This weeks lesson is about heroes. Heroes can mean different things to different people. Children usually view heroes in the sense of a Superhero like Spiderman, Superman or the Hulk (I have a little boy so those are the ones I am more familiar with). As we grown into adults we view heroes in a different way. We realize that real people are heroes, even members of our family are our hero. My personal hero is my cousin Deanna, she had her first child at 16 and although society views this as a bad thing, my cousin stepped up and has been on her own since then. She is now 27 with 3 children and single. She finished her education, plans on attending college, owns her home and has been the sole provider for all 3 of her children for the last 10 years. She is my hero because as a single mother myself I look at the hard times she has been through and it gives me hope and strength to know that if she can do it with 3 children then I can do it with 1.
As the days go by and our country continues to struggle we are looking to our Hero; President Barack Obama, to help save us. Of course we must continue to soldier on but he gives us hope and let's us have faith in our leader and our country when just a few short months ago it seemed like all hope was lost. I got this next quote from Yahoo News, "WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's first 100 days on the job exploded with activity on many fronts: the $787 billion economic stimulus, the order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison within a year, a withdrawal plan for Iraq , an expansion of U.S. forces in Afghanistan , and outreach to several hostile nations.Still, America's economic crisis largely shaped these 100 days. It also empowered Obama, even as it overshadowed some of what he'd hoped to do.Obama has benefitted from "a double lift-off," Baker said, "not only the normal honeymoon but, in addition, the fact that the American people and Congress are looking to him to get them out of a crisis" (Talev, April 26, 2009).
The problem with putting all of hopes in our President is that unfortunetly one man cannot fix our country. It is up to us, the American people, to help make the necessary changes to bring our country back from a state of fear. I had posted in an earlier blog about our country going GREEN, this is still a good idea and one that seems like more and more people are working on.
Another interesting thing I have begun to notice is that many car companies are now offering a Protection Plan, where most are offering new buyer the plan that if you lose your job after buying a new car, they will make your payments for up to 12 months...some only 9 months. Now as a marketing major..this is a great marketing incentive to customers however, the banks are still not letting go of their money to finance vehicles.
I say that we make eachother our heroes are start helping our President, keep putting faith in him and our country.
One more word...My Fiance is a Marine...so despite whether or not you agree with what our troops are doing, stand behind them because they are doing the work of REAL HEROES. Risking your life for a country and it's people, are you brave enough?? I'll admit that I'm not but I support them.
Talev, M. 2009. Obama's first 100 days in office haven't been quiet. McClatchy Newspapers Margaret Talev, Mcclatchy Newspapers – Sun Apr 26, 6:00 am ET. Retrieved April 26, 2009 from Yahoo News.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Weekly Analysis 3
Hello Everyone,
I apologize for being late on week 3. I have recently been diagnosed with Siatica but I am told that with proper medication, physical therapy, and rest it will get better and go away.
I wanted to do my analysis this week on a movie which came out to theaters a while ago but was just recently released on DVD and I bought it. "Marley & Me" starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. I thought that it went along with week three's theme of stereotypes. If you haven't seen this movie I recommend buying, renting, or borrowing from a friend because it is definitely a good flick. I was skeptical because basically everyone that had seen it told the ending but I wanted it anyway...I'm a movie collector, I think I have over 100 movies.
Anyway, the movies starts out with this newly married couple (Wilson & Aniston) that move to Florida and both write for newspapers. They buy a house and as the years start to go by Jenny begins to show and tell signs of wanting to start a family. Of course John (Wilson) is a little nervous about this (as most men are when it comes to starting a family) so he talks to one of his really good friends about it. His friend suggests getting Jenny a puppy because it will temporarily fullfil her need to start a family. That is a stereotype, although I will admit it does work for a little while LOL. John't friend suggests that he get her a labrador, because (Stereotype) they are generally good dogs. Have good tempraments and are easy to train. If you've ever had a dog, you know they are not "easy to train" but John decides this to be a good plan and hope that it will fullfil Jenny's "Mommy" need until he is ready to start a family. As the movies goes on Marely continues to show himself as "The world's worst dog". But as the Grogan's and their family continue to grow throughout the years; Marley is still there. Towards the end the Grogan's realize that Marley may have been "The world's worst dog" but their family wouldn't have been the same without him. They realized that Marley brought out the best in them...as most dogs do.
I myself am about to adopt a puppy, a Great Dane puppy in fact. And I view it as my Fiance and I's way of starting "our" family because niether one of us are ready for another baby. I have a 2 year old son and could potentially want another child soon but getting a dog with fullfil my needs for a little while LOL. When I decided to get a dog and told people what I was planning on getting, they all think I am crazy for wanted such a big dog. Dane's are big dogs, but I am not fond of little dogs. I had a Collie, Golden Retriever mix but she past away before last summer at the age of 15 and this time I wanted something different. Dane's are "supposed" to have good temperaments (here's my stereotype) and be good with kids. I was lucky enough to meet the parents of my pup and they are both very well mannered dog's and that is a plus because it is a preview of how my dog's attitude could be.
The truth is a dog is a dog and you have to be willing to take the time and make the effort to train them, walk them, play with them and just generally spend the time they need. I am very excited to bring this new addition home and my son and our pup "Cobe" (said like Kobe as in Kobe Bryant from the Lakers) can grow up together.
I apologize for being late on week 3. I have recently been diagnosed with Siatica but I am told that with proper medication, physical therapy, and rest it will get better and go away.
