BSG

I thought this episode was really outstanding. It really mixed the Sci-Fi and reality drama well. It took the Sci-Fi story line and kind of made it into a sweet show with a more serious feel than those stupid Sci-Fi movies like Alien haha. It just had a seriousness that really kept me interested the whole time.

I thought the characters were portrayed very well in the mini series. I loved Selena's dad as the commander, and if anyone watches Burn Notice, the girl who plays Carla made an awesome villain as Number 6. My favorite character was definitely Starbuck, who was definitely a bad ass girl!

The opening scene was pretty well done in my opinion. I like the type of story where the bad guys kind of go away for a while then come back it's time to fight once again. It really seems like the humans have no chance, which is sad. I really hope it turns out to be one of those scenarios where the underdog looks like they have no chance but end up opening up a can of whoop ass!

I'm really looking forward to at least the rest of the mini series. The writers definitely did an excellent job of building up the action, especially towards the end where the commander gives a speech and the troops all get ready to fight. The little rally speech from the pilot was really intense, too. They all know that they really have no chance but they won't give up on their fellow humans, even after hearing how many ships have already went down to the robots. Its' really inspiring.

POETRY AND SUCH

My poem is one of the all-time greats; Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost.

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Ok, so I really love this poem. I love how the rhyme scheme just works for me, and my favorite part about it is the theme of winter and snow. It's my personal favorite time of the year. I'm not really good at understanding those deep meanings behind poems, but I just like how Frost describes the sounds and looks of winter. This poem is very special to me, and I have loved it ever since I was a youngster.

Buffy Blog

I thought it was kind of funny how the role of the hospital was reversed. The mental hospital is usually the reality and a helpful place, but it was actually the non-reality. It was a place holding Buffy back FROM reality. It was her ideal reality. Although the real world isn't as attractive to her it is the reality, and what must be faced if she is to succeed. Being the hero she is, Buffy comes through.

Movie Blog

My mama always said, "Life is like a box a' chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get." Who could ever forget possibly the most famous movie quote of all time? Forrest Gump is just a treasure, with great scenes and memorable moments that seemed to never end until the credits rolled around. We can all relate to so many elements of the timeless classic, no matter where we're from or who we are, and I think that helps make it special.

Watching the movie, we all enjoy seeing Forrest around for some great moments in American history, and being responsible for inventing notoriously popular things like the smiley face, or the phrase "shit happens". Being Americans we all feel close to Forrest because of his accomplishments, which bring some sort of unexplainable feeling like "Wow, Forrest, I remember when that happened". It's really funny when you think about it.

I think the great love story (Jenny) and friendship (Bubba) in the movie are excellent. Everyone sympathizes with Forrest, and it breaks everyone's heart when Forrest exclaims after Jenny says he doesn't wanna marry her, "I am not a smart man, but I know what love is". It seems like just about every aspect of the movie brings us closer to the protagonist, and Forrest truly embraces the image of an American hero, with no egotistical or evil personality traits (or any negative traits) at all. He is really the ultimate good guy, and no one can deny that.

And that's all I have to say about that.

Commonplace Paper Problem

Ok folks, so my commonplace paper will revolve around how we need to have close relationships with those working closely beside us, in the workplace, classroom, sports team, etc. And I am talking about the benefits of that, and I am also using examples of how those close relationships have been proven successful.

My issue is that although my topic is slightly compelling, and it's hardly timely in my opinion. What do you guys think? Any suggestions on how I can wow the crowd and brainwash them into becoming my "Ideal Audience" Henchmen? Thanks!

Commonplace Paper

I had a little bit of trouble toward the end of my Research Paper, as far as tying in my paper in to the real world. After thinking things out, and taking a little advice from Professor Chambers, I came up with a pretty solid idea in my mind, and I think I will base my commonplace paper on this idea. And the idea is that building close relationships with the people who work close beside us is beneficial to us and the job at hand. I thought this made good sense, since my papaer was talking about how Giles is a father figure to Buffy, and how that is beneficial to his position.