Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Music of Me

September 23, 2013Uncategorizedaa153722

Never Gonna Give You Up(Rick Astley)- Because I like to troll.

Harder,Better,Faster,Stronger(Daft Punk)- Because I’m always trying to improve myself.

Empire State of Mind(Jay Z)- Because I love this city.

I’d Come for You(Nickelback)- Because I am very dependable.

Gotta Be Somebody(Nickelback)- Because I’m trying to decide my future right now.

What Goes Around Comes Around(Justin Timberlake)- Because I’m a firm believer in karma.

Meet Me Halfway(Black Eyed Peas)- Because I usually have to compromise with people.

Remember the Name(Fort Minor)- Because I will make a name for myself.

Born this Way(Lady Gaga)- Because I can never change who I am.

Suit and Tie(Jay Z)- Because I like to dress classy.

Jonathan Winfield

September 23, 2013Uncategorizedjw141640

I am a proud Jew. I have grown up in a modern-orthodox family and community.

I spent the last year of my life in Israel, where I learned about the israeli culture and about my religion.

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I played goalie for my high school’s varsity hockey team, which showed me the importance of a team and leadership.

I really enjoy playing sports. I am very competitive so sports allows me to express my competative nature.

I am in a family of 7. I have 3 sisters and 1 brother. I am extremely close with them. Family always comes first in my life.

I really enjoy hanging out with my friends. Whether I just became friends with someone or they are my best friend I value their friendships.

I love listening to music. I like all types of music.

I watch football with my roommates and friends every sunday. It is a great bounding experience and I love watching.

Stephanie’s Playlist

September 23, 2013UncategorizedStephanie R.

Hey guys! The following is a list of songs that I love, in no particular order. Hope you guys will listen to them too-I’m sure you’ll enjoy. 🙂

1. God Given Name – by Solange http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcD2TXoNaDQ

I love this song because she really establishes her individuality as an artist, and not just Beyonce’s little sister. I think she represents most people in this way-the longing to be identified as oneself, and no one else.

2. Carnival Town – Norah Jones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd1gjZYuyRI

This song is so mellow, which I consider myself to be most of the time. It doesn’t really have a lot of lyrics, but I think they carry a lot of meaning-the short things ARE worth analyzing! 🙂

3. Half Time – Amy Winehouse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js4rLLglxyE

I love Amy! Haha. This song reminds us it’s okay to relax for a little bit, which is something I need to be reminded of at times. 😛

4. Aruarian Dance – Nujabes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUwRGPxCG_Y

No lyrics-just sheer awesome. Similar to the past two songs, it’s really relaxing, so sometimes I’ll listen to it on loop if I’m doing homework or other assignments.

5. No Surprises – Radiohead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5CVsCnxyXg

There’s a lot of interpretations to this song, but I see it as telling us to go after things that we love-not to do things just because we have to. Sometimes we need to pause and ask-am I happy doing this?

6. All I Want is Everything – JoJo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onck2m4_SQo

Am I the only one mad that she hasn’t dropped an album in seven years?! In any case, this song from her mixtape represents the passion and drive that I think everyone should have.

7. Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera (Michael Crawford singing) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-GXo10hfKI

I love musicals, and Phantom of the Opera was the last one that I saw. This song is so beautiful – it reminds us that physical appearances aren’t the only thing that warrant beauty, a concept I really agree with.

8. Embola a Bola (Caterete) – Djavan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QDx2mRD-xc

Again, another mellow song. 😛 Though I don’t speak it, I think Portuguese is a lovely language. When I translated the lyrics, I interpreted them as not letting life pass you by, and the importance of paying attention to the small details in life.

9. Flaws and All – Beyonce http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK9Iio7WgaI

I really love Beyonce’s voice on this track! Also I think it’s importance for us to love ourselves with all of our imperfections.

10. We’ve Got a Good Thing Going – Michael Jackson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tU12bFzk8g

Honestly, I just love this song and its Motown vibe-and who doesn’t love little MJ? 🙂

Hope you guys enjoyed this playlist! 😀

Marcello Neto About me

September 23, 2013UncategorizedMARCELLO

My favorite subject, Mathematics, here is an example of things i like to do in my spare time, make spirals — My favorite subject, Mathematics, here is an example of things i like to do in my spare time, make fibonacci spirals

Living at the dorms has been a big change for me, here is my view

living at the dorms has been a big change for me, here is my view — My favorite subject, Mathematics, here is an example of things i like to do in my spare time, make fibonacci spirals

Living at the dorms has been a big change for me, here is my view

The most popular video game in the world is also my favorite game, FIFA 14, I stayed up till midnight to pick it up last night — The most popular video game in the world is also my favorite game, FIFA 14, I stayed up until midnight to pick it up last night

One of my best friends NIcole, throughout senior year she helped me in school work and picking Baruch

Playing "Button Soccer" with my uncles during a family BBQ, these small things are what I miss the most from Brazil — Playing “Button Soccer” with my uncles during a family BBQ, these small things are what I miss the most from Brazil

Playing Soccer at baruch has eased the transition into college — Playing Soccer at Baruch has eased the transition into college

This picture is from my Soccer trip to Italy. It was a great opportunity I had to travel. Behind me is Venice — This picture is from my Soccer trip to Italy in 2011. It was a great opportunity I had to travel. Behind me is Venice

In Highschool I was captain of the Varsity Soccer team. Since I was 8 years old I've been playing and attribute a great part of who I am to Soccer — In Highschool I was captain of the Varsity Soccer team. Since I was 8 years old I’ve been playing and attribute a great part of who I am to Soccer

Hey! My name is John.

