience would react positively and that my webpage would be something that is looked as cool and exciting. Although I have never created a webpage in my entire life, if I get helpful advice from some friends I will be able to create this webpage in the precise manner that I have envisioned for this project. In simpler terms, the dudes that I am reaching out to would be able to visit my website and feel comfortable enough to vent out and discuss common problems and hardships while trying to push through education and employment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-85518057027054580532009-11-11T22:10:00.001-07:002009-11-11T22:10:32.530-07:00Veterans Day- no school<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:Palatino">A day of no school was exactly what I needed on this Wednesday. Today was a day of recovery and sleep. I really enjoyed being able to be extremely lazy. My daily horoscope that is dead center on my iGoogle said “</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Palatino;mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">You may be on edge today, yet you cannot pin your free-floating anxiety on any one thing. Instead of letting go of your concerns, you might attempt to exert additional control over your immediate environment, but this isn't a very wise strategy now. The tighter you hold the reins on reality, the more unpleasant surprises you will encounter. Yielding to external circumstances can temporarily alleviate the building pressures and smooth your ruffled feathers.” Sometimes I don’t know if my horoscope even relates or applies, but most of the time it is depending on my mood and the kind of day that I am having. I was really glad that my best friend Josh was able to come over and play music today. We dedicated many songs today for the classic artists that have changed the way music is played and the type of music that we cherish today. We played many covers today, including some great Led Zeppelin songs that sounded amazing. The only missing part to our band is a bass guitar player and the most important piece to the puzzle – the singer(s). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Palatino"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Palatino">On top of the covers we played today, the songs that we create are by far the most original yet, complex and excellent pieces that we play. We read each other so well because our transitions with his musical memory that collides with my memory- we create the most beautiful sounds my ears have ever heard. I am blown away of both of our talents and capabilities after each and every song. This is my love and passion. I am in awe because of how easy it comes for us; it is incredible how easy we make it look. Although music does not pay and it is very expensive to run a band operation, it is something that many people in this world sacrifice to do something they love, which is playing music. And in the end, some find great success with their band and become legends in for their people in their generation. If I knew for a fact I would be financially stable for the rest of my life and I could play music, as well as run a variety of businesses, I would do it without thinking twice. I really hope a part of my life is dedicated to creating and performing great music for people. The musical realm is everything I love because the way that the sounds that combine perfectly with the rhythm of the drum beat- there is nothing greater. I have had many opportunities to go back stage as well as be on stage with the band from Huntington Beach, The Dirty Heads. I really value this experience that I had with this band because it really gave me a good idea of what it would be like if we were a band. I was able to put myself in the drummer’s shoes and pretend that I was playing in front of the crowd that was singing every word that Dirty J was spitting. I am so stoked I am homies with these funny ass dudes that get their shit done, my hats go of to them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-11383489661816858772009-11-10T14:53:00.000-07:002009-11-10T16:56:05.540-07:00XBOX 360’s Project NATAL<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">P<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">roject NATAL on XBOX 360</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> $</span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The past week my mind has been racing about how much technology has improved and advanced in video game systems with each new year. This last summer a new proposal by Microsoft included the new launch to their addition to the latest video game console, the XBOX 360. I myself have a XBOX 360, yet I rarely use it because I have no time to while school is in session. Nevertheless, Natal is a new type of technology that is smaller than a ruler that connects to the top or bottom of your television, as well as an additional Natal hard drive. This new invention allows you to be your own controller because the sensors pick up every single movement that you make. IT IS INSANE! It can tell your emotions, who you are, and voice recognition. It is so futuristic it scares me. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;line-height:200%;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Project Natal, a revolutionary new way to play: no controller required. See a ball? Kick it, hit it, trap it or catch it. If you know how to move your hands, shake your hips or speak you and your friends can jump into the fun -- the only experience needed is life experience. </span></span><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">At the Executive's Club of Chicago</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> According to</span></span><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer revealed this new invention in a speech that a new XBOX 360 would be hitting store shelves in 2010. I am sure when this initially comes out it is going to be really expensive. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“The new device will be equipped with technology that is "really, really, close" to an actuality. The console, which was described as having a "natural interface," will have a built in camera with the ability to recognize movement and voice.” – Steve Ballmer</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:";"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It’s a totally new way to play; it recognizes every move you make because you are the controller. For example, it allows you to switch gears and steer with your hands, while another player changes the tire while having to do every motion in order to allow the sensor to scan the motion that needs to be captured. My favorite feature is that the sensor can scan an item such as a skateboard and you can save that into your hard drive and skate with it in the game. A very cool attraction for women is that you can shop online while it scans your body, you can pick out an outfit and turn around to see what it looks like from all angles without actually having to try it on because that is impossible over the internet. There are so many great family interacting games such as a family trivia game that has voice recognition and online capabilities where you can play other families around the nation! It is really something else. The most complex feature of Natal is program that follows a young boy named Milo who looks at you and can feel your emotions and talk to you like a real person. </span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I would definitely check this out online, especially if you already have an XBOX 360 because this game will be well worth the purchase when it eventually releases to the public. </span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Here is two different YouTUBE links check it out!