The City of Atlantis

In the painting by Raphael "School Of Athens" I feel that I am Plato, the man in the center. Plato loves conspiracies about the world. The man in the painting has written about the death of Atlantis and has described this "sunken city" in such detail. I feel that I am Plato because of the bond and similarities we share, looking at conspiracies at different angles. Some people may not know Plato that well because he isn't well known but the legacy of this man is enormous. This philosopher has studied with one of the most important man in mathimatical history, Pythagoras. Writings of Plato has been in many intrests to me but the one that gets my attention the most is the city of Atlantis.

Da Vinci is the meaning of Renaissance

Leonardo Da Vinci is just an average guy that does his everyday work. Or does he? The answer is no because Da Vinci is a unique man that dreams for succession in his everyday life. If this man was never born the world as we know it won't be. Da Vinci invented many things because he dared to dream. We have helicopters today because one of his ideas was adapted by some guy I don't know. Renaissance is 'rebirth' and Da Vinci defied that because he invented and adapted and improved inventions. Even warfare was reborn due to Da Vinci's knowledge of the techniques that may be used to destroy enemies. A unique man of the Renaissance and his name was Leonardo Da Vinci.

Treasure is Nothing

Treasure

The treasure waits patiently as the boy goes through the challenges.

Coated in gold and jewels.

Just shining with dirt in its casing.

~by Ikmal Khanafiah

In The Alchemist Coelho shows that the treasure isn't really all that important but what is important is the fact that the recepient can go through the road of trials in order to achieve his/her destiny. These days are too modern and it makes people say that you can't always achieve your dream and you can't always get what you want. But that is not true because what you dream will someday become reality but it's only just a matter of time and place and your decisions.

Good For Nothing

Avenged Sevenfold - Critical Acclaim

Shh be quiet, you might piss somebody off 
Like me m0t#3rf$K(, you've been at it for too long 
While you feed off others insecurities
You stand in front of me and bite the hand that feeds 

(Self-righteousness is wearing thin)
Lies inside your head your best friend 
(Heart bleeds but not for fellow man)
Broken glass, your fake reflection 

I've had enough its time for something real  
Don't respect the words you're speaking
Gone too far, acclaim!!

So how does it feel to know that someones kid in the heart of America
Has blood on their hands, fighting to defend your rights
So you can maintain the lifestyle that insults his family's existence
Well, where I'm from we have a special salute we aim high in the air
Towards all those pompous @$$holes who spend their days pointing fingers

F*©@ you

Shh be quiet, you might piss somebody off
Like the heartbeat of this country when antagonized too long
I'll be damned if you count me in as part of your generous hypocrisy
Collecting enemies

(Damn Lord gots queen, worthless man)
There's no need for us to bury you
(Selfish agenda, once again)
Right this way, you've dug your own grave

I've had enough its time for something real  
Don't respect the words you're speaking
Gone too far, !

All the way from the east to the west 
We've got this high society looking down on this very foundation
Constantly reminding us that our actions are the cause of all their problems
Pointing the fingers in every direction 
Blaming their own nation for who wins elections 
They've never contributed a fucking thing to the country they love to criticize

Excuse the obscene, ignore the untrue
Depictions we see, try and get through
Admitting mistakes can't hurt
I'm not the last but I sure ain't the first

Shh be quiet, you might piss somebody off

(Self-righteousness is wearing thin)
Lies inside your head your best friend 
(Heart bleeds but not for fellow man)
Broken glass, your fake reflection 

I've had enough its time for something real  
Don't respect these words you speaking
You've gone too far, acclaim

Freedom

The United States of America, the

land of the free is not exactly what it 

is now than what it was back then because 

back then, people were 

segregated from white to black. 

After all the protesting and wars 

between the north and the south, 

the Civil War, the segregation came to 

an end and the citizens 

became united as one. The change took a 

while to set in seeing as the people 

didn't like not having so that 

they're lives couldn't be easier.

The Civil War is one of the most mental war because when the north fought 

the south it was like they were fighting brother vs brother.

Critical Acclaim is a song where it is probably talking about the Civil War 

because back then slaves, no matter how old they were, fought in wars. 

Life Has Goals, And To Achieve You Must Hope

PIAZZETTA, Giovanni Battista

Through life we always have a goals, and throught that we always conquer the obstacles in our way. Going through the journeys and challanges we will all use determination in our daily lives. The determination we have to achieve our destiny helps us move on to reach the goals that we have planned ahead. Santiago had determination to cross the finish line of his destiny and I have learned to engage in that of which I use my determination to move on in my life. Being determined is just like lust. It is a weakness because you will be to determined that you may become blinded and forget that there will always be a road of trials. Determination helps me carry on and achieve my goal, getting all A's and to make me look forward to something in life. In the end, as Coelho relates in The Alchemist, determination is what bring forths you to achieve your destiny and this is how I am a participant in my destiny.

