Language! The dominant kind of communication everyone use constantly. I myself want to learn a handful of languages for various reasons, mostly to my future's convenience such as career. I hope to become proficient or fluent in French, Japanese, Russian, and maybe German. Reason why I'd want to learn French, Russian, and maybe German is for career purposes. As for Japanese, it's also for possible career choices and to be able to communicate with Ricky in a different language hahaha. I guess it's kind of silly for me to want to learn a handful of languages, but it's what I want to do. I'm also not even sure if I'll be able to do it P: Anyways, I for SURE know that I will not be able to become a polyglot har har harrrrrr. So anyways..
Our world is moving rapidly in terms of technology and business. Learning another language can be beneficial for you in the future (bilinguals overpopulate monolinguals). With that, there are multiple careers with "dominant" languages. It's hard for me to explain.. but certain countries or people concentrate on certain subjects more than others. For example:
In science, the top most important languages would be English, German, Russian, and Spanish. I would have to argue against Spanish, actually. I believe French would be more appropriate, but what do I know.
Besides the fact that languages are used for basic communication it can also have emotional values. By experience, I, for sure know that I'm greatly overjoyed when I'm able to talk to someone in French, Korean, or maybe a little Japanese. Aside from happy thought, language can just be terror to some. Like back then how one country would invade or conquer another and force upon their tongue and culture (sound any familiar?).
Well, I'm not a linguist so I can't really lecture about the origin of languages and what not.. But this is just kind of my brief view on them.. Yeah. LEARN A LANGUAGE!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Hello
Nothing interesting has been really getting to me this whole entire week. I was unfortunate enough to have a boring week along with great fatigue..
So last week was finals. Happy to say I beasted on each and every one of them >:D!
But last Thursday was absolutely DREADFUL. Worst headache in my life along with nausea. I felt like god was drilling the right side of my skull with his almighty finger of justice. I was crying and screaming on Ricky's couch for a good 2 hours. Before I got to his house, I took two advils since my head was hurting a bit during lunch. Totally did not work.
Friday was abnormally fine. I did not feel any signs of that terrible headache reawakening.
On Saturday, I was seeing light blotches. What the hell?! Yeah, that developed into an earlier stage of my brain-splitting headache from Thursday. I was nauseated and dizzy, laying down did NOT help. Took advil, nothing. It wasn't as bad as Thursday, but I was scared SHITLESS that it would turn into that disaster. So scared that I really thought I had to go to the hospital, but I was hesitant since it sounds ridiculous to go to the hospital for a headache.. Went anyways, sister would not give consent since it was ridiculous of me to go to the emergency room for a "little headache". No man. That shit on Thursday was TERRIBLE. I understand my sister, but she didn't really have to be such a huge bitch about it.
Anyways, Sophie and I hauled my ass home where I called up my doctor for the second time and she checked me up. Didn't get straight answers besides the fact that its either A. Indigestion, B. Migraines, or C. Early Flu Symptoms. Oh and her assistant proceeded her attempt of evangelizing Sophie (hahahahha). But I did get a fruity pink tablet to ease my nausea (it worked for once!) and a packet of mysterious Korean pills for my indigestion.
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
I didn't take those Korean pills until a few days later.. They smelled awful and of course didn't do shit to me.
I most definitely had migraines. I'm just wondering where they came from.. I don't think they're spontaneous, right?
So last week was finals. Happy to say I beasted on each and every one of them >:D!
But last Thursday was absolutely DREADFUL. Worst headache in my life along with nausea. I felt like god was drilling the right side of my skull with his almighty finger of justice. I was crying and screaming on Ricky's couch for a good 2 hours. Before I got to his house, I took two advils since my head was hurting a bit during lunch. Totally did not work.
Friday was abnormally fine. I did not feel any signs of that terrible headache reawakening.
On Saturday, I was seeing light blotches. What the hell?! Yeah, that developed into an earlier stage of my brain-splitting headache from Thursday. I was nauseated and dizzy, laying down did NOT help. Took advil, nothing. It wasn't as bad as Thursday, but I was scared SHITLESS that it would turn into that disaster. So scared that I really thought I had to go to the hospital, but I was hesitant since it sounds ridiculous to go to the hospital for a headache.. Went anyways, sister would not give consent since it was ridiculous of me to go to the emergency room for a "little headache". No man. That shit on Thursday was TERRIBLE. I understand my sister, but she didn't really have to be such a huge bitch about it.
