The third chapter is called "Motives." It starts with Bella coming home from Florida. Then, she and Edward talk about Bella's mom and how she is so insightful. Personally, I think Bella's mom is just all over the place with a dash of crazy. Then, Bella thinks about how her mom noticed how close Bella and Edward are. Bella says that she and Edward tried not to show PDA, but if Bella's mom noticed someone doesn't know how to not touch in my opinion.
Then, Bella gets home, and Charlie says, he missed her and that Jacob called. She calls him. The call was very short. I knew that something what up with Jake because the call was so short.
The next day Jake shows up at Bella's school. Jacob "warns" Edward. Bella doesn't know anything. This is what sucks about a first person, you don't know what's going on. Then, he leaves. Edward tells her that Emmett got close to crossing the treaty line which freaked out the werewolves. Then later in class, Bella heard a couple of guys placing bets on Jake and Edward although they had no idea what it was about. I think it's funny that Jake is winning in the bets.
The next chapter is "Nature." Bella said she had a bad week. Bella was mad that Edward took her to Florida to save her from Victoria. That made me think, "Shut up, Bella. Why do you whine so much?" The next day, Edward went to hunt for food. Bella said she would miss him. The next day, she went to work.Work was slow, so she left early and decided to go to La Push to visit Jake. She really missed him. They talked and hung out. He told about what happened with Emmett. Then, he tries to conviece Bella that she should date him because Edward is unnature. Bella replies with Jake's not nature either and that only leaves Mike Newton for her. Jake says he's more human.
These chapter were good. Bella can say a funny thing here and again but she's so whiny. It annoys the crap out of me. Although, Bella describe Jacob and Edward very well. Everytime she mentions Jake's smile, his humor etc. it makes me smile as if I were there.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Rumspringa, pg. 148-172
This chapter is called "Shunning: To Keep the Church 'Pure.'" The first person is Velda B. She is dating an Amish boy. They are getting married soon. One today, she goes to an English church service. Then, she talks to the pastor, and he says something that touches her heart. She tells her fiance that she wasn't sure if she wanted to join the Church. They agrue and eventually break up. She leaves the community. Then, she finds out that she's been banned. She feels alone and commits suicide.
Next is Loretta Mae H. She's now 70 years old. When she was 20, she was shunned. One day, she has a bake sale and sells cookies to some Amish girls. A couple days later, they came back and returned the cookies because she had been shunned. Shunning is an important part of Amish life. It is done to keep the Church pure. Shunning helps keep bad ideas out.
Next is Kathryn L. Her son is hanging out with the wrong group. One of the boy's family blames her son for hanging out with English girls. However, he proves himself innocent.
Next is Ruth G. She was almost shunned because she had a washing machine for her back. The bishop said no, and they had to get rid of it. Now, several years later, her daughter's husband was almost shunned for having a heater in his workshop. Eventually, they were shunned.
Next is Susie Riehl. She's an artist. She was almost shunned for being interviewed about her art. Then, the book goes on to say that shunning is an important part of Amish life. It is done to keep the Church pure. Shunning helps keep bad ideas out.
Next is Lydia T. She has ran away from her community. She has a six month period to come back, but she leaves. She has been shunned. The Amish community talked crap about her. Then, the book again states the shunning mantains the Amish community.
I think this chapter was very insightful. I learned a lot about the why one is shunned.
Next is Loretta Mae H. She's now 70 years old. When she was 20, she was shunned. One day, she has a bake sale and sells cookies to some Amish girls. A couple days later, they came back and returned the cookies because she had been shunned. Shunning is an important part of Amish life. It is done to keep the Church pure. Shunning helps keep bad ideas out.
Next is Kathryn L. Her son is hanging out with the wrong group. One of the boy's family blames her son for hanging out with English girls. However, he proves himself innocent.
Next is Ruth G. She was almost shunned because she had a washing machine for her back. The bishop said no, and they had to get rid of it. Now, several years later, her daughter's husband was almost shunned for having a heater in his workshop. Eventually, they were shunned.
Next is Susie Riehl. She's an artist. She was almost shunned for being interviewed about her art. Then, the book goes on to say that shunning is an important part of Amish life. It is done to keep the Church pure. Shunning helps keep bad ideas out.
Next is Lydia T. She has ran away from her community. She has a six month period to come back, but she leaves. She has been shunned. The Amish community talked crap about her. Then, the book again states the shunning mantains the Amish community.
I think this chapter was very insightful. I learned a lot about the why one is shunned.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
To Kill A Mockingbird, pg. 1-19
This chapter starts out by saying that Jem, her brother, broke his arm. Then, Scout goes on to tell the history of her family. She says that her father was the first one to become something else than a farmer. Her father, Atticus is a lawyer. Then, she tells you about Calpurnia, her cook. Calpurnia is mean and bossy towards Scout. Scout's mother died when she was two. She doesn't miss her, but Jem does.
