I strain so hard to see
Which makes my eyes only want more
But this hurt my eyes
It made them tear.
I remember when I wore glasses
All the time
And my eyes would see differently
Grasping things but only just
Of what they were layed upon.
Of course I could see
Anything
That was close
Bringing the image
To the back of my brain.
But now my eyes
Are one with me
Truly seeing what was only a glimpse
Of everything that was once a blur.
I can see
So clearly
But the it hurts to put them in.
Best in Show is directed by Christopher Guest, this movie is mainly on five dogs and their owners were prepared to join the Annual Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show in Philadelphia. At first I thought this film was weird, Christopher Guest portrays the film in a documentary-like setting, each person’s story was told one at a time. I watched for about 20 minutes, and slightly puzzled by what was going on. Then I started to laugh and didn’t stop until the movie ended.
The actors do a brilliant job of half learnt, half improvised lines. The characters are all believable stereotypes: the yuppies, the millionaire glamour queen, the gays, the hillbilly, Mr. and Mrs. ordinary with separate pasts, and the dogs themselves are great, and probably are overlooked in most reviews. They definitely have personalities of their own, and they seem very normal compared to their handlers – much like the kids whose parents make them endure high profile talent shows. The whole movie really takes place in when they arrived in PA for the show competition. I think this movie is not really about dogs, it was something like a commentary on relationships. From the interaction between Gerry and Cookie Fleck, a middle-class couple from Florida who run into monetary problems and are forced to sleep in the hotel’s storage room when they finally arrive. The Flecks to the interplay of the two commentators at the Mayflower, it was obvious that source of the humor was really the interplay between people, not the quirkiness of dog owners. It was only more obvious because the humans tried to use the dogs as surrogate partners if they didn’t get the response that they were looking to get! I really like dogs so I enjoyed this movie, and it was really funny as well.
“Best in the Show'” directed by Christopher Guest showed how each character was connected to their love ones, dogs. Each scene in the movie was focused o one couple who were preparing for the Mayflower Kennel Dog Show in Philadelphia,PA and what types of things they will do to their dog just for it to win the competition. For example there was a middle class couple in Florida who will sing about their dog Winky and through out the film they will encounter ex boyfriends of Cookie Fleck, the wife of Gerry Fleck. This film has portrayed the notion of happiness by demonstrating that people will do anything to strive for happiness and perfection, even if its through their dogs.
This film made excellent transitions from one couple to the next because each and everyone of them were connected to one goal, to win the dog show in PA By being a independent film/ documentary it helped the viewers gain a personal connection to each and every character represented in the film. It worked by showing different types of personalities and how the dogs were related to their owner. For example there was a Shih Zuh named Miss Agnes and she was owned by a gay couple. In comparison to the gay couple,Miss Agnes showed a sense of style and elegance just like one of the partners did during the dog show.The director did a great job conveying the idea of happiness and perfection to the audience because many of us have pets and were able to relate to the type of obstacles the characters had to go through with their dogs. It definitely impacted me because I take care of my dog as if she was another person in the family, so to view this movie I was able to relate like many other dog owners to what each couple had to go through to win the competition. It’s been told that by viewing one’s dog, you already know its owner.
School note
The leaves are falling off the trees
The wind is blowing, the prefect autumn breeze
The sky is blue and the weather is so inviting
The thought of me going to school was frightening
No sun, no fresh air, and no play
I would not let school get in my way
I left early morning and headed to the park
I planned on staying here until dark
Just watching the animals and laying down
So relaxing I felt like a king without the crown
I never felt so alone within myself
Just me, my thoughts and no one else
This beautiful day led me towards my inner sanctuary
This escape for me was more than necessary
I was able to escape all of my stress
I even avoided that psychology test
I knew in a few days I would pay
Regarding my absence on that beautiful day
I must now do all the work that I missed
My parents found out and they were pissed
A school note came home about me cutting class
The only outside I would see was through the window’s glass
Excuse me, but this mirror is broken.
I see a pair of eyes, but they are the dullest eyes I know
I see a head full of hair, but it needs more straightening
I see brown skin, but it can use some toner
Oh, and I see a body that can shed a few pounds.
But this mirror is broken.
Because I know that
My eyes are a beautiful almond shape,
My hair is as natural and healthy as can be,
My skin is more radiant than a the summer sun
Oh! And my body is curvy and great.
This is an outrage!
People are looking at the wrong reflections,
so they should not take the blame for these broken mirrors!
Tell the glassmaker that I will never buy another one of his mirrors.
I want my money back! And an apology as well!
i watched this little video from my friend’s facebook, and i love to share to with you guys!
The weather is beautiful today. To me, this is the best kind of weather. Don’t judge, but I love when it starts to get chilly and you can wear your Abba‘s old sweater layered over a summer dress and get away with it. Yes, I wear my dad’s sweater. It kind of makes me wish I weren’t sitting at home, writing a paper. Or at least, sitting at home. It’s a Central Park day, for sure. Although something tells me I wouldn’t get any homework done except maybe if my homework involved drinking hot apple cider from Starbucks and spotting the cute boys going for a run in the park.
Also, this is going to sound kind of lame, but I love the sound of wind in the trees, especially when the leaves turn red. I know, it’s pretty corny of me. But I’m a reader and writer at heart, and we tend to get a little sappy, especially when nice weather like this surfaces after three days of flooding and intermittent frizzy hair weather. I mean, really- what kid didn’t run around stomping on the crunchy, shriveled up leaves come fall? I still do it. Anyone else? Anyone?