I wanted to do my analysis this week on a movie which came out to theaters a while ago but was just recently released on DVD and I bought it. "Marley & Me" starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. I thought that it went along with week three's theme of stereotypes. If you haven't seen this movie I recommend buying, renting, or borrowing from a friend because it is definitely a good flick. I was skeptical because basically everyone that had seen it told the ending but I wanted it anyway...I'm a movie collector, I think I have over 100 movies.
Anyway, the movies starts out with this newly married couple (Wilson & Aniston) that move to Florida and both write for newspapers. They buy a house and as the years start to go by Jenny begins to show and tell signs of wanting to start a family. Of course John (Wilson) is a little nervous about this (as most men are when it comes to starting a family) so he talks to one of his really good friends about it. His friend suggests getting Jenny a puppy because it will temporarily fullfil her need to start a family. That is a stereotype, although I will admit it does work for a little while LOL. John't friend suggests that he get her a labrador, because (Stereotype) they are generally good dogs. Have good tempraments and are easy to train. If you've ever had a dog, you know they are not "easy to train" but John decides this to be a good plan and hope that it will fullfil Jenny's "Mommy" need until he is ready to start a family. As the movies goes on Marely continues to show himself as "The world's worst dog". But as the Grogan's and their family continue to grow throughout the years; Marley is still there. Towards the end the Grogan's realize that Marley may have been "The world's worst dog" but their family wouldn't have been the same without him. They realized that Marley brought out the best in them...as most dogs do.
I myself am about to adopt a puppy, a Great Dane puppy in fact. And I view it as my Fiance and I's way of starting "our" family because niether one of us are ready for another baby. I have a 2 year old son and could potentially want another child soon but getting a dog with fullfil my needs for a little while LOL. When I decided to get a dog and told people what I was planning on getting, they all think I am crazy for wanted such a big dog. Dane's are big dogs, but I am not fond of little dogs. I had a Collie, Golden Retriever mix but she past away before last summer at the age of 15 and this time I wanted something different. Dane's are "supposed" to have good temperaments (here's my stereotype) and be good with kids. I was lucky enough to meet the parents of my pup and they are both very well mannered dog's and that is a plus because it is a preview of how my dog's attitude could be.
The truth is a dog is a dog and you have to be willing to take the time and make the effort to train them, walk them, play with them and just generally spend the time they need. I am very excited to bring this new addition home and my son and our pup "Cobe" (said like Kobe as in Kobe Bryant from the Lakers) can grow up together.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Weekly Analysis--Week 2
This week for my topic on popular culture I went in search of something that is really going on and is at the top of most Americans’ minds…well at least most of us. The economy and concepts of “GREEN” come into play. Lately, I have seen so many commercials and advertising for “GO GREEN” and I wonder why all of a sudden so many people are rallying behind this concept. I’m not much of a Democrat or even a Republican, I consider myself somewhere in the middle. I do not believe in helping those that won’t help themselves but I don’t believe in keeping the rich rich and the poor poor. Social classes are a part of being an American but in times like these we all need to get together to help each other.
In my search I found a very interesting article, “A Greener New Deal?” written by Alex Weinberg and found at http://www.americanpopularculture.com/emerging.htm, check it out if this interests you. He gives interesting ideas on “going green” that can also help the people and the economy. Basically, Alex speaks about how difficult the road ahead will be for our new President Obama because the American people are looking for someone who can “lower taxes, balance the budget, provide a bailout, increase domestic security, create a new health care system, AND create jobs”? Weinberg also goes into an idea to help with most of these issues. Most of us probably have a few ideas that can help “stimulate” our economy, or lessen our dependence on foreign oil, and maybe even ideas on how to create much needed jobs. Although he is one man and not many people read his article, he does provide a few good plans that if were possibly considered, could work.
The thing is, we need to stop providing these companies and banks with bailouts because what is happening is that they are taking the money and not redistributing it back into the economy which is what we need! Instead they are hording it so they can ensure they don’t go under, but without people to get loans and invest in these banks and companies; they wouldn’t be here in the first place. We also do not need individual stimulus packages. What we need, and it’s a vicious cycle, is jobs so that people can make money and therefore spend money which will stimulate the economy!! It’s a logical solution but somehow seems impossible to manage.
People keep talking about going into another depression but if you get the chance to speak with senior citizens that lived through the first one, they can tell you we are not experiencing a depression, just some really bad times. But if things don’t get better and find a way out, we could find ourselves…..depressed.
In my search I found a very interesting article, “A Greener New Deal?” written by Alex Weinberg and found at http://www.americanpopularculture.com/emerging.htm, check it out if this interests you. He gives interesting ideas on “going green” that can also help the people and the economy. Basically, Alex speaks about how difficult the road ahead will be for our new President Obama because the American people are looking for someone who can “lower taxes, balance the budget, provide a bailout, increase domestic security, create a new health care system, AND create jobs”? Weinberg also goes into an idea to help with most of these issues. Most of us probably have a few ideas that can help “stimulate” our economy, or lessen our dependence on foreign oil, and maybe even ideas on how to create much needed jobs. Although he is one man and not many people read his article, he does provide a few good plans that if were possibly considered, could work.
The thing is, we need to stop providing these companies and banks with bailouts because what is happening is that they are taking the money and not redistributing it back into the economy which is what we need! Instead they are hording it so they can ensure they don’t go under, but without people to get loans and invest in these banks and companies; they wouldn’t be here in the first place. We also do not need individual stimulus packages. What we need, and it’s a vicious cycle, is jobs so that people can make money and therefore spend money which will stimulate the economy!! It’s a logical solution but somehow seems impossible to manage.
People keep talking about going into another depression but if you get the chance to speak with senior citizens that lived through the first one, they can tell you we are not experiencing a depression, just some really bad times. But if things don’t get better and find a way out, we could find ourselves…..depressed.
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