Anyways, Sophie and I hauled my ass home where I called up my doctor for the second time and she checked me up. Didn't get straight answers besides the fact that its either A. Indigestion, B. Migraines, or C. Early Flu Symptoms. Oh and her assistant proceeded her attempt of evangelizing Sophie (hahahahha). But I did get a fruity pink tablet to ease my nausea (it worked for once!) and a packet of mysterious Korean pills for my indigestion.
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
I didn't take those Korean pills until a few days later.. They smelled awful and of course didn't do shit to me.
I most definitely had migraines. I'm just wondering where they came from.. I don't think they're spontaneous, right?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Finale
10. Where do you get your ideas for blog post topics? What inspires you to write?
The majority of my ideas come from my stubborn curiosity. I like to read tons of different articles that I happen to stumble upon on the internet or listen to people's views. I also have a tendency to mash different things together such as old with new or architecture with topology. My ideas can also come from my rage. Emotions are great to manipulate, hahaha.
What inspires me to write is the thought of being able to contribute to the subject itself, whether it's often neglected or popular. It makes me feel awesome to bring up things people have never heard of or rarely think about. I also hope to enlighten others and start building ideas for my future. Following that, I want to improve my writing and the way I teach others. I've realized that I'm pretty bad at teaching since I don't know where to begin. Most of all, I want to build ideas that might become useful in the future. Or maybe just have something to look back at, determine whether or not I still agree with those thoughts.
7. What have you learned from your struggles with writer's block? Why do you tend to get stuck? How do you tend to get unstuck? Notice any patterns?
The ultimate causes of my writer's block is my inability to complete an idea and lack of 'time'. I'd forge some ideas once in a while, but it gets hard for me to expand them. Another problem I've discovered is the fact that I don't have enough information to support myself. I've already written about this situation in my previous blog here, talking about how I must have a significant amount of intelligence about the topic I want to write about. The reason why it's really hard for me to comprehend certain topics or ideas is because in order to understand it, I must know something else. I don't quite know how to explain this verbally, so here is a diagram:
So in order for me to completely understand A, I must know about b, and in order to understand b, I must learn about c and so on.. This is an extremely irritating and silly situation I must go through, but it just feeds my determination and curiosity.
I would have to admit that I have always been hesitant about something I wish to talk about. Yet at the same time, I completely disagree with myself. I firmly believe it is perfectly fine for me be curious about certain things and someone who is willing to speak is willing to learn. Although I haven't fully overcome this situation, but I've been making progress such as my blog about dreams. I believe in order for me to get unstuck, I'd have ask more questions. Another solution I have thought of is to carry around a small notebook to record any ideas before they disappear.
8. How do you like having a blog? How has blogging changed the way you write, the way you think, or the way you think about writing?
I think of writing as diary of your life. I believe everyone should record in some form. It can be writing, voice memos, drawings, etc. Looking at past entries can be remarkable. For me, I sometimes use it to see how fast time has passed by or to see how I have changed. I found that writing has also helped my memory. Since last summer, I haven't been remembering a lot of things so vividly like I used to. I just wish I was able to catch my fault early and start writing about my days.
Anti-6. In what way(s) have you disappointed yourself this semester on your blog? Have you tried topics you didn't think you'd write about? Approached a familiar topic from a sluggish angle? Did less "depth" to a topic than you first expected? Explain.
I disappointed myself numerous times. It's utterly ridiculous and feels very wasteful towards my ideas. Although I have multiple posts filled with gibberish and complaints, "Avant-garde", was a major disappointment. I really wanted to display how buildings don't always have to be blocks and Bjarke Ingels was a perfect example. I even started the post beforehand, but time management really got me. On top of that, I wanted to show the benefits of a perfect blend of experimentalism and pragmatism not only in architecture, but in science. I went a little short and just summarized some of his major works and what-not. I really do hope to tackle this topic again with greater success.
Along with my failed attempt, I have a lot of lolly-gagging material on my blog. You can tell which ones they are since they're always last minute! I don't know if it either was me being forgetful and stressed or just lazy, but rereading them just carves a look of disapproval into my face. I'm tempted to delete such posts, but I should keep them just to remind me of my flaws.
The majority of my ideas come from my stubborn curiosity. I like to read tons of different articles that I happen to stumble upon on the internet or listen to people's views. I also have a tendency to mash different things together such as old with new or architecture with topology. My ideas can also come from my rage. Emotions are great to manipulate, hahaha.
