As being a 17 year old teenager, school has made me a better person. School has given me the opporunity to shine once again. School means "Hope" and "Life" Without school "I" am a piece of shit. I think we will all be a piece of crap. We need to learn the criteria of how to live the American Dream. I really cant imagine how it would be, if I didnt go to school. Would I end up in the street and let people fucking step on me? I aint the smartest kid, but school has knock some sense into me; telling me to enjoy what's there for me.
As we started this unit, I heard my friends complaining how school has ruined their life. "School wont get you anywhere." "School is boring" "School is bullshit." "NO! You're bullshit." School aint suppose to be fun. School aint ruining your mind, you're just playing mind game with yourself. Screw them. Jumping on! Before I get to my point... I have a question I will like to ask: "Do you think you will learn better in school if you werent having a relationship with someone?" I decided to look more into teenager relationship because I am also part of the rountine; dating someone. I want to know, does dating help you to succeed in school or not. Did a little bit of research.
Dating is violence. http://www.acadv.org/dating.html
I decided to look at how would a teenager have the ability to learn in school if they are having a affair. I though it was important to learn how a teenager will interact with school when they have someone in their life. On "http://www.acadv.org/dating.html" it says that teenagers often experience violence in dating relationship. Statistics show that one in three teenagers has experienced violence in dating. In a relationship, one person tries to maintain power and control over the relaitonship. Dating violence crosses all racial, economic and social lines, which indicates that young woman will have a higher chance of getting abused. This site provides a list of how "teen dating violence often is hidden because of typical reasons" and " how teen dating violence has influenced the teenager to look at themselves, differently.
Like seriously this site is very helpful because if you have dating problem. This site can help your ass out. There is also a paragraph on how "statistics is to determine teens dating status.
Teen Dating Statistics
*About one in three high school students have been or will be involved in an abusive relationship.
*Forty percent of teenage girls ages 14 to 17 say they know someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend.
*In one study, from 30 to 50 percent of female high school students reported having already experienced teen dating violence.
*Teen dating violence most often takes place in the home of one of the partners.
*In 1995, 7 percent of all murder victims were young women who were killed by their boyfriends.
*One in five or 20 percent of dating couples report some type of violence in their relationship.
*One of five college females will experience some form of dating violence.
*A survey of 500 young women, ages 15 to 24, found that 60 percent were currently involved in an ongoing abusive relationship and all participants had experienced violence in a dating relationship.
*One study found that 38 percent of date rape victims were young women from 14 to 17 years of age.
*A survey of adolescent and college students revealed that date rape accounted for 67percent of sexual assaults.
*More than half young women raped (68 percent) knew their rapist either as a boyfriend, friend or casual acquaintance.
*Six out of 10 rapes of young women occur in their own home or a friend or relative's home, not in a dark alley.
*More than 4 in every 10 incidents of domestic violence involves non-married persons (Bureau of Justice Special Report: Intimate Partner Violence, May 2000)
I also find that this site "http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/?page_id=141" is helpful. "Committed relationship and school; being a student has a role that you have to play. There are lessong that you get taught and one of them is not to start a relationship in school. This aspect can really damage your abiility to work in school. Having a relationshop can provide stress from school work. Being in a relationship means you have to drop off everything and spend time with your girl/boy friend. Spending time with your partner can affect your regular hours of studying. This can make your life a living hell.
I found this site quite interesting because being in a relationship can really hurt your school time. Your partner can really have you in a lockdown, and you cant do shit about it. As a result, you're FUCKED.
Oh yeah I also find this site very helpful. The best thing about this site "http://wiki.medpedia.com/Teen_Dating_Violence," it gave me tons of references on how to look for the act of violence in school dating. This site explain how people who harm their dating partners are more depressed, having lower self- esteem and more aggressive to their peers. Dating can fuck your life over, dating violence id a serious problem in the United States. Many teens are afraid to report it to their parent because it will fuck up their life even more.
I could find myslef in front of my dream college. I hope this reseachs will help me through college because I dont want to feel miserable and not have a happy ending. Losing someone you love is a total disater. I hope all these years I have been in school, the lessons will lead me to the right path.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
HW # 40- School Interviews X5 & Synthesis
Part A
At class we started a new unit on "Schoo." I am pretty sure I will enjoy this "unit" more than anyone else. School means "Hope" and "Life." Without school the world is a disaster. We wouldnt know how to come up with "scientific experiment" to re-adjust the world and passing off to the next generation. We need school, so they can get us on a pace to reach our dream. It is hard but that's the only way to change your life.
Now on homework number 39, I wrote an esay on how I will love to become a teacher one day and teach younger kids, on how to prepare themselves when they grew older. I love working with kids because I dont want them to make the same mistakes as I did. I slack off in school for different reason; the "girls" and the "borning/ difficulty lessons." Speaking of school, I have to work on my homework right now. I have to interview people on something that is related to school. One topic I have on my mind is "student relationship."
And these are the questions I may ask:
1. What do you think about teenagers dating someone a grade lower than you, like a senior dating a junior?
2. Will you learn better if you weren't having a relationship with another person?
3. Will you attend to the same school with your girl/boyfriend?
4. Will you let your child have a relationship/date in school? Why?
For this interview I decided to interview my older cousin, 24. She has more experience in school than my other relatives. I dont know her personal "date" life or how many guy she had dated. I know she is the right person to ask. Parent? Nah! You already know what they going to say. So why not ask a "teenager." So i decided to interview my older cousin.
"You already finish with college... done with school... starting a career. I want to ask you some questions about "student relationship."
"Mhmm... go on."
"I dont know if you were dating when you were at school but do you think you will learn better if you weren't dating someone?"
"Absoutly, dating is very common but you should always finish school before dating because it is a distraction. You have to spend time together and when would you have time to study? Having a relationship can leads to a fight or other issues, so when can school come into the actual play? School is very important. It also helps you to trach the right person. Like school is a place for you to learn, it can also show you how to find the right person. So finish school then do whatever.
"Nice! You're now 24, when you have kids, will you let your child have a relationship/date someone in school? Why?"
"I am guessing I will let them choose and learn from their mistakes. I will tell them not to date before they finish with high school, if they dont listen, they'll recieve some consquences. That's how I teach my kids. But overall I will not let my child date in school. They will be haing their time and forget about school. They probably wouldnt even notice that they are in school.
"Sweet.. I also want to hear your thoughts on; What do you think about teenagers dating someone that is a grade below them? Like a senior dating a junior?"
"I see why you ask this question. Your relationship with Michelle. Well I believe it wouldnt be so great. Since that person is a senior, s/he will be graduating and probably moving to college, either staying in the city or not. You never know. And for that junior, s/he wont be able to see their mate as much. When you get to college... there are so much stuff to do... you wouldn't have the time to use the bathroom. To my concern I dont see any point of dating someone a grade under you. That's just me."
My cousin's point of view about "school" is almost what I have on mind. School is a place to learn, not a playground, but it is very hard not to find a "date" in school because that what school also do. They let you interact with others and learn together.
If I were to interview myself I will say I will not attend to the same school with my girlfriend because you would'nt be able to interact with others. You hvae to stick with your lovers until something happen between us. Also if my girlfriend was in the same school as me... I will not even have the ability to focus.
I also think you will be able to learn better if you weren't dating. The reason I said that is because school takes a lot og time off your schedule, so if you were to date, how can you manage to find times to work on your homework? All I am saying is that people focus more when they're not dating. For example student tend to have better grades when they're single. Student that is in a relationship tend to have "OK" grades.
I think teenagers that are dating someone that is a grade below them is awfully bad. Like what my cousin have said, senior eventually will graduate move on. Junior will lose connection and probably will look for someone else. It is like different grades has different time of working on their homework. I will say that dating someone a grade or two belown is not that great.
I also interview my teacher at this tutoring school. She believes that there should be no dating in school. The right time to date someone is when you got yourslef a good job. School is suppose to be a place where you get to understand the materials and use those materials wisely. You wont understand the lesson when all you do is fool around with your girl/boyfriend. Therefore my answer will always be dating is not allow in school.
Part
Well what I find interesting and important about school is that school is a place where you can succeed in life. A place there give you a chance to shine and give you the opporunity to finding the meaning of your life. We're very lucky that school is built, because it stops us from doing the "shitty" stuff. I come up with a topic on "student relationship" because I know for a fact, not just me, but other teenagers spends more time with their dates than in school. School has to be first, dates comes second; if you dont complete school, how can you afford a job to have a family.
Damn I gotta start following my own "words" because I am also that person that put school second. I have to continue to fight through this and I know that school will be supporting me.
At class we started a new unit on "Schoo." I am pretty sure I will enjoy this "unit" more than anyone else. School means "Hope" and "Life." Without school the world is a disaster. We wouldnt know how to come up with "scientific experiment" to re-adjust the world and passing off to the next generation. We need school, so they can get us on a pace to reach our dream. It is hard but that's the only way to change your life.
