Check Up!

Okay, so I need some feedback! I know I haven't done that much, but I still want to know if I'm accomplishing my goals!

If you want, read these questions and answer them. Send your responses to chelisawonders@gmail.com.

1.) What blog do you like the most? Why?

2.) What blog do you like the least? Why?

3.) Is there any topic that you think I should write about that would be interesting?

4.) Should I include anything else on my blogspot?

5.) Should I change the POLL? If so, what to?

6.) Do you like hearing me explain things on video or in writing, or both?

7.) Do I need more pictures?

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Chelisa

Video Explanation

Okay, I made a video. It is basically an explanation of everything. I wanted to make this for everyone! Oh, and if I move over enough in the video, you can see my toilet! Ha ha. I did it in the bathroom...

Thanks!

Chelisa

The Movies "Romeo & Juliet"

Okay, so as we all know, there are two Romeo & Juliet movies. The first was made in 1968, and adapts to the storyline pretty well. It follows the play pretty straightforward. Now, the next Romeo & Juliet was made in 1996, and follows a completely different approach. We all know this latest film for have Leonardo DeCaprio in it, of course.

The classic Romeo and Juliet is set in a 16th century world with swords and Elizabethan words, such as "thou" and "art".

This adaption also filled in the missing peices with Elizabethan Language, one thing the 1996 film did not include.

Do you think this film is better?

And by looking at this picture, you can tell that the latest Romeo & Juliet movie differed a lot. The words didn't change, as in the script. They recited them word for word in the movie, but when watching it, you get the sense of strangeness, 1.) because they aren't English, they don't have accents, and 2.) because the story is set in a completely different atmosphere. It's set in a sort of Malibu
looking place that can only be called Verona, and the beggining portrays...um, cheesiness. I guess that's right. The look doesn't fit with the scenario. Instead of using swords, they use guns to give a more "modernized" feel, and change up the wordrobe quite a bit, but if they're modernizing all of that, why aren't they modernizing the script? Of course, it's nice that they stuck to the original, but, I think that they should have taken a risk and changed it up a bit. They could have encorperated some of Shakespeare's words, but not all. I mean, what would it sound like if I talked like that everyday...the movie gives the appearance of our times, but brings us back to the uncivilized life. That's not to say, though, that the movie didn't get better after about a third of the way through. The later movie contained some elements that the first didn't that actually surprised me and got me excited.
Okay, first off, let's just say that Leonardo DeCaprio and Claire Danes are amazing actors in this, so even though I didn't care to much for the plot, I enjoyed the acting. What I did like about the second movie, that I didn't like about the first is that there's more emotion in it. It's made more dramatic and that suits me just fine. It showed off the actor's skills. Especially Leo.


But who's to choose? Did you like the second one better?

Thanks!



Chelisa

Romeo and Juliet

I enjoy reading very much. In fact, I frequently do it, and yet I still don't remember 3/4 of what I read...so, in the end, if I don't remember the book I just read, why do I read it?

Well, something about it must have captured me...something must have sparked a little excitement in my heart. Maybe it's the plot, maybe it's the characters, maybe it's both, but I just know that I'll be remembering Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare.

Romeo & Juliet is a classic love story. If you haven't heard of it by now, if your able to read, then...shame on you! At least know of it! I've always heard things of the play, but I never dug into the storyline. I never really knew what it was about, in fact, I didn't even know it was a play. I thought it was a book. Silly me.

Anyways, I just got transferred to a new school, and on my first day, arriving in my English class, the students were reading Romeo & Juliet. I though "Oh, God. I'll have to read this." It wasn't exactly on my high list of priorities.

I sat down at my new table with new people all around me. Of course, they were all nice, but I reached for the book, my friend. I opened the red cover (not all copies are bound in red), and read the first line (note that this is a copy to make it easier to read for younger people), and thought, "Wow, this is really different than I thought it was going to be." And, of course, it was. It was way different. No kidding, though, that it was difficult to read, even with words on the sidelines telling you meanings of the words, and translations.

The first page began with the servants of the Capulets talking amongst themselves, thinking about starting a fight with the Montagues. The first page or two revive some hysterical humor that was surprising. Even though the language was vile and vulgar, you couldn't help but see Shakespeare's intentions, that servants are pointless. That's why they're servents.

Let's catch up a bit. The Capulets are Juliet's side, and the Montagues are Romeo's side. Both the families are feuding, and for reason, I do not know. Shakespeare doesn't point that out. But, you can expect that it's over something stupid. Just like everything is. Anyway, Romeo is in love with Rosaline, and he has just had his heart broken by her. We do not get any background on Rosaline, we just get information that Romeo is in love with a girl in the beginning of the play and that he feels terrible because she tore out his heart (not literally). Although Rosaline doesn't get any lines or any appearances in Romeo & Juliet, she does play a key role in Romeo's depression, and overall weepiness.

We are introduced to Benvolio, Romeo's cousin, who tries to tell Romeo to cheer up and get over it. We also meet Mercutio, the overwhelming, outspoken person, who is no doubt full of himself, but full of love. He tries to tell Romeo to get over it in a less subtle way, less comforting. It's almost mocking, I should say. He taunts Romeo on love, and makes fun of him for getting in such a vulnerable situation.

Juliet is still not intruduced. Mercutio and Benvolio convince Romeo to go to a masquerade ball being held by the Capulets at their home, but he is sorely tempted not to. Here, Romeo's life is forever changed. He sees Juliet at the ball and is instantly in love with her. So long Rosaline, there is a new love! Too bad this story ends in a sad tragedy.

I have gained new respect for "not judging before you know." It takes a lot of courage to do something you don't want to, but in the end it could pay off.

Thanks!


Chelisa

A Good "Hey!"

Okay, so welcome to my blog! This is a different one for me. I have another titled The Macaroni Noodle...www.themacaroninoodle.blogspot.com if you want to check it out. But, that blogspot was mainly centered around three people, not just me. So, I wanted to create another one where I could just freely express myself.

I am Chelisa, and I enjoy writing, so I am fairly good at it. I want to write about a lot of different things. I have so many thoughts running through my mind as to what I could do, but let me just finish this first.

My mission in this is to write things. I know, sounds simple, but I don't exactly know what I'm going to do with my plan yet. So, I'll tell you when I get the answer.

As for right now, I say goodbye.

Thanks!


Chelisa