School Funk now a perfume. Driving people crazy.

Although perhaps most well-known as a common weapon of Mark Twain, satire has been used since ancient times. Civilizations like the Greeks and Egyptians even used them. One of the more intriguing parts of this literary technique is that it combines humor and criticism into one. By themselves, these two things can produce some strong emotions in people, and by fusing them together, the reader is allowed to experience both of this emotions. Satire's intention may be to correct a human fault, but it may only be able to correct it in small doses. These days, I bet most of satire posses little criticism, and a lot of humor. Too many negative aspects in satire in today's world has lead to actual violence, and while something satirical could probably be said about that, it's a good idea not to say anything on it. While our group came up with a bunch of different satirical headlines, I realized something: most of these would be considered "inside" jokes, so I suppose that is something to watch out for, satire's got to be made for the entire population, not just a select group.

The Facts of Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a delightful book about two people who fall in love with each other, but meet obstacles to their love. In short, the book is similar to a soap opera. And no one likes soap operas. Although I'm not entirely sure if that falls under the soap opera genre. The main couple only goes through one trouble. I believe in soap operas there are multiple trials in order for the couple to be finally united. However, Elizabeth and Darcy come together soon after they recognize their own faults and correct them. This isn't just a bash of Jane Austen's work though. She expertly weaves together various couples together. For example, Lydia and Wickham, Charlotte and Collins, and Jane and Bingley. Although Mary isn't married, she also rarely has an impact in the story, which is similar to Kitty's role in the novel. Anyways, Austen also does an excellent job in describing her characters. They're all very fleshed out and real. The behavior for both genders is accurate for the time period. I wouldn't suggest this novel unless you're the type of person who really enjoys a slow romance. The two don't actually fall in love with each other until around the midpoint of the story. 

Where I like to read

There aren't many of my friends that enjoy reading. At least, if they do, they haven't told me. Most do reading simply because they have to. I'll be honest, I love books, but only some of them. I really like any kind of fiction, but there are some really good nonfiction books out there as well. I'm sorry to textbooks, but they don't make the cut. Ever. Anyways, one of the most important things to be able to read a book is the environment. It's not all about how the book was written, there's tons of factors from the surroundings. For me, I can read a book for hours on end, but I have to be comfortable. I mean, it's kind of hard to focus on reading while doing push-ups. I really find my bed to be nice, even though it's a really easy place to fall asleep in, it's a really good test of the book. If it's interesting, I won't fall asleep; if it's not, I will. Too easy. The only problem I have about reading for a long time is that your body tends to fall asleep. I don't mean your brain, but your feet and legs and such. It's really annoying to have stabbing pains going throughout your body while trying to read. Does anyone else feel that or is it just me?

Done with common app! For now.

Perhaps the most exciting thing I've done so far in my life is apply for college. It is probably also the most difficult thing I've ever had to do. Fill out application, write essays, make myself look good, and remember to meet deadlines. Ask teachers for recommendations, I gotta do all of this. Fortunately, I'm proud to say, I am done for the next few days! No more essays, thoughts about college, or worries about deadlines! I don't need to stay up late to read through my essays over and over, or write about my activities. I actually get to go to sleep on the same day that I woke up on. I've gotten about three more white hairs from this, and it'd be nice to get any more. I suppose I don't really care about how white my hair turns, but it is irritating how people make it sound it's my fault for having those white hairs. But anyways, this post is more of a celebratory post for not having to labor over the common application for a little bit. Although to be honest, I'm glad the U.S. has this method for applying to college. My parents told me about Chinese college, where you get one chance to do really well on a test. That sounds so terrible. What if you failed? Goodbye college?