This weekend I realized how much I love Harry Potter, movies and books. This weekend was a Harry Potter weekend on ABC Family. I had it on all Saturday and turned it on first thing this morning. I don't know how many times I have seen each movie. Watching them is just a relaxing thing for me. I like getting caught up in the magic and adventure.
My favorite Harry Potter movie of all times is the movie seven part two. It was so epic! The graphics were awesome and the story line was mostly accurate. I saw it in the movie theater so it was on a huge screen, which made everything better. Another favorite is the fourth one, the Goblet of Fire. This one just has so much action and it has mystery in it. I like the Triwizard scene and all of the competitions. I have seen this one multiple time and it really does not get old, even though I know what is going to happen. When it gets to the part where Harry and Cedric are reaching for the cup in the maze, I think "NO don't do it! It's a trap!" But I know it will be okay in the end.
My least favorite one is probably number one. I think this is because it is so old and it just looks out dated. Also, I have seen it a lot and knows what happens anyway. Harry Potter is really young and doesn't look as cute. I think this is partly why I like the newer ones because he is a little more mature and athletic. Also, the effects are not that good and the computerization of the castle looks weird. At the time it looked good, but in comparison to all the other movies, it could have been way better.
I think J.K. Rowling did a really good job on writing her books. The movies don't give much credit to them. They are way better than the movies because there is so much detail. With the movies you just get the just of what is going on. If you read the books you find out the background of things and why this happened and this didn't. The books are a must read.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
My Birthday!
Today is my birthday! It is also my sister's birthday, too. Today the one of the best days I have had in a long time. It was full of surprises and I just felt really loved.
When I woke up I found my door to be decorated! It had shiny garland and a "happy birthday" banner. It looked so cool! Last night I had heard something rustling and I thought it was something in my roommate's closet. So I had her get up and check it out. It wasn't anything, but I could still hear that noise. Well, it turns out it was my friends decorating my door. They figured I would be asleep already, but I had decided to stay up a little later to get a paper done.
Today I had to get up early to go to the Rotary meeting. It started at 7 am! Then I had to work at 7:45 until 9:30. At ten I had to meet my bio lab group to work on our presentation. After that I ate lunch and went to the health fair. Since it was my birthday I got a $15 gift card to Walmart! Thanks, Noah Health Clinic! I got a lot of free stuff at the fair.
After the fair, I got an email saying I had a delivery at the info desk. I was walking to go get it and I hear my name being called. Emily and Sam were running across the field. Sam ran inside Clinton and Emily walked with me to go get my package. I had a weird feeling about this because Sam just disappeared. My package was a bouquet of flowers from my parents! They are so pretty! After picking that up, Emily and I went back to my room and no one was in there except for my roommate. A couple seconds later I hear my name being called down the hall. Sam and Kellie walk into my room with a sack of presents and donuts! The donuts were delicious and the presents were awesome! Emily got me Walk the Line, hair bands, and slipper socks. Sam got me a Wartburg t-shirt and earrings. Kellie got me popcorn, Fool's Gold, and a snuggie! The gifts are all wonderful! I have such awesome friends! Also, I think they are taking me out Friday night, but I don't know where!
Tonight I also Skyped with my parents and sister! It was so good to talk to them! Today I realized that this is the first birthday I have spent apart from my sister. I guess I have never really thought about it much before. It is a little weird to be apart. I know this is going to sound bad, but my roommate reminded me about texting my sister happy birthday. I think I just knew it was her birthday and we always see each other and tell each other, but it was a little different this time. I guess from now on this is how it will be. Thats a little sad to think about.
When I woke up I found my door to be decorated! It had shiny garland and a "happy birthday" banner. It looked so cool! Last night I had heard something rustling and I thought it was something in my roommate's closet. So I had her get up and check it out. It wasn't anything, but I could still hear that noise. Well, it turns out it was my friends decorating my door. They figured I would be asleep already, but I had decided to stay up a little later to get a paper done.
Today I had to get up early to go to the Rotary meeting. It started at 7 am! Then I had to work at 7:45 until 9:30. At ten I had to meet my bio lab group to work on our presentation. After that I ate lunch and went to the health fair. Since it was my birthday I got a $15 gift card to Walmart! Thanks, Noah Health Clinic! I got a lot of free stuff at the fair.
After the fair, I got an email saying I had a delivery at the info desk. I was walking to go get it and I hear my name being called. Emily and Sam were running across the field. Sam ran inside Clinton and Emily walked with me to go get my package. I had a weird feeling about this because Sam just disappeared. My package was a bouquet of flowers from my parents! They are so pretty! After picking that up, Emily and I went back to my room and no one was in there except for my roommate. A couple seconds later I hear my name being called down the hall. Sam and Kellie walk into my room with a sack of presents and donuts! The donuts were delicious and the presents were awesome! Emily got me Walk the Line, hair bands, and slipper socks. Sam got me a Wartburg t-shirt and earrings. Kellie got me popcorn, Fool's Gold, and a snuggie! The gifts are all wonderful! I have such awesome friends! Also, I think they are taking me out Friday night, but I don't know where!
