Jessika's blogggg

We watched Dreamworlds III in class this week and I must say that it was probably the most interesting and compelling video we've watched to date.  Everything that the filmmaker reported on I agreed with.  I, myself am not a fan of rap or hip-hop music because it is junk.  All they ever rap about relates to drugs, guns, alcohol, bitches, sex, orgies, etc.  These guys typically wear baggy clothing, "ice" themselves up (teeth included), and are basically the worst role models for young adolescents.  For adults, such as myself I have better sense than to look up to individuals such as rappers.  However, for younger teenagers who are simply looking for someone to relate to or to look up to they don't know better and view many of these people as their role models.  A lot of times, these kids see how the artists apparently live their lives (in music videos) and how they always have women around them, with enormous sums of money and alcohol and that is exactly what these kids aspire to be.  Nonetheless, I think that the filmmaker does an excellent job in projecting how music videos have influenced the minds of many.

Jessika's bloggg

so we watched a movie/anime in class this week.  i'm still trying to figure out whether or not i liked the film.  i'm not really big on cartoon like shows, but this one was far more grown up with topics that were far more mature than your typical cartoon shows.  the subject matter was fairly interesting, yet unrealistic and more like a fantasy.  nonetheless, it was not so bad, but i still do prefer to watch something that carries more facts instead of fiction.    

Facebook drama

So, today the news reported that there are two main reasons why people get deleted by their (so called) friends on Facebook.  It seems the news had nothing  better to report so they took an interest in the "face"... According to surveys conducted, the #1 reason friends deleted is because of unimportant postings or constant postings... The next reason was for, none other than political opinions and other similar, controversial reasons.  Personally, I think people need to get over it.  I tend to offer my opinion on current events and if people don't agree with me that is fine.  I truly do welcome someone to challenge my beliefs, but don't get upset when I respond to your rant  and delete me.  I have a ton of friends and even family members who do not share the same political and religious beliefs as myself, but that doesn't mean that we cannot be friends.  I don't get why people can't be adults and learn to disagree.  Why must we all agree on everything.  Do you know how boring this world would be if we all shared the same thoughts?  The thing that bugs me most about people who are way out in left field is that they don't know how to have a civilized conversation about controversial topics.  The moment they feel as if though you are disagreeing with them they become offensive and start to attack you.  Say what you want, but don't get nasty.  Everyone needs to learn to communicate!