Trip to the zoo

Lately I've been feeling way too much stress, school work is piling up that it has be growing out grey hair (sarcasm). So out of nowhere my brother and I decided to plan a trip to the Phoenix Zoo and we went this past Friday, April 19, 2013. We invited our "best cousins" and that morning we started getting our food and drinks ready.

We all know the zoo is huge, so of course we had to take plenty of water because it was going to be a long walk. I hadn't been to the zoo ever since third grade so it was nice being there after so long. I personally thought that the time there went flying, the hours went by so quick that we didn't have enough time to go around the entire zoo, which was sad because I still wanted to see the big turtle and the elephant Sheena. I did see the elephant but as we were passing her on the train. Passing Sheena on the train was fun but it would have been better walking through there.

My favorite animal that I had the chance to see was the zebra. They looked so amazing with their black and white stripes, or is it white and black stripes? who knows...

We took my beautiful niece with us even if she's only a month old and if she's not going to remember anything but hey, we couldn't have left her behind. I had such a wonderful time with my family and so many funny memories that are going to stay with me. I can say this trip helped me feel more relaxed and ready for the school week to start.

Assigned entry #5 Media

The day we started talking about the power of media in class made me pay attention to the types of media that were occurring during my favorite t.v shows. We do not notice it but media has became so popular ever since television was created. The power media through commercials has advertised so many products going from make up, to clothes, to hair-dye,  to perfumes, everything you can consider selling material.

One of the things I see more everyday during commercial is covergirl or O'lay trying to sell their make up products trying to make women feel like they are in need of it. These advertising products make women want to purchase it because they persuade the audience that it will make one have flawless skin including saying good-bye to wrinkles. These products tend to be for the older women who want to get rid of all the "beauty mistakes" they have. Every women should feel comfortable the way they were brought into this world. There is no need to feel the neccesity to purchase these kinds makeup. Every single women is beautiful in there own way.

Also maybelline advertising the "false lashes" pretending it's going to give girl those long lashes they've always wished for. Do you seriously believe that's going to happen? NO! I myself as a consumer can tell you that's a lie! I once decided to buy mascara thinking it was going to make my eyes look "stunning" but no they looked the same as with the other mascara. No women should feel intimidated with all the media out there.

All the media is trying to do is make others feel uncomfortable with the way they are or look. Physical appearance had became one of the greatest media and has make people fall into depression and unsatisfied with the way they are. I have been noticing now more than ever that when the maybelline, covergirl or O'lay products come out it does sure try it's best to intimidate others.

My favorite Band. (Banda)

I just truly loveeeee Banda El Recodo. They are a Mexican regional band that was formed back in 1938. This band is formed of 18 group members where two of them are the led singers. They mostly sing romantic music that just gets to you. They as a group have recorded over 180 albums. They are one group that has not died out like many others; they stand still even if they change group members.

I just love every single song that they have. Everyday has it's own way of getting to my heart. The lyrics are just amazing. Banda El Recodo has been all over Mexico and all over the United States. This group just gets more and more fame with the new songs they create. They are a well-known Band that other singers like to make duets with them. Some songs that I love from them are just below. 

They are songs that anyone can hear for any mood you're in. When I'm down I hear them, when I'm happy I can hear them as well. 

Assigned entry #4 Capitalism

In the film Capitalism: A Love Story, Michael Moore explains America's relationship with capitalism and I truly found the relationship so impressing.  Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit. By the definition of capitalism and the film of Michael Moore I now understand more about it and I can say it really has me worried that the United States can become capitalist. In this film I had the chance to see how America actually is "a messed up nation." I liked the fact that Michael Moore appeared in the film and gave his personal opinion and the way that he was just himself. 

In the film from pathos, ethos, and logos I saw more of the pathos part. The film to me showed more emotion than ethos or logos, though it did have some parts of them. I saw how the people that were getting thrown out of their homes were suffering and just thought it wasn't fair. How Michael Moore involved the end of Bush's term & he than stated the word "capitalism." Just seeing how Americans were losing their homes to foreclosure and seeing their saving go out the window was just sad. Also by seeing how the people that were taking out others from their homes didn't have any emotion towards the actions they were making. 

In the video above MIchael Moore is confronted by Hannity on the topic of Capitalism. They both get really into the topic and seem to be arguing. Overall I think the film Capitalism: A Love Story was a great one, it got my attention and got my to a better understanding of it.