blogging

the blogosphere: there are over 420,000 bloggers in the world blogging at this moment. Blogging is a great way to express yourself creatively and intellectually through a modern medium. I'm gonna try and find some music or food blogs to follow. That seems interesting. That seems fun. I'd also like to follow a sports blog because of the lack of time I have nowadays to follow my favorite teams.

the stranger

"the day, already bright with sun, hit me like a slap in the face" (47).

The physical experience Camus creates through this use of imagery works to give the reader a life like thought which connects him closer with the story. Camus uses simile to show the bright rays of sunlight that have so unwittingly shined upon Meursault's face. Camus has a special way with his words that really reach out to the reader to spark his/her interest in reading deeper into the novel.

darwin blog

darwin was a natural charmer

"When we no longer look at an organic being as a savage looks at a ship, as at something wholly beyond his comprehension; when we regard every production of nature as one which has had a history; when we contemplate every complex structure and instinct as the summing up of many contrivances...will the study of natural history become!" (Darwin 75).





Darwin's use of imagery proves to make his argument stronger and more interesting for the reader. He uses simile to describe an organic being which intrigues the reader into believing his argument that much more. This aspect of Darwin's writing is what makes him such an readable, and convincing writer. He uses creative and persuasive writing to strengthen his argument in a rational way.

culture -- paragraph uno

Conformity within culture does not have to be seen as negative. When foreigners move to a new country, where the customs and culture is completely different from where they came from, it is only natural for them to feel confused and disoriented. Instinctively, these immigrants will resort back to what they’ve known for their entire lives. However, the way that these people should approach this unfamiliar new society is in contemporary fashion. The emphasis in modern society is on integration and appreciation of different cultures. Instead of staying confined to one’s old culture, he should try as much to learn about others and how they perceive the world. This type of culture, a mix of different blends from around the world, is the only way for people to understand others and where they come from. My grandfather, for example, came from China when he was 18 and has lived here ever since. Although parts of the Chinese culture are still embedded in his character, he has involved himself within American culture which has contributed to his greater understanding of respect and admiration. As he stated, “I think that learning about different cultures is necessary to comprehend others.” Conforming to other cultures isn’t exactly necessary, but it is certainly imperative to learn about these other cultures in order to narrow the gap between a foreigner and a native.

intro 'graph in pro'gress

The question of whether to conform or not has fluctuated back and forth between an affirmative and negative response for many years. In modern society, there is more emphasis on the individual and less on abiding to the social norm. However, certain cultures differ in their views on individualism and defining oneself. In the Chinese culture, it is crucial to a member of a family to work within the family which contrasts with the American tradition of educating oneself and finding an occupation that corresponds. The difference of cultures may require foreigners to conform to the aspects of their new society but in the end, most of these immigrants tend to root their customs in their previous heritage.

conformity is excellent

quite possibly the greatest headline i've ever seen

hey blogosphere,

Conformity project - wow. It's really happening. I'm livin' life and doin' a conformity project just like i planned. But anyways, I'm planning on interviewing my grandpa and great-grandma this weekend. I'm planning on asking them about how the cultures changed as they moved from China to America and if they felt pressured to conform. I'll also ask them how they feel these pressures have changed over time. I feel like I'll get a great perspective from three completely different eras as I'll have that of my great-grandma, my grandpa, and myself.

cya guys l8r,

<3 <3 <3

from generation to generation - ;)

hey bloggers,

I'm gonna try and narrow down my topic now. Well I'm basically talkin about how conformity has changed from generation to generation. I'm going to interview my great grandma and my grandpa who both immigrated from China at different times. I think the pressures of conformity are different in cultures and times so I'm gonna examine those aspects and really find some real, organic, raw, differences.

c'ya, l8er guyyyys,

have a fantastic weeknd.