Audience: Teens to adults, those with artistic background
The purpose is to inform and encourage other artists about a particular showcasing website
For artists out there who are interested in sharing, viewing and collaborating their works with other artist, deviantart.com would be the best showcasing website to visit. Deviantart is an online community that aims to provide a place for artist to exhibit a wide variety of works such as photography, flash animation, traditional art, digital art, literary art, and filmmaking. It's also a great place for artists to gain recognition so they can sell their art.
First off, in order to become apart of the deviantart community, you have to create your own account. Users, or deviants get their own profile page which consistst of their status, gallery updates, blog/journal and comment page. Deviants can comment and rate each others artwork as well as place works to their favourites gallery. They can also add other deviants to their watch list. There are many ways for users to communicate with each other. Deviantart provides chat rooms and forums for users to talk amongst themselves, or they can send private messages and type comments on profile pages.
Deviantart is organized in a way for users to browse, post and search works with ease. The main purpose of the site is for users to upload and post their creations. They can categorize their works in different mediums such as sculpture, graphic art, painting, etc. and add search key words to it. The most popular works get posted daily on the site's homepage. Deviants can also purchase a prints account for an annual fee of $24.95 where they can sell their work printed onto a variety of media such as shirts, mugs, puzzles, calenders, postcards, and magnets.
The biggest downfall of the site is it's copyright protection. Although there is an option to place a devianart water mark with your username on your piece before you post it, it does not ensure that your work will be completely safe from plagiarists. Since there is no review of potential copyright and Creative Commons licensing violations when a work is submitted, violations of plagiarism can remain unnoticed until reported. Also, deviants' artwork are public and can be viewed by others without a Deviant account.
For artist out there who want to improve their skills, deviantart is a great site to share their work with others and gain hints, critiques and suggestions.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Review for House
Audience: Teen to adults
The purpose is to express an opinion about that television show to persuade or dissuade readers to watch the series.
House is an American medical drama series that debuted on the Fox network on November 16, 2004. Created by David Shore and directed by Bryan Singer, the show revolves around the cynical yet intelligent Dr. House, who leads a team of diagnostics at a teaching hospital. Much like a mystery series in a sense, each episode consists of him and his team uncovering complex cases of patients who have usually failed to receive a correct diagnosis. House has has gained high ratings ever since its premiere and has received many awards and nominations including including a Peabody Award, two Golden Globe Awards and three Primetime Emmy Awards.
The show usually starts off with a scenario set outside of the hospital, revealing a series of events that lead up to the symptoms of the main patient in that episode. Then, Dr. house and his team attempt to diagnose and treat the patient. However, as the show progresses, they realize they made an incorrect diagnoses as the patient has hits a critical state. House then comes up with assumptions of his own on what the patient might be suffering from due to other character's remarks or vague symptoms missed by the team. Most of the time, his team has doubts about his theories and controversial insights, making it hard to convince his boss to perform medical procedures he thinks is necessary. In the end, though, his hunches turn out to be right and the patient is saved. Although the show revolves around trying to uncover the patient's disease, it mostly focuses on the characters along with their sub-plots.
What I enjoy most about this show is that there is a little bit of everything wrapped into one. For example, there is mystery involved with the patients' cases House and his team uncover, but there is also romance and drama as well intertwined with the character's personal lives. For instance, House has an addiction to pain killers and hallucinates about one of his deceased team members. Also two of the team members, Chase and Allison have an affair. There are some events in the episodes that are quite risque making it an adult targeted series, for instance in one episode House has a Bachelor party involving alcohol and strippers/pole dancers. The character's have a lot of depth and dimension as well. House is not you average doctor; he's sarcastic, rational, immature and unorthodox, but a medical genius none the less. Not a lot of the character's are fond of him, which makes there interactions quite humorous. However, past the tough exterior he proves to be quite intelligent determined and reliable, adding more dimension to his personality.
The only negative thing I could say about this series is that sometimes the conflicts and illnesses that the team faces go a little overboard to the point of being unrealistic. Besides that, it's a great series full of suspense, mystery and at most times humour. It's also one of those series that you don't have to watch all the time in order to keep up with the plot because most of the time it's random. House is currently on it's fifth season and there is word that a spin-off, centering on a character introduced in season five, will be created.
The purpose is to express an opinion about that television show to persuade or dissuade readers to watch the series.