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oACt9R9z37U"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oACt9R9z37U</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxU_T7C4Ils&NR=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxU_T7C4Ils&NR=1</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-47227484424280086532009-11-10T09:33:00.001-07:002009-11-10T16:13:00.976-07:00Mandatory Blog Entry # 3<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Vivvan C. Adair is the author of the text entitled “The Missing Story of Ourselves: Poor Women, Power and the Politics of Feminist Representation." This is both a photographic and a narrative exhibit that portrays what poverty, pregnancy, and struggles through education look like from the representation of strong single women who have overcame the lowest of lows as mothers. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The first story was very moving because it describes amazing images and sets the setting for the rest of the story of a woman with an eight-month-old daughter who woke up in misery at a shelter for tattered women; to a bus that led her to a welfare office and into classes at North Seattle Community College and eventually dedicated her self into University of Washington. Remarkably, she completed her PH.D while being a post-doctoral instructor at U of W and was hired as a professor at Hamilton College. Set up an “ACCESS Project” that was very important because it was an opportunity for her to get involved with “at risk” programs that she so desperately needed when she was struggling with a baby and missing teeth. This project at “Hamilton College is an educational, social service, and career program that assists profoundly low-income, single parents in central New York” is a program that helped her and others around her in a city that desperately needs a program to help them move from welfare and low-wage labor to rewarding and invulnerable career employment through achieving education. She goes onto argue against the stereotypes of women and how doctors, lawyers, educators, etc., and stigmas of welfare women having babies (a common theme amongst her audience and dispelling it). The second paragraph on page 8 was a very important paragraph because it provides negative feedback towards projects such as the “ACCES Project”. “Wade Horn, the Bush administration’s “Fatherhood CZAR” insists that we should not encourage education, since recipients have “failed in the past” (Ohlemacher 2007). I was really astonished that Wade Horn would insist that the Bush administration did not encourage education, especially after hearing a story like this one at the beginning of Adair’s essay. </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Logos</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> appears many times through this piece because she incorporates very understandable logic and reasoning within the stories and examples in her essay. Adair also combined the use of </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ethos</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> and </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">pathos</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> throughout her text as well. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ancient Rhetorics </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chapter 5, Aristotle is once again is premised as an example as an experienced rhetorician who displays this notion through logical proof. A rhetorical example, or according to “Aristotle’s </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">paradeigma</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> (“model”) is any particular that can be fitted under the heading of a class and that represents the distinguishing features of that class (p.171). Other historical examples, both brief and extended, relates to Adair’s text because it describes the oppositions to the Bush Administration and other representations of Congress in America. Analogy was a main term that “describes a rhetor places one hypothetical example beside another for the purposes of comparison”(p.177). In other words, the simpler the analogy is, then the simpler the job is for the rhetor. A quick and easy example of this would be that the rhetor would compare two or more things/events. Similar and Contrary examples are exemplified by Quintilian distinguished these by comparing two like instances, “simile” and “contraries” (p.180). Something that might be related to Adair’s piece because she might have used this notion derived from historical rhetorics such as Aristotle or Quintilian by demonstrating “</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">maxims</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">”. “Maxims are wise saying or proverbs that are generally accepted by the rhetoricians’s community” (p. 182).</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In Adair’s piece, she uses many wise sayings and or proverbs that are generally accepted by the rhetorician’s community. An example of this in her piece could be the information that was drawn from history such as statistics on things such as “welfare leavers” on page 4. She states, “50 to 75 percent of welfare leavers remain poor two to three years after leaving welfare” (Adair 5).</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This essay continually gains more credibility throughout each additional paragraph by portraying the low-income; student parents that present what poverty and resistance would actually look like, with additional historical facts to back it all up.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Ancient Rhetorics text also describes the importance of signs and how physical facts or real events that inevitably or usually accompany some other state of affairs are important because this can be very effective in an argument for the same reason that examples are effective. According to Crowlee and Hawhee, “Arguments from sign appeal to the daily experiences that we share with members of our audience. By relating this to Adair’s essay, I was able to understand how she used sign appeal to display and relate these arguments with her audience. This is the very reason why she analyzed these “stories” about poor women and welfare produced in contemporary political/public rhetoric and imagery, to ultimately indentify a circuit of bodies that are represented and understood to mesh with dominant ideology. Because ultimately, her main purpose in her argument is to disrupt this force of power that she continually describes in her essay, because the end result in redirecting the policy would have a much greater impact on poor women and children throughout America today. