Kendrick Lamar- Rigamortis

Frank Ocean- Pyramids

Bruno Mars- The Lazy Song

Joey Bada$$- Pennyroyal

Kanye West- Gorgeous

Gang Starr- Above the Clouds

Immortal Technique – Dance with the Devil

Mac Miller- Diablo

Fabolous- Young OG

Kanye West- Robocop

I feel these songs represent only a bit of my diverse taste in music. Most of these songs are songs that depict what I find interesting in music. They either grasp my attention with meaningful or clever lyrics or appeal to me through the instrumentals. Clever punchlines along side unique beats and melodies usually catch my attention. Mac Miller’s Diablo as well as Kendrick Lamar’s Rigamortis for example, are backed by particularly unusual instrumentals. Most of these songs also exhibit skillful use of alliteration and metaphor and simile. Songs like Dance with the Devil however, take it a step further and tell a story. Although the story is graphic, it is told in such a way that leaves the listener in shock. Ultimately, I look to be left in awe by some aspect of a song, wether it be by creative lyrics, or a catchy melody etc. Music has been a part of my life from a young age and I feel this has contributed to the way I listen to songs with a keen ear, looking for what specifically i like or do not like about a song.

The songs I chose are chosen because the artist or song best represents who I am. I chose “Buffalo Soldier” because Bob Marley is the man. The song “Show No Love”(“Cocaine Paradise”Spotify messed up the name)talks about the artist’s life in Newark which is similar to my life in Queensbridge. “Shake It Off” made the list because I like listening to that song when I feel like acting like a gangsta. Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” makes me think “Aren’t we all in some way ‘Living On  A Prayer’.” I had to add “N.Y. State of Mind” because Nas is from Queensbridge which makes us brothers. “Dear Mama” was added because its part of the “National Recording Registry,” if it’s good enough for congress it’s good enough for me. “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five is old school hip-hop, before any sort of “gun” was added to a rappers vernacular. Bruno Mar’s is my brother so I had to throw in “Liquor Store Blues” plus he has an amazing voice. “What goes around” was added because Justin Timberlake is a thug and I respect that. Ray Charles “Hit the Road Jack” is an old school throwback that I listen to because it’s Ray. Lastly, my list wouldn’t be complete without a song that has a crazy nice beat but lyrics that don’t make sense which is why I added DMX. It was hard choosing which DMX song to add because all his songs don’t really make any sense but “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” has the best beat with the least profanity.

Hope you guys enjoy.

Hi everyone!

Okay so here are the images that, in my opinion, represent who I am. Unfortunately the image upload wasn’t working for me (stupid space limitations) so I’m just going to add links to images I find online that best represent me and hope that it works.

First I picked the tumblr logo. I created my first tumblr account back in the freshman year of high school and I’ve wasted spend so much time on it that not including it would be a straight-up lie.

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Next is the YouTube Logo, because I whenever I’m bored I like to watch people talk about their lives there. Dan Howell and Tyler Oakley are my favourites, don’t judge.

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Third is a game controller, because I’m really into gaming. Although maybe I should have included an image of a computer/laptop/keyboard since I spend more time on PC lately… hmmm. Some of you may have figured out that my favourite franchise is Assassin’s Creed (Two games are coming out this November :D). Those of you that didn’t… well, now you know. (I’m counting this as one image cause they’re related so shh.)

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(P.S. I have that cover on my bedroom wall.)

Next up is an image of someone writing. Although my handwriting isn’t as nice as that of the person on the picture, I wanted to include it because it reflects on my dream of becoming a journalist in the future. That and the fact that I really enjoy writing. And I want a fountain pen like that, but that’s a whole different story.

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Fifth is an image of a bookshelf. A lot of people think it’s stupid but I really want to have a mini library in my bedroom when I’m older and I have my own apartment. So far I’ve filled up three shelves and I’m looking to buy new ones. The sad thing is that I don’t really have as much time to read nowadays and I have like 19 books I still need to read.

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(I chose this image in particular because I really like the decor)

Sixth is a photograph of London because I want to live there in the future. I’ve been there before and I really loved the atmosphere and all. I had the pleasure of living in the city before and I really enjoyed it. I guess you could call it my dream. Bonus: It ties in to my interest in traveling.

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Before I’m done I want to include an image of coffee (Caramel Macchiato is my favourite), mainly because I drink so much of it my close friends are calling me a junkie. They’re not that far off, but I like tea once in a while.