House is an American medical drama series that debuted on the Fox network on November 16, 2004. Created by David Shore and directed by Bryan Singer, the show revolves around the cynical yet intelligent Dr. House, who leads a team of diagnostics at a teaching hospital. Much like a mystery series in a sense, each episode consists of him and his team uncovering complex cases of patients who have usually failed to receive a correct diagnosis. House has has gained high ratings ever since its premiere and has received many awards and nominations including including a Peabody Award, two Golden Globe Awards and three Primetime Emmy Awards.
The show usually starts off with a scenario set outside of the hospital, revealing a series of events that lead up to the symptoms of the main patient in that episode. Then, Dr. house and his team attempt to diagnose and treat the patient. However, as the show progresses, they realize they made an incorrect diagnoses as the patient has hits a critical state. House then comes up with assumptions of his own on what the patient might be suffering from due to other character's remarks or vague symptoms missed by the team. Most of the time, his team has doubts about his theories and controversial insights, making it hard to convince his boss to perform medical procedures he thinks is necessary. In the end, though, his hunches turn out to be right and the patient is saved. Although the show revolves around trying to uncover the patient's disease, it mostly focuses on the characters along with their sub-plots.
What I enjoy most about this show is that there is a little bit of everything wrapped into one. For example, there is mystery involved with the patients' cases House and his team uncover, but there is also romance and drama as well intertwined with the character's personal lives. For instance, House has an addiction to pain killers and hallucinates about one of his deceased team members. Also two of the team members, Chase and Allison have an affair. There are some events in the episodes that are quite risque making it an adult targeted series, for instance in one episode House has a Bachelor party involving alcohol and strippers/pole dancers. The character's have a lot of depth and dimension as well. House is not you average doctor; he's sarcastic, rational, immature and unorthodox, but a medical genius none the less. Not a lot of the character's are fond of him, which makes there interactions quite humorous. However, past the tough exterior he proves to be quite intelligent determined and reliable, adding more dimension to his personality.
The only negative thing I could say about this series is that sometimes the conflicts and illnesses that the team faces go a little overboard to the point of being unrealistic. Besides that, it's a great series full of suspense, mystery and at most times humour. It's also one of those series that you don't have to watch all the time in order to keep up with the plot because most of the time it's random. House is currently on it's fifth season and there is word that a spin-off, centering on a character introduced in season five, will be created.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Madonna Incident
Audience: Teens-adults
Purpose: To show how most of our lives revolve around celebrity activity
Most of Western society seem to be too focused around the personal lives of celebrities. Why else would there be an article fussing about Madonna falling off her horse than to feed this hungry star frenzy society. The question is, why do people give a crap about this stuff in the first place? It's just useless, boring information that has nothing to do with our lives, yet some are so desperate to get the scoop on all the dirt about people they don't even know. It's pathetic, especially when the main topic of the "issue" goes off topic due to lack of information.
For example, Yahoo News Canada states that her horse was startled by the paparazzi who had jumped our form the bushes in front of her to snap so pictures, causing her top fall off the horse. However, a photographer named Thomas Hinton stated that the only photographer present was Steven Klein, and that he himself only photographed a picture of her before and after the incident. Without even knowing what really happened, the article jumps to a topic about Madonna's past experiences with horses and how she was thrown from a horse in England in the summer of 2005. Then it goes on about her personal life, that she couldn't adopt a three-year-old girl from the southern African country and how she and her husband were getting a divorce. All went on through my mind while reading this was who cares? I don't care. Why am I wasting my time when I could be getting ready to go to my Judo class?
Stuff like this goes on everyday. You have your Entertainment tonight and your E-Talk daily junk. It's just annoying. Why do we have to have these celebrities' lives constantly rubbed into our faces when we could be looking at other issues around the world that have something to do with our lives? It's just really grinds my gears when I see articles like this being sold out to the public all the time.
Purpose: To show how most of our lives revolve around celebrity activity
Most of Western society seem to be too focused around the personal lives of celebrities. Why else would there be an article fussing about Madonna falling off her horse than to feed this hungry star frenzy society. The question is, why do people give a crap about this stuff in the first place? It's just useless, boring information that has nothing to do with our lives, yet some are so desperate to get the scoop on all the dirt about people they don't even know. It's pathetic, especially when the main topic of the "issue" goes off topic due to lack of information.