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-66634637915282234532009-11-05T21:28:00.000-07:002009-11-05T21:29:03.160-07:00BLOG THURSDAY Applying Kairos 11-5-09<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Applying <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Kairos</i> in my writing will require me to focus my attention to my audience first and foremost. The state of mind that involves traits such as emotional and ideological are important to consider when considering the state of mind an audience carries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Secondly, Rhetor(<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">ethos</i>) is important to build because I need to gain credibility with my audience by including principal points that arise because of the issue I am working with. Learning more about the history of divorce is definitely something to look into although divorce has existed throughout almost most of it. Yet, it is interesting to not that many people were put to death if they divorced their spouse. In many cases, divorce was never seen as acceptable, but today it has increased to a level where divorce is very common. The urgency of divorce is not high because it is a result of people’s own personal problems and choices. The rhetorical situation I will present for my next assignment, which is my Rhetorical Project. The real-world argument that I am preparing for my audience is strictly on divorce and the harm it is doing to our society because of the affects that it has on the innocent ones involved in the situation. There is a great opportunity that would be created if people heard my voice on the issues being discussed on divorce that would inspire positive changes in the world. I am not quite sure what the end result for the argument I am constructing is going to be right now but I am going to find that specific objective after a little more research in order to fulfill my goals for my self and my target audience. Considering that this is a valued controversy in many communities through America, Power Dynamics will be something I need to construct into my Kairos along with Interest, all flowing together at the right time and place with the space that is given in my situation. I need to identify motivation for Rhetor to have interest in the issue at hand so that they can frame it by something that they are interested/ concerned about to spark more issues within the divorce controversy. I believe that believes and values of divorce sway back and forth between what is believed as an ”okay reason to get a divorce” and an “unacceptable reason to get a divorce. I will use Kairos as I create a successful document that I develop very well that demonstrates the issue of divorce carefully and precisely that is suitable for the audience, context, and purpose. Also, I have already began looking through a variety of sources that will be needed in my argument to support my ideas and concerns. However, it is still up in the air of what type of document I am going to create for my Rhetorical Project. I have a few ideas but I am sure it will come to me in the next few days. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-50375332153117689352009-11-05T21:26:00.000-07:002009-11-05T21:27:40.326-07:00Kairos Invention<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Because Kairos is not only temporal but also spatial, its exploration can generate questions such as these?</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Have recent events made the events made the issue urgent right now, or do I need to show its urgency to make it relevant to the present? Will a history of the issue help in this regard?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Recent events have not made this issue on divorce urgent right now, but I need to show some type of urgency to make it relevant to the present. History of the issue will most definitely help in this regard. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>What arguments seem to be favored by what groups at this time? That is, which communities are making which arguments? How are their interest served by these arguments?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Arguments seem to be favored by children and young adults suffer from divorce at this time because of the issues a divorce brings to a family. Their interest are served by a type of arguments that makes the nation look pathetic and unstable, considering over 50% of marriages result in divorce. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>What venues give voices to which sides of the issues? Does one group or another seem to be in a better position—a better place—from which to argue? In other words, what are the power dynamics at work now, in this place and in this community? Why?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Venues such as articles, documentaries, papers and organizations that discuss the issue and other types of professions that give power in their voice through their profession such as psychiatrists, counselors, etc.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">The power dynamics that is at work now comes from the power dynamics that comes from my own personal experiences with divorce, as well as a great deal of rhetorical work and studies throughout this semester and previous years of my life. It fits into the community because marriage is almost forced by tradition among our culture, however, more than 50% result in divorce and not sticking with their promise, therefore, this brings a major problem within our society.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>What lines of argument would be appropriate or inappropriate considering the prevailing needs and values of the audience?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Lines within the argument would need to involve appropriate arguments for the issue because many who have not been affected by divorce my not take divorce as a issue that needs to be resolved like other issues that are more serious and URGENT than others. The prevailing needs and values of the audience should be along the lines of appropriate argument that is being considered. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>What other issues are bound up with discourse about this issue right now, in this place and in this community? Why?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Other issues are tied and bound up with discourse with divorce in this place and in this community because marriage is a way of life for all adults that commit to each other, but it is a problem in this place and in this community because the divorce rate is higher than ever, soon it may become a statistic that over rules marriage if divorce gets out of hand. Marriage would then not be taken seriously or be valued within society. Therefore, that is why it is important to discuss this issue and the other issues that are bound up with divorce in American communities around the nation. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-70724976774277431262009-11-05T16:20:00.000-07:002009-11-05T16:28:32.207-07:00Ancient Rhetors CHAPTER 2 Reflection:<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><i> <!--StartFragment--> </i></p><i><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"> <!--StartFragment--> </span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">What I got out of the reading was very straightforward with ancient values that give this ancient Greek word enormous importance. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The word meaning the right or opportune moment (the supreme moment) is clearly what </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> means. The ancient Greeks had two words for time chronos</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and karios. While the former refers to chronological</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> or sequential time</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, the latter signifies a time in between, a moment of undetermined period of time in which something special happens. What the special something is depends on who is using the word. While chronos is quantitative, kairos has a qualitative nature that is different than anything else that Crowley and Hawhee</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> write about in </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ancient Rhetorics: for Contemporary Students.