What inspires me to write is the thought of being able to contribute to the subject itself, whether it's often neglected or popular. It makes me feel awesome to bring up things people have never heard of or rarely think about. I also hope to enlighten others and start building ideas for my future. Following that, I want to improve my writing and the way I teach others. I've realized that I'm pretty bad at teaching since I don't know where to begin. Most of all, I want to build ideas that might become useful in the future. Or maybe just have something to look back at, determine whether or not I still agree with those thoughts.
7. What have you learned from your struggles with writer's block? Why do you tend to get stuck? How do you tend to get unstuck? Notice any patterns?
The ultimate causes of my writer's block is my inability to complete an idea and lack of 'time'. I'd forge some ideas once in a while, but it gets hard for me to expand them. Another problem I've discovered is the fact that I don't have enough information to support myself. I've already written about this situation in my previous blog here, talking about how I must have a significant amount of intelligence about the topic I want to write about. The reason why it's really hard for me to comprehend certain topics or ideas is because in order to understand it, I must know something else. I don't quite know how to explain this verbally, so here is a diagram:
I would have to admit that I have always been hesitant about something I wish to talk about. Yet at the same time, I completely disagree with myself. I firmly believe it is perfectly fine for me be curious about certain things and someone who is willing to speak is willing to learn. Although I haven't fully overcome this situation, but I've been making progress such as my blog about dreams. I believe in order for me to get unstuck, I'd have ask more questions. Another solution I have thought of is to carry around a small notebook to record any ideas before they disappear.
8. How do you like having a blog? How has blogging changed the way you write, the way you think, or the way you think about writing?
"Whenever a theory appears to you as the only possible one, take this as a sign that you have neither understood the theory nor the problem which it was intended to solve."I really enjoy blogging. I've always wanted to blog or write journal entries, but never had the initiative to do so. Blogging as a school assignment is a great start for me since I have to do it, assuming the habit will break in despite some of the pressure of due dates. Blogging itself got me to start writing more productively, which enables me to get ideas down and think actively faster. I've also been contradicting myself constantly, putting more words on the page. The way I think has also changed significantly. Referring to the quote above, I believe my mind has shifted into something along Karl Popper's belief. I try to think of multiple possibilities no matter how ridiculous they are. This hasn't just helped the way I write or think, but the way I evaluate myself as a person.
- Karl Popper
I think of writing as diary of your life. I believe everyone should record in some form. It can be writing, voice memos, drawings, etc. Looking at past entries can be remarkable. For me, I sometimes use it to see how fast time has passed by or to see how I have changed. I found that writing has also helped my memory. Since last summer, I haven't been remembering a lot of things so vividly like I used to. I just wish I was able to catch my fault early and start writing about my days.
Anti-6. In what way(s) have you disappointed yourself this semester on your blog? Have you tried topics you didn't think you'd write about? Approached a familiar topic from a sluggish angle? Did less "depth" to a topic than you first expected? Explain.
I disappointed myself numerous times. It's utterly ridiculous and feels very wasteful towards my ideas. Although I have multiple posts filled with gibberish and complaints, "Avant-garde", was a major disappointment. I really wanted to display how buildings don't always have to be blocks and Bjarke Ingels was a perfect example. I even started the post beforehand, but time management really got me. On top of that, I wanted to show the benefits of a perfect blend of experimentalism and pragmatism not only in architecture, but in science. I went a little short and just summarized some of his major works and what-not. I really do hope to tackle this topic again with greater success.
Along with my failed attempt, I have a lot of lolly-gagging material on my blog. You can tell which ones they are since they're always last minute! I don't know if it either was me being forgetful and stressed or just lazy, but rereading them just carves a look of disapproval into my face. I'm tempted to delete such posts, but I should keep them just to remind me of my flaws.
Quickwrite: Writing Groups
1. What are some things you'd like to get out of writing more collaboratively with peers?
I'd really like to get some good reference sites (blogs, articles, etc..) or maybe even book recommendations relating to any previous blog posts or even new ideas or thoughts. I'd also like critique or a few tips.. I often go off subject because I don't know what else to say.
2. What are some things you'd be willing to contribute to a writing group?
The exact same I have asked for! I know a lot of interesting topics or sites myself.. And a couple of good books. I'd be willing to share with anyone who's interested. I would also be able to give critique and proofread.
3. Is it more important to you to work with friends, or with people who are writing the same types of things you are? (Of course, it's possible to have this both ways...) Explain why.
I think it's possible for me to work with both, but I wouldn't want to be put in a group with a bunch of people I don't know. It should be an even mix, you know? I don't think it's completely possible for everyone to agree on one solid subject. Maybe it could be something really general that can branch off.....? Or we can even create subgroups, but that seems a little complicating. Which ever works. It just all depends on the group of people I work with.