September 23, 2013UncategorizedJonnathan Romero

http://grooveshark.com/s/We+Are+Rockstars/3MPBtq?src=5 (We are Rockstars)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Midnight+City/4hJPBP?src=5 (Midnight CIty)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Lotus+Flower/3yDZKQ?src=5 (Lotus Flower)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Protect+Ya+Neck/2X578s?src=5 (Protect Ya Neck)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Pursuit+Of+Happiness/3GBAjY?src=5 (Pursuit Of Happiness)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Bound+2/5b5mAr?src=5 (Bound 2)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Sunshine/4wI7cf?src=5 ( Sunshine)

http://grooveshark.com/s/On+Melancholy+Hill/4yQIwx?src=5 (On Melancholy Hill)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Who+s+That+Brown/31iwUx?src=5 (Who’s That Brown)

http://grooveshark.com/s/Blinking+Pigs/4A78vn?src=5 (Blinking Pigs)

The assignment asks that I make something that represents who I am to you guys. I hope this is a good representation of who you think I am because I like this music… a lot, and in part its who I am. The songs are all kinds of songs, not specifically one genre or just male or female. Check these songs out; they are really great guys! That’s what I will be doing now.

All About Me

September 22, 2013UncategorizedALEXANDRA REYSER

My best friends all throughout high school. This picture is a thousand memories. 252344_4684659507993_596903818_n

I have been dancing since I was 5 years old. This is me in the nutcracker that I do every year at my ballet school. The other half of my highschool was dedicated to being a dance major. Two of my best friends from dance are at baruch with me now and I couldn’t be happier about that. They understand more about me than many other people can.

This is me and my mom. I live with my mom, and my parents are divorced. My dad lives in london.

My entire family (from both sides) is from Russia. I was born in the United States but then i moved to Russia, lived there for some time then moved back here and have gone back to Russia practically every single year.

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I love New York City. I strongly believethat you can’t be bored in the city- you have to be doing something wrong. It is an amazing city and it is very different from anything else. I love it.

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I am already fluent in Russian and English, but I am trying to learn french. One of the best times I have ever had was two summers ago when i went to Nice, France with my best friend for 5 weeks. I also go to Ocean Grove every summer for labor day weekend. I love Ocean Grove like crazy and Sarah shares my love for it with me.

I miss LaGuardia a lot.

First Post: As I Am

September 22, 2013UncategorizedVictoria S.

As I Am

http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Who+I+Am/90681087

To me, asking me to choose 10 songs to describe my personality is about as difficult for me as summarizing the history of the United States in one sentence. I listen to music whenever I have the chance, like now as I am typing all of this, so narrowing down the choices is tough. Each one of the songs I picked are tied to a specific memory and combined in this playlist they represent my radical personality, reflect my concerns and reveal my passions. When you first meet me, you’ll notice I’m pretty shy and reserved but once I become comfortable around you, I reveal a ridiculous range of emotions just like these songs.

Some songs in this playlist are really upbeat and carefree, like “Heads Will Roll” “We Are Golden” and “On Top of the World,” putting me in a lively mood. “Heads will Roll” has a lyric that reads “off with your head, dance, dance, till you’re dead” which not only reminds me of Alice in Wonderland which is one of my favorite Disney movies but also mentions dancing. I danced for 11 years and although I stopped attending a studio, I still dance around in my room, at parties or in the streets in public because who cares about public humiliation nowadays? So ever since I was little, music has been a huge part of my life. I played piano as a kid and taught myself to play guitar a couple years back. The songs “Santeria” and “Someday” were one of the first few songs I learned to play on guitar and listening to them brings back a ton of memories. The songs “Say Something”, “Summertime Sadness” and “Don’t You Worry Child” are much sadder than the others and relate to me on a personal level. They remind me that things don’t always turn out as you hope but somehow the odds will turn out in your favor. These selections show yet again how diverse my music taste is. Lastly, the song “Titanium” was my go to summer song and I could listen to it on repeat for hours while “We’re Gonna Be Friends” reminds me of all the great friendships I made in high school and the new ones I look forward to making at Baruch.

I probably over analyzed this assignment and thought about each song too deeply when I could have just looked through the top 25 most played songs on my phone but that’s another thing this assignment reflects about me. I am an optimist, a perfectionist and always over-write as I always have too much to say.

-Victoria Slavinsky

Who is Nimra

September 22, 2013UncategorizedNimra Zafar

I feel pictures have the ability to describe me better than i ever could. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well, what could be better than a picture with words. Enjoy 🙂