Tonight I also Skyped with my parents and sister! It was so good to talk to them! Today I realized that this is the first birthday I have spent apart from my sister. I guess I have never really thought about it much before. It is a little weird to be apart. I know this is going to sound bad, but my roommate reminded me about texting my sister happy birthday. I think I just knew it was her birthday and we always see each other and tell each other, but it was a little different this time. I guess from now on this is how it will be. Thats a little sad to think about.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Congo
Over break, I finished the book Congo. Overall, I liked the book. It was boring in places, but once they story picked up it was exciting and a little scary. I could not believe the amount of computer technology in this book. Also, the animal intelligence was interesting.
There was a lot of technology back in the 70's. I did not realize that we had specialized computers and satellites. When the group was in the Congo, they carried only six pounds of equipment with them. This included a video camera and a small computer. I could not believe how small the computer was and that it could transmit signals thousands of miles away. The equipment was also pretty light for back then I think. Today, we could probably carry all that weighing one to two pounds.
I also think that the seventies was an age of great technology advances. Crichton gives much background on this era and its advances. I can see what it was like back then compared to today. I guess even in the 90's we had pretty small computers, considering. We also had the invention of the cell phone, which is kind of like a small computer.
The animal intelligence was interesting to read about because I have never really been interested in it before. I thought the sign language of the gorillas was cool and how much they can comprehend. It is creepy to think they are that smart and are so closely related to and resembles humans. Crichton did a good job explaining the history behind the controversies and what lead to that mission.
This book has changed my perspective on these topics. It has made me realize what it was like back then. It wasn't so bad. I have also kind of rethought animal intelligence and find it very interesting.
There was a lot of technology back in the 70's. I did not realize that we had specialized computers and satellites. When the group was in the Congo, they carried only six pounds of equipment with them. This included a video camera and a small computer. I could not believe how small the computer was and that it could transmit signals thousands of miles away. The equipment was also pretty light for back then I think. Today, we could probably carry all that weighing one to two pounds.
I also think that the seventies was an age of great technology advances. Crichton gives much background on this era and its advances. I can see what it was like back then compared to today. I guess even in the 90's we had pretty small computers, considering. We also had the invention of the cell phone, which is kind of like a small computer.
The animal intelligence was interesting to read about because I have never really been interested in it before. I thought the sign language of the gorillas was cool and how much they can comprehend. It is creepy to think they are that smart and are so closely related to and resembles humans. Crichton did a good job explaining the history behind the controversies and what lead to that mission.
This book has changed my perspective on these topics. It has made me realize what it was like back then. It wasn't so bad. I have also kind of rethought animal intelligence and find it very interesting.
Thanksgiving Break!
Before break, I was so looking forward to it. Just because I get to see my family and relax. It also made me realize that finals are coming up in two weeks! Crazy! This break I was definitely more relaxed than I was at Fall break. I have no idea why since finals are coming up.
I enjoyed seeing all my family. It was nice to talk with them and listen to them talk about their lives. They are more exciting than mine is. I got to see my little cousins I haven't seen in I think three months. They had grown up so much. I got to talk with my mom's side of the family, which I only see three times a year. The food at Thanksgiving was awesome! My grandma goes to so much work. We had ham and turkey, corn casserole, broccoli casserole, a couple salads, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin bread. For dessert, there was four kinds of pies, chocolate peanut butter, coconut macaroon, peach, and pecan. It was all delicious! That night I went to my dad's side Thanksgiving and had soup and left overs from lunch.
The rest of break I was really lazy. I watched TV and a movie on Friday. The movie was The King's Speech. I recommend it to anyone (except little children)! It was a very good movie. The actor who plays the king did a really good job playing the part. Also on Friday, I started a jigsaw puzzle. My dad and my sister and I always do jigsaw puzzles during the winter. We have gone through a lot of them!
I had a list of people to see during my break, but I never got around to it. I felt bad but then I thought I have all Christmas break to visit them.
On Saturday, I was invited back over to my grandparents house for my birthday dinner. My birthday isn't until the first, but my grandma wanted to give me my presents and make sure I had a good dinner. The dinner was wonderful and so were the presents! Thanks everyone!
Overall, my break was really good. I had a good time seeing my family and enjoyed celebrating my birthday.
