My Music, My Way.

Recently, I was in trouble for having "inappropriate" music on a school laptop. This was true of course, it wasn't the cleanest song, with one or two cuss words in the lyrics. I was told that I couldn't have that kind of music on my laptop, and my computer was re-imaged. Even though my kind of music (rock, medal, alternative, world music, classical, and others) get me into trouble sometimes, I don't plan on changing my taste in music any time soon. Now, I just won't put it on my school lap top.

My iPod playlists have anything from classical to heavy medal music. My taste in music is so
broad because I like to have a song or two for every mood I'm in at the moment. For example: if I want to relax, I might listen to Shinedown or All American Rejects. If I happen to be angry or frustrated, I might listen to Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, or Hollywood Undead. If I'm in a happy mood, I could listen to Panic! At The Disco, maybe some Ke$ha, a little Fall Out Boy, and possibly some fun dance music that nobody listens to.

If I had to pick a favorite artist or band, I would have to pick Disturbed. Their songs are really hard rock, the drums and guitar solos are epic, and the lyrics tell a story. I really love the way the music sounds, and you can really head-bang to the albums. But if I had to pick an all-time favorite song, it would be Youth of The Nation, by POD, because I really love the way the song tells about this generation of children, and it has awesome drum parts.

My least favorite artist, if I had to pick one, would be JUSTIN BEIBER. No disrespect to Justin, this is only on a music stand point. I don't really like the songs, his hair, or anything about him. I don't see why everyone is crazy for the kid, the songs seem to be a repeat of previous works from different artists, and his clothes seem to be just like Usher's, just in a way smaller size. You better be sure that I don't have any of his songs on my iPod.

The music my parents listen to certainly influenced the music I listen to today. Their music might be old, but it still is good as new to me. Journey, KISS, Rick Springfield, Queen, and others are also on my iPod. I totally approve of my mom and dad's music, and I kind of wish that those songs got more credit for being all-time classics.

Even though my musical taste widely range, my parents sometimes don't approve of my songs. I respect their opinion, though, and they respect mine, so I can keep the music as long as most of it is clean. I feel that I am old enough to choose which songs I like and which songs I don't, and I think my parents know that too.

ROCK ON LITTLE MONSTERS! (Referring to Lady GaGa's fans)

Society is Going Down The Toilet

As of late, I've been thinking about movies. I've also noticed that there has been a steady increase of violence in films, starting the turn of the century. There are more people going to action and horror films than comedies or chick flicks (not that I care about the last one) and more and more children are seeing fights and death play out on screen. Sadly, I don't think that anyone is doing anything about this problem, mainly because everyone in the movie business cares about making more money, and since more violence is a proven way to achieve that goal, I don't think anyone is going to stop throwing fists in people's faces.

Hope After 9/11

       My English teacher has asked my class to post a picture that represents (you guessed it) Hope after 9/11. Here's my picture:

To me, this sun rise over New York represents hope and a new day, a chance to start over and move on, even though the tragedy of yesterday can't ever really be forgotten. It shows that even when something tragic happens, the world continues to spin, the moon says its farwells, and the sun rises, and after the day is done, the sun sets, and the cycle repeats, even when we wish it didn't. I think that this post shows how to move on after the horror of 9/11, as well as other events that happen to us in our life. 
To close, I would like to quote a certain poet:
"Into every life, a little rain must fall."

This Goes With My Previous Post About My Activities

Three of My Awesome Activities

As a very smart, fun, and entertaining young adult, I have many activities that occupy my time, some of these are: Theater arts, Art Class, and Band. I started in theater arts because my mom said I should be in Peter Pan, a fall show. I liked being a pirate, and went to theater camp last summer. I was in a play called Caberet, and got to throw a brick through a window, and the best part is that I didn't get in trouble for it! I also like art, because I am very good at it. I guess it started when I was five and I couldn't figure out how to draw a stick figure with clothes on it. I worked hard at it, and I still have the drawing of when I finally figured it out. After that, I was hooked. Since then, I have been obsessed with coloring, water colors, sketches, and any other art related thing. Last but not least, band. I started band because in sixth grade, you have to be in it. I faked playing the trumpet for about a year, and then around the end of school, surprise! I found out that I actually could play the trumpet! I have stayed in band since that day, determined to learn how to play Billie Jean, The Star Spangled Banner, The Fight Song, and many others. I love learning to play music, and I also love art and theater. Maybe one day, I'll write a play, and in it, I will paint, play the trumpet, and act, all at the same time!