For example, Yahoo News Canada states that her horse was startled by the paparazzi who had jumped our form the bushes in front of her to snap so pictures, causing her top fall off the horse. However, a photographer named Thomas Hinton stated that the only photographer present was Steven Klein, and that he himself only photographed a picture of her before and after the incident. Without even knowing what really happened, the article jumps to a topic about Madonna's past experiences with horses and how she was thrown from a horse in England in the summer of 2005. Then it goes on about her personal life, that she couldn't adopt a three-year-old girl from the southern African country and how she and her husband were getting a divorce. All went on through my mind while reading this was who cares? I don't care. Why am I wasting my time when I could be getting ready to go to my Judo class?
Stuff like this goes on everyday. You have your Entertainment tonight and your E-Talk daily junk. It's just annoying. Why do we have to have these celebrities' lives constantly rubbed into our faces when we could be looking at other issues around the world that have something to do with our lives? It's just really grinds my gears when I see articles like this being sold out to the public all the time.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Father sells daughter
The father of child actress Rubina Ali from "Slumdog millionare," Rafiq Qureshi denied selling his daughter after a British newspaper reported him putting her up for adoption at a price up to 400,000 dollars. According to the Indian media Qureshi was lying because he accepted a meeting at a Mumbai hotel with a wealthy Arab sheikh who offered a price for his daughter. However, this man was really a reporter at the weekly tabloid, claiming that Queresh demanded 20 million rupees for his daughter during the meeting. In response to this, Queresh said that the wealthy man was trying to convince him to sell his daughter, saying he would offer her "a lot of benefits" and that "it would be good for her." But then his wife, who is seperated from him says that she heard form their eldest sister that he was planning to sell their daughter two weeks ago. This whole story raises a controversy of who is telling the truth and who is lying.
It wouldn't make sense that Queresh would want to sell his daughter for money considering the film she was in made 8 oscars. Although there are some people who greedy and hungry for more than what they have. Selling your own flesh and blood would be too low. However, I still find it suspicious that Queresh would decide to meet up with the "wealthy arab man" if he didn't want to sell his daughter in the first place. a lot of benefits. On the other hand, why would a British reporter disquise himself as an Arab sheikh who wanted to buy his daughter? The reporter could have planned this meeting to expliot the father. The wife could also be lying as well. Considering she and her husband are split up, we don't know her intentions towards him. She could be using this opportunity fo personal revenge.
It wouldn't make sense that Queresh would want to sell his daughter for money considering the film she was in made 8 oscars. Although there are some people who greedy and hungry for more than what they have. Selling your own flesh and blood would be too low. However, I still find it suspicious that Queresh would decide to meet up with the "wealthy arab man" if he didn't want to sell his daughter in the first place. a lot of benefits. On the other hand, why would a British reporter disquise himself as an Arab sheikh who wanted to buy his daughter? The reporter could have planned this meeting to expliot the father. The wife could also be lying as well. Considering she and her husband are split up, we don't know her intentions towards him. She could be using this opportunity fo personal revenge.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Plane hijacking
Audiences: 16-adult
Purpose: To question security systems around the world, and what they could have done to asses the situation.
According to Yahoo News Canada, a young man wielding a gun managed to sneak past Canjet airline security in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Monday hijacked a plane. While 159 passengers and two crew members were able to escape in exchange for money, 6 flight attendants remained in the plane as they anxiously awaited for the members of a Jamaican counter-terrorism squad to disarm the gunman. Although all passengers and flight attendants made it through safely, many questions have been risen after the hijacking.
The first one that comes to mind is how the heck did the Montego Bay's airline security system miss this man in the first? Wouldn't their detectors pick up the gun in his pocket at least? Not to mention he was described as being "mentally challenged." One would assume that airlines all over the world would tighten their security after 9/11 incident which had been drilled into every ones' brains for the past few years. If they couldn't even track down one man, then what are the chances of them preventing a squad of terrorist from invading another plane? CanJet is working work with officials in Jamaica to investigate on how the gunman was able to break through security.
The second thought that came to mind was the response of the passengers and flight attendants in addition to the hijacking. There was one man who was quite young, not to mention "mentally challenged" against 182 people. The question is, why would all those people submit to one idiotic thug? It's natural for them to scared in that situation, but if it wasn't like their were twenty other hijackers with firearms; there was only one. They could have somehow all teamed together and grab his gun and shoot him. Maybe not as dramatically as that, but they could have done something along those lines as to distract him somehow. What about Ms. C? She had a gun pointed directly at her and she still managed to defend herself. That was one person. Image what 182 people could have done in the same situation. It's the whole bystander effect that makes people roll over and submit.