Now on homework number 39, I wrote an esay on how I will love to become a teacher one day and teach younger kids, on how to prepare themselves when they grew older. I love working with kids because I dont want them to make the same mistakes as I did. I slack off in school for different reason; the "girls" and the "borning/ difficulty lessons." Speaking of school, I have to work on my homework right now. I have to interview people on something that is related to school. One topic I have on my mind is "student relationship."
And these are the questions I may ask:
1. What do you think about teenagers dating someone a grade lower than you, like a senior dating a junior?
2. Will you learn better if you weren't having a relationship with another person?
3. Will you attend to the same school with your girl/boyfriend?
4. Will you let your child have a relationship/date in school? Why?
For this interview I decided to interview my older cousin, 24. She has more experience in school than my other relatives. I dont know her personal "date" life or how many guy she had dated. I know she is the right person to ask. Parent? Nah! You already know what they going to say. So why not ask a "teenager." So i decided to interview my older cousin.
"You already finish with college... done with school... starting a career. I want to ask you some questions about "student relationship."
"Mhmm... go on."
"I dont know if you were dating when you were at school but do you think you will learn better if you weren't dating someone?"
"Absoutly, dating is very common but you should always finish school before dating because it is a distraction. You have to spend time together and when would you have time to study? Having a relationship can leads to a fight or other issues, so when can school come into the actual play? School is very important. It also helps you to trach the right person. Like school is a place for you to learn, it can also show you how to find the right person. So finish school then do whatever.
"Nice! You're now 24, when you have kids, will you let your child have a relationship/date someone in school? Why?"
"I am guessing I will let them choose and learn from their mistakes. I will tell them not to date before they finish with high school, if they dont listen, they'll recieve some consquences. That's how I teach my kids. But overall I will not let my child date in school. They will be haing their time and forget about school. They probably wouldnt even notice that they are in school.
"Sweet.. I also want to hear your thoughts on; What do you think about teenagers dating someone that is a grade below them? Like a senior dating a junior?"
"I see why you ask this question. Your relationship with Michelle. Well I believe it wouldnt be so great. Since that person is a senior, s/he will be graduating and probably moving to college, either staying in the city or not. You never know. And for that junior, s/he wont be able to see their mate as much. When you get to college... there are so much stuff to do... you wouldn't have the time to use the bathroom. To my concern I dont see any point of dating someone a grade under you. That's just me."
My cousin's point of view about "school" is almost what I have on mind. School is a place to learn, not a playground, but it is very hard not to find a "date" in school because that what school also do. They let you interact with others and learn together.
If I were to interview myself I will say I will not attend to the same school with my girlfriend because you would'nt be able to interact with others. You hvae to stick with your lovers until something happen between us. Also if my girlfriend was in the same school as me... I will not even have the ability to focus.
I also think you will be able to learn better if you weren't dating. The reason I said that is because school takes a lot og time off your schedule, so if you were to date, how can you manage to find times to work on your homework? All I am saying is that people focus more when they're not dating. For example student tend to have better grades when they're single. Student that is in a relationship tend to have "OK" grades.
I think teenagers that are dating someone that is a grade below them is awfully bad. Like what my cousin have said, senior eventually will graduate move on. Junior will lose connection and probably will look for someone else. It is like different grades has different time of working on their homework. I will say that dating someone a grade or two belown is not that great.
I also interview my teacher at this tutoring school. She believes that there should be no dating in school. The right time to date someone is when you got yourslef a good job. School is suppose to be a place where you get to understand the materials and use those materials wisely. You wont understand the lesson when all you do is fool around with your girl/boyfriend. Therefore my answer will always be dating is not allow in school.
Part
Well what I find interesting and important about school is that school is a place where you can succeed in life. A place there give you a chance to shine and give you the opporunity to finding the meaning of your life. We're very lucky that school is built, because it stops us from doing the "shitty" stuff. I come up with a topic on "student relationship" because I know for a fact, not just me, but other teenagers spends more time with their dates than in school. School has to be first, dates comes second; if you dont complete school, how can you afford a job to have a family.
Damn I gotta start following my own "words" because I am also that person that put school second. I have to continue to fight through this and I know that school will be supporting me.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
HW # 39- First School Assignment
Part A
I was walking to school one day, having my mind ready for school and just look forward for the day. I hear rumors from people, telling their friends how much they hate their teachers, how they're going to burn the school down, that they going to drop out and "fuck" the teachers up. Why go to school then? Why wasted your time going to school, when you believe their is better "shit" to do? Why make life harder for yourself when you think school is not a right place to make you grow? I just dont understand how other teenagers run their lives. I even wonder how does teenager make their "own" decision in life. School is their only opporunity, only chance, to make their lives shine. I am still a teenager, I have to go to school to learn; they have the resources that helps me to walk a successful path. But there's are still some questions I have on my mind...
-We all know school is a place to learn but howcome some teenager still act like it is a playground?
-Why does parent rely on school to teach us?
-How does failing a certain class will make us work better?
Part B
For those who doesnt know me that well, I love school. It is a place where I called "home." A home where I have the privledge to make a living out of. A home where I will hold great memories with wonderful people and this is a very special occassion; having a successful system to lead me to the right path.
Not many of you know what is one of my goal. One of my goal is to become a teacher. The most significant experience in my life has been working at a tutoring center, as being a teacher assistant. My duties are to encourage the student to understand what they are learning and provide an extra hand to the teacher. The students challenge me and inspire me to be conscientious of my responsibilities and actions. My goals are to help every student to understand the concepts from their homework and most importantly guide them on the right path; not allowing them to go through the same mistakes as I did.
At the end of freshman year, I had nothing planned for my summer vacation. My mom told me to get involved in an activity that would help me excel in my academics. Coincidentally, my friend offered me a job at tutoring center. At first, I struggled with the kids and found it difficult to relate to them effectively. They didn’t respond to my initiatives to help them with their homework or my suggestions of how to improve their grades. I became frustrated and eagerly looked forward to the end.
However at the end of summer, I didn’t forget the students and I felt heartbroken leaving the program. I wasn’t able to fulfill my duty as being a supporter to those kids that needed help. I didn’t expect to feel guilty; the students weren’t able to learn. It was my responsibility to help them. Therefore, during my sophomore year, I went back. The reason I want to give it another shot is that I want to be there for the kids. I couldn’t help each and every kid but I could make some changes. My goal was to offer my students some guidance in life; to put them on the right path and to be successful.
Suddenly, my experience working with the students, shifted from negative to positive. The students started to cooperate with me. I show them I am willing to help them. They started to obey me as their mentor. Not only were they receptive to my help, but I found myself learning and growing as well. The lessons I teach the students motivate me to be a responsible role model toward them. I learned better methods of relating the materials to their personal learning abilities; my confidence grew when I saw them demonstrate their new knowledge.
For example, there was a student who continuously had trouble with math. He failed all his quizzes. I taught him how to approach math problems step-by-step, until he understood the concepts. When he took his midterm, he scored a “B-.” I couldn’t have felt happier and proud. Just one smile on his face, told me that I was doing my job.
Tutoring has given me the opportunity not only to teach and serve, but to learn and grow. The more I taught, the more I felt I learned about myself. Going forward, I anticipate being challenged in college, and getting to know more parts of my being, I can offer to my peers and my professors.
I was walking to school one day, having my mind ready for school and just look forward for the day. I hear rumors from people, telling their friends how much they hate their teachers, how they're going to burn the school down, that they going to drop out and "fuck" the teachers up. Why go to school then? Why wasted your time going to school, when you believe their is better "shit" to do? Why make life harder for yourself when you think school is not a right place to make you grow? I just dont understand how other teenagers run their lives. I even wonder how does teenager make their "own" decision in life. School is their only opporunity, only chance, to make their lives shine. I am still a teenager, I have to go to school to learn; they have the resources that helps me to walk a successful path. But there's are still some questions I have on my mind...
-We all know school is a place to learn but howcome some teenager still act like it is a playground?
-Why does parent rely on school to teach us?
-How does failing a certain class will make us work better?
Part B
For those who doesnt know me that well, I love school. It is a place where I called "home." A home where I have the privledge to make a living out of. A home where I will hold great memories with wonderful people and this is a very special occassion; having a successful system to lead me to the right path.
Not many of you know what is one of my goal. One of my goal is to become a teacher. The most significant experience in my life has been working at a tutoring center, as being a teacher assistant. My duties are to encourage the student to understand what they are learning and provide an extra hand to the teacher. The students challenge me and inspire me to be conscientious of my responsibilities and actions. My goals are to help every student to understand the concepts from their homework and most importantly guide them on the right path; not allowing them to go through the same mistakes as I did.
