Othello

Watching the little blurp from Othello was very interesting. It is always difficult to read Shakespeare when you have to read it by each word tediously. Even something simple such as the word "and" can have a significant meaning for Shakespeare. I really enjoyed seeing it though. It brought the reading into perspective. I liked being able to see what the reading was actually interpreting. I know that I have trouble sometimes because I try to rush through it and then while reading I forget who said what and then I get lost in the reading. It was nice to see a part of the film to get a perspective and possibly get an idea of the mood of the scene. It was very helpful.
Follow up: Watching the movie brought some of the scenes into perspective because although they may have not seemed significant at the time, with the setting change into modern times it creates a more familiar atmosphere. When I can relate to the scene, I can make a connection and I can see how it shaped the play. By pulling the movie in a way that makes it more modern it is easier to relate to and see the big picture about the play.

A Necessity

A necessity is something that everyone needs. Something that is absolutely essential to life. When you break it down to the bare minimum you consider air, food, shelter, and maybe a few other things. Now, I'm not talking about a cell phone or a computer. I'm not even talking about toilet paper. I'm talking about the bare essentials.
Can you think of something other than the bare essentials that every human being needs besides air, food and shelter? That pretty much covers it, right? Shelter protects your body from the elements which is essential at keeping the body's physiology functioning. With food your body can do acquire all the nutrients that your body cannot make itself. Air keeps oxygen in our blood to provide energy for all the basic functions of the body.
Can you think of anything else?
I can think of something. It's sleep. Sleep is something that every person needs. It's like that cold drink of iced tea on a very hot day. It is a recharge for your batteries so that you are ready to take the bull by the horns the next day.
Imagine never sleeping again. It wouldn't work. Your body would eventually shut down. What is this periodic state of unconsciousness that we require? Why is it so essential to our lives, but we never think of it? Why are we diurnal instead of nocturnal?
All the answers to these questions are quite simple really.
Just like air, food and shelter is an essential part of our lives, so is sleep. It's one of those necessities that are essential to live.
As a side note...this link is actually a video that is displayed as art in the National Gallery in London England. David Beckham was filmed taking a nap and that is his commemoration to the National Gallery. As I was standing in front of this in London, I actually was able to appreciate it as art. I am now sharing it with you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0UEuuYuNDo

Light at the end of the tunnel...

So, basically this is a very busy time right now. I have been completely swamped with stuff to do. I am just finishing up my comp and it is killing me. No, not in a romantic "killing me softly" way, but rather "I am going to jab you in the gut with a knife until you are dead" sort of way. Yes, I admit that some things have been put on hold, including readings, but unfortunately it is necessary.
I present my comp on February 14th. What would normally be a good day to spend with a special someone is now marked in my planner as "D-Day". I see the light at the end of the tunnel and the light is a spotlight that is shining on me, and I am the pawn that must dance and joke in front of the audience and get them to like me and my research, and therefore pass my comp so that I may graduate. Honestly, the presentation is what is scaring me most. I can sing in front of thousands of people, but I can't speak in front of them. If there were only some way in which I could sing my presentation to the entire junior and senior class, plus the faculty; then I would be set. Unfortunately, I won't be able to mess this presentation up. It is incredibly important that I do well. Obivously, it is important that I do well because this is one of the dtermining factors if I graduate or not. You see, it's not all the grades and credits, it is also this project that has literally made up my blood, sweat and tears for the past 2 years.
Fortunately, it is almost over. Only 9 days left until the big moment. Well, it actually has to be 12-15 minutes.