One quote standing out from "The Glass Castle", written by Jeanette Walls, was when Jeanette points out that "Once he finished the Prospector and we struck it rich, he'd start work on our Glass Castle." (Pg. 25) This is referred to continuously throughout the book, like on page 48 when is is stated that "There was gold in Battle Mountain, Dad said, and he intended to go after it with the prospector. Finally, we were going to strike it rich." These quotes are referring to how Jeanette's father had a plan to find gold using a device he had invented that would enable them to discover gold. Using the money that they received from the gold they would put towards making "The Glass Castle". The idea of the castle was to make the perfect house; the perfect family. For everyone to live in happily and I believe it was the family's one thing in their lives that they hoped they would eventually achieve. However Rex Walls, (Jeanette's father), never pursued his dream in order for it to come true. He would constantly mention that one day they will live happily in the castle, living off of the gold found by the prospector. It was the perfect life. This is a very strong example of someone having a dream, but neglecting the amount of effort it takes to achieve it. In result of his failed attempts and drinking habits, caused members of the family to slowly loose hope in him. Jeanette however was always by his side.
The reason I chose this quote is that it is something that can refer to everyone. Everyone has a dream that they want to achieve. Maybe you want to be a doctor, an astronaut, or a movie star. All of these take enormous amounts of determination, and dedication. Having your mind completely set on this goal. If you want something in life, you have to chase it and do everything you possible can to get to that point. The sacrifices you make on the way are what will make you decide exactly how much this dream means to you. Many people want to be wealthy, but the risks and life choices you have to make are what make people never get to that point.
However, it is these goals and dreams that keep people's hopes high. Perhaps the reason for Rex telling his family about living in "The Glass Castle" is just to keep them going. To avoid his family giving up on him, and on everything all together. Struggle is one thing that can really determine how much drive you have, and is also something that can really define who a person is. Bad times will either make or break you, and sometimes it's these dreams and goals that keep you going.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
A Fresh Fashionable Friend
A recent invention that people all over the globe are ever so thankful for is the ShamWow and it's amazing capability to be a cleaning tool, a very good and discrete wig, and a best friend all in one! It's bright orange colour makes it very hard to miss on the shelves. The reason for this is that you'd be silly not to buy one!
Firstly the ShamWow amazes people with it's phenomenal cleaning ability. If you make a spill on the counter, don't waist a paper towel, use your ShamWow and save money and the environment having less garbage! You will start saving money once you have refrained from the purchase of 19.95 (U.S.) worth of paper towels. The reason you'll save so much money is it has 10 year warranty! That's right, if you aren't completely satisfied with the item, you have a ten dollar money back, guarantee. With the ShamWow's maximum capacity of 12 times it's weight in liquid. This makes it the ultimate cleaning tool absorbing so much liquid and cleaning anything in it's way.
With the ShamWow's hip and cool new look it makes you able to wear it as a wig. Next time you're out with your stylish ShamWow on your head, and one of your very attractive girlfriends make a spill; have no fear, ShamWow is here. You will receive endless positive attention with your new wig. People will wonder how you got your hair such an amazing tone of orange. Fashion is changing rapidly, so don't be left behind!
ShamWow's friendly look captures many people's attention. The affect of it's absorbtion makes people want it to absorb all of their feelings. To make you feel more relieved in the end. ShamWow was ranked the number one listener in Times Magazine, right above Lil Wayne, disregarding Wayne's horrible hearing as he is always saying "What?", ("Pardon me, I didn't quite catch that"). Making the ShamWow the ultimate therapy tool as well. Doctors all over the globe are recommending this for all sorts of sicknesses and diseases. The ShamWow simply absorbs any of those pesky diseases or sicknesses that saunter their way through your system.
So after your hot date with the ShamWow as your wig, you can chat up a storm about all of your bad experiences at work or even just to get rid of those bad bug going around. To finish up a day with the house spotless and you feeling the most attractive, healthy, and emotionally stable you've ever been. To order to eliminate all of those sicknesses, diseases, spills and bad thoughts simply toss your ShamWow in the washing machine and wash it all away!!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A Song is Anything That Can Walk By Itself
I'm usually pretty open minded when it comes to music, I listen to all genres (country isn't music). From that heavy screaming to your light acoustic, from Abba to Notorious. My views on music have changed a lot in the past few years though. There have been a few bands that have always been up there on my favorites though, my favorite three bands would have to be Led Zeppelin, Alexisonfire, and Radiohead. All of them share one characteristic though, they are amazing; in their own unique ways.
Led Zeppelin is a band that almost any individual would appreciate if you put them on. I first started listening to them in grade 4 when I got guitar lessons from my friend who thought that "Black Dog" would be a good first song to learn. It definitely wasn't, but it sure taught me how to move my fingers fast. One thing this band was very good at and has always kept me interested is how they manage to build up a song to the point where when it finally comes in with an exhilarating BANG, leaving you on the verge of tears. Not only is this band consisted of talented individuals; but it has one, if not thee, greatest drummer in the world, John Bonham. With the phenomenal drum solo of "Moby Dick". Making Led Zeppelin one of the bands that's legacy will always continue on even without the great John Bonham in the past. (1948-1980)
Another band that has stuck with me for roughly 3 years is Alexisonfire. The reason for them being one my top three is mainly because of the fact that they've kept their same genre even though they are quite publicized and have a lot of media on them. Bands tend to fall under the genre of pop when they begin to get big, in order to attract more fans, and in the end make more money. Continuing on as one of the few bands that have their lead singer, (George Pettit), a screamer and manage to be very successful as well. Part of the reason that they can still manage to have their heavy genre and still be very popular is that they have a very fine balance of singing and screaming. Adding to the whole "build up" factor. Their two back up singers, Dallas Green and Wade MacNeil, have incredible vocals and everything just works very well with these guys. An example as to exactly how successful these guys are, Dallas Green has made two solo CD's from City and Colour's "Sometimes" and "Bring Me Your Love" that spread like wild fire once released. If that wasn't enough talent for the band, Wade MacNeil went out and on a different limb and started another band off to the side,while still working with Alexisonfire, called Black Lungs. For one band to have two side projects and still be successful is astonishing. Which leads to why Alexisonfire was one of my choices.
