domingo, 28 de febrero de 2010



EXCITEMENT

This video makes me feel excited because i am anxious to watch this movie. The movie has many of my favorite actors and the theme of it
makes me feel excited to watch it :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSS-QPdiiiY&feature=fvst




HORROR

This video symbolizes horror for me. I am very afraid of cats and hate them Well, hate is a strong word, so, i guess i strongly dislike cats. Their creepy and
im afraid of them. (i literally looked for this video with my eyes half open. and did NOT watch it.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcxhOGyrCtI&feature=related





SAD

This video is trailer of a romantic movie i really want to see. And this video gives me an insight to what the movie will be like and i knowing its plot i figured
its sad and really made me feel sad the fact that the two main characters are very much in love and he leaves for war leaving her behind just makes
me sad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc0ODuEYp5o&feature=channel

miércoles, 24 de febrero de 2010

Topic: “There are no absolute distinctions between what is true and what is false”. Discuss this claim. 

Opinion: Its true that there are no absolute distinctions between what is true and what is false because you can never be too certain about something; sometimes things you believed were true turn out to be false. you never know.

 Support 1:

pluto.jpg

This is a picture of the ex planet pluto. People were certain and really believed pluto was another planet in our universe. Later on, scientists discovered it wasn't.


http://www.iranian.com/main/files/blogimages/pluto.jpg


Support 2:


flat-earth-society(1).jpg


This picture shows the belief of ancient people who thought the earth was flat. Later on, it was discovered to be round and that is a good example of how there are no distinctions between what is true and what is false, cause we cant be always certain of things.


http://www.pensionriskmatters.com/flat-earth-society(1).jpg


martes, 16 de febrero de 2010

historical reasoning

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

When this declaration was introduced it stated that the rights of man are universal. This is a fundamental doc of the french revolution. Also, it doesnt mention anything about the status of women nor slabvery. But, the outcome of this historical doc is that it turned out to be an important document for ''international human rights instruments''.




The United States Bill of Rights


When this was introduced it stated and forbidded congress from making any law respecting an establishment of religion: ''the right of the people to keep and bear arms''. it also forbid the federal government from depriving a person of liberty, life or property without due process of law. Therefore, this document's outcome is that it plays a central role in the American law and gov. And more importantly, remains a symbol of the freedoms and culture of the country.





The Haitian Revolution


This was a time where many people in rebellions and revolts died. They were fighting for the good reason of freedom, but not only of haiti but of the elimination of slavery. As an outcome, the Haitian Revolution is regarded as a defining moment in the history of Africans in the new world.

work cite:

domingo, 7 de febrero de 2010

the origin of my name

Famous person: Rebecca Romjin



  • The meaning of Rebecca:

The girl's name Rebecca \r(e)-bec- ca, reb(e)-
cca\ is pronounced ree-BEK-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "to bind". Biblical: Rebekah, noted in the Genesis account as a maiden of beauty, modesty, and kindness, became the wife of Abraham's son, Isaac. The name was used by the Puritans and was common through the 19th century. Use of the name in the novel and film "Rebecca" also revived it. Philanthropist Rebekah Harkness; author Rebecca West; actress Rebecca De Mornay.




  • The meaning of Santos:

The boy's name Santos \s(a)-
ntos, san- tos\ is pronounced SAHN-tos. It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "the saints". Santino means "little saint".
Santos has 3 variant forms:
Santee, Santino and Santo.
Baby names that sound like Santos are
Xanthos and Xanthus.
Santos is a very common first name for men (#494 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#347 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

MY MOM'S REASONING FOR CHOOSING REBECCA:

''Well, my name is Becky and that's a nickname for Rebecca. I've always wanted to have that name and i consider its an elegant and formal name. When naming her Rebecca, I also took in consideration this name because its on the bible. It is also a name you can easily pronounce universally. You dont have a middle name because i've always liked simple, short and nice names. God gave me the opportunity of having 2 girls and the first girl I had, she definately had to be a rebecca!'' -Becky Santos

cites:

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Santos
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Rebecca

http://www.superiorpics.com/wenn_album/Grand_Opening_Of_Barneys/Rebecca_Romjin_005_190108.jpg


At the art exhibit I chose this painting because itsvery expressive. I could see the painter portrays various feelings through the painting. for example, hate.
this is Pau, alberto(a friend) and me. Pau is my cousin and we´re very close. She´s like a sister to me.

This is nicole, JZ and me. Two of my best friends.



This is me and my tennis coach after training. Tennis is very important to me and i enjoy playing it.


This is me and JZ in our halloween costumes. being creative is an important aspect of my life.






This is me and JZ at a subway in NYC. Traveling is something i love doing.