Blog #7

3/17/15

Let's take a break from the normal gibberish. What is up with coffee. I never could quite understand the phenomenon that was coffee and how it continues to envelop millions of people around the world everyday. From Britain, to France, to Mexico, and of course the United States its a staple in many places. Of course there are countries who don't have coffee as one of the main energy beverages. For me however I grew up in a country where coffee was a cosmic event, but to me was the equivalent as a grain of sand. I tried it when I was 13, probably younger like most people. I had no pleasure in tasting the bitter brown drink even with all the additives of cream and sugar. To me tea will always be my drink of choice. Coffees sole purpose may only be to maintain efficiency. 

Blog 6

3/14/15

I find that the idea of art is a truly abstract thing. Now this may be related to the fact that I am taking Art Appreciation. Most people don't consider some things are intriguing or beautiful unless it is in line with what they see fit. I usually find that this has to do with cultural ideas, but also with what we grew up saying. When you walk into an art museum you will find a whole host of things that you will find either atrocious or captivating. But I found for myself that if I look hard enough, beauty can be found in almost anything, whatever that may be. 

Blog #5

3/7/15

Why is it that college education is a necessity to be seen as an adult in American life. The reason why I ask that is because at a community college, you find people that you don't have anything in common with versus a university. The reason that I am saying is because at a community college, the intent is real. We all want to further our education. However, at a university, people attend because that is considered the norm. In my opinion, I feel that some are not truly interested in furthering education. I find it odd when I look around in my classroom and see students my age and can't help but wonder what brought us here, what we have in common, and what we hope to obtain by coming to Front Range Community College. 

Blog #4

2/12/15

I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be successful. Does success come from material object? If success were to come from material objects would it mean that we would only place values and things that are temporal? And what does it mean to place value in one's life? Success in America is measured by how much money you make essentially, and what achievements you have procured. To many people that is not necessary ideal, but the American dream is why a lot of us come chasing our dreams here, especially in regards to immigrants. I grew up as a first generation American and a lot of immigrants come here thinking that we can make something more of ourselves from scratch. Success is measured in different lengths to people, but for me, success is measured in education. 

Blog Post #3 - Happiness the Elusive

1/27/15

Happiness is an odd concept. An ideal, elusive, that we all wish to achieve. Everyone's idea of happiness is different, and I find as we grow older our concept of what happiness changes. Whether that be traveling or starting a family, what we view as "happy" changes. It's starting to seem to me that true happiness can never be attained, but rather contentment is what is sought after. Essentially they are the same thing, but to me there is still a distinction. Contentment conveys a sense of satisfaction. Am I happy with who and where I am in life? I feel like that's the question that we are looking to seek an answer. It might come from the fact that society has notions of what makes someone respectable. We don't all fit into the the mold, how could that even be possible? But I think that their is a place for everyone in life. When a person knows that everything in their life is in the right place and that is where happiness can be found. Optimism. 

Blog Post #2

1/26/15

I find that working out is very important to ones mental health. With that being said, I also can't find time on some days to exercise. It's a dilemma indeed. I'm fully aware that working out is pertinent to my overall well being, yet I don't do it enough. Many years ago when I was in high school, I worked out quite consistently. I stopped, and for three years now I have to been trying to get back into it. Now, not keeping myself in shape had a number of consequences. For one I felt like I didn't move as fast, nor did I focus as well. Don't get me wrong there are a lot worse things I could do, but I hated being out of shape and unhealthy. But now that I've worked out, all I can think about is how sore my derriere is going to be tomorrow. Painful memories of when I would work out with my older sister flood my mind. Her workouts were so intense one could say it was synonymous with stubbing a toe 480 times. But hey what do I know about working out. Exercising can't be all bad though. As much as I gripe about exercising, I know there's a special part of me that loves it, and not just because of the natural benefits. When I workout its just me and my body. Like reading a book, I can feel the world falling away around me. 

Blog Post #1

1/20/15

Monique Nem

Essentially a blog is an online journal. A daily recording of ones thoughts, feelings, and activities. Now that is not in anyway, a difficult thing to do. To record my thoughts can help bring about clarity on days that are so wound up and hectic.But I have to admit that initially I had no idea what to write. A Google search of the word "blog" yielded many results. The first, a dictionary definition that stated: a blog is an online personal reflection, updated daily, usually by one person. Many of the links on the first page held answers similar or identical. My favorite however was a snarky, crudely worded definition by urban dictionary. It defined a blog as a "meandering online diary" that involved pointless entries about the authors life, While I do agree there is some truth to it, an online journal can hold a lot of importance in life, especially in terms of soul-searching.