At the end of freshman year, I had nothing planned for my summer vacation. My mom told me to get involved in an activity that would help me excel in my academics. Coincidentally, my friend offered me a job at tutoring center. At first, I struggled with the kids and found it difficult to relate to them effectively. They didn’t respond to my initiatives to help them with their homework or my suggestions of how to improve their grades. I became frustrated and eagerly looked forward to the end.
However at the end of summer, I didn’t forget the students and I felt heartbroken leaving the program. I wasn’t able to fulfill my duty as being a supporter to those kids that needed help. I didn’t expect to feel guilty; the students weren’t able to learn. It was my responsibility to help them. Therefore, during my sophomore year, I went back. The reason I want to give it another shot is that I want to be there for the kids. I couldn’t help each and every kid but I could make some changes. My goal was to offer my students some guidance in life; to put them on the right path and to be successful.
Suddenly, my experience working with the students, shifted from negative to positive. The students started to cooperate with me. I show them I am willing to help them. They started to obey me as their mentor. Not only were they receptive to my help, but I found myself learning and growing as well. The lessons I teach the students motivate me to be a responsible role model toward them. I learned better methods of relating the materials to their personal learning abilities; my confidence grew when I saw them demonstrate their new knowledge.
For example, there was a student who continuously had trouble with math. He failed all his quizzes. I taught him how to approach math problems step-by-step, until he understood the concepts. When he took his midterm, he scored a “B-.” I couldn’t have felt happier and proud. Just one smile on his face, told me that I was doing my job.
Tutoring has given me the opportunity not only to teach and serve, but to learn and grow. The more I taught, the more I felt I learned about myself. Going forward, I anticipate being challenged in college, and getting to know more parts of my being, I can offer to my peers and my professors.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
HW # 38- Art Project Cool
My point of view on being "cool." from Quinn Wu on Vimeo.
Many of us may ask how is my video related to being cool. How is teaching younger kids, makes me feel or be cool. Some may wonder how is "this video" going to make them think, that teaching is cool. Well, my own definition of being cool is not all about matching outfit, wearing a thick gold chain, hanging out with the badass, spike up hair or having a pocket full of cash. According to my own perspectives there are many ways to be cool. You dont have to wear a million dollor jacket just to be the center of the attention; to make someone realize you are there. You dont have to deal with drugs or show a act of violence to fit into the society or creating a "name" for yourself. Do the stuff that makes you love/happy.
Take me for an example, that video may not be relate to "cool" but it is my own meaning of how I act cool. According to my own belief, being yourself is cool. It is the whole deal. It is the whole purpose. Live your life, you want it too. Now of someone is gonna tell me "teaching" is not cool, they have their own reasoning, I will not paid attention to them because it is my own life. I love to teach. I stick to my dream and happiness; i'm cool.
The purpose of this video is all about "Living Your Life," I love teaching younger kids, I want to set a good example for them; expalin to them how to walk in the right path; instead of making horrible decisions. i dont want kids to go throught the mistakes I was once in. I want them to learn and turn their lives around. Even though I am not able to help each and every kids, I am able to change some life around. I want people to realize being cool means a lot of reasons. Live your own purpose of life. Your life is worthy; so dont waste it.
So there you have it, my video. In the video, I was helping 3 young children. I was working on my homework until one of my kid ask me for help. I was glad to help them that I stop working on my work and help them first. One of the kid was being bad so I got mad and make him suffer. That's how you make a kid learn. They are young right now, they have the ability to learn and improve; making lives better. When they get older, you make your own decision.
Making are seem cool to me because I am able to watch my own life, how I have change. How I am abkle to make my life better in a .... cooler way. There's nothing cool about this video... but to me... teaching is cool. And that's why I chose to make this as my ART COOL PROJECT.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
HW # 37- Cool Paper Done Draft
Have you notice that "being cool" causes the person to change his or her life. In this universe, young teenagers and adult wants to reform their lives into better shape because they want to be the center of attention. They want people around them to notice that they are the top gun; no one can stand up to them. They see the world differently than "we" do. According to this young teenager life; Quinn Wu also play a certian "act" in life, to help him hide his "real" identities; not allowing people to notice what he is capable of doing. Quinn was influence by others; only to change his "appearance" around, but he is still the same teenage kid. Quinn always wanted to change his looks, which stop him from going to school; ashamed that his classmates will make a fool out of him. But until, his friend's words drop him so hard that he needed to become "coooooooool..." Coolness is essntial to surviving difficult times, which involve obsession and deadly consolations of depression; to form a new life of being the center of attention.
Yo son, you have to get some new kicks. Stop wearing those payless shit. Your life worth more than a penny. You feel me?
Umm.. does it matter what I wear? Can you mind your own business Mei Dong?
Look at you Quinn. Wearing a loose purple shirt with some baggy ass jean. Look at your fuck up sneaker. Did you borrow it from a bum? You look ridiculous! I am trying to help you out, my dude.
I dont need your help. I dont need new clothes. (looking down at himself) And how do I look ridiculous. Everyone has different styles.
You dont look ridiculous? (shock) Did any girls ever like you? If i were your mom, I will trade you away for some eggs. I swear to my mother's life, you DO look ridiculous!
Nothing to say? Quinn, I dont have any respect for you. Your ugly ass doesnt belong here. And one more thing, learn how to take a fuckin' shower or use deodorant bodyspread.
My god! looking at you makes me lose my appetite. Fucking god! ( walking away) DISGUSTING.
This is the first time Quinn had felt this way. Is it true that he look ridicuolus? Is is true that his mother could has trade him away for something better? Is it true that Mei Dong was right? It cant be. I dont look that bad. Do I? Well I am going to find out.
Yo what's up my man, Keith? Chillin?
I am going home with Tiffany.
Word! My boy. You gonna hit that?
What!?
You and Tiffany (wink)
Shut the fuck up Quinn, and why are you acting so weird?
How do I act weird?, son?
Cos yo dumbass is tryna act cool and talking slang. Getta the fuck outta here. (walking away)
Quinn spotted Michelle and nervous walk over to her.
Hey Michelle, you wanna hang out with me?
Umm.. sure... when?
Around 6, you wanna go to the movie?
Are you asking me for a date?
umm.. no... umm... maybe... Do you?
(starting to laugh) You think I...
Hey Michelle, where are you going afterschool?
Yo girl, stop interfering my convo with my girl.
Michelle is your girl?
Quinn, listen. I know you are nice but I dont see any coolness in you. The way you look and dress, doesnt make me interested in you. And can you stop talking like that? (turning back to cory) Let's go Cory.
(laughing) Quinn? You are RIDICULOUS
Walking back home alone, Quinn felt very incomplete. He wish everyone was happy with what he is wearing, but how can he turn the tables around? Quinn stop in front of Jimmy Jazz. He then walk right in and surprising he saw many rare shoes. He kept on looking and looking, realizing he need to be cool. He was fascinated with all these brand clothing until he heard these boys whispering. "That nigga is ugly. He need to learn the word fresh." That made Quinn more heartbroken but that doesnt stop him, from looking around the store. He was very drawn into the Jordan and Nike shoes, until someone said, " Sir, we dont have your brand. Payless is across the street. Thank you." Quinn's mouth drop wide open. What does dressing or looking good has to do with anything in life? Why cant anyone take him for a granted that he doesnt care how he look. Fuck being cool. Jesus!
Walking down those miserable blocks back home, he was comparing himself to other people. North Face, Levis, Jordan, Looney Tunes, Nike, Tims, Converse, South Pole, Forever 21, DU-Rag, chains, fitted, footlocker. You name it. Howcome!? Howcome!!? Howcome!!!? I cant be like the rest? Almost home, Quinn lept on thinking how can he become like the rest. Immendiately, Quinn thought of something. If there's a problem, there got to be a solution. He took out a pair of scissor from his bookbag and smile.
Hey mom, guess what?
What happen son?
I was trying out for the basketball team and I got myself a playing spot. That means I am able to play for the team.
That's nice ( walking away)
But mom, we need to go shopping for sneakerm because I torn my sneaker while practicing.
You just got a new pair last month, how can you probably wreck it?
Cos Im.. Im.. ran a lot of suicide to impress the coach.
Fine, we go tomorrow.
Looking through every section, Quinn was hypnotize with all the shoes and clothes collection around him. He simply gather up all the good looking items and rush to the nearest changing room to try on his new clothes.
Walking back to school the very next day, he realize his friends was checking him out. Just zoning out while Quinn walk by each and everyone of them with a smirk on his face. Acting all tough and real, Quinn walk toward Michelle.
Yo babe, what's good with you and yo outfit. You look good girl.
Hey Quinn, (checking him out)
You wanna hit the dance floor at my friend's studio or chill at tha bartender?
Umm... I am not quite...
(Mei Dong walking toward Quinn and Michelle) Hey Michelle, (looking at Quinn) Damn son, when you become a transformer, Quinn? Or is that yo Halloween custome?
