I'm going to go outside of my usual genre of choice, and review a rock song. The song, in keeping with this time of year, is "We Are the Champions" by Queen. I bought this song around this same time of year two years ago from iTunes. It was the day before we played De LaSalle for the secional championship game my sophomore year, and I was nervous. I bought the song, sort of as added motivation so that we could continue our goal of winning a state championship. I'm no fool, and I do not think that the song won us the state championship. However, it is a song that has stuck with me over the years as an all time favorite for my connection that I make with our state run.
I like the overall message. The lyrics relate to me in a number of ways. They basically say that through all of the troubles and hardships, we are the champions. Any team with championship aspirations must have the ability to fight through extreme adversity. I like the sound of the song, but more so than anything, I like the fact that it is preaching winning.
Monday, March 7, 2011
I Knows This Means Something
I imagine that this blog is aimed towards religion, as we are reading Malcolm X. However, I have chosen to write about something a little different. It seems that I have talked a lot about religion over the course of the year in this class, so I will do something different.
Although, I'm at a bit of a loss on what to write about. This blog is being written more than a month late. This is the first blog that I will have written in the second semester. I am writing this during the state tournament. My mind has been completely on basketball as my career is coming to a close. I have a maximum of twelve days left in my career, and I fully intend on playing it out until the end. All that I can think to do with an open title like this is think back on my career. Just as everyone told me, it flew by. I remember the first day of open gym my freshman year as if it was a few weeks ago. Sophomore year was a ride, to say the least. And junior year, like my sophomore and senior years, was full of unexpected twists, turns, and disappointments. All in all, though, I would not trade my experiences as a basketball at Whitney Young for anything in the world. I would be lying if I wrote that there weren't certain things that I do not regret, or wish didn't happen. I think about them every day. However, over the years, I've grown as a person. I've matured. I try to use them as a learning experience as that is the only other logical reaction.
Finally, I don't want this blog entry to seem as if I haven't enjoyed attending school at Whitney Young; I have genuinely enjoyed every day that I have walked through the doors. Nor do I want it to seem as if it is a good bye from the basketball program. 12 days is no time at all, and all the time in the world at the same time. It was just what was on my mind, so I know that it means something.
Although, I'm at a bit of a loss on what to write about. This blog is being written more than a month late. This is the first blog that I will have written in the second semester. I am writing this during the state tournament. My mind has been completely on basketball as my career is coming to a close. I have a maximum of twelve days left in my career, and I fully intend on playing it out until the end. All that I can think to do with an open title like this is think back on my career. Just as everyone told me, it flew by. I remember the first day of open gym my freshman year as if it was a few weeks ago. Sophomore year was a ride, to say the least. And junior year, like my sophomore and senior years, was full of unexpected twists, turns, and disappointments. All in all, though, I would not trade my experiences as a basketball at Whitney Young for anything in the world. I would be lying if I wrote that there weren't certain things that I do not regret, or wish didn't happen. I think about them every day. However, over the years, I've grown as a person. I've matured. I try to use them as a learning experience as that is the only other logical reaction.
Finally, I don't want this blog entry to seem as if I haven't enjoyed attending school at Whitney Young; I have genuinely enjoyed every day that I have walked through the doors. Nor do I want it to seem as if it is a good bye from the basketball program. 12 days is no time at all, and all the time in the world at the same time. It was just what was on my mind, so I know that it means something.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Good Food Review
I'm assuming that this has something to do with our assignment that we turned in. Unfortunately, I do not have the document saved that I turned in, so I'll have to go from the top of my head.
The restaurant that I chose for my partner, Victoria Thompson, to review was Portillo's. We went to the one downtown, and as always, we were thoroughly impressed with our experience. I ordered my usual bacon cheeseburger, fries and lemonade - my sister treated herself to an Italian Beef sandwich. Our meals were about ten dollars apiece; not exactly cheap, however it was worth every penny. The food was great. The fun atmosphere and decorations that included a number of Chicago sports memorabilia only added to our overall good time. The service was speedy and pleasant. I would recommend that anyone who is in the mood for good fast food try Portillo's.
The restaurant that my sister chose for me to review was a small burger joint around the corner from our house called, Orbit. Orbit is not a Portillo’s by any means. Their service is only okay, and the atmosphere is poor at best. Still, I was impressed with the food. I ordered another cheeseburger with fries. The food was cooked well, and it was at an affordable price. Orbit does not have the resources or desire to develop in to the lights of a Portillo’s. However, for their purpose, Orbit is more than satisfactory.
The restaurant that I chose for my partner, Victoria Thompson, to review was Portillo's. We went to the one downtown, and as always, we were thoroughly impressed with our experience. I ordered my usual bacon cheeseburger, fries and lemonade - my sister treated herself to an Italian Beef sandwich. Our meals were about ten dollars apiece; not exactly cheap, however it was worth every penny. The food was great. The fun atmosphere and decorations that included a number of Chicago sports memorabilia only added to our overall good time. The service was speedy and pleasant. I would recommend that anyone who is in the mood for good fast food try Portillo's.