4. What are some "rules" (or at least guidelines) you'd like to see in a writing group?
Feedback must be constructive and especially mature. I'd hate to see people saying stupid shit to another's person's writing. It's totally unnecessary and unjust. Other than that, I'm sure people are good enough to keep privacy and what-not.. I also really want to see literacy. Doesn't have to be perfect :l
I'd really like to get some good reference sites (blogs, articles, etc..) or maybe even book recommendations relating to any previous blog posts or even new ideas or thoughts. I'd also like critique or a few tips.. I often go off subject because I don't know what else to say.
2. What are some things you'd be willing to contribute to a writing group?
The exact same I have asked for! I know a lot of interesting topics or sites myself.. And a couple of good books. I'd be willing to share with anyone who's interested. I would also be able to give critique and proofread.
3. Is it more important to you to work with friends, or with people who are writing the same types of things you are? (Of course, it's possible to have this both ways...) Explain why.
I think it's possible for me to work with both, but I wouldn't want to be put in a group with a bunch of people I don't know. It should be an even mix, you know? I don't think it's completely possible for everyone to agree on one solid subject. Maybe it could be something really general that can branch off.....? Or we can even create subgroups, but that seems a little complicating. Which ever works. It just all depends on the group of people I work with.
4. What are some "rules" (or at least guidelines) you'd like to see in a writing group?
Feedback must be constructive and especially mature. I'd hate to see people saying stupid shit to another's person's writing. It's totally unnecessary and unjust. Other than that, I'm sure people are good enough to keep privacy and what-not.. I also really want to see literacy. Doesn't have to be perfect :l
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Evaluation
Bawwwwwwww stomach aches ;_; Advil PM knocked me out so badddd.
So I realized why I can't write as much as I'd want to.. or need to.
1. I never give myself the time to fully.. open a topic for myself. I'd have the idea in my head and just let it float around until last minute and never completely finish it.
2. I feel like I don't have the ability to give proper support or information to the topic I wish to write about. Which goes back to number 1, I don't give myself the time to research.
3. Lately, I've been overwhelmed by a number of things. But today, at last minute, I have been relieved of certain things (in exchange for terrible stomach aches). So sorry for such delay.
Besides lack of time management and stress, I believe number 2 is my biggest problem and it always has been. I'd always find lovely topics that are of my interest, but wouldn't know anything about it. It's very troublesome and frustrating for me. On top of that, if I were to get any information on it I'd feel like it wouldn't be enough. I assume I'm just a picky person like that and in order to write about something, you'd have to know a lot about it. But that shouldn't be the case. You should be able to learn as you progress, yes?
I guess what I'm trying to say is that in order for me to comfortably write about a certain topic, I'd have to experience something that could possibly link to it or just know a hell lot about it.
Like physicist is to string theory as neurosurgeon is to brain tumors.
I don't even know if that made sense..
I wish I didn't have to write about this, but I guess it was good for me since writer's block has been nipping me in the ass. I originally wanted to write about Andrei D. Sakharov and his amazing contributions to nuclear physics and human rights.
So I realized why I can't write as much as I'd want to.. or need to.
1. I never give myself the time to fully.. open a topic for myself. I'd have the idea in my head and just let it float around until last minute and never completely finish it.
2. I feel like I don't have the ability to give proper support or information to the topic I wish to write about. Which goes back to number 1, I don't give myself the time to research.
3. Lately, I've been overwhelmed by a number of things. But today, at last minute, I have been relieved of certain things (in exchange for terrible stomach aches). So sorry for such delay.
Besides lack of time management and stress, I believe number 2 is my biggest problem and it always has been. I'd always find lovely topics that are of my interest, but wouldn't know anything about it. It's very troublesome and frustrating for me. On top of that, if I were to get any information on it I'd feel like it wouldn't be enough. I assume I'm just a picky person like that and in order to write about something, you'd have to know a lot about it. But that shouldn't be the case. You should be able to learn as you progress, yes?
I guess what I'm trying to say is that in order for me to comfortably write about a certain topic, I'd have to experience something that could possibly link to it or just know a hell lot about it.
Like physicist is to string theory as neurosurgeon is to brain tumors.
I don't even know if that made sense..
I wish I didn't have to write about this, but I guess it was good for me since writer's block has been nipping me in the ass. I originally wanted to write about Andrei D. Sakharov and his amazing contributions to nuclear physics and human rights.
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