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Hello new English 110 Students,
So as excited as I know you are about writing research papers and doing blogs I’m here to tell you that it is just about as much fun as it sounds. But on a more serious note as scared as I know you probably are to take this class, because it is rather intimidating, but don’t worry you can make it through. Don’t forget to do your blogs! As little fun as they are they are worth easy points and I wish that I hadn’t forgotten to do so many so that I would’ve had a little more padding. And work with Leslie I know it’s scary to talk to a big bad grad student but she will help you out as much as she possibly can but remember that she has things to get done to and that her life doesn’t revolve around you so make sure to be polite and courteous and wait patiently for her response and assistance, especially via email. The class isn’t that bad the nice part is that the hard work gets over in the beginning and you can semi have a life for finals week which is funny because you won’t have one anyways but you might be able to have a little bit of one instead of absolutely zero. Aside from all that this course will probably be harder than your second writing course so you should probably take it seriously. Have fun and try to write your best.
Danielle Kurnick
PS don’t use text language!!!

Blog 74

So on the topic of science fiction..as much as I have never been, and will never be, a Trek-y or big into Star Wars. I do believe that this class has at least introduced me to science fiction. Though I would still probably not watch it on my own I did enjoy it while we viewed it in class. When we first started having to watch the episodes I dreaded having to watch it the first night but as time went on I really started to like Firefly and as time went on and we watched a few movies and other things in class I guess I’d say now that it isn’t that bad. My life won’t revolve around science fiction. You probably won’t see me at any conventions anytime soon but the next time my Dad asks me to sit me down and watch Star Wars with him maybe I’ll be a little bit more likely to say maybe instead of no. I came to realize that it was basically the same plot line as most of the shows we watch today just set in outer space and other weird places. That made it a little easier to handle. The only real problem I had with any of them was Battlestar Gallactica and the fact that robots were people. That one was a little hard for me to grasp but who knows maybe I’ll bit my tongue in a couple years when the government actually comes up with things like that.

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So we are almost there! Finals are upon us and it never ceases to amaze me how fast each quarter goes by. I’m so glad that these blogs are almost over and that we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. On that not I am more stressed then ever and my Math final has literally consumed my brain. With that it seems like one thing after another has been happening these past few weeks. My dog is sick, I am sick, a friend of mines mom passed away from cancer, one of my best friend’s is having some serious family troubles, and on top of all of this I have finals stress. But to be honest as much as this all has really been hard the past two weeks it has made me appreciate the fact that I have an amazing family, I have equally amazing friends, and rough as it’s been it has made me realize how strong I’ve become and how fast things can go wrong. As much as I want to fix it for all of these individuals I can’t and the most amazing part is that it is making relationships stronger because we are all realizing that we will be there for each other during times of trouble. I miss my parents but I’m glad that they have raised me to deal with things like this and not let them completely overtake my life. On a side note it has made studying way harder but I think that I’m still on track! I hope at least…

Blog 72

A stereotype commonly associated with being a woman is that once you reach a certain age, which has progressively gotten pushed back over the years, you are in need of the support of a husband and his career. Not only are you in need of a mans support but you are mainly responsible for house duties and bearing children. Now as previously stated this stereotype has been drastically changing over the years and in this day and age it is completely normal to have both parental units carrying on steady very successful careers while managing children. But the stereotype of a woman being married after a certain age has not changed all that much. It is more common to find bachelors in their late 30's early 40's then it is to find a single woman that hasn't been divorced at least once. Sex and the City not only depicted four single women dating and living in the big apple, it showed us the lives of four beautiful women who not only had successful careers but most definitely did not need a man to take care of them in any other way then sexual satisfaction. The opening credits show Carrie walking alone on a crowded street flirting with men as they pass, implying that she does not need them to define her that it would be nice to find someone that could compliment you in a way that you could have that life partner but that it is not at all necessary to your overall well being or happiness in any way. This celebration of beauty and self confidence at any age was a new idea then but has come more into light since then.

Blog 71

So today in class we watched Caprica, I actually thought it was more interesting then BattleStar Gallactica. Just because it was set in an actual semi-earth and the whole hologram headsets and robots everywhere were really cool. The plot line was very entertaining and the part that I could most relate to was the part where the mom and Zoe were fighting. We have all gone through our awkward teenage years where we fight with our parent’s non-stop and get on our families last nerve with our attitudes. I know for a fact me and my mom had some fights on the verge of World War III although she never hit me I bet at times she wanted too. I feel awful for putting her through that. The big shocker in the episode was where Zoey’s friend blew up the train. I didn’t see that one coming at all and it really did put a whole new spin on the show. Although we didn’t know much about him to begin with it didn’t seem like that was something he would do. And we never really got to figure out what Zoey’s plan actually was. Although when she left that hologram of herself behind it was kind of weird. I expected that to die along with her in the train accident. And then when her dad took the codes used to make her? I wished we could have seen the ending so that I know what he used it for!

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So it is snowing outside. Do you all know how much I love love love snow? I don’t think you do I don’t think anyone in the world understands how much I absolutely love that fluffy white beautiful stuff. It makes everything look so pretty and shiny and campus at night when it is snowing is one of my favorite things. And when the snow falls and it’s quiet out and it’s just so slow. It’s the best thing that ever happened. As much as winter sucks cause it’s cold and awful snow makes it all better. And then when there is enough to sled and run around in and you can go skiing!!! I can’t wait until then. Minus the part of digging my car out of the stuff. That part kind of really sucks but still it makes your car look pretty cause it’s all pretty and white and clean. My dog is white and it’s so funny cause when she’s out there all you see is her black nose. And it’s the holidays and I get to start listening to Christmas music and drinking hot chocolate. God I love every second of this time of year. I miss being home when it snows and playing on the street with all the neighborhood kids. We live at the bottom of a huge hill and we always turn the street into a giant sledding hill and will literally be out there all day sledding and having fun. Maybe I’ll make a trip home just for that.