#MistysMovieTrails

Where were you 2013 turned into 2014, and was it where you wanted to be?        It has been a while, but I am pretty sure that we were in bed, watching a marathon of something or the other. I know that we switched the channel over to the countdown a few minutes to midnight. Watched the ball drop, quick kiss, and then back to the marathon, what were we watching???    It was nice and relaxing, but to be honest...        I would have preferred to be at the cabin (with plumbing) cuddling by the fire, no kids... Possibly some hanky panky ;)    

Balloons at car dealerships are so pretty from afar, but stopped on the bus at a red light, I get a better view. They are dirty and scoffed. Aren't we all like that? Putting our best face forward for society, friends and sometimes even family? The biggest lie told daily is “I’m fine” We wear clothes because we have to, but what we wear is a choice. The clothes that we choose are an extension of us and the façade that we wish to portray of ourselves to others. I wear this big sweater today to hide the fact that I have gained weight and my pants are too tight. When the end of this day comes and I undress, my jeans are not too tight, but weight still shows. Some people will use make up to cover flaws, again, at the end of the day, those same flaws are still there. Why do we feel the need to wear these ‘masks’? What is it about the world that makes us feel that need? I know that today for instance I am wearing ‘jegging’s – stretchy jeans - , a tank top and an...

Misty    Prof. Elizabeth   Sociology 1101 Sect 126   March 6 th , 2014     “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! ” John 1:29 (1) My found object presentation is on the Crucifix, a symbol in many branches of the Christian religion. The crucifix is a cross with a depiction of Jesus nailed to it. A cross without the depiction of Jesus on it, is just a cross. Many people recognize the Crucifix, even if they do not practice Christianity, especially here I New Mexico, where there are many Catholics. It is not hard for one to use their Sociological Imagination to see this Symbols meaning, as it is very prevalent in this highly Catholic state. 41% (2) This object encourages social control in many because the meaning of it is widely known, even to those that are not Christian. The Crucifix is meant to symbolize the sacrifice that Jesus made for mankind. He was nailed to the cross to wipe our collecti...

Dawn Winters Edna Kraboble Sociology 1101-111 4 February 2014 Folkway Paper The clothes that we were say a lot about us weather we wish them to or not. If you dress professionally, people will see you that way. If you were sweats and a holey t-shirt, people will judge you based on that. For my Folkways paper, I choose to wear two different shoes and boxers shorts over my pants for an entire day. I rode the bus to work, was at work and went to school in this period. I am an executive assistant, and as such, I reflect my boss and everyone in our department. I chose this Folkway to break because while I knew that I would get reactions in my different cultures. 1. OBSERVATIONS & 2. SANCTION & 3.ANALYSIS My observations, related sanctions and analysis from each interaction are listed below: Morning Bus Ride 1.        People looked at me as I got on the bus. This is because I was new to the bus, this always seems to happen, and ...

·           Compare the two film reviews you read this week (the ones on  Juno  and  The Help ) and discuss at least  3 criteria (from each review)  that each author uses to evaluate their respective films. In the Juno review the dialogue is discussed more than once, that it is unreal and too good to do be true. This may be true, but that is the writer’s prerogative. It is, after all, for entertainment. Ali includes other people’s perspective, whereas Dana does not. In the review of The Help, racial inequality is discussed over and over. It is almost as if Dana Stevens wants make us all feel as if we were there in the 60’s causing this injustice, the opposite of what she claims the movie does. I also feel as if Dana Stevens does not go into enough details about what the movie is actually about. Perhaps that is because Ali Heinekamp goes into so much detail. In the Juno review it is less clear from the beg...

Misty  Jennifer English 1101 126 1 February 2014 Nob Hill Bar and Grill Nob Hill Bar and Grill is a Nob Hill favorite in the area; however that does not necessarily mean that it is worth your time. It is busy most week nights, and downright packed on weekend nights. There is no doubt that there is a strong, loyal customer base.  The service and food are not the best I have ever had, but they are by no means the worst. I do acknowledge that your reasons for dining anywhere would greatly affect your overall view of the experience. If you are going out for dinner out with friends just for the sake of dinning out, then yes. Having a dinner with a significant other? Sure, as long as the occasion was not something formal, a casual work dinner, sure thing. What I expected from this eatery was more menu choices. Though the menu is not a varied as I would have liked, it was very specialized. There were items that I found to be too specific and detailed; the devi...

Nob Hill Bar and Grill Nob Hill Bar and Grill is a favorite in the area; however that does not necessarily mean that it is worth your time. It is busy most week nights, and downright packed on weekend nights. There is no doubt that there is a strong, loyal customer base.  The service and food are not the best I have ever had, but they are by no means the worst. I do acknowledge that your reasons for dining anywhere would greatly affect your overall view of the experience. If you are going out for dinner out with friends just for the sake of dinning out, then this could be a good choice. Having a dinner with a significant other? This place would work, as long as the occasion was not something form. Going out for a casual work dinner, sure thing. I expected from more menu choices from this restaurant. Though the menu is not as varied as I would have liked, it was very specialized. There were items that I found to be too specific and detailed; the devil is indeed in the details i...