</span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PART I / INVENTION</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Here are some Main Points that I pulled directly from the text:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos and the Rhetorical Situation: Seizing the Moment</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">44.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">*Each </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">rhetorical situation</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> presents its own unique set of challenges. Each occurs in a time and place that can’t be wholly anticipated or replicated. *</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“</span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">” suggests a special notion of space and/or time. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ANCIENT DEPICTIONS OF KAIROS</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos</span></span></span></i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> was so important for ancient thinkers that it became a mythical figure. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">KAIROS, CHANGE, AND RHETORICAL SITUATIONS</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">p.47</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos</span></span></span></i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> draws attention to the mutuality of rhetoric, to the ever –changing arguments that can be found in connection with a particular issue. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The arguments that can be found in connection with a particular issue.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The available arguments on a given issue change over time because the people who are interested in the issue change—their:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span></span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">minds</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span></span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">beliefs</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span></span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ages</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span></span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">locations</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span></span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">communities </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span></span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and countless other things.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos</span></span></span></i></b><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> as a Means of Invention</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">p.51</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Invention</span></span></span></u><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- is the art of discovering all of the arguments made available by a given </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">rhetorical situation.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Other means of invention that we explore in this book are</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">-stasis theory</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">-common places</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">-topics</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">p.53</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Arguments and Interests</span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">What interest might motivate someone to object to?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">who makes what arguments and why?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Etc.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">P.60</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Power Dynamics in a Rhetorical Situation</span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos should also lead to ask:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Which arguments receive more attention?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Who is making these arguments?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">What arguments receive less attention?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Who is making these arguments? </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Arguments and Interests </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The specific arguments that are currently circulating about a particular issue play an important role in creating Kairos and the rhetorical situation that is pertinent to the reason for the Kairos creation. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A Web of Related Issues</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">P.62</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kairos</span></span></span></i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is complex so a </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Rhetor</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> who is attuned must demonstrate awareness of the many values and the differential power dynamics that are involved in any struggle over an issue. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chreia</span></span></span></i></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is a brief saying or action that makes a point. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />PHROGYMNASMATA: CHERIA </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chreia, </span></span></i><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ancient students moved from composing narratives to amplifying them, sometimes by fleshing out the bare narrative, but more often by adding commentary on famous deeds or expressions. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Proverbs</span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> are common sayings that nearly ever member of a culture knows: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“A stitch in time saves nine,” “Haste makes waste,” etc.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">These websites helped when following these Web site links</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.quotationspage.com/"><span style="color:white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.quotationspage.com/</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://</span></span><a href="http://bartleby.com/"><span style="color:white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.bartleby.com/</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/"><span style="color:white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.brainyquote.com/</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.en.thinkexist.com/"><span style="color:white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.en.thinkexist.com/</span></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman";font-family:";color:white;"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </span><p></p> <!