I enjoyed seeing all my family. It was nice to talk with them and listen to them talk about their lives. They are more exciting than mine is. I got to see my little cousins I haven't seen in I think three months. They had grown up so much. I got to talk with my mom's side of the family, which I only see three times a year. The food at Thanksgiving was awesome! My grandma goes to so much work. We had ham and turkey, corn casserole, broccoli casserole, a couple salads, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin bread. For dessert, there was four kinds of pies, chocolate peanut butter, coconut macaroon, peach, and pecan. It was all delicious! That night I went to my dad's side Thanksgiving and had soup and left overs from lunch.
The rest of break I was really lazy. I watched TV and a movie on Friday. The movie was The King's Speech. I recommend it to anyone (except little children)! It was a very good movie. The actor who plays the king did a really good job playing the part. Also on Friday, I started a jigsaw puzzle. My dad and my sister and I always do jigsaw puzzles during the winter. We have gone through a lot of them!
I had a list of people to see during my break, but I never got around to it. I felt bad but then I thought I have all Christmas break to visit them.
On Saturday, I was invited back over to my grandparents house for my birthday dinner. My birthday isn't until the first, but my grandma wanted to give me my presents and make sure I had a good dinner. The dinner was wonderful and so were the presents! Thanks everyone!
Overall, my break was really good. I had a good time seeing my family and enjoyed celebrating my birthday.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Global Impact
I do believe the effects of global warming or something of that nature is effecting the world. Listening to the three foreign students in the class talk about it was interesting to me. I can really see where they are coming from. When I was in Europe, there was not one country I went to that raised awareness to recycle and better the planet.
I saw an impact when I traveled to Europe. In England, for example, there was no awareness of protecting the earth and recycling. It was very sad. London is one of the dirtiest cities because so many people are packed in such a tight space. There is no room for garbage. I do not know where their land fills are at. The river that runs through London is very dirty, I am guessing, from pollution. France also had no awareness. Well, in Paris, there are more dogs than people. The river there is also dirty. There are so many cars and boats. I saw the biggest impact when I was in Switzerland. I stayed on the beautiful Swiss Alps and I was surprised how warm it was. Of course, at the top of the mountains was snow, but not as much as I thought there would be. I went to one look at one of the highest points in Switzerland, the Matterhorn. We had to go to a lookout point at a couple thousand feet. I was expecting it to be cold because we would be so high up. I was wrong. It was a beautiful 70 degrees. The sun was bright and there was grass and trees. I was a little shocked to feel how warm it was. We all had brought jackets and had to take them off. This was the biggest shock to me to see how we are affecting our earth. I believe that eventually the snow will be melted off the caps of the Alps and the little natural streams will dry out. This would not be good for the humans because this is how they get their water.
The rest of the countries were the same way as England and France. So, I have come to the conclusion that the rest of the world is not as worried as Americans are when it comes to global warming. I think they should be aware and do there part even though America has the biggest impact. They should do their part to conserve their beautiful land and resources and also to preserve their history.
I saw an impact when I traveled to Europe. In England, for example, there was no awareness of protecting the earth and recycling. It was very sad. London is one of the dirtiest cities because so many people are packed in such a tight space. There is no room for garbage. I do not know where their land fills are at. The river that runs through London is very dirty, I am guessing, from pollution. France also had no awareness. Well, in Paris, there are more dogs than people. The river there is also dirty. There are so many cars and boats. I saw the biggest impact when I was in Switzerland. I stayed on the beautiful Swiss Alps and I was surprised how warm it was. Of course, at the top of the mountains was snow, but not as much as I thought there would be. I went to one look at one of the highest points in Switzerland, the Matterhorn. We had to go to a lookout point at a couple thousand feet. I was expecting it to be cold because we would be so high up. I was wrong. It was a beautiful 70 degrees. The sun was bright and there was grass and trees. I was a little shocked to feel how warm it was. We all had brought jackets and had to take them off. This was the biggest shock to me to see how we are affecting our earth. I believe that eventually the snow will be melted off the caps of the Alps and the little natural streams will dry out. This would not be good for the humans because this is how they get their water.
The rest of the countries were the same way as England and France. So, I have come to the conclusion that the rest of the world is not as worried as Americans are when it comes to global warming. I think they should be aware and do there part even though America has the biggest impact. They should do their part to conserve their beautiful land and resources and also to preserve their history.
State of Fear
The book State of Fear was a good book. I really enjoyed it. My first reaction when I found out I had to read the book was, "This book is 700 pages! Ugh!" I thought it would be difficult to read and be boring. I was wrong.
The science in the book was a little confusing at times. It was good that Crichton wrote it so you do not have to understand what they are talking about. He gives you the information and explanations you need to understand what is going on. I also think the science was real information. Partly because Crichton cited and because it just made sense.
I like that the book had an actual plot, resolution, etc. It was a lot better read than the ol' IS Reader. I think that is what made it easier to read. It actually grabbed my attention and was interesting. The middle of the book got a little boring with people arguing back and forth to vocalize their opinions. It was just random facts and opinions jumbled together and they really were not that important to the out come of the book. They just helped explain the characters a little further.