Saving the very best for last, some reasons as to why Radiohead is on my top 3 is that the singer is phenomenal, who just so happens to be extremely intelligent. Radiohead isn't like other bands; who over advertise all of their merchandise and is all about corporate earnings. With the release of the album "Kid A", without the support of radio play, they sold this album entirely over the Internet. The buying price was merely by donation. If you felt that you wanted to contribute nothing to the band and get their CD, you could expect it in your mail. Other's who actually appreciate the band would obviously pay a considerable price. They never talked about their album or even advertised it, word was spread completely by others. Even Oasis' chief Noel Gallagher admitted that Kid A's marketing scheme was it's lack of any promotion. Going to show that if you are truly talented as an individual or band, that you don't need to be over played on the radio or advertised on every second channel on TV in order to be successful. It all comes down to what you consider "success". And in my eyes, Radiohead has found it. Thom Yorke (vocalist) released a solo album "The Eraser"in July 2006. And in 2008 was ranked #66 in The Rolling Stones "100 Greatest Singers of All Time".
In conclusion all of the bands I have chosen as my top three are for good reasoning. All of these bands are very talented and unique in their own ways. These bands stuck out to me for all different reasons, and as time goes on they will always grow on me. The more you listen, the more you learn to love, (except for the Jonah's Brother's, they're right beside country).
Led Zeppelin is a band that almost any individual would appreciate if you put them on. I first started listening to them in grade 4 when I got guitar lessons from my friend who thought that "Black Dog" would be a good first song to learn. It definitely wasn't, but it sure taught me how to move my fingers fast. One thing this band was very good at and has always kept me interested is how they manage to build up a song to the point where when it finally comes in with an exhilarating BANG, leaving you on the verge of tears. Not only is this band consisted of talented individuals; but it has one, if not thee, greatest drummer in the world, John Bonham. With the phenomenal drum solo of "Moby Dick". Making Led Zeppelin one of the bands that's legacy will always continue on even without the great John Bonham in the past. (1948-1980)
Another band that has stuck with me for roughly 3 years is Alexisonfire. The reason for them being one my top three is mainly because of the fact that they've kept their same genre even though they are quite publicized and have a lot of media on them. Bands tend to fall under the genre of pop when they begin to get big, in order to attract more fans, and in the end make more money. Continuing on as one of the few bands that have their lead singer, (George Pettit), a screamer and manage to be very successful as well. Part of the reason that they can still manage to have their heavy genre and still be very popular is that they have a very fine balance of singing and screaming. Adding to the whole "build up" factor. Their two back up singers, Dallas Green and Wade MacNeil, have incredible vocals and everything just works very well with these guys. An example as to exactly how successful these guys are, Dallas Green has made two solo CD's from City and Colour's "Sometimes" and "Bring Me Your Love" that spread like wild fire once released. If that wasn't enough talent for the band, Wade MacNeil went out and on a different limb and started another band off to the side,while still working with Alexisonfire, called Black Lungs. For one band to have two side projects and still be successful is astonishing. Which leads to why Alexisonfire was one of my choices.
Saving the very best for last, some reasons as to why Radiohead is on my top 3 is that the singer is phenomenal, who just so happens to be extremely intelligent. Radiohead isn't like other bands; who over advertise all of their merchandise and is all about corporate earnings. With the release of the album "Kid A", without the support of radio play, they sold this album entirely over the Internet. The buying price was merely by donation. If you felt that you wanted to contribute nothing to the band and get their CD, you could expect it in your mail. Other's who actually appreciate the band would obviously pay a considerable price. They never talked about their album or even advertised it, word was spread completely by others. Even Oasis' chief Noel Gallagher admitted that Kid A's marketing scheme was it's lack of any promotion. Going to show that if you are truly talented as an individual or band, that you don't need to be over played on the radio or advertised on every second channel on TV in order to be successful. It all comes down to what you consider "success". And in my eyes, Radiohead has found it. Thom Yorke (vocalist) released a solo album "The Eraser"in July 2006. And in 2008 was ranked #66 in The Rolling Stones "100 Greatest Singers of All Time".
In conclusion all of the bands I have chosen as my top three are for good reasoning. All of these bands are very talented and unique in their own ways. These bands stuck out to me for all different reasons, and as time goes on they will always grow on me. The more you listen, the more you learn to love, (except for the Jonah's Brother's, they're right beside country).
Thursday, September 17, 2009
How is he so punctual?
If I could attain any super powers in the world, unquestionably, it would have to be the capability to freeze time. No other super heroes could withstand my fists of fury if they are frozen in time. Sticky situations could be prevented by merely stopping time, and would allow me to devise my escape leisurely. There would never be a rush on anything for me, if I ever wanted a few minutes extra in bed. A little stopage in time could enable me to do that without running behind. In life, people at one time or another, will need those extra few minutes. To normal human beings I would appear as a very punctual individual. No one would suspect my true identity of Puncti-Man. These are all supporting details as to why I would choose freezing time to be my super power of choice.
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