--EndFragment--> </i><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman"font-family:";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman"font-family:";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman"font-family:";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman"font-family:";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-582810080147513202009-11-05T13:22:00.001-07:002009-11-05T13:22:31.725-07:00MANDATORY BLOG ENTRY # 2<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">When I was Garbage by Allison Crews is a very moving piece starting from the first sentence. She begins by writing to her audience of a time when she skipped a week of school because she was scared of what other people might think of her because she was so humiliated and sick about the whole situation in the 10</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> grade. Crews’ points out what the consequences were in result of missing school, which was a two-week, in-school suspension. Even worse she described how bad the six by twenty foot room was when she was confined to nothing but a boxed-in desk, instead of being at home where she needed to be when she was five weeks pregnant. I couldn’t believe that she was only allowed to go to the bathroom twice daily while being pregnant-that is torture for her and her baby. The symbolism with the “JUST SAY NO” poster that was hanging crookedly on the wall is a perfect representation of what a room that a facility member of a school would put a student who was in trouble for ditching class. It reminded me of my own “sex-education” or “health” class that had multiple posters on the wall with similar sayings and pictures. I also remember facts about sex-education, specifically teen pregnancy and diseases because that was the most serious issue in society in this generation. They probably accepted the commonplace that people who ditch class are more probable to try and abuse drugs and alcohol. This story is an eye-opening experience that Crews went through, being in school and failing with a fetus inside of her belly with sicknesses that bring her to a miserable condition that is unbearable. Crews is really good at describing her situations with precision of exactly what needs to be heard. Her audience feels sympathy as she struggles through school and dealing with her boy friend. With fights and all the other issues that arose in her life, she was having a baby regardless and there was nothing that was going to stop it when she passed the point where she assumed that the baby was going to be aborted, then adopted, then the decision “ I am keeping the baby”. Then before she new it all of the struggles that had haunted her vanished as her water broke and she began to have contractions. After that point, there was no turning back and nothing else mattered for Allison. The ending was very intense as she explained her experience at the hospital when going through the processes of giving birth to her newborn baby. After the labor was over she was blessed with a 24 pound, 8-month-old son that she was able to spend her days at home raising him. It was really meaningful because after all of the negative stereotypes of a pregnant teen mother, after she witnessed her son come into this world she gained a whole new perspective on the situation and matured greatly. Allison Crews was not garbage, she was a mother. </span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-89766937017892812142009-11-04T19:17:00.000-07:002009-11-04T19:18:38.791-07:00PORTHOLE TO THE PLANET< HALO><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT""><o:p> ON the other side of the porthole...</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT"">Spawning to life as a blue team member wiith four other teammates, I began my conquest in order to kill as many red enemies as I can. This world is shaped in the form of a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>ring—a halo to be more precise.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"> Sweeping across the expanse of time and over the breadth of a thousand star systems, the tale of Halo is ultimately one of the human condition. It is a story about the frailty of mankind and their fight for survival against an implacable and unstoppable enemy known as the Covenant. And at the center of it all is the legendary Master Chief, the only thing that stands between humanity and extinction.</span><span style="font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT""> A green and watery planet just like planet earth that the humans live on, but this planet is filled with the most brutal aliens in the universe. Starting out with a battle rifle and a clip that contains thirty-six bullets, we start social slayer team battle rifles on the Pit level. Picking up extra rounds and more ammunition is always a bonus, especially when you go on long winning and killing streaks—the more bullets, the better. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family: "Perpetua Titling MT"">Swords Rocket Launchers and sniper rifles are the most deadly weapons laying around for use in a variety of different maps. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Long before humanity shed its own terrestrial bonds, an ancient race known as the Forerunners had already mastered the heavens. Using their advanced technology they took it upon themselves to protect all life in the galaxy. But when a threat emerged from the blackness beyond our stars, the Forerunners were caught off guard.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">The Flood, a parasitic species that propagates by infecting sentient beings, had already infested a variety of worlds within the Milky Way. By the time the Forerunners took action, it was too late; the Flood had already surpassed any efforts at containment.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">ne hundred thousand years later, humankind finally turned to the stars. But even after developing the technology of Slipspace travel, which allowed them to colonize distant worlds, they failed to learn from their own primitive nature.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">Not long after humans built other worlds to dwell on, they began to war with each other. A powerful governing body known as the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) attempted to quell insurrectionist factions, but there seemed to be nothing that could halt the mounting tide of violence.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">It was then that an agency known as the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) commissioned the SPARTAN-II project. This extreme measure sanctioned the abduction of young children who would be genetically engineered into the most advanced super soldiers humanity had ever seen. And for a time, this solution worked flawlessly, the Spartans meted out swift judgment against any who resisted the UNSC.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">But in 2525 CE, all of that changed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:19.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">It was a victory to worth telling…. A legend that proclaimed victory in an unknown territory… a blue team member that carried his team to triumph, he is the hero, not the enemies… for they lost the war. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Perpetua Titling MT";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-53973771815549016502009-10-30T13:18:00.000-07:002009-10-30T13:27:34.808-07:00My University A ED 295 B ClassIn my University A ED 295 B class we have the privilege of being lectured by honored U of A presidents, coaches, and other important people at the UA. Just the other week we had U of A basketball coach, Max Miller lectured to our class and answered any questions that we had. This last Wednesday we had Coach Bill Baker and his film producer from the football program came in to present their lectures. It was a great lecture because they showed two films on U of A football that really got me excited about football. Every time I see a film with music and football I get that intense adrenaline rush that I miss so very much. I used to get so amped back in the day about football, considering it was my life for 7 straight years. Now that I am no longer involved with football, anything that sparks my senses with football really brings me back to the good old days. Coach Baker really got our class to engage in discussion considering they had many great prizes at the end of the class. Every student had to put his or her name on a note card in order for everyone to get an equal chance to win cool UA football prizes. It was really exciting, one of the best days in this class for sure. Another great attribute to the lecture was that they offered and discussed about opening positions for students interested in media production for the team—as well as paid position within the football program. I thought this was really great because I felt like there was nothing to get me involved with football again, it makes me very depressed and bummed that I am not involved with this great sport like I used to be in high school.