Nah yo, yo mom own me money from last night so I decided to spend it on myself to look fresh for her. You feel me?
Nigha! you want to start something?
Nah my dude, I dont start anything with ugly people, I start with yo mom.
Son, I was the one who taught you how to be fly.
My man, now it is my turn to teach you how to become ugly. Say Michelle( turning to Michelle) You down to tha casino? Pick yo sexy ass up at 8.
Quinn was influence by his friend's words and judgments. Now he knows how to be cool in a "good" way. He spends his time, shopping and chilling with his boys. Quinn wasnt trying to be a G, he just wants to stand out and help people. Quinn doesnt hassle around trying to be well knoww, he just want respects. He is a helpful cool young man.
Before I get started on this paper, I will like to know: "What is the difference between "normal" cool and "ghetto" cool? What I meant by that is, some teenagers just act like themselves. They dont care what people say about them. They are just inside their little world; thinking on how to succeed in life. "Ghetto" cool people are really differnt from normal cool people. Ghetto cool people form gangs, smoke, dealing with drugs, having tattoos, piercing, street fighting and show an act of violence. According to my habits of mind, I belong to the cool normal group. I learn some important steps on how to be "much more" cooler than ghetto people.
1. Dont care so much about what others think of you. We are always different from everyone else. We are always on different level or stages, so why care what people say about you. You dont have to please anyone except yourself and people that really loves you. Dont let people get under your skin and make you become a different person.
2. Be aware of how others will precieve you. There is no chance in hell, to let people judge who you are and affect your self esteem. All you got to do is do what you have to do and feel secure about yourself.
3. Find real friends. Why do you hang around friends that require you to wear designer clothes, they are not "REAL" friends. Friends are suppose to have your back, not judging your appearance or force you to look better.
4. Keep yourself "cool" The definition of cool is being calm, indifferent, and socially adept. All you got to do is keep yourself cool, pace yourself and dont let stuff get into your mind. Make yourself comfortable and dont put your mind on anybody else situation. You need to have confident within yourself.
5. Last but not least. BE YOURSELF!!! DONT TRY TO BE LIKE ANYONE ELSE. LIVE LIFE FOR WHO YOU ARE.
I found these steps pretty accurate because I compare teengers who spend their "lifetime" in the park to those who carries a bookbag for a "PURPOSE." Teenagers that goes in and out the library means that they are ready to make a "carrer." They know what they are doing; knowing no one can change they way their live. They knew that one day they will become parent and set a good "role model" to their kids, so they can also succeed in life. Teenagers that always carry a book around with them; we call them "nerds." Obviously that nerds tend to get bully by those who dont carry "pencils" around; we call them "bullies." Bullies never learn words like "respect" or "responsible" because they think it is cool not to go or finish school. But hey! "nerds" has a high "vocabulary word" for bullies that won't succeed in life. "Feyl-yer" Let the nerds help you spell the word out for you... "FAIL-URES" Just ask yourself will you whether stay cool for now, then later on, become a bum or work hard now, then in the future, make big banquet?
Still dont know what choice to make? Here's more "cool information" for you. Have you ever notice or wonder what tennagers do when they dont go to school? One possibility is that they form or become a member of a "gang." Gang has been in existence for as long as there been inhabitants of this world. Many gangs originally formed as a means of self protection for family and friends, but in terms of that, evenutally their activites led to criminal activity as a source of income. Gangs may have some good intentions fifty years ago, but now days, gang are nothing more than bullies and losers. These thugs have their own symbols, hand signs, rituals, and slang. The reasons why kids join gangs is that they want attention, access to drugs, guns, sex and money, low self esteem and sense of power.
Not all gangs are crucial. Some of them are really friendly and some of them may beat the shit outta you. I have O.D friends that are in gangs and they dont see that horrible, they dont go around bothering people. One reason why my friends form a crew is because they are influences by others or they just want to chill in a pack. But I could say that my friends are pretty stupid. They are 18, 19, or olderm they can be going home working on their college application instead of hanging out at the park.
Another possibility why teenagers drop out of school can be dealing with drugs. Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. You have probably heard that drugs are dreadful, but what does that meana nd why are they so "hideous." There are two ways of identifying drugs. Legal drugs are like medicines. Whenever you are sick, you have to take medicine. Only doctors allowed to prescibe them for patients. But it is not legal for people to use these medicines they way they want it or buy it from people who are selling them illegally.
In term of Illegal drugs, only the "cool" people will do such a crime to sell illegal drugs to other victim. Cool teenager sells illegal drugs to make money; thinking its a great job to earn a lot of saving. Illegal drugs arent good for anyone, but they are particulary bad for teen whose body is still growing. Illegal drugs can damage their brain, heart and other important organs. Taking illegal drugs often makes it harder for you to think clearly and making decisions. Why does cool poeple use illegal drugs? Kids and teens try drugs to fit in with a group. It is also a way of finding happiness because right after you took drugs, you will eventually feel unconscience and escaping their problems.
Teenagers sell and uses drug because they want to be cool. They want to built a nation out of their name, showing people that he/she is "the great one." They see the world with depression and obsession, so they have to change themselves to fit into a new world. Teenagers can already having trouble at school or some other problems; taking drugs can allow them to form a "new life."
Like what I said before, gangs has their own hang signs or symbols. Most gang uses tattoo to represnt their "bad-ness."; to show you that "dont come near me... or else I will slice you." " You see this "shit" on my shoulder... I represent the "devil king".. so dont fuck with me." "I am better than god..." I think it was last year(during spring season) As I was waiting for the bus at Coney Island, I saw these 3 white ghetto teenagers walking toward my way. All of them were wearing Steep Tech Northface, fresh kicks, silver/gold, piecing/earrings. All of them has a tattoo on their hand and back of their neck. One of them said "yo" and I got really frighten. I though they are going to hurt me, but one of the white guy walk up to this black guy; who aslo has a tattoo on his arm. They were popping shit just 5 feet away from me. I could hear what they were talking about and I felt complete stunned. How can someone tell or ask someone what their tattoo represents or symbolize? The way those 3 white dudes just pouring shit on the black dude makes me boil. Seriously! Why are you going to judge someones tattoo and asking, " What does your tattoo represent?
"Yo, who are you representing?"
"Who, me?"
"Yeah, you! Who are you representing?"
"I dont know what you are talking about. Can you please be mroe specific?"
"I am asking you, what does your tattoo represent, fool?"
"Umm, nothing."
[chuckles] "So why the fuck you have a tattoo?"
"Cos I like it. Why.. is there a reason why I cant have it?"
"Yeah nigga, cos first you aint cool. Second, your tattoo dont mean shit. Third, having a tattoo representes something. Fourth, you are black, so barely anyone could see your 3 headed skull. Your tattoo blends in with your skin.
"Shut up white shit."
I also did some research about tattoos. Is a tattoo right for you? Do you think having a tattoo makes you bad? In my opinion, I dont think having a tattoo could consider you as a horrible person. Having tattoos can mean anything, love, memories, friendship, fine art... etc. Tattoos are permanent and will amke a statenment about you for the rest of your life. People decide to get tattoos in remembrance of a lost loved one, or to commemorate an important event in their lives. The person you are today may not be the same person you will become. A tattoo is a statement about who you are and whats important to you. Making time to design your own tattoo will make your future bright because it makes you popular.
But theres a problem having tattoos. Tattoos leads to health risks. Embracing a tattoo onto your flesh of skin will damage your health because of the toxic and forming diseases. The bigger your tattoo is, it will cause disease such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. This can really damage your health because it can make your body stop growing and become smaller and gain more pain. There are over 14000 people who has tattoos, and having to deal with a disease; hepatitis and heart problem.
So what can you conclude... tattoos can be goood and bad at the same time. But as yourself will you want a tattoo that will harm your life or having a tattoo that holds a memory of your love one? I will suggest health comes before anything else, because among the 14000 people who has tattoo, has a disease. At class we also interview Mr. Fannning, he loves tattoos, but I dont really wanna go on debt about his reasoning about having so much tattoos. He is a really intelligent man but I just have one more question. Have you ever wonder what it is going to be like when you turn older and wont your tattoo affect you in such a old age?
"In recent times, it has been suggested by media outlets that there are various risks that are associated with tattooing. Some of these purported health risks include the transmission of diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis." Tattoo involves sticking a needles inside of you and your blood will just go numb; your whole body will get infected with the tattoo inks. Which in this case, your whole body is now a disease, that will bring you down; having a short time to live. You are living in a world of death.
According to my own belief I believe that it is very competitive to control your own personal obsession of being cool. What I meant by that is that it takes a lot of dignity or confidence out of us just to impress something or someone. It is very hard to resist or change yourself if who you want to become. You have to battle yourself to actually retain your own positionl; afterall we are influence by others to become a different person. Even though you know you are doing something stupid but you just kept on doing it. Certainly everyone plays a different roles to conquer their titles. For example: Andy Synder said many black kids has mo- hawk, he was the one that came up with that idea first. He needs to hold his position but everyone just "mirror" him. Many of us were not raised properly, many of us were born accidently.
