Go Further

I thought that the film Go Further was very well done. I really like how the group of people was devoted enough to spend so much time and travel across California to spread their message. They really pushed themselves to keep going even through injuries and opposition.

I support the groups effort to inform people on how to leave a lighter footprint on the earth. As a society we need to work on using less resources from the earth and learn how to make more resources available. The only thing that i don't agree with is the notion of only eating "raw food". I think that meat should still be eaten, just that growth hormones and other chemicals shouldn't be given to livestock before they are fed to us.

When it comes to organic food, i also agree with them. Many companies are using genetically enhanced seeds for crops, which could eventually lead to crop failures and mutated crops. When you grow food organically, it makes sure the seeds will last and also keeps harmful chemicals from getting into our food and into our environment. Organic food is not only safer for the environment but also for the consumers.

My parents chose the name Nathan for me. I don't think that they chose this name for any specific reason other than the fact that they liked the name. I looked up the meaning of my name on a couple different sites and they all gave me about the same meaning. The name Nathan comes from the old testament and means "giver" or "to give". It is also the name of a prophet from the old testament and was a son of king David.

I think this meaning suits me well because i have always been a giver when it comes to other people. I love giving gifts and I try to give help to people whenever they need it.

In the library session I learned a lot about how to look up and find books within the library system. I also found the use of the databases very helpful in finding good, useful information about my topic. Though i didn't find many print resources dealing with my topic choice, i did find a very helpful e-book that had a ton of good information.

Regarding my paper i feel that I am very well prepared and that i do not have many issues with it. I think that I have chosen a strong topic and have enough information to write a good, solid paper on it. The only thing I'm slightly worried about is the time issue since we only have one week, but i think that i should be able to put together a good rough draft within that time.

Cold Weather

During the winter i usually love the snow and cold weather. Sometimes though, the weather gets so bad you don't even want to go outside. When the weather gets this bad my routine throughout the day changes.

Normally i love to go out and be with friends, or just be outside. When it's really cold i like to stay indoors and spend time with my family. I rarely ever spend time with my family, so when these days come along they are very fun. We usually make a bunch of snacks and we play card games all day. Sometimes we watch movies together. Often times when I am unable to leave the house i get really relaxed and love to read. I am the type of person that would rather go out and be with people then sit down and read a book. So when the weather is crappy i take advantage of that time to read.

System of a Down has long been one of my favorite bands to listen to. When it comes to thier music, it is more a love for rock that draws them to me. Though one of thier song does hold some meaning, and brings me back to a time in my life that i will never forget. Lonely Day by System of a Down is a much more mellow song than the rest of the album and can really stir up my emotions when i hear it.

Last year, on march 15th, my grandparents were in a severe car accident in which my grandmother was killed instantly and my grandfather was sent to the E.R. in critical condition. My grandfather ended up dieing later that night from a stroke that he had suffered. I was very close with both of my grandparents and for me this was an extremely tragic event.

With lines like "Such a lonely day, Shouldn't exist, It's a day that I'll never miss", it always strikes an emotional chord and brings back memories of this day. I get reminded of the pain that i went through after the accident and how i had to grow as a person to deal with what happened.

My Favorite Place

Each year, my father and I take a summer trip to Canada for a fishing excursion. We start our trip each year with a 15 hour car ride up to a small outfitter that is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. From this outfitter we take a plane on a hour and a half flight to a cabin on a remote lake in the Canadian wilderness. There, we have acess to several boats to take out onto the lake and fish as we please.
This is my favorite place because there are no distractions out on the lake or in the cabin. It is a place that is away from home and free of worries and problems. I like being able just to enjoy nature and not have to worry about anything at all.