My Principles

If I gave something to you I expect for you to take care of it. Same thing goes if I were to buy it or even if I did something for you. The least I ask in return is a thank you. Why bother giving someone or something your all when in the end it never really meant anything? I don’t do things for other people if I knew they didn’t deserve it. I am a kind hearted person but cross me and that will be the end of our relationship. No one does something for nothing but when I do something and ask for nothing its because I have love and respect for that person. Therefore, when I give someone something I would want them to guard it, and treat it with love. Treasure it as if it were their last gift ever and will soon be worth millions one day. However, if you were to pay me to do something and then turn around and mess it all up that’s when I can care less because it was your money that paid for it so you can treat it how you want to. I don’t show favoritism. To me its all about the mutual respect we have for one another. You treat me and show me royalty and you will get the same from me in return. These are my principles.

Week 3 English Assignment

Today is Saturday at this very moment. Last night in English class, the professor gave the class an outside assignment to complete. I’m so anxious and excited that I don’t know how to organize my thoughts right now. It is a team assignment and our team has to meet at Chelsea Piers next Friday at 5pm. Our mission is to observe the surroundings or (people watch) as some people may call it and take notes. Then each member must write an Observational Report and Analysis Report based on our observing site. Depending on how long we stay at our site, the length of our reports should match. We must take pictures and present that as well in our reports. I’m excited to do this because I have never done an outside assignment as far as school goes and I believe it would be fun. This is only week 3 of session A and our reports aren’t due until week 6. The reason is because next week each team will meet at their site and week 5, which is April 2nd there is no school due to spring recess. So we have a break. Before you know it, class will be over and more than likely I will pass with yet another “A”. J

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A Good Day Back To Work

Today was my first day back to work after I got sick from having the stomach virus. I got a big welcome back from my supervisor and surprisingly, my children didn't give me a hard time either. That was a blessing because only god knows I would not had been able to manage. However I am still having these vicious headaches called migraines. good thing I go back to the doctor tomorrow for a follow up too. I have to remember to bring in my immunization card so that it can be updated and I can bring that into work as well. but I am just glad that my day at work went really well. I even got a little extra cash in my pocket thanks to my boss. I don't know if he felt sorry for what my pay check was looking like but he sure did give me way more than what I was bargained for. Its cool. But I wont be cashing my check until the weekend before my birthday which is March 30th, because I can use the little extra pocket money to splurge and treat myself to something nice for once.

Dreading New School Location

I am currently watching a movie called “The Edge of Darkness” starring Mel Gibson. Im almost at the end and it is a very good movie I must say but that is not what this blog is about. As I was watching this movie while laying in my bed, I was wondering about the changes I soon have to face once my school campus location will be moving to Manhattan. I am really dreading that move because that means I will have to travel further and wake up earlier to give myself enough time to get to class. I mean the whole purpose of me choosing Devry was because of its convenient location right there in Long Island City. That is the only location in Queens and now they are taking away from us. We already have a campus in Manhattan so I don’t know why they are making another location there. For now, I am going to try and take as many courses as I possibly can so that I don’t have so many classes when January 2011 comes. By then most of my classes will be online courses anyways. Thank goodness for that. I guess I am in luck after all. Now that I have this off of my chest and put to rest in the back of my mind, I am going to resume watching the movie.

Music Comparison: Diva V.S. Empire State

Have you ever listened closely to the words in a song? How about a song that you hated the most? It seems that you always know the words to that song, just because you disliked it so much. If you noticed, music has a major impact on society. Whether it is children, the youth or the elderly, we all feel some type of way when we listen to it. Let me show you what I mean.

For example, the song Diva by Beyonce is clearly not a good image you would want to give to young girls. I know so, because I am a teenager myself. I dislike this song because it portrays a diva to be a female who is snotty and expects everything to fall in her path. The lyrics are “where my ladies up in here that like to talk back, I wanna see ya, I’d like to meet cha, what you said, she ain’t no diva”. In my opinion, this is telling females they can be rude if they are the ones who are getting money. Another reason why I dislike this song is because it says “a diva is a female version of a hustler” and “divas getting money, if you ain’t getting money then you ain’t got nothing for me” in which I disagree. It sounds like a diva is supposed to be some type of female pimp. According to the Webster’s new pocket dictionary, the meaning of a hustler is someone who gets money dishonestly or is a prostitute. Now what exactly is Beyonce trying to tell females in her song?