As being a 18 years old teenage kid, I was influence to be and to become like "any" other kids. I have 2 fucking choice; play my role, normally or play it "ghetto-ly" I was born from a chinese family But was raised by many ethnincity. I went to a all chinese elementary school, so you can conclude that we were all the same. But there were a turn around when I complete junior year. I met differnt race(s) and they transform me into a differnt person. I use to wear Old Navy, payless shoes, loose jean, NO spikey hair; now "it is a different style of me." My appearances change but I am still the same "me." After I "copy cat" my friends, it seem like I gain more "audience" and "love" But somehow I can manage to work hard in school and sucessfully go to college.
This is my own storyline. I am a chinese american and I was raise (only appearances) among other races. But my personality has not change because of my parent. But somehow my cousin has change a lot. She became a differnt person; when her mother, started to gamble and coming home late. My cousin's personality/actions has complete shift. She wears high heel, tons of jewels, and she has her fucking panties and bra sticking out. Fucking pisses me off to see one of my family member change from sweet young girl to a "bag full of shit" I blame this on the fuckin parent.
Why do some of us have to travel to a road of shame? How can we not get influence by others and just be yourself? why is it so hard for some of us to change and just doesnt know how to head back to the right path? Some of us knows how to walk in a straight line to be successful but some of us just dont know how to "map" one out. Dont you just hate it when you cant change someone you really love; but someone else can. Makes no sense at all. But who am I to tell them. I am just myself. I am that important. I am cool. I am cool in a sucessful way.
http://www.todaytattoos.com/Reviews/cool-tattoo-ideas.html
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/tattoo-health-risks-and-your-tattoos-433307.html
http://www.targettattoo.com/newsletter.htm
http://www.gangsorus.com/streetgangs.html
http://www.gripe4rkids.org/his.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Cool
http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html
Yo son, you have to get some new kicks. Stop wearing those payless shit. Your life worth more than a penny. You feel me?
Umm.. does it matter what I wear? Can you mind your own business Mei Dong?
Look at you Quinn. Wearing a loose purple shirt with some baggy ass jean. Look at your fuck up sneaker. Did you borrow it from a bum? You look ridiculous! I am trying to help you out, my dude.
I dont need your help. I dont need new clothes. (looking down at himself) And how do I look ridiculous. Everyone has different styles.
You dont look ridiculous? (shock) Did any girls ever like you? If i were your mom, I will trade you away for some eggs. I swear to my mother's life, you DO look ridiculous!
Nothing to say? Quinn, I dont have any respect for you. Your ugly ass doesnt belong here. And one more thing, learn how to take a fuckin' shower or use deodorant bodyspread.
My god! looking at you makes me lose my appetite. Fucking god! ( walking away) DISGUSTING.
This is the first time Quinn had felt this way. Is it true that he look ridicuolus? Is is true that his mother could has trade him away for something better? Is it true that Mei Dong was right? It cant be. I dont look that bad. Do I? Well I am going to find out.
Yo what's up my man, Keith? Chillin?
I am going home with Tiffany.
Word! My boy. You gonna hit that?
What!?
You and Tiffany (wink)
Shut the fuck up Quinn, and why are you acting so weird?
How do I act weird?, son?
Cos yo dumbass is tryna act cool and talking slang. Getta the fuck outta here. (walking away)
Quinn spotted Michelle and nervous walk over to her.
Hey Michelle, you wanna hang out with me?
Umm.. sure... when?
Around 6, you wanna go to the movie?
Are you asking me for a date?
umm.. no... umm... maybe... Do you?
(starting to laugh) You think I...
Hey Michelle, where are you going afterschool?
Yo girl, stop interfering my convo with my girl.
Michelle is your girl?
Quinn, listen. I know you are nice but I dont see any coolness in you. The way you look and dress, doesnt make me interested in you. And can you stop talking like that? (turning back to cory) Let's go Cory.
(laughing) Quinn? You are RIDICULOUS
Walking back home alone, Quinn felt very incomplete. He wish everyone was happy with what he is wearing, but how can he turn the tables around? Quinn stop in front of Jimmy Jazz. He then walk right in and surprising he saw many rare shoes. He kept on looking and looking, realizing he need to be cool. He was fascinated with all these brand clothing until he heard these boys whispering. "That nigga is ugly. He need to learn the word fresh." That made Quinn more heartbroken but that doesnt stop him, from looking around the store. He was very drawn into the Jordan and Nike shoes, until someone said, " Sir, we dont have your brand. Payless is across the street. Thank you." Quinn's mouth drop wide open. What does dressing or looking good has to do with anything in life? Why cant anyone take him for a granted that he doesnt care how he look. Fuck being cool. Jesus!
Walking down those miserable blocks back home, he was comparing himself to other people. North Face, Levis, Jordan, Looney Tunes, Nike, Tims, Converse, South Pole, Forever 21, DU-Rag, chains, fitted, footlocker. You name it. Howcome!? Howcome!!? Howcome!!!? I cant be like the rest? Almost home, Quinn lept on thinking how can he become like the rest. Immendiately, Quinn thought of something. If there's a problem, there got to be a solution. He took out a pair of scissor from his bookbag and smile.
Hey mom, guess what?
What happen son?
I was trying out for the basketball team and I got myself a playing spot. That means I am able to play for the team.
That's nice ( walking away)
But mom, we need to go shopping for sneakerm because I torn my sneaker while practicing.
You just got a new pair last month, how can you probably wreck it?
Cos Im.. Im.. ran a lot of suicide to impress the coach.
Fine, we go tomorrow.
Looking through every section, Quinn was hypnotize with all the shoes and clothes collection around him. He simply gather up all the good looking items and rush to the nearest changing room to try on his new clothes.
Walking back to school the very next day, he realize his friends was checking him out. Just zoning out while Quinn walk by each and everyone of them with a smirk on his face. Acting all tough and real, Quinn walk toward Michelle.
Yo babe, what's good with you and yo outfit. You look good girl.
Hey Quinn, (checking him out)
You wanna hit the dance floor at my friend's studio or chill at tha bartender?
Umm... I am not quite...
(Mei Dong walking toward Quinn and Michelle) Hey Michelle, (looking at Quinn) Damn son, when you become a transformer, Quinn? Or is that yo Halloween custome?
Nah yo, yo mom own me money from last night so I decided to spend it on myself to look fresh for her. You feel me?
Nigha! you want to start something?
Nah my dude, I dont start anything with ugly people, I start with yo mom.
Son, I was the one who taught you how to be fly.
My man, now it is my turn to teach you how to become ugly. Say Michelle( turning to Michelle) You down to tha casino? Pick yo sexy ass up at 8.
Quinn was influence by his friend's words and judgments. Now he knows how to be cool in a "good" way. He spends his time, shopping and chilling with his boys. Quinn wasnt trying to be a G, he just wants to stand out and help people. Quinn doesnt hassle around trying to be well knoww, he just want respects. He is a helpful cool young man.
Before I get started on this paper, I will like to know: "What is the difference between "normal" cool and "ghetto" cool? What I meant by that is, some teenagers just act like themselves. They dont care what people say about them. They are just inside their little world; thinking on how to succeed in life. "Ghetto" cool people are really differnt from normal cool people. Ghetto cool people form gangs, smoke, dealing with drugs, having tattoos, piercing, street fighting and show an act of violence. According to my habits of mind, I belong to the cool normal group. I learn some important steps on how to be "much more" cooler than ghetto people.
1. Dont care so much about what others think of you. We are always different from everyone else. We are always on different level or stages, so why care what people say about you. You dont have to please anyone except yourself and people that really loves you. Dont let people get under your skin and make you become a different person.
2. Be aware of how others will precieve you. There is no chance in hell, to let people judge who you are and affect your self esteem. All you got to do is do what you have to do and feel secure about yourself.
3. Find real friends. Why do you hang around friends that require you to wear designer clothes, they are not "REAL" friends. Friends are suppose to have your back, not judging your appearance or force you to look better.
4. Keep yourself "cool" The definition of cool is being calm, indifferent, and socially adept. All you got to do is keep yourself cool, pace yourself and dont let stuff get into your mind. Make yourself comfortable and dont put your mind on anybody else situation. You need to have confident within yourself.