This book changed my perspective on global warming. Before, I thought it was a huge problem. I also wondered why not many people were taking the steps to better themselves to save the earth. Now, I kind of know why. It is because it is not a very immediate problem. I now believe that it is going to happen with or without humans, but also humans are having an impact on it. I think they are making it happen faster than it naturally would. I also agree with Crichton when he points out evidence that the earth is cooling. That is one reason why global warming not such an immediate problem; because the earth is cooling. I really don't understand why and how. I do still believe a little that there is a greenhouse effect and that we still need to worry about our pollution and carbon being released into the atmosphere. I think all the new step to being more "green" is good for our health and the planets. I would be even more effective if everyone would participate. I know this hard to change people's ways, but it will be well worth it in the end.
Overall, the book State of Fear was interesting and made me think about what I believe in. It gave me new ideas and perspectives on the world-wide problem of global warming.
The science in the book was a little confusing at times. It was good that Crichton wrote it so you do not have to understand what they are talking about. He gives you the information and explanations you need to understand what is going on. I also think the science was real information. Partly because Crichton cited and because it just made sense.
I like that the book had an actual plot, resolution, etc. It was a lot better read than the ol' IS Reader. I think that is what made it easier to read. It actually grabbed my attention and was interesting. The middle of the book got a little boring with people arguing back and forth to vocalize their opinions. It was just random facts and opinions jumbled together and they really were not that important to the out come of the book. They just helped explain the characters a little further.
This book changed my perspective on global warming. Before, I thought it was a huge problem. I also wondered why not many people were taking the steps to better themselves to save the earth. Now, I kind of know why. It is because it is not a very immediate problem. I now believe that it is going to happen with or without humans, but also humans are having an impact on it. I think they are making it happen faster than it naturally would. I also agree with Crichton when he points out evidence that the earth is cooling. That is one reason why global warming not such an immediate problem; because the earth is cooling. I really don't understand why and how. I do still believe a little that there is a greenhouse effect and that we still need to worry about our pollution and carbon being released into the atmosphere. I think all the new step to being more "green" is good for our health and the planets. I would be even more effective if everyone would participate. I know this hard to change people's ways, but it will be well worth it in the end.
Overall, the book State of Fear was interesting and made me think about what I believe in. It gave me new ideas and perspectives on the world-wide problem of global warming.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Wartburg Won!
This Saturday was the Wartburg-Luther game! I was so excited for it because it was a rival between my sister and I. Almost my whole family from my Dad's side came to Decorah this weekend.
My family picked me up at eight in the morning on Saturday so we could be at the game in plenty of time. We met my sister up there. It was fun tailgating before the game, but it was a little cold. The football field is, i guess, off a bluff. We were parked right next to it and I had to find a way up to the top of the bluff to meet my sister because she did not know how to get down it. There was a dorm close by so my cousin and I climbed all nine stories to get to the campus at the top of the bluff. After that climb, I had to go to my sister's dorm, which she lives on the third floor! The whole day was filled with climbing stairs.
Watching the game was fun. We sat at the top of the bleachers, which was practically at the top of the bluff. It was a really good view. The game at first was a little disappointing because Luther had scored in the first minute. I was glad when Wartburg came back and was ahead by two touchdowns. Towards the end Luther got caught up and we were tied. It was down to the last minute and Wartburg decided to go for a three point kick. We made it and won the game 24-21!
After the game my family went back to the hotel. We just relaxed and talked the rest of the night. It was great to just sit and talk to my family who I haven't seen in a while. It was also nice to hang out with my sister. I did not want to come back today and do homework. But, I have to look at the bright side: only a week and a half until Thanksgiving break!
My family picked me up at eight in the morning on Saturday so we could be at the game in plenty of time. We met my sister up there. It was fun tailgating before the game, but it was a little cold. The football field is, i guess, off a bluff. We were parked right next to it and I had to find a way up to the top of the bluff to meet my sister because she did not know how to get down it. There was a dorm close by so my cousin and I climbed all nine stories to get to the campus at the top of the bluff. After that climb, I had to go to my sister's dorm, which she lives on the third floor! The whole day was filled with climbing stairs.
Watching the game was fun. We sat at the top of the bleachers, which was practically at the top of the bluff. It was a really good view. The game at first was a little disappointing because Luther had scored in the first minute. I was glad when Wartburg came back and was ahead by two touchdowns. Towards the end Luther got caught up and we were tied. It was down to the last minute and Wartburg decided to go for a three point kick. We made it and won the game 24-21!
After the game my family went back to the hotel. We just relaxed and talked the rest of the night. It was great to just sit and talk to my family who I haven't seen in a while. It was also nice to hang out with my sister. I did not want to come back today and do homework. But, I have to look at the bright side: only a week and a half until Thanksgiving break!
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