<br /><br />The great motivational football film,<em> Let The Games Begin</em> Film was shown to the students, which was a great attention getter because more than half of the class falls asleep ten minuets into the class. After the lecture and films, prizes were distributed to all the students that were drawn out of the pile of flash cards pulled by Coach Miller. Around ten to fifteen prizes were dispersed total, including a grand prize! The grand prize ended up being two tickets to the Arizona versus Washington State game in Tucson. I really wanted these tickets because they said that they were excellent seats, but then again, everyone in the class was crossing their fingers that they would be the lucky winner. Unfortunately, it was not I who was pulled from the hat, nor anyone else in the class that truly deserved it. Ehhh what do you know… of course it is the quiet kid that doesn’t give a rat’s ass about the tickets. I was so disappointed because if I won I would have shot up out of my seat and ran down the aisle of the classroom to claim my prize. Instead, this kid barley raised his hand, almost as if he was scared to profess his name to the coach. I feel sorry for someone who won two great seats to a U of A football game and isn’t excited, honestly, what could be wrong with that kid? Nevertheless, I am sure he will have fun if he decides to go. I really enjoy this class because I learn a lot about the history of the University of Arizona and am entertained everyday bay very interesting people. I definitely recommend this class to anyone who is looking for a easy, interesting, and fun class.Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-6711108374705232742009-10-28T14:47:00.000-07:002009-10-28T14:48:18.607-07:00H1N1 Virus Living In My House<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">I could not believe the news I heard this morning when I drove one of my roommates to school. Ryan said, “Hey so did you hear what they diagnosed Michael with when he went to Campus Health a few days ago?” I responded worriedly, “No, I didn’t is it bad?” Ryan replied, “Ya man, he has the H1N1 virus, he didn’t tell you”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I couldn’t believe the words that were coming out of his mouth as I started to panic. Thoughts quickly rushed to my head, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">I cant believe after all this time of wondering how common getting the Swine flu is, now my roommate has it, holy shit NOT COOL! </i>I cannot contract this virus because I have to head down to Phoenix tomorrow to go see the dentist and I do not want to get sick right before. Hence, that is why I am sitting at the library with no viruses within twenty-five feet at least. I am wedged in between two bookshelves with the desk pushed up against a window on the fifth floor of the Main Library. This is the best place to go to on campus in my option, free from distractions, has a great view, and I am not around anyone. This is the only way I feel comfortable, especially with all the viruses and diseases that spread like chicken pox for a child that has never gotten them before. Seriously, it scares me just breathing the air in my house because I know the H1N1 virus is in my house, coming out of my roommate mike’s lungs. I talked to him earlier this morning but I was sketchy to him because I didn’t want to talk to him, let alone get near him and breathe in this unwanted flu that deteriorates the mind and body. I quickly prayed a simple prayer, but in a very serious way because I cannot afford to get sick, I need to be healthy. Above all, I need to be healthy for the remaining of this semester fall semester. I don’t mind being sick during breaks when school isn’t a priority; yet, I can’t stand to see my grades slip-especially over a stupid sickness. I have a two midterms and an extremely important essay due on Tuesday. I really need my health, please sickness go away you are not wanted. Not now. The only recommendation that we non-sick lings get from our doctors is to wash your hands, stay away from people that can get you sick, take your vitamins, sleep, and drink plenty of fluids. Well today I am on my “A” game with the antioxidants and vitamins because I don’t ever want to have the Swine flue ever in my lifetime. I have already been checked, which was last semester at Campus Health. I don’t need to go there again, my mentality must be positive in order to let the fear of getting sick go to my head because I can tend to do that from time to time. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-70416402345604851522009-10-27T21:19:00.001-07:002009-10-27T21:19:49.541-07:00Love For South of the Border<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Starring down an empty green bottle after gulping down the best fresh fish taco you could ever find in Mexico, I belch with great satisfaction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sitting on a concrete bench at a table at JJ’S Cantina in Cholla Bay, Mexico, I stare at the sun with a cool buzz flowing through my bloodstream. I reminisce on many previous vacations that landed me at this exact location. It is a beautiful place indeed. It hasn’t changed. Same old bar when you walk in, with TV’s behind the bar and JJ’S merchandise for sale. Having a JJ’S tank or hat was always the thing to have. They have always had the most appealing Merchandise out of any other Mexican commodity most likely because Americans owned it. However, I love buying fun things in Mexico, especially to help their economy.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I spend another two dollars on a returnable long neck Dos Equis from the bartender to enjoy the few hours of sun remaining in the day. Slowly drinking the tasty lager, I relax in a state of mind where I have no cares in the world, not even one. This is when time freezes for me. I am in complete happiness, enjoying my one of many cerveza’s that I had earlier this afternoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Just another day in Mexico, I could honestly live here. It is so inviting, especially considering how close it is from College. If I could I would drive down to Puerto Penasco every weekend if I had the chance to, despite all the negative media attention regarding the drug wars. But we are always safe, driving straight from point A to point B, no stops other for gas, tequila, and beer. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">During the fall and spring seasons, Rocky Point has absolutely perfect weather. It is the closest escape we Americans have to paradise. Even better, having all the fun toys down in Rocky Point is where it is at because it brings the place to life. Being able to freely roam on dirt bikes, Rhinos, and Samurais are perfect for the unpaved roads. The only scary incidents are when you run into extremely desperate Mexicans asking for money or the “Policia” (especially the Federalies). It is a hit or miss, I have been pulled over many times when I or someone else was driving but have never ended up in jail. However, I know many people that have. Jail in Mexico is something that is not looked as something to brag about, even though most of my friends and family friends usually do. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is quite sad seeing how desperate and helpless they are when the people of Mexico are constantly in your face trying to sell you things for your money. Nevertheless, that is how it has always been and that is probably how it’s going to be for the rest of my time on this earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>But I love the Mexican people, they draw a smile to my face-they are great people and I am so glad I was able to grow up in Mexico on my vacation time when the weather is right. My life wouldn’t be the same if I didn’t ever get to experience South of the Boarder. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-26471842783892204462009-10-27T15:40:00.000-07:002009-10-27T15:41:47.742-07:00My Unwanted Dentist Appointment This Thursday<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">A root canal-a deep and nerve racking pain. This is what is expected of my time as a human being on this earth. Maintaining my body and my health. Going through excruciating pain with the help of prescriptions and numbing injections to numb the pain. An uncomfortable scene awaits me on this upcoming Thursday. Unfortunately, I am going to have to use my first absence in my English 306 Advanced Composition class because my appointment is at 5 O’clock P.M. This is my biggest concern. I loathe having to deal with my body when it demands medical attention because it takes away from my focus in school-especially when pain meds are involved. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If I could wish anything, it would be that I never had any pain in my teeth ever again-but this is not the case. I must admit, the family dentist that I have gone to single time I have ever been to the dentist, have improved tremendously with each new location. Each office gives me a different vibe depending on which one I have to go to that appointment. The new one on Alma School in Gilbert is by far my favorite out of all three locations. Nevertheless, the dentists office is never fun. Especially that my dentist and all his assistants are Mormon (no offense). They are all ridiculous, but they do their job well. I can’t complain. They are the one’s that are helping me, not vice versa. In addition they do. If there were one thing I could change it would be the decline position that they make you lay down in while they work on your teeth. I hate this position it is very uncomfortable and it makes my blood rush to my head- always light headed when I leave. I wish I didn’t have to do this. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is Tuesday and the pain is inevitable, I really don’t like taking prescribed opiates because it makes me extremely tired and makes me be unproductive. Even my Dr. Rush told me, “Yes Aaron I believe your grades will slip throughout this procedure” after we discussed my time at the University of Arizona. Knowing that I have a dentist appointment this week and most likely every other week after that until Christmas it looks like. Damn this sucks. But I just got to keep reminding myself that I have to do this or I will have fake teeth. Gotta get it done. I need to focus my attention to something else. I am stoked that they have a LCD monitor directly above my face, I am thinking of bringing in a movie that I enjoy. Some sort of exciting movie or intriguing film to take me away from knowing that I am in a shitty dentist chair. As other hopeless patient lay on their chairs, we all try to make the best out of the situation. I cannot wait for the day when my dentist record is clean and I have nothing that I need to schedule except a check up/cleaning every six months. I need a “WOOOO_SAHH” moment and to take a deep breath as the next appointment is coming up this Thursday. Everything is going to be alright Aaron. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-41383516941666970732009-10-25T23:24:00.000-07:002009-10-25T23:27:50.503-07:00Brainstorming on a Tradition Paper- A School Tradition From Another University<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, serif;font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;"> <!--StartFragment--> </span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, serif;font-size:6;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;line-height:200%;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:19.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">Thinking about other college universities that implement unique and interesting school traditions is in store for my upcoming paper in my History of the University of Arizona class that I have on Mondays and Wednesdays at eight in the morning. I have to write and discuss a tradition at another university and then discuss why this tradition at another university interests you. I need to include the name of the tradition at the, where the tradition has been established else where, why I think it would be an important tradition at the UA, how it is different from other traditions that exist or have existed, and how I would establish, promote and implement it at the UA. This paper is going to be a little different from the styles of writing I have been practicing but it will be fun. This tradition paper is supposed to be including sources and be in APA format (which I have not done forever).</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;line-height:200%;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:19.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">I have a few ideas of what other school traditions would be fun to write about for this assignment. Here are three I am debating between currently: <b>Mardi Gras: </b>For decades UCLA’s largest student-run activity, Mardi Gras had its roots in a 1943 “Carnival” held in the women’s gym that featured jigs and reels with Elizabethan costumes. Some accounts describe Mardi Gras beginning as a masquerade ball in 1941, or earlier as an annual event presented by a Masonic affiliate club. However, as little record exists recounting the ball, the details of the true origins of the extravaganza remain unclear. What is known is that an event called “Mardi Gras” was held on campus in 1945, furthering the festival spirit of the 1943 social. The evening included dancing and 40 decorated concessions operated by university organizations and ended with the coronation of the king, which is a favorite among the students. </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 48.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">) </span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:48.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family: Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">UC San Diego (Muir College)</span></b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:48.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family: Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri">: Each year student at the Muir College at UC San Diego <a href="http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/newsrel/general/pumpkin03.htm"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">drop a 200-300 pound pumpkin </span></a>stuffed with candy from the 11th floor of the Tioga Residence Hall before their annual Halloween carnival.