5. Last but not least. BE YOURSELF!!! DONT TRY TO BE LIKE ANYONE ELSE. LIVE LIFE FOR WHO YOU ARE.
I found these steps pretty accurate because I compare teengers who spend their "lifetime" in the park to those who carries a bookbag for a "PURPOSE." Teenagers that goes in and out the library means that they are ready to make a "carrer." They know what they are doing; knowing no one can change they way their live. They knew that one day they will become parent and set a good "role model" to their kids, so they can also succeed in life. Teenagers that always carry a book around with them; we call them "nerds." Obviously that nerds tend to get bully by those who dont carry "pencils" around; we call them "bullies." Bullies never learn words like "respect" or "responsible" because they think it is cool not to go or finish school. But hey! "nerds" has a high "vocabulary word" for bullies that won't succeed in life. "Feyl-yer" Let the nerds help you spell the word out for you... "FAIL-URES" Just ask yourself will you whether stay cool for now, then later on, become a bum or work hard now, then in the future, make big banquet?
Still dont know what choice to make? Here's more "cool information" for you. Have you ever notice or wonder what tennagers do when they dont go to school? One possibility is that they form or become a member of a "gang." Gang has been in existence for as long as there been inhabitants of this world. Many gangs originally formed as a means of self protection for family and friends, but in terms of that, evenutally their activites led to criminal activity as a source of income. Gangs may have some good intentions fifty years ago, but now days, gang are nothing more than bullies and losers. These thugs have their own symbols, hand signs, rituals, and slang. The reasons why kids join gangs is that they want attention, access to drugs, guns, sex and money, low self esteem and sense of power.
Not all gangs are crucial. Some of them are really friendly and some of them may beat the shit outta you. I have O.D friends that are in gangs and they dont see that horrible, they dont go around bothering people. One reason why my friends form a crew is because they are influences by others or they just want to chill in a pack. But I could say that my friends are pretty stupid. They are 18, 19, or olderm they can be going home working on their college application instead of hanging out at the park.
Another possibility why teenagers drop out of school can be dealing with drugs. Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. You have probably heard that drugs are dreadful, but what does that meana nd why are they so "hideous." There are two ways of identifying drugs. Legal drugs are like medicines. Whenever you are sick, you have to take medicine. Only doctors allowed to prescibe them for patients. But it is not legal for people to use these medicines they way they want it or buy it from people who are selling them illegally.
In term of Illegal drugs, only the "cool" people will do such a crime to sell illegal drugs to other victim. Cool teenager sells illegal drugs to make money; thinking its a great job to earn a lot of saving. Illegal drugs arent good for anyone, but they are particulary bad for teen whose body is still growing. Illegal drugs can damage their brain, heart and other important organs. Taking illegal drugs often makes it harder for you to think clearly and making decisions. Why does cool poeple use illegal drugs? Kids and teens try drugs to fit in with a group. It is also a way of finding happiness because right after you took drugs, you will eventually feel unconscience and escaping their problems.
Teenagers sell and uses drug because they want to be cool. They want to built a nation out of their name, showing people that he/she is "the great one." They see the world with depression and obsession, so they have to change themselves to fit into a new world. Teenagers can already having trouble at school or some other problems; taking drugs can allow them to form a "new life."
Like what I said before, gangs has their own hang signs or symbols. Most gang uses tattoo to represnt their "bad-ness."; to show you that "dont come near me... or else I will slice you." " You see this "shit" on my shoulder... I represent the "devil king".. so dont fuck with me." "I am better than god..." I think it was last year(during spring season) As I was waiting for the bus at Coney Island, I saw these 3 white ghetto teenagers walking toward my way. All of them were wearing Steep Tech Northface, fresh kicks, silver/gold, piecing/earrings. All of them has a tattoo on their hand and back of their neck. One of them said "yo" and I got really frighten. I though they are going to hurt me, but one of the white guy walk up to this black guy; who aslo has a tattoo on his arm. They were popping shit just 5 feet away from me. I could hear what they were talking about and I felt complete stunned. How can someone tell or ask someone what their tattoo represents or symbolize? The way those 3 white dudes just pouring shit on the black dude makes me boil. Seriously! Why are you going to judge someones tattoo and asking, " What does your tattoo represent?
"Yo, who are you representing?"
"Who, me?"
"Yeah, you! Who are you representing?"
"I dont know what you are talking about. Can you please be mroe specific?"
"I am asking you, what does your tattoo represent, fool?"
"Umm, nothing."
[chuckles] "So why the fuck you have a tattoo?"
"Cos I like it. Why.. is there a reason why I cant have it?"
"Yeah nigga, cos first you aint cool. Second, your tattoo dont mean shit. Third, having a tattoo representes something. Fourth, you are black, so barely anyone could see your 3 headed skull. Your tattoo blends in with your skin.
"Shut up white shit."
I also did some research about tattoos. Is a tattoo right for you? Do you think having a tattoo makes you bad? In my opinion, I dont think having a tattoo could consider you as a horrible person. Having tattoos can mean anything, love, memories, friendship, fine art... etc. Tattoos are permanent and will amke a statenment about you for the rest of your life. People decide to get tattoos in remembrance of a lost loved one, or to commemorate an important event in their lives. The person you are today may not be the same person you will become. A tattoo is a statement about who you are and whats important to you. Making time to design your own tattoo will make your future bright because it makes you popular.
But theres a problem having tattoos. Tattoos leads to health risks. Embracing a tattoo onto your flesh of skin will damage your health because of the toxic and forming diseases. The bigger your tattoo is, it will cause disease such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. This can really damage your health because it can make your body stop growing and become smaller and gain more pain. There are over 14000 people who has tattoos, and having to deal with a disease; hepatitis and heart problem.
So what can you conclude... tattoos can be goood and bad at the same time. But as yourself will you want a tattoo that will harm your life or having a tattoo that holds a memory of your love one? I will suggest health comes before anything else, because among the 14000 people who has tattoo, has a disease. At class we also interview Mr. Fannning, he loves tattoos, but I dont really wanna go on debt about his reasoning about having so much tattoos. He is a really intelligent man but I just have one more question. Have you ever wonder what it is going to be like when you turn older and wont your tattoo affect you in such a old age?
"In recent times, it has been suggested by media outlets that there are various risks that are associated with tattooing. Some of these purported health risks include the transmission of diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis." Tattoo involves sticking a needles inside of you and your blood will just go numb; your whole body will get infected with the tattoo inks. Which in this case, your whole body is now a disease, that will bring you down; having a short time to live. You are living in a world of death.
According to my own belief I believe that it is very competitive to control your own personal obsession of being cool. What I meant by that is that it takes a lot of dignity or confidence out of us just to impress something or someone. It is very hard to resist or change yourself if who you want to become. You have to battle yourself to actually retain your own positionl; afterall we are influence by others to become a different person. Even though you know you are doing something stupid but you just kept on doing it. Certainly everyone plays a different roles to conquer their titles. For example: Andy Synder said many black kids has mo- hawk, he was the one that came up with that idea first. He needs to hold his position but everyone just "mirror" him. Many of us were not raised properly, many of us were born accidently.
As being a 18 years old teenage kid, I was influence to be and to become like "any" other kids. I have 2 fucking choice; play my role, normally or play it "ghetto-ly" I was born from a chinese family But was raised by many ethnincity. I went to a all chinese elementary school, so you can conclude that we were all the same. But there were a turn around when I complete junior year. I met differnt race(s) and they transform me into a differnt person. I use to wear Old Navy, payless shoes, loose jean, NO spikey hair; now "it is a different style of me." My appearances change but I am still the same "me." After I "copy cat" my friends, it seem like I gain more "audience" and "love" But somehow I can manage to work hard in school and sucessfully go to college.
This is my own storyline. I am a chinese american and I was raise (only appearances) among other races. But my personality has not change because of my parent. But somehow my cousin has change a lot. She became a differnt person; when her mother, started to gamble and coming home late. My cousin's personality/actions has complete shift. She wears high heel, tons of jewels, and she has her fucking panties and bra sticking out. Fucking pisses me off to see one of my family member change from sweet young girl to a "bag full of shit" I blame this on the fuckin parent.
Why do some of us have to travel to a road of shame? How can we not get influence by others and just be yourself? why is it so hard for some of us to change and just doesnt know how to head back to the right path? Some of us knows how to walk in a straight line to be successful but some of us just dont know how to "map" one out. Dont you just hate it when you cant change someone you really love; but someone else can. Makes no sense at all. But who am I to tell them. I am just myself. I am that important. I am cool. I am cool in a sucessful way.
http://www.todaytattoos.com/Reviews/cool-tattoo-ideas.html
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/tattoo-health-risks-and-your-tattoos-433307.html
http://www.targettattoo.com/newsletter.htm
http://www.gangsorus.com/streetgangs.html
http://www.gripe4rkids.org/his.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Cool
http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html
Friday, January 22, 2010
HW # 36 - Triangle Partner Help
To Will C
Ahh, You did your rough draft. I was waiting for it. I got to say Will, you have a interesting topic. The last time I check to see if you have your rough draft, you were working on the computer room. You came up with a fantastic idea in like what, 20 minutes or so. That's impressing. One thing I like about your draft is that you came up with a great intro to start your paper, then you just went in dept; telling us how "horrible" cigarette do to your health.
