Chemistry.......

Chemistry. Chemistry. Chemistry.  In high school, chemistry was one of those classes that all my buddies were in, where we paid attention but didn’t pay attention. Every day there was something to laugh at and some way to get on our teachers nerves. Furthermore I didn’t consider that maybe I should be paying attention because Chemistry is required in my major for college. I did pass the class with a B, but it was one of those things where you work hard when you felt like it and paid attention when felt like it. So certain topic I understood then others I just didn’t care to understand. I see now that not giving my full attention to Chemistry is hurting me now. Chemistry like any other subject is difficult if you don’t know the basics. I would say I know a little bit of this and that, but not enough of this and that. I feel that not paying attention then is why I don’t have a good understanding of dimensional analysis now. I regret not paying attention, yet you live and learn. Thankfully there are tutors that are masters in Chemistry and are free! So surly you know I got myself one of those tutors. Unfortunately I do have my first exam coming up and hope that one day is enough for me to become proficient in dimensional analysis.  This weekend consists of me studying hard for this exam, because I refuse to fail. Boy do I wish that I had paid attention the first time though…………Well there is nothing I can do now but stake my claim that I will pass this exam with an A. Shooting for the stars because if I don’t make it at least I could have a B, which is acceptable.

What It Is?

It’s hard to classify my dialect. My dialect is in the middle between the northern and southern dialect. I think that leaves it as semi-country, yet proper. I feel my language is English. Yes, it’s English but like anything that people inherit they add their own little touch.  For example, when I’m speaking with close friends and family I may say “Wolago I went to look for it, I ain’t see it.” I was saying that “A while ago I went to look for it, but I didn’t see it.” I know the proper way, but the simple way to say it would be the “Wolago.”  By saying that the correct way it seems more formal. By formal I mean educated and proper. When I’m among friends and family I see no point, things are more relaxed because I know that they understand what I’m saying. In some cases such as “Naw and Yea” it could be seen as disrespectful. My elders feel that it shows lack of respect and discipline, to them it’s as if you don’t care about who you are talking too. It is either yes or no sometimes you couldn’t even say that, it better been a yes’mam or no’mam or vice versa using sir. I remember a time when I got popped right in the mouth because I said “yea” to my ma. After that, I learned to choose my words a little bit carefully.  In school yes we were taught the proper way but most of our teachers were from the same region, some even went to the same high school, so we all spoke the same way when someone not from our region came along they adapted because there isn’t too much of a difference between our dialects. The newcomer might have picked up on our different accent but basically we were saying the same things it was just coming in a different tone of voice. I’m proud to say my English is standard, because of its simplicity. I think that everyone can understand it as long as they know America’s English.

The Definition Is.......

   Literacy is defined by Wikipedia as the ability to read for knowledge and write coherently and think critically about the written word. According to Merriam-Webster, literacy is the quality or state of being literate. Literate is defined by Merriam-Webster as educated, cultured, and able to read. The question was asked what is literacy. By researching I found numerous definition of literacy yet none seemed to provide a clear definition. Wikipedia's definition of literacy acts as if literacy is an extra-ordinary skill. Almost as if ordinary people can't comprehend literacy. Merriam-Webster's definition provides a little clarity yet the definition of educated still remains unclear, it could have various definitions. In class we discussed how literacy can have various definitions. Class, I agree literacy does have various definitions, but the overall definition is how you view literacy. It's a personal thing. For example, the rapper Waka Flocka Flame, many people enjoy his music yet others feel that he lacks common school knowledge. Waka Flocka displays an image that attracts many people creating money for him. Some many see him as talented, and then some may see him as ignorant. It's all about how you view the situation and feel about his explicit manners. As humans we sometimes judge a person by looks before getting to know the person. For instance Tyler Perry, he once was homeless, no one would have thought that he would be the talented man that he is today. He has made millions being an actress, director, songwriter,  and an entrepreneur he has far more job titles that's just a selected few. Some many have thought that he was uneducated but look where he is today. In I Just Wanna Be Average, he describes how literacy played a different role in various people lives then he told the reader how it impacts his own life. Not all the people in his life were what some may call smart, yet all were knowledgeable in their own way. Basically, literacy has no set measure it can be interpreted in many different ways. Literacy is just how you interpret, view, and feel about it.

What People Find Amusing

   

My first thought was: Aww... how cute! Your thought might have been: OMG! a cat!!!  My favorite color is orange you may like pink. I prefer cream and sugar in my coffee, you may not. Math is my strongest subject, history may be yours. I find this picture amusing you may not. As humans we all differ, but the fact remains that we are all human. I would say that everyone likes a good laugh, but some people like to be stern. Personally, I think there is nothing wrong with a good laugh. As the saying goes  "Laughter is good for the soul." I completely agree. Watching America's Funniest Video, can be very amusing on a boring day. Seeing someone fall while on the dance floor getting down is very hilarious.Especially when they feel that they are doing a little number. The funniest by far though are the wedding falls and beat downs.

I prefer nice clean laughter, the dirty stuff is pretty amusing too, yet DANGEROUS! Like I said "What People Find Amusing."I do not understand why people must hurt themselves to get a good laugh. Personally, I think its ridicules but some people will do anything for a buck.That's a whole new blog:)For instance this guy that just jumps up into the ceiling. I see no purpose but its very funny, painful to him yet amusing to me. Kevin Hart, a comedian, is another example in which his pain is amusing.

 

People find different things amusing. What you find amusing others may not, that's the differences between you and me. People do wild things but we all fall short in some categories. The point that I'm trying to make is that we are all different, and there is nothing we can do to change that from what we find amusing, to our name, to the way we write indeed we are different.