Purpose: To question security systems around the world, and what they could have done to asses the situation.
According to Yahoo News Canada, a young man wielding a gun managed to sneak past Canjet airline security in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Monday hijacked a plane. While 159 passengers and two crew members were able to escape in exchange for money, 6 flight attendants remained in the plane as they anxiously awaited for the members of a Jamaican counter-terrorism squad to disarm the gunman. Although all passengers and flight attendants made it through safely, many questions have been risen after the hijacking.
The first one that comes to mind is how the heck did the Montego Bay's airline security system miss this man in the first? Wouldn't their detectors pick up the gun in his pocket at least? Not to mention he was described as being "mentally challenged." One would assume that airlines all over the world would tighten their security after 9/11 incident which had been drilled into every ones' brains for the past few years. If they couldn't even track down one man, then what are the chances of them preventing a squad of terrorist from invading another plane? CanJet is working work with officials in Jamaica to investigate on how the gunman was able to break through security.
The second thought that came to mind was the response of the passengers and flight attendants in addition to the hijacking. There was one man who was quite young, not to mention "mentally challenged" against 182 people. The question is, why would all those people submit to one idiotic thug? It's natural for them to scared in that situation, but if it wasn't like their were twenty other hijackers with firearms; there was only one. They could have somehow all teamed together and grab his gun and shoot him. Maybe not as dramatically as that, but they could have done something along those lines as to distract him somehow. What about Ms. C? She had a gun pointed directly at her and she still managed to defend herself. That was one person. Image what 182 people could have done in the same situation. It's the whole bystander effect that makes people roll over and submit.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Hiking trip with Paris Hilton
Hiking Trip with Paris Hilton:
P: *huff huff* I...like...can't go *pant* any further *pant*
K: *rolls eyes* we've only been trekking for twenty minuets.
P: *stops* Yeah, well *huff* this is too tough, this bag is like, killing me!
K: Are you kidding? It's 16 an pound pack. I was nice enough to let you carry the lighter things because you're a beginner. I'm the one carrying all the extras, plus my own equipment. Trust me, it's not that bad.
P: I need to sit down.
K: Fine, we'll take a break if you feel you need one that badly.
P: *swats the air* Uuugg, these mosquitoes are so f*cking annoying.
K: Once you stop moving, eventually, they'll get you. So, get use to it. How are your feet, do you feel any hot spots?
P: *groan* No...How much further?
K: Well *opens map* We haven't reached the loop yet. But once we get there, it'll be around d six hours if we move quickly.
P: Uuuggg!! Six hours of this sh*t? I can't do this!
K: Well, this is you're last chance if you want to turn back, cause if you change your mind later on, it's gonna be a long way back.
P: Whatever. *gets back up* I don't care what my agents say, no amount of money is worth this.
K: You've probably heard people say this to you lots of times, weather it registered in your head or not, but you're a spoiled brat.
P: Excuse me?
K: Yeah, you won't do anything unless you have one of your servants to do it for you. The only type of work you do is shop and party. You need to learn to appreciate what nature has to offer and not take all your luxery for granted.
P: Who do you think you are, talking to me like that? Do you know who I am.
K: *sigh* All you care about is yourself. Look around you. Don't you think it's beautiful, being away from all the noise and building? No you wouldn't. You don't care. You'll never see life the way we see it.
Audience: Teens and adults
Purpose: To show how people are so self absorbed in their own world that they neglect nature and what it has to offer
P: *huff huff* I...like...can't go *pant* any further *pant*
K: *rolls eyes* we've only been trekking for twenty minuets.
P: *stops* Yeah, well *huff* this is too tough, this bag is like, killing me!
K: Are you kidding? It's 16 an pound pack. I was nice enough to let you carry the lighter things because you're a beginner. I'm the one carrying all the extras, plus my own equipment. Trust me, it's not that bad.
P: I need to sit down.
K: Fine, we'll take a break if you feel you need one that badly.
P: *swats the air* Uuugg, these mosquitoes are so f*cking annoying.
K: Once you stop moving, eventually, they'll get you. So, get use to it. How are your feet, do you feel any hot spots?
P: *groan* No...How much further?
K: Well *opens map* We haven't reached the loop yet. But once we get there, it'll be around d six hours if we move quickly.
P: Uuuggg!! Six hours of this sh*t? I can't do this!
K: Well, this is you're last chance if you want to turn back, cause if you change your mind later on, it's gonna be a long way back.