The restaurant that my sister chose for me to review was a small burger joint around the corner from our house called, Orbit. Orbit is not a Portillo’s by any means. Their service is only okay, and the atmosphere is poor at best. Still, I was impressed with the food. I ordered another cheeseburger with fries. The food was cooked well, and it was at an affordable price. Orbit does not have the resources or desire to develop in to the lights of a Portillo’s. However, for their purpose, Orbit is more than satisfactory.
King still King?
Yes - In the figurative sense that Martin Luther King Jr. was the "king" of the civil rights movement, that statement is true.
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most recognizable figures in the civil rights movement. Dr. King was assassinated more than forty years ago, and as a result, his presence and impact on society has diminished. People in later generations can not fully grasp the affect that Dr. King had on society. No matter how much they have read about the troubles and hardships of African American citizens, or how many pictures they have seen of times before theirs, nothing can compare to living during the civil rights movement. King’s diminishing presence in the minds of American’s is an unavoidable fact of life. As time progresses, people forget. I am sure that people in earlier generations still appreciate all that King was able to do, and can relate first hand to the changes that he helped facilitate. Having said this, his actions during his life, and the lasting affect that they have had and will continue to have in our country are enough for him to still be thought of as an American king.
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most recognizable figures in the civil rights movement. Dr. King was assassinated more than forty years ago, and as a result, his presence and impact on society has diminished. People in later generations can not fully grasp the affect that Dr. King had on society. No matter how much they have read about the troubles and hardships of African American citizens, or how many pictures they have seen of times before theirs, nothing can compare to living during the civil rights movement. King’s diminishing presence in the minds of American’s is an unavoidable fact of life. As time progresses, people forget. I am sure that people in earlier generations still appreciate all that King was able to do, and can relate first hand to the changes that he helped facilitate. Having said this, his actions during his life, and the lasting affect that they have had and will continue to have in our country are enough for him to still be thought of as an American king.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
I'm a Shoe
If I were to be a shoe, I would have to be a retro Air Jordan - any of numbers 1-14. Jordan's can be worn as athletic shoes, or casual shoes. They are comfortable, yet stylish and made for performance. I like to think of myself as a versatile person and not just someone who is viewed as one dimensional. I am a good athlete, however, I would like to think that people view me for more than that. I am an intelligent young man, and furthermore, I am a good person. I also think that I am able to adapt to a number of different situations. The idea that they are comfortable, yet stylish and made for performance relates to me in that I am a fun loving person yet I know when to get serious. I can crack jokes just as easily as i can have a serious conversation. That is why I feel that I should be an Air Jordan retro gym shoe.
Being a shoe would actually offer an interesting perspective on life. I am 6'7" tall, and often see the world from this height. If I was a shoe, I would see the world from a bug's perspective. Hopefully, my owner wouldn't get me dirty, and would treat me with care.
Being a shoe would actually offer an interesting perspective on life. I am 6'7" tall, and often see the world from this height. If I was a shoe, I would see the world from a bug's perspective. Hopefully, my owner wouldn't get me dirty, and would treat me with care.
Winter Poem
I am not a poet. I am quite possible one of the worst poets in the northern hemisphere. Furthermore, I have nothing to say about winter.
Snow is nice
It reminds me of Christmas, and white rice
Happy Winter!
I'm more than prepared to take an F on this blog, Mac Daddy.
Snow is nice
It reminds me of Christmas, and white rice
Happy Winter!
I'm more than prepared to take an F on this blog, Mac Daddy.
Globalization
After reading the book, "How Soccer Explains the World," and watching films such as "Capitalism: A Love Story" and "Pelada," I have a new perspective on my feelings towards globalization. From my understanding, globalization goes hand in hand with capitalism, which in many ways can be poor for economies. I do not pretend to be an expert on the subject of world economics, but from my viewpoint, globalization seems to be a negative idea for the masses. From my understanding, it offers the mega rich an easy and unethical way to get richer, and does not help the middle and lower class citizens in our country. Again, I don't understand most aspects of globalization. However, the spike in globalization rates in the last 30 years has been detrimental to the world economy. On the other hand, a global unity can be seen as a good thing. Different cultures in the world are going to have to continue to accept each other, and learn how to coexist if we are to survive in the world.
Views on Globalization will depend on how one feels the economy should function. Personally, I think that working from the top down is a bad way to solve our economic problems. However, a large number disagree with me and will feel better about globalizaion.
Views on Globalization will depend on how one feels the economy should function. Personally, I think that working from the top down is a bad way to solve our economic problems. However, a large number disagree with me and will feel better about globalizaion.
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