Chapter 17 - 19

Bud Not Buddy
Chapters 17-19


Focus questions:


1. What surprise did Eddie bring to the house for Bud?

• Eddie brought a recorder so Bud can travel with the band.




2. What did Bud suddenly realize about the guest bedroom he was staying in?

• He realized he was staying in his mom’s room

3. What did Bud discover in the glove compartment of Mr. Calloway’s Packard?

• He discovered the same rocks that he collects and puts where he found it and when.

4. Why didn’t Mr. Calloway ever visit his daughter Angela and grandson Bud?
• He never got any news on Bud or Angela so he couldn’t get in contact with them.



5. Why had Mr. Calloway’s daughter run away?

• She ran away because Mr. Calloway was strict and expected a lot from Angela.

6. Why do you think Mr. Calloway was so stubborn in accepting Bud? Do you think their relationship changed once he realized Bud was his grandson?

• I think it took a while because accepting a human a big responsibility but accepting an animal wasn’t that big. Their relationship did change because now Bud has more courage to talk to Mr. C.

Chapter 15 - 17

Bud Not Buddy
Chapters 15 and 16


Focus questions:


1. When Bud is in the room he is going to sleep in that night, what makes him think that the room used to be a girl’s room who is now dead?

• Ms. Thomas and Mr. C said that this room belongs to a girl that is gone.

2. Is Herman E. Calloway happy to have Bud at his home? Give evidence to support your answer.

• Herman E. Calloway isn’t happy. He shows this by him always discussing something with Ms. Thomas

3. On page 185 we read: “ I can’t believe you, you’ll take care of any stray dog wandering through this neighborhood, but when it comes to a child all of a sudden you have no sympathy.” Who says this and what does he or she mean?

• Ms. Thomas says this. This means that Herman will only take care of something that is less needed for responsibility.

4. On page 191 Eddie asks Bud: “….are you attached to the suitcase, or is it the things inside that are important?” Why does he ask this? What does he give to Bud?

• Eddie asks Bud this question because Bud always carried around his suitcase.
• Eddie gives Bud his old saxophone case.

5. The band members give Bud the name “Sleepy Labone”. Why?

• The band gave Bud this name because he slept till noon and he was skinny to his bones.

Apache Coming Of Age

The Apache Tribe is a Tribe located in the US. An interesting fact that I discovered is that the males do not have a coming of age ceremony but the females have two important ceremonies. As far as I know mostly its men that have coming of age ceremony. But women having two coming of age ceremonies that is very interesting. This is very interesting because usually people have only one coming of age ceremony. This is one thing I learned about the Apache Tribe.

Adolescence Now vs Then

During our Parent Grandparent Interview we learned a lot about the times of adolescence then. The adolescence then and now have changed dramatically. Many shocking events has changed the minds of parents to having curfews and not letting children and teens out. Safety changes the lives of many people.

Back then there were wars but depending on which area you live it can affect your whole entire life. Some people were isolated from any major events it won't affect you. Back then parents were strict but do to the area that is safe children can go back home at any time. If the area was unsafe there surely would be curfews. These days parents are really caring but the world is really unsafe so there is nothing that anyone can do so we have curfews.

Adolescence Then had opportunities to socialize with friends and hang out and they took advantage of that and they didn't stay at home but went out to be more active. Teenagers these days all stay at home inactive and socialize through phones and some are just anti-social and plays games all day long.

Safety is a number one priority and this is what changed the adolescence then and the adolescence now. The world changes in many ways and this is one way of how it changes.

Socializing at FRIM

Socializing at FRIM is like being in Malaysia Week. In Malaysia Week we will be sleeping with other people which makes it a great opportunity to learn more about that person when you and the person are not busy. At FRIM you learn about a persons weakness and strengths. This is a key point because when you learn their weaknesses you will be able to fight them. If you learn their strengths then you know who is better than you at what and you can partner up with someone that is really good to work with.

At FRIM I wasn't uncomfortable with people. I liked that I got to know people more better like about their strengths and weaknesses and their dreams. I didn't really hate anything socially and physically. FRIM is a very good place to be to build character and teamwork and friendship. There many people learned a lot about each other even the guys learned about the girls and the girls learned about the guys.

Quote of the day

To live is like to love--all reason is against it, and all healthy instinct for it.
Samuel Butler