Most Important Thing I've Learned

When I signed up to take World Literature I was expecting that I would be reading some boring literature, then analyzing it in class, then writing a paper about some thesis relating to the work, and then become an alcoholic like the writer Hemingway. However, I didn't exactly find the class to be like that. In fact I found it to follow some of the same guidelines as a philosophy class. The reading itself was still boring because I honestly didn't care about ancient creation stories, but what I did enjoy most is the discussions we would have in class about the reading and how it related to us and modern society. But I've learned to appreciate what others have to say and the teachings of the people before use. It truly makes me happier in life like how the Tao Te Ching teaches that life is subjective, making me care about what I think yet believe facts.

The Struggles of Others

"What's really slowed me down in this project is the subject I chose to research and write a paper about." (Dante)

I had this same issue when I was researching Laozi. It's not that I didn't enjoy researching about him and the effects of his teachings on human society, but the fact that my passions in life don't exactly relate to the Tao Te Ching. Thankfully I found a lot of fantastic knowledge on life like how life is subjective and that their is no truth or reality to it life except for our own concise. 

"I am a procrastinator, i'm known for doing everything the night before it's due if something does not interest me." (Kimberly Barron)

Everyone at some point of time will put something off to the last moment. Sometimes it's because something doesn't interest you like how Miss Barron explains but a lot of times it can be because of a lack of resources that are not convenient. Kind of like how some don't go to the gym not because they don't have time for the gym but they don't have time to travel to the gym. I have found that making a schedule for work itself and setting a timer as you work can help you stay on track. 

"I have a very busy schedule between school and work, also taking care of a 4 month old." (Nelson)

I have always had much respect for individuals who try to excel under hard times in their life. A lot of people say they procrastinate but many more don't even have the time to procrastinate let alone have time to do the work needed for school. It is from this point people usually take time from their sleep or personal time to get things done. So bravo Miss Nelson for all the things you are trying to accomplish. 

Beautiful Music

Everyone has a different view of music and what makes it beautiful. I'm gonna use I'm Sorry Miss Jackson by OutKast, especially with the video it goes with. I know what you're thinking, how can a song about a guy talking about his baby mama issues? I have this thing where I thing life itself is beautiful in this wonderful world and I enjoy the little things in life. I find this mans issues are quiet sad in the sense that he gets the short end of the stick in his situation. But at the ending of the video, which is the end of the storm that represents the situation and the men trying to fix the leaks in the house as him just trying to fix the situation, the moon comes out and the men smile. It's a beautiful ending because you have to make the best with what you have sometimes.