As time goes on the pressure increases.
I confront it and adjust my actions as I grow older.
We need to study and conquer these obstacles of life,
before everything falls with the weight of a boulder.
Because I won't accept things as they are,
My life is filled with uncertainty.
I want to change this situation,
I have the intelligence to drive into the direction that will take me far.
You have to be rough and tough to survive these days.
Respect and humbleness is not enough to be strong, maybe I'm wrong.
Before I can let myself give in,
They need to show me their mind's are strong.
I can never give up. Life has me confused and amused.
Nothing will stop me again.
I doubt it will be easy again,
Yet I'm still waiting for my day to come.
Ain't it a shame?
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Short Story Essay - To Build A Fire
In the wilderness, every move is critical. Survival can only be achieved by making rational decisions
and using every instinct as an advantage. In Jack London's To Build a Fire, the environment is harsh and
unforgiving. About thirty percent of the story is devoted to describing the setting, which acts as an
antagonist, along with the freezing temperature. The sky in the Yukon is gray and dim. Sunlight is non-
existent and clouds are nowhere to be found. The detail that is most memorable is when London repeats the
phrase "day had broken cold and gray". He makes the reader feel the sharp, blistering wind against their
skin.
The setting has almost total control over what happens in the story. A rugged landscape combined
with underground springs made the man's trek an arduous task. His stamina was greatly depleted and the
land had made him paranoid, because he thought every step led to an underground spring. Even though he
is on guard, he is ignoring the fact that he should stop to build a fire before his hands freeze so much that
they are useless. This fatal mistake comes back to haunt him in the conclusion.
Jack London's story is told in the third person point of view. The narrator expresses all of the man's
thoughts, as well as the dog's instincts. Because the narrator describes the man as being independent and
shunning the old-timer's advice, the man is seen as being arrogant. He ignores the warnings from people
who are more experienced, because he doesn't think that the situation is serious.
London adds a mysterious aura to the man, because he has no name. Since he is nameless, he is
seen as a character who does not have a personal life. He seems unimportant and all alone in the world, as
if no one cares. Ironically, he listens to no one but himself and lives life the way that he chooses. The man
is nonchalant about the danger that he is in and has confidence in his own perspective.
Jack London gives the stages of freezing to death in great detail. He describes the man as being in
a state of uncertainty, which makes him think that he can run and somehow make it back safely to the
campsite. After being exhausted from running, the man collapses and begins to feel a warm sensation
throughout his body. He then proceeds to think thoughts about his own death and how it will be nice to
sleep. In this state of mind, he realizes that he made a mistake by not listening to the old-
timer.
As the man comes closer to death, the story gains a sense of meaning and solutions to the man's
problems are now evident. The man's death is a turning point that reveals the moral of the story: a man who
ignores advice that may save his life is a person headed for trouble. Death makes the man realize that he
needs others to survive in this cold and bitter world. Foolishness is his downfall and when he figures this
out it is too late.
The most serious mistakes that the man makes is going into the wilderness alone and not being
more prepared. If he had taken a partner, then he would have had some assistance in building a fire and
finding the right location to set up. If he had been better prepared, then he would have more clothing to keep
him warm. Both of these mistakes combined and led to his destruction.
and using every instinct as an advantage. In Jack London's To Build a Fire, the environment is harsh and
unforgiving. About thirty percent of the story is devoted to describing the setting, which acts as an
antagonist, along with the freezing temperature. The sky in the Yukon is gray and dim. Sunlight is non-
existent and clouds are nowhere to be found. The detail that is most memorable is when London repeats the
phrase "day had broken cold and gray". He makes the reader feel the sharp, blistering wind against their
skin.
The setting has almost total control over what happens in the story. A rugged landscape combined
with underground springs made the man's trek an arduous task. His stamina was greatly depleted and the
land had made him paranoid, because he thought every step led to an underground spring. Even though he
is on guard, he is ignoring the fact that he should stop to build a fire before his hands freeze so much that
they are useless. This fatal mistake comes back to haunt him in the conclusion.
Jack London's story is told in the third person point of view. The narrator expresses all of the man's
thoughts, as well as the dog's instincts. Because the narrator describes the man as being independent and
shunning the old-timer's advice, the man is seen as being arrogant. He ignores the warnings from people
who are more experienced, because he doesn't think that the situation is serious.
London adds a mysterious aura to the man, because he has no name. Since he is nameless, he is
seen as a character who does not have a personal life. He seems unimportant and all alone in the world, as
if no one cares. Ironically, he listens to no one but himself and lives life the way that he chooses. The man
is nonchalant about the danger that he is in and has confidence in his own perspective.
Jack London gives the stages of freezing to death in great detail. He describes the man as being in
a state of uncertainty, which makes him think that he can run and somehow make it back safely to the
campsite. After being exhausted from running, the man collapses and begins to feel a warm sensation
throughout his body. He then proceeds to think thoughts about his own death and how it will be nice to
sleep. In this state of mind, he realizes that he made a mistake by not listening to the old-
timer.
As the man comes closer to death, the story gains a sense of meaning and solutions to the man's
problems are now evident. The man's death is a turning point that reveals the moral of the story: a man who
ignores advice that may save his life is a person headed for trouble. Death makes the man realize that he
needs others to survive in this cold and bitter world. Foolishness is his downfall and when he figures this
out it is too late.
The most serious mistakes that the man makes is going into the wilderness alone and not being
more prepared. If he had taken a partner, then he would have had some assistance in building a fire and
finding the right location to set up. If he had been better prepared, then he would have more clothing to keep
him warm. Both of these mistakes combined and led to his destruction.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Nothin' Like A Good Ole Haircut!
Every time I get a great new haircut, I feel refreshed. I feel as if there is a new part of me that is revitalized, and my whole appearance is cleaner. Haircuts can describe what type of person you are and how you carry yourself. I do my best to make sure mine says that I am an intelligent and great-looking guy.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Grey Skies
There is something about grey skies that just puts my mind on another level. Don't get me wrong, I love sunny days, but the somewhat gloomy atmosphere encompasses my innermost feelings.
Mysterious Inspiration
Have you ever met someone, but never actually meet them? Have you ever gained inspiration from a feeling that is not realistic? Well, This past week I have experienced a strange encounter that won't leave my mind. At times, I find myself daydreaming about the possibilities of what could happen between us. I wish some of my dreams would not be totally unrealistic. I know that it will never manifest, yet I become inspired when I think of what is on her agenda. I use my fantasies as motivation to succeed, even though we will never be....
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
American Gangster
I purchased the new album American Gangster today, and it was a purchase I didn't regret. If it's not a classic, then it is close to classic as you can get. I highly recommend purchasing this great body of conceptual work.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
I Got a Job!!!
Today I was officially hired! I start Wednesday and I am looking forward to learning lots of new skills. I see bright days ahead of me and maybe college will be a bit more enjoyable.
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