When Harry Met Sally (always a classic)
Tell me that didn’t give you a sudden urge to jump on the nearest train and take it all the way to 59th street, 5th avenue.
Well, the weather may be nice, but I don’t suppose one of you wants to do my homework, do you? No, I didn’t think so. I should be getting back to the 2005 merger between Sprint and Nextel. Or maybe I’ll forgo that for some apple cider, care of my kitchen refrigerator…
Oh, and one last note:
Autumn in New York – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
It doesn’t really get more magnificent than Ella and Louis, does it?
I am very excited for my birthday which is coming up in 8 days ! (October 21st). My 2 best friends united to organize a surprise birthday party. Now you may ask if its a surprise why do i know about it, well the answer is simple; had they not organized the party and let me know about it, i would have organized my own party. Therefore, they decided to let me know not to organize anything and just wait for instructions!
Besides them organizing my surprise party, i am planning on going sky diving! well its defiantly going to be something memorable to do with my friends and i have always wanted to do it so why not now? Oh did i mention that my parents know nothing of this? Yea, about that… I am just thinking of coming home and showing them the video. They can’t really do much can they? I mean if jumping out of a plane didn’t kill me, i shouldn’t really be afraid of them right?
So what i do know about my birthday is that my friends and i will be going to some place to get food, and then head on to a club in the city, after all my job is promoting clubs in the city… By the way, everyone reading this is more then welcome to join me at either of the 3 events. Just let me know and i will give you one of my friends contact information.
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deadmau5 is a house dj who i have liked for many years now. I have always heard mixed reviews of his shows, some people saying that he played only an hour, and others saying he was amazing. I decided to buy a ticket from a friend and go on his first night in Manhattan. Two other djs before him, Zed’s Dead and Excision, played some incredible sets. Then deadmau5 comes on and blows my mind. He started with a breathtaking visualizer, and then the cubes emerged. By cubes, I mean four cube shaped visualizers that produce incredible effects, as it changed on beat and for each song. I have uploaded the video for you to fully understand the concept of the cubes. This concert was absolutely perfect and I encourage anyone who does not know about his music to give it a chance. I would rate the concert a perfect 10/10…Enjoy the Video
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So do you want to be happy? Then I suggest that you take yourself down to the happiest place on earth. Yes, the happiest place on earth! I suggest you take yourself down to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I don’t think a single place in this world can ever be filled with so many happy people at all once, other than Disney World. Well I have to say that since both Disney World and Universal Studios are in Orlando, maybe the whole term can be applied to Orlando itself, as people generally visit both places, and everyone there is just so happy! I went down to Orlando in the summer with my cousins, and I’ve got to say, I probably have never felt happier or ever seen so many happy people. It was as if I was living in a dream world, which was just so perfect. Everybody emphasized ‘smiling’. For example, I went to a Dunkin Donuts there, and the guy at the registrar was smiling huge and telling each and every customer “Smile. It won’t hurt you to smile.” The positive attitude may come from it being the happiest place on earth. Everything besides the weather was perfect. If you love thunder and rain, which I personally do, then the weather may also be perfect. However, it was really hot! Other than that, I had an amazing time there.
Disney World is not only a place for kids, as many people may assume, but also for adults. It is a place where everyone forgets about all their worries, and just takes a break, immersing themselves in ‘the ideal world’ filled with magic. It has 4 parks which are filled with the magic and mystery of happiness. Happiness surrounds each and every corner of the parks. It all starts with the Magic Kingdom, where Cinderella’s castle is located. In the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, little girls can be transformed into princesses. I loved was the electrical parade at night, along with the fireworks, and the presentation on the castle. I think everyone was especially moved by the presentation, in which images were projected on to the castle. It was a show in a way, promoting then idea that you should believe in the beauty of your dreams. I will never forget that heartwarming experience.
Another park is Epcot which is divided into sections imitating other countries. You can find the country’s food and cultural events in those areas. In the night, there are fireworks and there is a presentation on the big, white globe Epcot is famous for. Now, if you don’t find your country in Epcot, don’t panic, because you still have a chance to find it in Animal Kingdom, which is also split by countries. The other park is Hollywood Studios, in which you can experience all the magic of the movies, and even go on the Tower of Terror.
As you make your way across the parks, you get a chance to meet the characters and take pictures with them. You can watch the various presentations or musicals held throughout the day, enjoy delicious food, sing, dance, and become a kid again, living your own fairytale. The happy atmosphere produces happy people. Everyone is basically a tourist, most of them coming from outside of the United States. Everyone was very friendly, happy, and just there to enjoy. Evreryone had smiles on their faces, as they made their way thought the parks with the people they love.
I especially met many people from England, but I think that’s because of the Harry Potter park in Universal Studios, which I absolutely loved as well. For me, a huge harry potter fan, I definitely lived my dreams in Hogsmeade and Hogwarts. Drinking butterbeer, which I’ve only read about again and agiain in the books was enlightening. The castle and shops, from inside and outside, were just how I had imagined them. Even the bathroom lived up to my expectations, being just like from the books and movies.
If you want to be around happy people, experience the magic of happiness, and live your own fairytales and dreams, then Disney World is the place for you. Maybe even stop by to Universal Studios, the second happiest place on earth. I know I was very happy in both places, living a fairytale, a dream, like no other, with everyone doing the same around me.