You went very hard on your second paragraph. You set good examples and provides excellence evidences to support your argument. "A true symbol of "F #%*" I though that was awesome of how you include that.
I really think your topic was strong and it is nice to read a paper like this once in a while. Your main idea of this topic demonstrate how the community is influence to act cool by lighting a cigar.
Theres only one or two problem. I really dont think I should point this out, but i seen you smoke and in terms on your draft; stating how cigarette is very bad for your health. Ask yourself, why are you still lighting up a cigarette. Why are you still contaminate your body?
Your paper is awesome Will. I just think your need to brainstorm more ideas of how teenagers try to be cool. Put yourself in the sistuation, do you wever want to be cool? Overall good shit. I want to read more. Keep it up.
To Sam J,
Sam I total agree with your argument/topic on how teenagers always tries to act cool by geting influence by others. They see people have this "fresh" kicks, they will try to get better ones. We are always influences negatively and not postivetly. Howcome we dont follow people good behaviors such as spending more time in school. We just iminate peoples mistakes; leading to an unsuccessful path.
It is a huge problem to this society. I went to Staten Island the other day, and I saw these group of white kids, they were so ghettp and wearing the same shit. I saw many kids just stare down at them. They probably want to be part of them. LIke howcome we cant help being cool? when can we learn on how to control ourselves and learn what is the right and wrong thing to do. Sometimes I am sick trying to be the center of attention, trying to make people realize "I am here"
Sam, your paper is incredible. To make it better, try to connected your own life into the system of coooool. Research some information to solve this problem and try to interview some "uncool" teenager opinion on "teenagers" trying to stay FLY. Nice Job.
Ahh, You did your rough draft. I was waiting for it. I got to say Will, you have a interesting topic. The last time I check to see if you have your rough draft, you were working on the computer room. You came up with a fantastic idea in like what, 20 minutes or so. That's impressing. One thing I like about your draft is that you came up with a great intro to start your paper, then you just went in dept; telling us how "horrible" cigarette do to your health.
You went very hard on your second paragraph. You set good examples and provides excellence evidences to support your argument. "A true symbol of "F #%*" I though that was awesome of how you include that.
I really think your topic was strong and it is nice to read a paper like this once in a while. Your main idea of this topic demonstrate how the community is influence to act cool by lighting a cigar.
Theres only one or two problem. I really dont think I should point this out, but i seen you smoke and in terms on your draft; stating how cigarette is very bad for your health. Ask yourself, why are you still lighting up a cigarette. Why are you still contaminate your body?
Your paper is awesome Will. I just think your need to brainstorm more ideas of how teenagers try to be cool. Put yourself in the sistuation, do you wever want to be cool? Overall good shit. I want to read more. Keep it up.
To Sam J,
Sam I total agree with your argument/topic on how teenagers always tries to act cool by geting influence by others. They see people have this "fresh" kicks, they will try to get better ones. We are always influences negatively and not postivetly. Howcome we dont follow people good behaviors such as spending more time in school. We just iminate peoples mistakes; leading to an unsuccessful path.
It is a huge problem to this society. I went to Staten Island the other day, and I saw these group of white kids, they were so ghettp and wearing the same shit. I saw many kids just stare down at them. They probably want to be part of them. LIke howcome we cant help being cool? when can we learn on how to control ourselves and learn what is the right and wrong thing to do. Sometimes I am sick trying to be the center of attention, trying to make people realize "I am here"
Sam, your paper is incredible. To make it better, try to connected your own life into the system of coooool. Research some information to solve this problem and try to interview some "uncool" teenager opinion on "teenagers" trying to stay FLY. Nice Job.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
HW # 35- Cool Paper Rough Draft ( Not Finish)
Have you notice that "being cool" causes the person to change his or her life. In this universe, young teenagers and adult wants to reform their lives into better shape because they want to be the center of attention. They want people around them to notice that they are the top gun; no one can stand up to them. They see the world differently than "we" do. According to this young teenager life; Quinn Wu also play a certian "act" in life, to help him hide his "real" identities; not allowing people to notice what he is capable of doing. Quinn was influence by others; only to change his "appearance" around, but he is still the same teenage kid. Quinn always wanted to change his looks, which stop him from going to school; ashamed that his classmates will make a fool out of him. But until, his friend's words drop him so hard that he needed to become "coooooooool..." Coolness is essntial to surviving difficult times, which involve obsession and deadly consolations of depression; to form a new life of being the center of attention.
Yo son, you have to get some new kicks. Stop wearing those payless shit. Your life worth more than a penny. You feel me?
Umm.. does it matter what I wear? Can you mind your own business Mei Dong?
Look at you Quinn. Wearing a loose purple shirt with some baggy ass jean. Look at your fuck up sneaker. Did you borrow it from a bum? You look ridiculous! I am trying to help you out, my dude.
I dont need your help. I dont need new clothes. (looking down at himself) And how do I look ridiculous. Everyone has different styles.
You dont look ridiculous? (shock) Did any girls ever like you? If i were your mom, I will trade you away for some eggs. I swear to my mother's life, you DO look ridiculous!
Nothing to say? Quinn, I dont have any respect for you. Your ugly ass doesnt belong here. And one more thing, learn how to take a fuckin' shower or use deodorant bodyspread.
My god! looking at you makes me lose my appetite. Fucking god! ( walking away) DISGUSTING.
This is the first time Quinn had felt this way. Is it true that he look ridicuolus? Is is true that his mother could has trade him away for something better? Is it true that Mei Dong was right? It cant be. I dont look that bad. Do I? Well I am going to find out.
Yo what's up my man, Keith? Chillin?
I am going home with Tiffany.
Word! My boy. You gonna hit that?
What!?
You and Tiffany (wink)
Shut the fuck up Quinn, and why are you acting so weird?
How do I act weird?, son?
Cos yo dumbass is tryna act cool and talking slang. Getta the fuck outta here. (walking away)
Quinn spotted Michelle and nervous walk over to her.
Hey Michelle, you wanna hang out with me?
Umm.. sure... when?
Around 6, you wanna go to the movie?
Are you asking me for a date?
umm.. no... umm... maybe... Do you?
(starting to laugh) You think I...
Hey Michelle, where are you going afterschool?
Yo girl, stop interfering my convo with my girl.
Michelle is your girl?
Quinn, listen. I know you are nice but I dont see any coolness in you. The way you look and dress, doesnt make me interested in you. And can you stop talking like that? (turning back to cory) Let's go Cory.
(laughing) Quinn? You are RIDICULOUS
Walking back home alone, Quinn felt very incomplete. He wish everyone was happy with what he is wearing, but how can he turn the tables around? Quinn stop in front of Jimmy Jazz. He then walk right in and surprising he saw many rare shoes. He kept on looking and looking, realizing he need to be cool. He was fascinated with all these brand clothing until he heard these boys whispering. "That nigga is ugly. He need to learn the word fresh." That made Quinn more heartbroken but that doesnt stop him, from looking around the store. He was very drawn into the Jordan and Nike shoes, until someone said, " Sir, we dont have your brand. Payless is across the street. Thank you." Quinn's mouth drop wide open. What does dressing or looking good has to do with anything in life? Why cant anyone take him for a granted that he doesnt care how he look. Fuck being cool. Jesus!
Walking down those miserable blocks back home, he was comparing himself to other people. North Face, Levis, Jordan, Looney Tunes, Nike, Tims, Converse, South Pole, Forever 21, DU-Rag, chains, fitted, footlocker. You name it. Howcome!? Howcome!!? Howcome!!!? I cant be like the rest? Almost home, Quinn lept on thinking how can he become like the rest. Immendiately, Quinn thought of something. If there's a problem, there got to be a solution. He took out a pair of scissor from his bookbag and smile.
Hey mom, guess what?
What happen son?
I was trying out for the basketball team and I got myself a playing spot. That means I am able to play for the team.
That's nice ( walking away)
But mom, we need to go shopping for sneakerm because I torn my sneaker while practicing.
You just got a new pair last month, how can you probably wreck it?
Cos Im.. Im.. ran a lot of suicide to impress the coach.
Fine, we go tomorrow.
Looking through every section, Quinn was hypnotize with all the shoes and clothes collection around him. He simply gather up all the good looking items and rush to the nearest changing room to try on his new clothes.
Walking back to school the very next day, he realize his friends was checking him out. Just zoning out while Quinn walk by each and everyone of them with a smirk on his face. Acting all tough and real, Quinn walk toward Michelle.
Yo babe, what's good with you and yo outfit. You look good girl.
Hey Quinn, (checking him out)
You wanna hit the dance floor at my friend's studio or chill at tha bartender?
Umm... I am not quite...