P: Whatever. *gets back up* I don't care what my agents say, no amount of money is worth this.
K: You've probably heard people say this to you lots of times, weather it registered in your head or not, but you're a spoiled brat.
P: Excuse me?
K: Yeah, you won't do anything unless you have one of your servants to do it for you. The only type of work you do is shop and party. You need to learn to appreciate what nature has to offer and not take all your luxery for granted.
P: Who do you think you are, talking to me like that? Do you know who I am.
K: *sigh* All you care about is yourself. Look around you. Don't you think it's beautiful, being away from all the noise and building? No you wouldn't. You don't care. You'll never see life the way we see it.
Audience: Teens and adults
Purpose: To show how people are so self absorbed in their own world that they neglect nature and what it has to offer
Friday, April 10, 2009
Drive thu with Patrick Stewart
Drive Thur with Patrick Stewart
P: *driving* Jeez, that Laser quest game really worn me out.
K: Ha ha! Yeah, those kids chased you throughout the whole maze almost every game!
P: Well, even if they were going against the rules, I didn't back down.
K: Yeah, you totally went all Picard on them! You kept up with them pretty well for someone your age.
P: Yes, indeed. Even when your as old as I am, it's important to stay active. Oh, thank goodness there's a McDonald's at the end of the block. I would kill for a big mac, I'm starving. You?
K: Err, no thanks, not a fast food person.
P: Oh, come now. It's ok to have greasy food once in a while. Besides, I hardly ever seem to go out for fast food nowadays.
K: Oh...ok. I'll just have a pie.
P: Pie it is! *drives in* Hello? Yes, I'll have a big mac with fries and a large coke. I beg your--Captain Picard? Sorry? I don't know this Captain picard you speak of. No, and an apple pie too with--would you like a drink too?
K: Uh...sure, just a small one, thanks.
P: --A small coke. Yes, make it so. *drives to the pick up*
K: Can you do that thing? Please, pleaaaase!
P: Oh...alright. Warp speed. ENGAGE! *speeds up to the pick up*
K: xD
P: *driving* Jeez, that Laser quest game really worn me out.
K: Ha ha! Yeah, those kids chased you throughout the whole maze almost every game!
P: Well, even if they were going against the rules, I didn't back down.
K: Yeah, you totally went all Picard on them! You kept up with them pretty well for someone your age.
P: Yes, indeed. Even when your as old as I am, it's important to stay active. Oh, thank goodness there's a McDonald's at the end of the block. I would kill for a big mac, I'm starving. You?
K: Err, no thanks, not a fast food person.
P: Oh, come now. It's ok to have greasy food once in a while. Besides, I hardly ever seem to go out for fast food nowadays.
K: Oh...ok. I'll just have a pie.
P: Pie it is! *drives in* Hello? Yes, I'll have a big mac with fries and a large coke. I beg your--Captain Picard? Sorry? I don't know this Captain picard you speak of. No, and an apple pie too with--would you like a drink too?
K: Uh...sure, just a small one, thanks.
P: --A small coke. Yes, make it so. *drives to the pick up*
K: Can you do that thing? Please, pleaaaase!
P: Oh...alright. Warp speed. ENGAGE! *speeds up to the pick up*
K: xD
A meeting with Grant Kirkhope
A meeting with Grant Kirkhope at a convention.
G: *sitting behind the desk staring into space*
K: Hi Mr. Kirkhope!
G: *wakes up* Oh hello.
K: U-um...Can you sign my Banjo-Kazooie game packs?
G: *raises eyebrow* Uh, sure... *pulls out sharpie* And...there you go.
K: *smiles* Wow, thank you! ^_^
G: No problem.
K: I really enjoy your music, I've been a huge fan of your since I was nine!
G:Oh really? *smiles* Why thank you!
K: I was excited to hear that you got your pieces orchestrated. I listened to them, they sound amazing!
G: Thanks! Yes, I was very a great experience getting the orchestra together. As much as I liked playing around with the old synthesizer, having real instruments playing my music really gave it an edge.
K: Indeed!
G: Well, so far you've been the one of few who have come to chat with me at this convention. What did you say your name was?
K: Oh-my name's Kayla!
G: It's a pleasure to meet you!
K: It's an honor to meet you! You're like my music hero! I have no idea why people aren't showing up over here.
G: Those are very kind words, but I'm no Koji Kondo...*sigh* I don't know. I guess I've just felt a little insecure about my compositions. It's getting harder to find inspiration. Maybe people can sense that.
