Haiku

Haiku is a type of poem that was adapted by the Japanese. Haiku is supposed to be invented in the 17th century by a Zen Buddhist. It is normally very short and is strictly constructed upon on the seventeen syllables of the poem. There are three lines and it goes with 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the next, and five in the last or third line again. They’re normally written in present tense and include extremely vivid details and explain about nature or about normal and daily situations. Haiku topics are generally uncomplicated and easy to understand. They normally don’t use metaphors and similes.

Here is a normal Haiku talking about a computer crashing:
Windows XP crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams.

Here is another Haiku poem but about nature:
An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.
This poem was by Bashu Matsuo, one of the first great poets of Haiku.

Late-Cultural Differences

Across the world, there are many different countries that have their own types of etiquette, beliefs, and “respects”. However, one thing we do may offend another and what other people do may offend us and everyday, many innocent people unknowingly insult and offend other people. There are many examples of these. For instance, in Taiwan, it is very common to use chopsticks and redip them into the food which is shared by everyone. However, to an American who was probably never experienced this would probably be disgusted. Another example could be shown with betlenut women. To most people in Taiwan, these women are by far prostitutes and instead ways to “attract” beetle nut buyers. However, to a normal foreigner, he/she would most likely be quite shocked by it and be greatly disturbed. Finally, even in the way people talk could make others uncomfortable. In China, many people talk roughly but it may seem normal but to normal Westerners, they may see it as if the Chinese person has something against them.

Description of Fake Genetically Combined Animal

Log Journal of Dr. Howard Y.
Date: February 13, 2012

The genetically combined animal of the Badgephant has been very aggressive. It is the offspring of a male elephant and a female badger. With the combination, the animal has been extremely aggressive, hostile to any scientists that enter its habitat. So far, all five scientists have had their legs and arms torn off by the Badgephant. It is about the size of a skinny greyhound. It is very fast with two long tusks protruding from its forehead. The long legs enable it to catch its prey very fast. Oh yes, something to mention. The Badgephant is unlike its parents, a carnivore. The long tusks enable the Badgephant to slam itself into his prey and quickly sink its teeth into the prey and also ripping out flesh and basically, tearing the victim to pieces. The Badgephant has an amazing rate of growth, around 3 inches a day.

Vocab. MashUp

This is a mashup of Remember Me.

Blog Post 14-Quickwrite p. 356

Hi Confused,

About your friend, Lucy, it might be best to tell her to return the wallet with the money or bring it to the school’s lost and found. Although her family is in desperate need of money, it doesn’t allow her to steal. Besides not being honest, what happens if she is caught? Other people will see her differently and is it worth the money now for a whole lifetime of suspicion? For example, if she steals now, one day, if someone’s belongings are missing, someone could point the finger at her first even though she actually didn’t do it. Also, the money issue is a matter of morals and judgement. It’s not honest to steal money and for what’s right, stealing money isn’t right. You should go and tell her to return the money kindly and explain everything. Thanks!


Sincerely,
Awesome.

Bill Cosby Video Blog Post 13

This Bill Cosby video is very hilarious. It makes fun of people with drugs and he made a very good imitation. Near the end, drugs were supposed to intensify personality but Cosby made the good point, what if you're an ***hole?

5 Things that Make up a Perfect School

To me, a perfect school must have good students, good staff and faculty, good parents, good administrators, and a good campus. Schools are made for students. But the school depends on the students if it wants to be good and show that its good. Students will make up that part. However, if parents are conservative and want to keep money to themselves, the school will find it difficult to progress and expand and provide the best possible education for the students so the parents must participate. However, it is the faculty that helps the students. Even if the students have good attitudes, it is the teachers that will help the students go far because teachers have been known to have a great influence over students such as Ms. Padachie and if teachers teach the students well, the school’s reputation is also boosted as well. The admins are the ones that will run the school and make it as efficient and clean as possible for the students to not be distracted and focus. Finally, the campus can provide a clean and welcoming place for students to socialize and learn.