Poems

WHAT I AM
I am curious and genuine
I wonder why the world is still here
I hear silence and hushed words
I see my mother happy and my grandma well
I want to give the last penny I have
I am curious and genuine

I imagine that Heaven will be better
I feel hurt then forgiving
I affect the people that surround me, not matter who
I worry that I will never experience the greatest power in the world
I cry because I am thankful for everything God has done for me
I am curious and genuine

I understand that my time on this planet is short
I say what I feel, and express it in every sentence
I dream that I will be able to rise above my mistakes, as well as others
I hope for the best, even though I know it is a wild hope
I am curious and genuine.

CYCLES
Rain pours down all of my limbs
And climbs back up my spine;
The cold tingles, while heat courses.
My mind is racing, in the middle of my heart.

Rain turns to hail,
Which pelts me, and bruises me
Like I am a statue in the middle of a field.

Hail turns to fire,
Magnificent and bright,
Shimmering in all of its splendor.
The cycle began, and it ended.
Now I am filled with bitterness and
Joy from the rain's demise
To it's start all over again.

-Chelisa (written by me)

Comment all you like, doesn't matter if it's harsh. I'm used to that.

Chelisa

School's Out In...

Well, this is quite exciting, but then, maybe it's not...

What am I going to do for the summer after June 18? It's going through my mind...it is coming...it is WORK. I will have to work, to build up for my ownership of the car I am going to get. Because I have to pay for gas and insurance.

So, what day does school get out for you, or has it already gotten out?


Chelisa

Romeo and Juliet: Who's to Blame?

Now I know that I haven't done a R & J related topic in, let's say, a week or so, but I thought I entertain some people with my opinions! They always get things going!

This short little blurb was created for school, and school only, but now I want to share it with the world! That was cheesy, but yeah. It's not great, because I had to shorten it, and you will find run on things, but try not to bash me too bad.

ROMEO AND JULIET: WHO'S TO BLAME?

In William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, I think that Romeo is to blame for the young lovers' deaths.

There are many reasons why Romeo is to blame for both his, and Juliet's death. One of them is when he fought Tybalt. That is where he started the whole mess. Romeo: "Now, Tybalt, take the villain back again, that late thou gavest me; for Mercutio's soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company: Either thou, or I, or both, must go with him." (3.1.129)... "[They fight; TYBALT falls.]" Romeo fights Tybalt because Tybalt fought Mercutio and killed him. Romeo is avenging Mercutio's killer. This is the dreadful turn-around in the story that threatens Romeo and Juliet's love.

I also think Romeo is to blame for their deaths because he killed himself, and if he wouldn't have, Juliet would have awoken to find him alive, not dead, and she wouldn't have killed herself, with an end result of them both alive, not dead. Romeo: "Here's to my love! [Drinks.] O true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die. [Falls.]" (5.3.130) Here, Romeo kills himself because he sees Juliet [supposedly] dead, and he cannot live without her love. Juliet waks up to find him dead, and since she cannot live without his love, she kills herself with a knife. The end result is both of the lovers lying on the ground over each other.

Romeo is to be blamed for the killing of both he and Juliet, because he made all of the enormous mistakes, that became life threatening mistakes, that overall sealed their fate.

Just to let everyone know, there are many people, things, to choose from for the list of Who is to Blame so, don't hate me for saying Romeo is to blame. That's just my thoughts for ya!

Thanks!

Chelisa

Update

I have allowed my friend, Rachel, total access to my blog, so if you see Rachel at the bottom of the post, you'll know that she wrote it!

Just wanted to clear the air.

Thanks!


Chelisa

Global Warming: A Different Side

Handwerk, Brian. “Global Warming: How Hot? How Soon?” National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news//2005/07/0727_050727_globalwarming.html

This article examines some different effects global warming could or will have on planet Earth. Possible outcomes and reactions are theorized and tested as well as applied to the larger picture of the future.

An interesting fact: soils hold roughly five times the amount of carbon that is held in the atmosphere. An experiment performed by John Harte, an ecosystem sciences professor, examined in this article was dealing with artificially heating a section of a meadow. He found that more than 20% of the carbon in the soil was let off into the air after being heated up by 2°C. With that much more CO₂ in the air, even worst case scenarios aren’t accurate predictions. On top of this, sage brush overtook flowers to an extent and altered the overall plant community. Similar studies done on bogs, prairies, and tundra ecosystems are starting to show related outcomes.

Also as expected anything frozen on the surface of the planet is taking a bit of a beating from global warming. Glaciers around the world are shrinking (though a number are still advancing), and the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are melting away. Arctic communities are considering relocation as permafrost is causing dangerous shifts and shrinkage in the ground they cover. And polar bears are expected to lose one third of their population in the next 50 years. Other animals and plants are expected to react somewhat similarly to warming as well.

Due to global warming some species of animals are expected to change breeding seasons, migratory paths, and their native/natural range. Hector Galbraith, of Galbraith Environmental Sciences and the University of Colorado at Boulder used this scenario: In North America forests are susceptible to insect invasions. Song birds help keep the insects in control which aids the trees. If the birds find a different range due to warming, more trees would fall victim to the bugs, which means more dead trees, more fire from said dead trees, and more CO₂ in the air.

Overall global warming isn’t really getting better, but it is being well researched by some which is drawing interesting conclusions or possibilities for the future of Earth. This article did a clear interesting job at explaining the experiments, outcomes, and projections of the years to come.

Written by Rachel
A good friend of mine.

Thanks!


Chelisa

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?

If you have anything more to say, other than answering these questions, include it at the end of your E-mail. Thanks for your participation!


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