K: Aw don't say that! There are so many fans of yours out there. You may not be as well known as Koji Kondo, but there are a lot of us who think you're better than him
G: Oh, I wouldn't say that...
K: No, I'm serious! Your style is an inspiration to all of us! The first thing that came to my mind when I played B-K was the music. When I was younger I use to play your music on the piano by ear. Heck, I still do it, and people always ask where the piece was from. Whenever I tell them it's from a video game, they're always shocked. There are even fans who enjoy your music so much, they make remix midis of them!
G: wow...I'm flattered. thank you, that means a lot to me. It's fans like you that inspire me to keep composing.
Auidience: Teens and up
Purpose: To show that all forms of music can be appreciated, even if they are from video games.
Grant Kirkhope is a musician who composes pieces for Rareware video games. His most well known work are from Goldeneye 007, Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Kazooie/Tooie, and Conker's Bad Fur day. I love his music! ^_^
G: *sitting behind the desk staring into space*
K: Hi Mr. Kirkhope!
G: *wakes up* Oh hello.
K: U-um...Can you sign my Banjo-Kazooie game packs?
G: *raises eyebrow* Uh, sure... *pulls out sharpie* And...there you go.
K: *smiles* Wow, thank you! ^_^
G: No problem.
K: I really enjoy your music, I've been a huge fan of your since I was nine!
G:Oh really? *smiles* Why thank you!
K: I was excited to hear that you got your pieces orchestrated. I listened to them, they sound amazing!
G: Thanks! Yes, I was very a great experience getting the orchestra together. As much as I liked playing around with the old synthesizer, having real instruments playing my music really gave it an edge.
K: Indeed!
G: Well, so far you've been the one of few who have come to chat with me at this convention. What did you say your name was?
K: Oh-my name's Kayla!
G: It's a pleasure to meet you!
K: It's an honor to meet you! You're like my music hero! I have no idea why people aren't showing up over here.
G: Those are very kind words, but I'm no Koji Kondo...*sigh* I don't know. I guess I've just felt a little insecure about my compositions. It's getting harder to find inspiration. Maybe people can sense that.
K: Aw don't say that! There are so many fans of yours out there. You may not be as well known as Koji Kondo, but there are a lot of us who think you're better than him
G: Oh, I wouldn't say that...
K: No, I'm serious! Your style is an inspiration to all of us! The first thing that came to my mind when I played B-K was the music. When I was younger I use to play your music on the piano by ear. Heck, I still do it, and people always ask where the piece was from. Whenever I tell them it's from a video game, they're always shocked. There are even fans who enjoy your music so much, they make remix midis of them!
G: wow...I'm flattered. thank you, that means a lot to me. It's fans like you that inspire me to keep composing.
Auidience: Teens and up
Purpose: To show that all forms of music can be appreciated, even if they are from video games.
Grant Kirkhope is a musician who composes pieces for Rareware video games. His most well known work are from Goldeneye 007, Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Kazooie/Tooie, and Conker's Bad Fur day. I love his music! ^_^
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Painting with Old Gregg (Aka the mighty Boosh)
Painting water colours with Old Gregg in his cave
G: I'm glad you decided to do some water colours with me right here, right now. In Gregg's place.
K: *mumbles* Well...you didn't exactly let me leave after that incident on the boat....
G: Beggin' ya pardon?
K: Oh, what?! Nothing, just talking to myself...So, Gregg...How's your painting coming along?
G: Good. Almost finished. By the way, you thirsty? I got some Baily's? Nice creamy beige.
K: I'm under age....
G: *shrugs*
K: *leans over* Wow, you've painted quite a bit. You're pretty talented! Personally, I find water colours hard to manipulate. How long have you been painting?
G: Long time. When you live in the waters of Black Lake with no chums to hang with as long as I have, you tend to pick up some hobbies.
K: Oh....why don't you try going up to the surface and make some friends?
G: Are you blind, child? Haven't you taken a good look at me? I'm Old Gregg, the legendary scaly man fish! No one wants to be friends with me. I freak people out!
K: You're not that freaky....
G: Don't lie to me, boy!
K: *sigh*How many time do I have to tell you? I'm a girl! And I'm not lying. You're just um...unique.
G: Explain.
K: Well...You're very solitary and independent for one thing. I mean, you can keep yourself entertained pretty well. You're an excellent painter and a great dancer. You're also capable of taking care of yourself and your cave. You just have to be more social.