(Mei Dong walking toward Quinn and Michelle) Hey Michelle, (looking at Quinn) Damn son, when you become a transformer, Quinn? Or is that yo Halloween custome?
Nah yo, yo mom own me money from last night so I decided to spend it on myself to look fresh for her. You feel me?
Nigha! you want to start something?
Nah my dude, I dont start anything with ugly people, I start with yo mom.
Son, I was the one who taught you how to be fly.
My man, now it is my turn to teach you how to become ugly. Say Michelle( turning to Michelle) You down to tha casino? Pick yo sexy ass up at 8.
Quinn was influence by his friend's words and judgments. Now he knows how to be cool in a "good" way. He spends his time, shopping and chilling with his boys. Quinn wasnt trying to be a G, he just wants to stand out and help people. Quinn doesnt hassle around trying to be well knoww, he just want respects. He is a helpful cool young man.
Before I get started on this paper, I will like to know: "What is the difference between "normal" cool and "ghetto" cool? What I meant by that is, some teenagers just act like themselves. They dont care what people say about them. They are just inside their little world; thinking on how to succeed in life. "Ghetto" cool people are really differnt from normal cool people. Ghetto cool people form gangs, smoke, dealing with drugs, having tattoos, piercing, street fighting and show an act of violence. According to my habits of mind, I belong to the cool normal group. I learn some important steps on how to be "much more" cooler than ghetto people.
1. Dont care so much about what others think of you. We are always different from everyone else. We are always on different level or stages, so why care what people say about you. You dont have to please anyone except yourself and people that really loves you. Dont let people get under your skin and make you become a different person.
2. Be aware of how others will precieve you. There is no chance in hell, to let people judge who you are and affect your self esteem. All you got to do is do what you have to do and feel secure about yourself.
3. Find real friends. Why do you hang around friends that require you to wear designer clothes, they are not "REAL" friends. Friends are suppose to have your back, not judging your appearance or force you to look better.
4. Keep yourself "cool" The definition of cool is being calm, indifferent, and socially adept. All you got to do is keep yourself cool, pace yourself and dont let stuff get into your mind. Make yourself comfortable and dont put your mind on anybody else situation. You need to have confident within yourself.
5. Last but not least. BE YOURSELF!!! DONT TRY TO BE LIKE ANYONE ELSE. LIVE LIFE FOR WHO YOU ARE.
Yo son, you have to get some new kicks. Stop wearing those payless shit. Your life worth more than a penny. You feel me?
Umm.. does it matter what I wear? Can you mind your own business Mei Dong?
Look at you Quinn. Wearing a loose purple shirt with some baggy ass jean. Look at your fuck up sneaker. Did you borrow it from a bum? You look ridiculous! I am trying to help you out, my dude.
I dont need your help. I dont need new clothes. (looking down at himself) And how do I look ridiculous. Everyone has different styles.
You dont look ridiculous? (shock) Did any girls ever like you? If i were your mom, I will trade you away for some eggs. I swear to my mother's life, you DO look ridiculous!
Nothing to say? Quinn, I dont have any respect for you. Your ugly ass doesnt belong here. And one more thing, learn how to take a fuckin' shower or use deodorant bodyspread.
My god! looking at you makes me lose my appetite. Fucking god! ( walking away) DISGUSTING.
This is the first time Quinn had felt this way. Is it true that he look ridicuolus? Is is true that his mother could has trade him away for something better? Is it true that Mei Dong was right? It cant be. I dont look that bad. Do I? Well I am going to find out.
Yo what's up my man, Keith? Chillin?
I am going home with Tiffany.
Word! My boy. You gonna hit that?
What!?
You and Tiffany (wink)
Shut the fuck up Quinn, and why are you acting so weird?
How do I act weird?, son?
Cos yo dumbass is tryna act cool and talking slang. Getta the fuck outta here. (walking away)
Quinn spotted Michelle and nervous walk over to her.
Hey Michelle, you wanna hang out with me?
Umm.. sure... when?
Around 6, you wanna go to the movie?
Are you asking me for a date?
umm.. no... umm... maybe... Do you?
(starting to laugh) You think I...
Hey Michelle, where are you going afterschool?
Yo girl, stop interfering my convo with my girl.
Michelle is your girl?
Quinn, listen. I know you are nice but I dont see any coolness in you. The way you look and dress, doesnt make me interested in you. And can you stop talking like that? (turning back to cory) Let's go Cory.
(laughing) Quinn? You are RIDICULOUS
Walking back home alone, Quinn felt very incomplete. He wish everyone was happy with what he is wearing, but how can he turn the tables around? Quinn stop in front of Jimmy Jazz. He then walk right in and surprising he saw many rare shoes. He kept on looking and looking, realizing he need to be cool. He was fascinated with all these brand clothing until he heard these boys whispering. "That nigga is ugly. He need to learn the word fresh." That made Quinn more heartbroken but that doesnt stop him, from looking around the store. He was very drawn into the Jordan and Nike shoes, until someone said, " Sir, we dont have your brand. Payless is across the street. Thank you." Quinn's mouth drop wide open. What does dressing or looking good has to do with anything in life? Why cant anyone take him for a granted that he doesnt care how he look. Fuck being cool. Jesus!
Walking down those miserable blocks back home, he was comparing himself to other people. North Face, Levis, Jordan, Looney Tunes, Nike, Tims, Converse, South Pole, Forever 21, DU-Rag, chains, fitted, footlocker. You name it. Howcome!? Howcome!!? Howcome!!!? I cant be like the rest? Almost home, Quinn lept on thinking how can he become like the rest. Immendiately, Quinn thought of something. If there's a problem, there got to be a solution. He took out a pair of scissor from his bookbag and smile.
Hey mom, guess what?
What happen son?
I was trying out for the basketball team and I got myself a playing spot. That means I am able to play for the team.
That's nice ( walking away)
But mom, we need to go shopping for sneakerm because I torn my sneaker while practicing.
You just got a new pair last month, how can you probably wreck it?
Cos Im.. Im.. ran a lot of suicide to impress the coach.
Fine, we go tomorrow.
Looking through every section, Quinn was hypnotize with all the shoes and clothes collection around him. He simply gather up all the good looking items and rush to the nearest changing room to try on his new clothes.
Walking back to school the very next day, he realize his friends was checking him out. Just zoning out while Quinn walk by each and everyone of them with a smirk on his face. Acting all tough and real, Quinn walk toward Michelle.
Yo babe, what's good with you and yo outfit. You look good girl.
Hey Quinn, (checking him out)
You wanna hit the dance floor at my friend's studio or chill at tha bartender?
Umm... I am not quite...
(Mei Dong walking toward Quinn and Michelle) Hey Michelle, (looking at Quinn) Damn son, when you become a transformer, Quinn? Or is that yo Halloween custome?
Nah yo, yo mom own me money from last night so I decided to spend it on myself to look fresh for her. You feel me?
Nigha! you want to start something?
Nah my dude, I dont start anything with ugly people, I start with yo mom.
Son, I was the one who taught you how to be fly.
My man, now it is my turn to teach you how to become ugly. Say Michelle( turning to Michelle) You down to tha casino? Pick yo sexy ass up at 8.
Quinn was influence by his friend's words and judgments. Now he knows how to be cool in a "good" way. He spends his time, shopping and chilling with his boys. Quinn wasnt trying to be a G, he just wants to stand out and help people. Quinn doesnt hassle around trying to be well knoww, he just want respects. He is a helpful cool young man.
Before I get started on this paper, I will like to know: "What is the difference between "normal" cool and "ghetto" cool? What I meant by that is, some teenagers just act like themselves. They dont care what people say about them. They are just inside their little world; thinking on how to succeed in life. "Ghetto" cool people are really differnt from normal cool people. Ghetto cool people form gangs, smoke, dealing with drugs, having tattoos, piercing, street fighting and show an act of violence. According to my habits of mind, I belong to the cool normal group. I learn some important steps on how to be "much more" cooler than ghetto people.
1. Dont care so much about what others think of you. We are always different from everyone else. We are always on different level or stages, so why care what people say about you. You dont have to please anyone except yourself and people that really loves you. Dont let people get under your skin and make you become a different person.
2. Be aware of how others will precieve you. There is no chance in hell, to let people judge who you are and affect your self esteem. All you got to do is do what you have to do and feel secure about yourself.
3. Find real friends. Why do you hang around friends that require you to wear designer clothes, they are not "REAL" friends. Friends are suppose to have your back, not judging your appearance or force you to look better.
4. Keep yourself "cool" The definition of cool is being calm, indifferent, and socially adept. All you got to do is keep yourself cool, pace yourself and dont let stuff get into your mind. Make yourself comfortable and dont put your mind on anybody else situation. You need to have confident within yourself.
5. Last but not least. BE YOURSELF!!! DONT TRY TO BE LIKE ANYONE ELSE. LIVE LIFE FOR WHO YOU ARE.
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