On the other hand, a song that I absolutely love is Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. The reason is that it tells you how much you would enjoy the life in New York City. When I first heard the words “these streets will make you feel brand new, these lights will inspire you” I felt that Alicia Keys was speaking the truth. I know every time I go to the city, I feel that dreams can come true as well. I think the message that the song is trying to give is that you can do anything if you try and anything is possible in New York City. All you have to do is believe in yourself. That is the main reason why I love this song. Also because it has a nice tune. I do not think anyone can resist listening to it.

Plans for Tuesday- March 16th 2010

This Tuesday coming up which is March 16, 2010 I have quite a few things on my plate. The first thing that I was informed of was there will be no after school that day because elementary and junior high school has a half day. That Day is also my little cousin’s 15th birthday and I know that he would want me spend it with him. But I have some important things that I must take care of. Tuesday I must do a follow up at the doctors office to see how I progressed after being sick and I also have to do the remains of blood work and get my second part of the MMR shot. Now my Wi-Fi connection back at home sucks so what I was thinking about doing is going to my school and try to get some work done. Then after I am done all important matters of the day, I can spend time with my family and friends for my cousin’s birthday. Sounds like a lot of work but it has to get done.

No Pain, No Gain

I would’ve never thought that in order to heal ones wounds, that person must make sacrifices. I’ve learned this the hard way being stubborn and strong headed just as I am. But this past week, it took me some time to give in and wizen up that if I want to relieve pain, first I must go through pain. I was recently sick. I had a fever with my highest temperature being taking at 102.6. Yea I know that’s pretty high but I refused to get medical treatment and go to the hospital. My fever lasted for two days before it broke. I had to take pills, pills, and more pills that only made me nauseous. Everything I ate, came right back up. Then on top of that I had extreme sharp pain on my entire left side of my body. You wouldn’t believe how much trouble I caused my family by not listening to their words of wisdom on how to get better soon. However, it worked out at the last minute when it was too late for me to go to class on Wednesday morning. I been out from work all week and my hair is still all over the place. This was downright painful for me because when I’m sick, I don’t like taking meds or being rubbed down with alcohol, walking when I’m weak or eating yucky soup. I had to force myself to do all these things and more to get over my fever though. I just hope I don’t get another fever. But I think that’s just apart of life.

A Mother's Birthday Surprise

So, as we all know March is the month of Pisces and tomorrow just so happens to be my mothers birthday. I do something for her every year in which she greatly appreciates and has a good time. Last year I took her out to breakfast then to a bar for some drinks. This year I plan on taking her to the hair salon and give her a nice little updo then surprise her with an all you can eat buffet when I get off from work tomorrow night. I was thinking about taking her to Old Country Buffet out in Long Island. I figured I take her there because she works so hard and bust her ass trying to maintain good grades in school. I am so proud of her and want nothing but the best for her. I also want to get her a gift but I gave her so much I run out of gifts I can buy her. She tells me all the time that her best gift ever is to have a daughter such as myself. Especially because I am her only daughter. I must admit, if feels damn good to be the only girl too. I just want to treat my mother as the true Queen she is.

English227 Contract

I, Lorin McFarlane, agree to the following terms and conditions as follows for English 227 in session A:



As required for English 227, I will not indulge myself in any activity irrelevant to this course such as use of a cellular phone, texting, drawing, sleeping or interrupting the class with foolishness.

I will maintain my role of a college student and complete all task and assignments that are required for grading.

All assignments will be turned in by the due date or before. I understand any late or incomplete assignments will not be accepted and will reflect my grade.

I will always be prompt for class and prepared with the tools and materials needed for each time the class meets while in session.

I will do my best to achieve the grade of an “A” in English 227 while completing this course. No grade lower than a “B” is acceptable of me.

I agree to be flexible with my schedule and be willing to meet with the professor on whatever course of action she chooses pertaining to class.

I agree to show equality for each class that I attend, because each class is just as important as the other is. I will not hand in poor or incomplete assignments because of interference with another class. (A slap in the face will not be tolerated because it is an insult.)



Sincerely,


Lorin McFarlane