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Last but not least is an image of a bunch of girls with shopping bags. I guess it’s really self-explanatory. (The bags are from English stores what a coincidence)

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– Maria (:

To give you a brief insight of my life, I would have to say that what I enjoy the most is spending time with my family and friends.  We do a variety of activities ranging from cooking at home, to going on family expeditions.  If there is one person in the whole world whom I can choose to spend time with it would have to be my best friend, she is amazing! She is the sister that my parents never gave me.  My family consists of my loving parents, my brother and I.  My brother is the best brother a person can have, always there for anything and everything.  Although my nuclear family is relatively small, I absolutely love babies! One of my dreams is being able to form a family one day, a BIG one.  My favorite place to be is outdoors, I like going to different places especially to places where all  you can see is the green of the trees or the blue of the ocean and the sky.  If the weather is nice outside, best believe that I am out going for a bike ride with a friend or one of my cousins.  Another activity I enjoy is going out for walks at night or simply sitting on a bench outside contemplating the moon.  I really like watching basketball games, it is my favorite sport.  An interesting fact about me is that I do not like chocolate, the only way you would ever see me eating chocolate is if I am eating a chocolate cake.

Out of everything that I could say about myself, I realized that my friends and family mean the most to me. Looking through my pictures I could just how many memories I have with them. In high school, my soccer team was so close with each that we were a family. We would play our hearts out for each other and we were the closest clique in the school. I also kickbox and my gym is like a second home to me. I know alot of the guys there since I was around 5 years old so we practically grew up together. The picture in which all of us are wearing purple hoodies represents how far we all came. Entering high school we were all scared and confused and four years later we were all running the school as best friends and nobody could come between us. Finally there is my parents, sister, and dog Toby. I love them with all my hearts and would do anything for each and every one of them. The person that I am today is all because of who my parents raised me to be. My sister is two years older than me and I love her with everything in me. I don’t usually express my feelings about my family but when I do it’s usually about my sister because she means that much to me. In general friends and family are what my life revolves around. All the laughs, memories, and good meals of course are what I think of when I think of them. They define me and that’s what comes to mind when I want to describe myself and who I am.

To be honest, compiling my life into eight photos was a difficult assignment. But, as I was rummaging through my pictures, I realized that this is actually a great opportunity. I have the chance to reintroduce myself, to show who I really am, and present my life in the way that I want it to be seen.

For starters, the beach is my all time favorite thing in the world. The picture i chose was one that i took myself last year in St. Marteen. A fun fact is that whenever I feel sick, stressed, cold, or anything else unpleasant, i picture myself relaxing on the beach. Oddly enough, i actually enjoy the complete opposite as well – skiing. Although my love for the beach would make you think that summer is my favorite season, it actually isn’t. I LOVE the winter. Everyone is happy because of the holidays, and December is my birthday month! So naturally, i look forward to winters. Year-round, my favorite food is ice-cream. This was hard to choose because i love all food and felt bad leaving out pasta, sushi, pizza, bagels, and more, but that alone would take up the 8 picture limit. The next picture is with my sisters. One is 20, and the other is 6. I sometimes complain about them, but my Rebecca gives me great advice, and Isabel brings out my fun and responsible sides. My “selfie” with the Baruch Bearcat is included because i want to show my pride in going to such an amazing school! I included a picture of my best friends from high school, Becca and Casey. Usually, before college, people’s closest friends are the ones they met in kindergarden. In my case, I met Becca and Casey in my junior year, and felt like i have known them my entire life. One of my best memories with them is when we went to the Kanye West concert. We had such incredible seats, and I got to see Kim Kardashian and the rest of the family! The last photo is probably the most important. I view fashion as art, and it is something that I am very passionate about. I know that it is a very exclusive industry from designers to models. As a business major, accounting specifically, my dream is to one day be able to work for a designer clothing company and go to a real fashion show!

These eight pictures have served as a short preview into my life and I am proud to share it with my fellow classmates!

It’s very difficult to describe myself or who I think I am within just  eight pictures. However these pictures do represent some of the many things that are significant to me. My sister Sonia and my best friend Sarah are the people I trust the most, and the two people that help to motivate me and I can count on them to be there for me whenever I need help. I sometimes find it hard to rely on others for anything because I’m a perfectionist but they help me to realize that people aren’t that bad. I can be shy at times, but when I really get to know someone I’m able to open up to them and express myself more. My dog Fluffy is also a big part of my life because he’s a big responsibility and also a part of my family. He’s like the baby in my house because we all spoil him and he gets away with pretty much anything. He also helps me when I’m stressed out because I always feel a lot better when I take him out to the park or for a walk. Three things that my life also consists of are: 1. Eating, 2. Music, and 3. Reading. I love to eat, especially french fries, but I can be really picky with my food which my mom really hates. I’m not as open to trying new things, but lately I have been and the foods that I have tried haven’t been bad. Music and reading are both a big part of my life because in a way, they’re my escape from the real world. Whenever I listen to music or read a good book I feel at ease and I can forget whatever has been bothering me. I also have loved reading since I was younger, I would love to go to the library and pick out new books to read for the week. I would take 4-5 books at a time and I always read at a higher level so I learned to read very fast. Another thing that is significant to me is travelling. I would really like to see new places and meet people around the world, its always been one of my goals for when I’m older. I think that learning about and experiencing new cultures is amazing because people can be so different yet so interesting at the same time. Since I’m Hindu, one of the places I would like to visit is India because it seems like such an amazing place with many sites to visit. Basically, these are the things that help to define  who I am as well as who I want to be.