G: Tell me how to be more social.
K: You could stop tipping people's boats over and try talking to them instead, for starters.
G: But I like tipping people's boats over.
K: People don't appreciate that, you know. It's rude. That's why everyone's are afraid of you.
G: You're not afraid of me.
K: No. I'm not.
G: I got something to show ya. *shows self portraits* I call this one "Old Gregg." And I call this one "Old Gregg!"
K: Wonderful.
G: *shows the back side of another painting* Do you know what I call this one?
K: Er...Old Gregg?
G: *turns it over and reveals a painting of Old Gregg and Kayla* "Old Gregg and friend"
K: Awww, that's sweet! ^_^
Auidience: All ages
Purpose: Friendship!
(( For all of you who hasn't seen Old Gregg (doubtful), go on youtube and watch it now!))
G: I'm glad you decided to do some water colours with me right here, right now. In Gregg's place.
K: *mumbles* Well...you didn't exactly let me leave after that incident on the boat....
G: Beggin' ya pardon?
K: Oh, what?! Nothing, just talking to myself...So, Gregg...How's your painting coming along?
G: Good. Almost finished. By the way, you thirsty? I got some Baily's? Nice creamy beige.
K: I'm under age....
G: *shrugs*
K: *leans over* Wow, you've painted quite a bit. You're pretty talented! Personally, I find water colours hard to manipulate. How long have you been painting?
G: Long time. When you live in the waters of Black Lake with no chums to hang with as long as I have, you tend to pick up some hobbies.
K: Oh....why don't you try going up to the surface and make some friends?
G: Are you blind, child? Haven't you taken a good look at me? I'm Old Gregg, the legendary scaly man fish! No one wants to be friends with me. I freak people out!
K: You're not that freaky....
G: Don't lie to me, boy!
K: *sigh*How many time do I have to tell you? I'm a girl! And I'm not lying. You're just um...unique.
G: Explain.
K: Well...You're very solitary and independent for one thing. I mean, you can keep yourself entertained pretty well. You're an excellent painter and a great dancer. You're also capable of taking care of yourself and your cave. You just have to be more social.
G: Tell me how to be more social.
K: You could stop tipping people's boats over and try talking to them instead, for starters.
G: But I like tipping people's boats over.
K: People don't appreciate that, you know. It's rude. That's why everyone's are afraid of you.
G: You're not afraid of me.
K: No. I'm not.
G: I got something to show ya. *shows self portraits* I call this one "Old Gregg." And I call this one "Old Gregg!"
K: Wonderful.
G: *shows the back side of another painting* Do you know what I call this one?
K: Er...Old Gregg?
G: *turns it over and reveals a painting of Old Gregg and Kayla* "Old Gregg and friend"
K: Awww, that's sweet! ^_^
Auidience: All ages
Purpose: Friendship!
(( For all of you who hasn't seen Old Gregg (doubtful), go on youtube and watch it now!))
Friday, April 3, 2009
Internal monologue #4
The rain pours as we race through the streets, but the sun still shines. My cloths are soaked, my shoes are drenched, but I feel so Exhilarated. The three of us laugh and joke, splashing through the puddles as if I have become one of their best friends. All that is on their minds is to be the first to reach the end of the street. However, in my head, all I can think of is how grateful I am to have met these two kids.
It all started at the comic store after I had bought comics. Some guys at school who have been beating up on my for the past two weeks ran up to us. They wanted the money they didn't get from me last Tuesday at lunch. When I refused, they started to grab me, but my two friends came before they got a chance to hurt me. They punched them left and right until they were bloodied and bruised. Next thing I knew, they headed down the street with their tails between their legs. I was so relieved. After the fight, my rescuers comforted me as they started to walk me back home, offering their x-men cards and comics to me. They didn't even know me, yet they were so nice. I was confused, things like this never happen to me. Nobody at school would go near me let alone help me when those bullies beat me up. I'm just an oddball, a freak. We exchanged names and talked. Then, it started raining hard. We ran, trying to get home as fast as we could. I began to laugh, I don't know why I did. I guess I was just so happy. Pretty soon, they started laughing with me. Not at me. Then they turned our run into a race as they joked and splashed.