<b> Miami University</b>: On the Thursday preceding spring break every March, local bars open at 5:30am to serve green beers, cocktails, and shots, as well as green eggs and ham or green bagels, for “Green Beer Day”. Students wear all green and then stick out their tongues once green to take photographs.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:48.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">These three traditions are very fascinating and they sounds like all of those traditions would be a lot of fun and implementing it at the UA would be a fun and electric if our campus added some new traditions to get all UA students together before a exciting event. For example, homecoming and parents weekend are filled with fun events throughout the entire week. But I think having other traditions throughout the semester would really re-connect UA students and teachers. I am about to start writing this three to five page essay, but still need to decide between these three schools. I might just have to close my eyes and point to one because I am being very indecisive right now.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family: Calibri"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </span><p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-21589739646397779792009-10-24T14:09:00.001-07:002009-10-24T14:09:22.801-07:00A Day of Sorrow<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Today is a day of sorrow. I have a dentist appointment at 3:15 today and I am not looking forward to it. My tooth hurts so bad, throbbing with pain as if a wrench was twisting my tooth around in a pinching conduct. Annoyed with acne due to stress, I cannot find relief or peace of mind whatsoever. I have my entire wardrobe for the weekend packed along with my books, laptop, and other miscellaneous items. I cannot believe the agony I put myself through before a dentist appointment. I don’t know why I dread it so much; after all, it is an effort to make my teeth healthier and to help enhance the appearance of my smile. I feel like my teeth will never be perfect though. After repeatedly seeing the dentist. It is always the same old process: I Walk in and sign in at the front desk, with the two same receptionists behind their computers waiting upon my arrival. Then I wait patiently for about an hour or so in the lobby, nervously waiting for the receptionist to call my name. Next, I am guided to the chair that I will lay down on for the remainder of the time, getting my teeth torn apart from the inexperienced assistant before the main dentist, Dr. Rush comes to orally examine my teeth. The first step always sucks-this is the x-ray process. The dentist’s assistant takes around seven to ten pictures of my teeth; in which, she sticks a contraption in my mouth asking me to “bite down” as the metal digs deep into the bottom of my mouth. It seems that even something as simple as taking pictures of my teeth gives me pain along with all the other painful steps to help fix my teeth. After the x-rays a cleaning is required, I hate this because of the sharp metal scrapers that they use to strip all the plaque from my teeth. I cannot stand this because by the time she is finished, my gums are bleeding and in pain. The worst part about it is that I cannot swallow during this cleaning and if I do on accident, it makes it even shoddier and unpleasant due to all the fluoride and random chemicals that are in my mouth. The spray of the cold tool that she uses to rinse my teeth touches my sensitive toothache that sends a nerve shocking through my entire body that makes me want to scream at the top of my lungs. I feel Closter Phobic when I have fingers and tools inside my mouth that is completely sore from keeping it wide open for hour upon hour. Usually the T.V. screen works so I can focus my attention on something more entertaining than loud drilling sounds. The dentist comes over and examines my teeth, having his assistant type all of the several of things that need to be done to my teeth on a computer database. This is the worst part of the experience even though it is not painful, it is even more painful knowing all of the surgeries that I need next time I visit this upcoming week. I hate this. Shit, I have to get a root canal on top of other cavities and other teeth that need serious attention. I am scared and the worst news of all was that my dentist said that my grades are going to be negatively affected. This sucks because I have worked so hard in my classes, and now something like this is going to ruin what I have going for me. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856198836139933586.post-12471675727677281632009-10-22T21:40:00.000-07:002009-10-22T21:41:44.265-07:00An unwanted day, toothache go away...<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I need some time so I can chill in my zone. Today was a rough day. Besides, there is nothing worse than teeth cringing toothaches and head throbbing migraines throughout the entire day. I had to get a lot done today but nothing seemed to go my way because I had so much pain all day so not much was accomplished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Frustrations with financial aid and registration holds due to complicated loan processes that send you through a million steps just to go around another million circles after that until priority registration. By that time my registration will be here and my account will have a hold on it unless this ridiculous lady at the financial aid office steps her game up, but she hasn’t shown much improvement from the three and a half years I have known her. Everything has to be so complicated. My brain is tired, and I can not find relaxation because my friends are going out right now to try to get down with some bitches and drinks out at the bars. But me however, I have a toothache that I need to attend to. My ache has been throbbing deep into my tooth, causing an infection in my gums. This is not a pleasant feeling, I don’t even know what is wrong with it but I know it is not good. Earlier today I called my mother to have her call the dentist and to tell them I need to get in to see Dr. Rush (my family dentist that I have seen every time since I was born; seeing no other dentists, ever). I couldn’t believe it; they had an opening for 3:50 P.M. tomorrow. The worst place in the world is going to be my destination tomorrow, cool. Better yet, I have to drive my aching ass down Interstate Ten to Chandler to get sharp metal, painful, and unpleasant tools scraped and poke directly in my “tender spot”. My teeth are so sensitive it is ridiculous. I can’t bare it. Every time I try to push my appointments back because I dread it more than anything. I’d do something else, but this is what life is demanding me to set apart everything else that needs to be taken care of my life-my mission is to get my teeth worked on. This is going to be one hell of an operation. To kick you some facts, I always complain so much that I freak everyone out because my personality changes a little because I get so uneasy about the whole dentist situation. My worst fear is being trapped under the bright light with nothing but sharp tools and needles in my mouth and a stupid ass plastic straw to suck my nasty spit from my mouth. Damn I hate seeing the dentist, I hate the feeling of not being able to swallow when I want to, and it’s like a phobia almost. I never really think about phobias, and im not even sure if this is truly a phobia of mine, but if I were to have on this fear would be it.</p> <!--EndFragment-->Kuhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517952855914379403noreply@blogger.com0