Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Benefits of being self-disciplined

I was reading this article about self-discipline , it talked about people who have better self-control do many things that bring them happiness. They tend to avoid conflict and have better moods compared to their counterparts who don’t have such good self-control. The author said, “Feeling good rather than bad may be a core benefit of having good self-control, and being well satisfied with life is an important consequence.” (P.2)

People who have better self-control also tend to have fewer negative emotions. But having self-control is not easy, it all depends on how determined you are to succeed in your long-term goal. For example, dieting and exercising may seem like goals that will give you negative emotions, but if you succeed, you will be happy and proud of yourself. Self-control will not help you get instant pleasure, but it will be worth it in the long run.



There is also a distinct difference between those people who live a disciplined life and those who do not. Those who are more disciplined tend to plan for their long term goals and stick to it. I think that is a good thing, to be honest, I feel this article applies to me. Because I do have long-term goals and I do tend to avoid situations which I feel will compromise my goals.














http://healthland.time.com/2013/06/24/self-disciplined-people-are-happier-and-not-as-deprived-as-you-think/

The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness is a quintessential tale of the American Dream. A man who is poor, struggles and with his hard work, succeeds against all odds. It is a very touching movie. It is the happiness that the person attains after he finds out that he has succeeded after struggling which is so touching. If you are determined and you have the talent, you will surely succeed. It gives me hope that as long as I work hard and try my best, I will succeed. 



I think that the American dream exists to give you hope. It gives you hope that if you work hard enough, in the end you will succeed. It is a stereotype that a perfectly average person with an average income will be successful and lead a happy life as long as he works hard. But that is not always the case, as we have seen with Willy in the book , "Death of a Salesman". He worked so hard but what did he get at the end? Nothing. In contrast, the film, The Pursuit of Happiness, endorses the idea that as long as you are smart and willing to try your best, at the end you will surely succeed.

Monday, January 28, 2013

A Meloncholy song







"Gone"Lyrics By:Kelly Clarkson

What you see's not what you get
With you there's just no measurement
No way to tell what's real from what isn't there
Your eyes they sparkle
That's all changed into lies that drop like acid rain
You washed away the best of me
You don't care

You know you did it
I'm gone
To find someone to live for
In this world
There's no light at the end of the tunnel tonight
Just a bridge that I gotta burn
You were wrong
If you think you can walk right through my door
That is just so you
Coming back when I've finally moved on
I'm already gone

Sometimes shattered
Never open
Nothing matters
When you're broken
That was me whenever I was with you
Always ending
Always over
Back and forth, up and down like a rollercoaster
I am breaking
That habit
Today

You know you did it
I'm gone
To find someone to live for
In this world
There's no light at the end of the tunnel tonight
Just a bridge that I gotta burn
You were wrong
If you think you can walk right through my door
That is just so you
Coming back when I've finally moved on
I'm already gone

There is nothing you can say
Sorry doesn't cut it, babe
Take the hit and walk away
'Cause I'm gone
Doesn't matter what you do
It's what you did that's hurting you
All I needed was the truth
Now I'm gone

What you see's not what you get
What you see's not what you get

You know you did it
I'm gone
To find someone to live for
In this world
There's no light at the end of the tunnel tonight
Just a bridge that I gotta burn
You were wrong
If you think you can walk right through my door
That is just so you
Coming back when I've finally moved on
I'm already gone
I'm already gone
Oh, I'm already gone, gone, gone, gone
Already gone
I'm gone


Connecting it to the song in, "Twelfth Night"

Both of these songs are grabbing the attention of others. They want others to notice what's going on. Both of the songs are sad and it talks one person leaving his/her lover for good. In that song, the person is actually talking about dying. But in this song, it does not talk actually says she dies. But it is perceived that a part of her has died already. The part of her that used to love this guy. She does not love him anymore, so that part of her does not exist anymore. 

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Petrarchan Sonnet about Cars

The thrill you bring in a pleasant joyride   (A)
  u           /          u           /        u  /     u     /          u      /
The giant smile you bring upon our face (B)
  u         /   u       /            u        /          u   /        u        /   
It is fast and takes us from place to place(B)
 u   /    u         /           u      /         u            /        u         /
Takes us diverse districts when we're outside (A)
  u            /       u     /         u       /              u        /           u       /     




The various brands to choose and decide(A)

   u       /   u    /           u           /       u             /         u      /
Which one suits our needs the best and our pace(B)
    u           /           u       /            u          /        u          /       u         / 
(For some) It may be an exhilarating chase(B)
                u     /       u      /     u   /   u /   u              /
But in the meantime we need to abide(A)
    u      /      u       /           u         /         u       /     u   /


The happiness you'll bring into our world (C)
  u        /    u       /        u             /          u  /       u        /
But it is not yet possible, not yet(D)
  u      /    u     /      u      /    u    /         u        /
The life you'll help us have, it is so neat! (E)
  u        /          u        /         u       /          u   /    u       /

The GPS makes you smart I have heard(C)
  u      /u /         u           /          u        /     u             /
Magnificent thing you will be, I bet (D)
  u      /  u      /        u            /         u      /    u    /
Eight more months to go till I turn eighteen!(E)
    u           /            u               /   u        /    u    /         u         /






Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Cast list of "The Tragedy of Macbeth"

 

 
Macbeth-Julie( a janitor) --- Emily

Banquo- Daisy( janitor, friend of Julie) ----Sally

The King- Hannah (a very famous singer) ----Angela Chan

The Witches-Monk( lives in the monastery)----Chanda

Lady Macbeth and kinda like Lady Macduff - Jenius ( Julie's mom) -------Janelle

Macduff (ish)-----Manager------Manesh

Banquo's child------Daisy's daughter----Sally

Doctor-----Doctor---Chanda

The murderers ------the guy crazy for Julie-------Betty Liao

Judge ----Ivy