So now I'm racing with them. The rain has washed away all of my miseries, cleansing my awful memories of school. I feel safe, secure and rejuvenated. I think it's safe to call these two my friends. But then something jumps out in front of them! A baseball bat swings in front of their heads. They fall to the ground, foreheads bleeding. I look up only to see the two bullies standing in front of me, their baseball bats clenched in their hands. I gulp, unable to move. My body is stiff, my eyes are on the two bullies. They are sneering at me, looking forward to beating me to a pulp. My eyes avert to the two boys who saved me. As I stare at their limp bodies lying on the cement, I think of how much I appreciated their kindness. They risked themselves to protect me even though they didn't know who I was. They don't deserve this! I can't let those bullies get away for what they have done to my friends! Suddenly my fear fades away, awakening a new type of feeling. I get up from my feet, legs shaking. But I'm not scared anymore. I look directly into the bullies eyes without fear. My adrenaline kicks in and I let my actions guide me as I charge.
Audiences: kids to teens
Purpose: To show the damaging effects of bullying
It all started at the comic store after I had bought comics. Some guys at school who have been beating up on my for the past two weeks ran up to us. They wanted the money they didn't get from me last Tuesday at lunch. When I refused, they started to grab me, but my two friends came before they got a chance to hurt me. They punched them left and right until they were bloodied and bruised. Next thing I knew, they headed down the street with their tails between their legs. I was so relieved. After the fight, my rescuers comforted me as they started to walk me back home, offering their x-men cards and comics to me. They didn't even know me, yet they were so nice. I was confused, things like this never happen to me. Nobody at school would go near me let alone help me when those bullies beat me up. I'm just an oddball, a freak. We exchanged names and talked. Then, it started raining hard. We ran, trying to get home as fast as we could. I began to laugh, I don't know why I did. I guess I was just so happy. Pretty soon, they started laughing with me. Not at me. Then they turned our run into a race as they joked and splashed.
So now I'm racing with them. The rain has washed away all of my miseries, cleansing my awful memories of school. I feel safe, secure and rejuvenated. I think it's safe to call these two my friends. But then something jumps out in front of them! A baseball bat swings in front of their heads. They fall to the ground, foreheads bleeding. I look up only to see the two bullies standing in front of me, their baseball bats clenched in their hands. I gulp, unable to move. My body is stiff, my eyes are on the two bullies. They are sneering at me, looking forward to beating me to a pulp. My eyes avert to the two boys who saved me. As I stare at their limp bodies lying on the cement, I think of how much I appreciated their kindness. They risked themselves to protect me even though they didn't know who I was. They don't deserve this! I can't let those bullies get away for what they have done to my friends! Suddenly my fear fades away, awakening a new type of feeling. I get up from my feet, legs shaking. But I'm not scared anymore. I look directly into the bullies eyes without fear. My adrenaline kicks in and I let my actions guide me as I charge.
Audiences: kids to teens
Purpose: To show the damaging effects of bullying
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Internal monologue #3
The wrath of Grandma:
I lost the children again! I can't believe this. I told those little rascals to stay put while I went to use the bathroom, and they took off on me! I've become so exhausted from running around in this noisy carnival, I don't know whether I should just stay her or go look for them again. Oh, what nerve those children have! Who does this to their own grandmother? They think I'm boring just because I've reached my old days. I may be old, buy I sure as darn not dull! I know how to have a good old fashioned time, but these little scoundrels never gave me a chance. They ignore me! Every time I come over to my daughter's place to take them out somewhere nice, they treat me as if I'm some some goldfish, opening and closing my mouth wordlessly. Well, I've I had just about enough of their shenanigans! They want to see old grandma do something exciting? Well, I'll just hire one of those clowns walking around to fetch them for me! Let's see how they'll like that!
Audience: children
Purpose: to show fair treatment towards older people
I lost the children again! I can't believe this. I told those little rascals to stay put while I went to use the bathroom, and they took off on me! I've become so exhausted from running around in this noisy carnival, I don't know whether I should just stay her or go look for them again. Oh, what nerve those children have! Who does this to their own grandmother? They think I'm boring just because I've reached my old days. I may be old, buy I sure as darn not dull! I know how to have a good old fashioned time, but these little scoundrels never gave me a chance. They ignore me! Every time I come over to my daughter's place to take them out somewhere nice, they treat me as if I'm some some goldfish, opening and closing my mouth wordlessly. Well, I've I had just about enough of their shenanigans! They want to see old grandma do something exciting? Well, I'll just hire one of those clowns walking around to fetch them for me! Let's see how they'll like that!
Audience: children
Purpose: to show fair treatment towards older people
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