Globalization

I personally am a huge proponent of globalization. I may be taking a very "capitalist" vantage point on the issue, but I have to stand by what I live by and what motivates me. I think the whole concept of globalization is where the money is. We are entering an era now where everyone (especially me) is interested in the illumanti, the new world order, and that sort of thing. Americans, especially american entrepreneurs, are starting to realize that there is no more money left here. We have to go out to other people's countries, learn their languages and cultures while spreading our own (as if they don't know all about it), and start our own businesses. I intend to go to Wash-U, major in business and econ, and spend at least one semester studying abroad. I'm not one who particularly likes to travel, but I think studying abroad is something I need to do and would be well worth my time. More and more people are starting to make their companies global, and it would benefit me to have some international exposure. I think globalization is fundamentally a good thing. All of the good things about it outweigh the bad, and the faster people get on board, I think the more universally positive it will become.

Restaurant Review

I'm going to review one of my personally favorite restaurants: the Cheesecake Factory. I realize it might sound a little cliche of mr to say the cheesecake factory actually is one of my favorite restaurants, but it's true. The food is good, the service is always good, like I don't think there is anything bad I could say about it. It's true that it is an expensive meal, but unlike most other luxury restaurants, at the cheesecake factory you really get your money's worth. The portions are very large; I often have to take my meals home with me. The menu is extensive. I have never seen that much variety on one menu at any other restaurant before. The cheesecake menu alone is at least 2 pages alone. I've never had cheesecake off of that menu thy I didn't like, but that's just me. The whole aura of the cheesecake factory is appealing. Its always a little dim in there, it is decorated nicely, and all of the tables ms silverwear is always beautifully arranged. I personally don't have much of a problem with
Spending my money at the cheesecake factory. I feel like it is worth every penny.

Sports in my life

Ever since I have been in the 8th grade, my life has revolved around sports. Before that, all of my brothers an I experimented with sports to see which one we liked best. We swam, played soccer, did gymnastics, we were lifeguards... Me and Sam even tried sailing for one summer. Personally, my favorite sport after basketball was gymnastics. I was extremely good at it an I loved it, but it came to a point where I had to choose between it and basketball and I chose basketball. It didn't take long for us to become a basketball family. My god parents (Ahmad's parents) new how time consuming this would become as we got older, but my parents had no idea. They never expected the countless hours they would spend in gyms, or the trips every weekend to and from games. When I got into high school o spent much more time with my teammates and in the gym than I did at home. After a while, my coach became like a "mom" and my teammates be I were all her daughters. I was scared to get in trouble or to get bad grades because of what my coach would do to me or what my coach would think much more so than my mom. I can't say that I would have my life any other way. Sports in my life, specifically basketball, has provided extreme enjoyment in my life. It has kept me in shape, developed relationships in my life, and it has taught me values in life like commitment, dedication, and hrs work. I am blessed to be a part of he Whitney young lady dolphins, and I am going to put my children in a position to be a part of a team.

Thankful for a classmate

During this thanksgiving season, I am thankful for my twin brother Sam. It is nice to have a sibling who is in the same class as you. You always know what is due in that class, and you can talk about stuff you thought was interesting in class at home. I'm not thankful for him just because he is a useful classmate, but I'm thankful for him cause he is a great natural best friend. I don't have favorites (between my brothers) but he is the brother I'm closest too because we are the closest in age and we have a lot in common. We used to tell people we had the same brain, and I still think that's true. We used to make Ahmad jealous because me and Sam were always on the same page, and it would take him a little longer to understand stuff. However, he always got a kick out of asking us the same question at separate times, but receiving the same answer from both of us. Sam is also a good best friend because he motivates me and i motivate him, especially in basketball. From the time when we were little we used to compete against each other and it helped us to get better. I remember when I was little I used to think about what it would be like if I had a twin sister instead of a twin brother. I remember thinking it would be a lot of fun because we could match our outfits, but that was the only reason. Now, I would never trade my twin brother for a twin sister. I can match my brother if I want to, and I think I would be a completely different if I had a sister. My brother has helped to shape who I am today, and I'm thankful for him as a classmate and a friend.

Open Letter to Cormac Mccarthy

Dear Mr. (Cormac) McCarthy,
I really liked your book. I felt a little lame for finishing it so fast, because it was assigned in school, but I must admit it was very hard to put down once I started it. It addresses many issues. Arguably the most overbearing issue is the apocalypse. I think it symbolizes what is happening to the world, and it is a realization that our lifestyles are unhealthy. It is frightening to think of a generation of people that will never see the sun, or animals, or civilization. I think it is a good thing you wrote this book, because it turned into a movie, and it makes this realization more public. Another issue the book addresses is love. As teens, we are getting to that age where we personally, or the people around us, are falling in love. By no fault of our own, we all know very little about love. We think it is ok to "love" our boyfriends or girlfriends no matter how wrong they are, or how unhappy we are. Somehow someone put into our minds that unconditional love between a man and a woman, or in our case a girl and a boy, is acceptable and it is not. This book has an appropriate setting for unconditional love. It is the love a man has for his son, and it is the most vivid and accurately depicted portrayal of unconditional love that I have ever read about. I thought this part of the book was very moving, and I'm glad i got a chance to read it.
Thanks Mr. (Ian/Cormac) McCarthy.

Victoria E. Thompson

Defend the Poet

I actually dislike the poem Dinosauria, We. It may be too far for me to say that I disagree with it, but I definitely don't like being exposed to such negativity, no matter how true it is or isn't. It may be right or wrong, but I am a believer of the saying "ignorance is bliss." In my own life, I have found that when a person knows too much, it is always devastating. If I am going to be told something that I don't want to hear, I would rather it be kept from me, because while it may enlighten me, it will also ruin my mood, and all I want is to be happy. That was my immediate reaction when I read this poem. However, I must admit that I am glad that I read it, and I think there are some more important people than I who need an opportunity to read it as well. The poem is brutally honest, and painfully graphic, and in some cases I think people will not take it seriously because it is so exaggerated. but it is hard to ignore the words in this poem. Charles Bukowski is right, for the most part. At the rate we're going, we will destroy the earth. Perhaps not while I'm alive, and maybe even after my kids have died, but if something doesn't change, my grandkids will be feeling the consequences of today's lifestyle.

A Direction This Class Needs

Granted I am a little late writing this blog, and I imagine if I had written it on time my thoughts on the matter would be a little different. But, better late than never.

Right now in class we are watching the movie about capitalism. I find it extremely interesting. I'm always interested in things that are going on globally, and things that could potentially make me money in terms of a career (said like a true American). Jobs are hard to find these days, and I want to study something in college that will be a booming business, so right now I'm very interested in the economy and the new world order and stuff like that, so naturally, watching a movie about capitalism and reading a book about globalization is right up my alley. If it were up to me, I wouldn't change the direction of this class at all. I find the class enjoyable and very informative. I think we have a good class in that we all have very different ideas and that we're all willing to participate. We have great class discussions. I don't know what's coming up next in class, but I think the direction we're moving in is fine. Any of my input is probably invaluable, because the only thing i know about philosophy is what i've been taught in this class, and I have no idea how to run a class.

So, in conclusion, i think whatever the direction the class is going in right now is perfectly fine. I am just hear to learn and be intrigued.