When Scout was almost six, she and Jem were playing outside and spotted someone in Miss Rachel's yard. They went over and made friends with this kid. His name was Dill. They all became close friends.
One day, Dill started asking about the Radley's. They were one of Scout's neighbors. Then, Scout gives their history. Miss Stephanie Crawford told Jem a lot about Boo Radley. Dill bet Jem to go knock on the Radley door. Jem was scared and said that they should slowly get Boo to come out rather than going on the Radley property. Dill calls him chicken which pushes Jem to do it. They all ran to the front porch and then back to Scout's house. When they got home and looked back at the Radley house, they saw someone look towards them.
This chapter is kind of boring at first when Scout is explaining every one's history, but after that it gets good. The thing that makes me mad is when Miss Stephanie tells her stories about Boo. It's makes me so freaking mad because she's just talking crap. She doesn't the truth. She's being creative and making up a dumb, rude, mean-spirited lie! I've read this book before, and knowing the end, this part just ticked me off. But it's a good character because it got my blood boiling.
When Scout was almost six, she and Jem were playing outside and spotted someone in Miss Rachel's yard. They went over and made friends with this kid. His name was Dill. They all became close friends.
One day, Dill started asking about the Radley's. They were one of Scout's neighbors. Then, Scout gives their history. Miss Stephanie Crawford told Jem a lot about Boo Radley. Dill bet Jem to go knock on the Radley door. Jem was scared and said that they should slowly get Boo to come out rather than going on the Radley property. Dill calls him chicken which pushes Jem to do it. They all ran to the front porch and then back to Scout's house. When they got home and looked back at the Radley house, they saw someone look towards them.
This chapter is kind of boring at first when Scout is explaining every one's history, but after that it gets good. The thing that makes me mad is when Miss Stephanie tells her stories about Boo. It's makes me so freaking mad because she's just talking crap. She doesn't the truth. She's being creative and making up a dumb, rude, mean-spirited lie! I've read this book before, and knowing the end, this part just ticked me off. But it's a good character because it got my blood boiling.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Face On Your Plate, pg 29-58
This chapter is called "The Only World We Have." He starts out by saying a large portion of vegans are vegan to protect the planet. Then, he goes on to say that humans are fascinated my intelligence whether is the intelligence of a human or an animal. We know that animal only use their intelligence to survive; whereas, human have common sense. Although we have common sense, we are still killing animals like Nazis. Then, he goes on to say that everyone today fears global warming, but did you know meat production accounts for 33% of the greenhouse gas emissions.
Next, the author goes on to talk about how animal waste has a negative effect on the planet. Then, he talks about how animal product 130 times more waste than humans. This waste has harmful chemicals which go into the soil and can (and have in the past) go into our water and food supplies. Also, animal farms are overpopulated, so illnesses spread quickly. These illnesses go long undetected. Also, animal farms waste land. In the amount of land needed for 500 pounds of beef, you can product 63,000 pounds of lettuce.
Next, the author goes on to talk about water. Water is a resource that is becoming scarce. Animals use anywhere from 25 to 250 times more water than grain. Also, chemical runoff from animal farms pollutes rivers and streams. Also, livestock consume about 40% of grain produced every year. Rain forests are being cut down to make room for the animal farms. Then, he goes on to say that plants take up less space. He says one could survive off a small garden. He says natural farming technique can maximize one's yield. Without farming, we won't be able to stop global warming. He says to stop global warming we need to stop meat. He's final point is that Great Britain has announced that meat and dairy products have a larger impact on the environment; therefore, we know it is serious, and we should give up meat to better the environment.
This chapter was very good. There were a lot of eye-opening facts. I was very surprised by the clever claims and rebuttals; however, I am not a vegan. The book hasn't yet moved me enough to make me a vegan.
Next, the author goes on to talk about how animal waste has a negative effect on the planet. Then, he talks about how animal product 130 times more waste than humans. This waste has harmful chemicals which go into the soil and can (and have in the past) go into our water and food supplies. Also, animal farms are overpopulated, so illnesses spread quickly. These illnesses go long undetected. Also, animal farms waste land. In the amount of land needed for 500 pounds of beef, you can product 63,000 pounds of lettuce.
Next, the author goes on to talk about water. Water is a resource that is becoming scarce. Animals use anywhere from 25 to 250 times more water than grain. Also, chemical runoff from animal farms pollutes rivers and streams. Also, livestock consume about 40% of grain produced every year. Rain forests are being cut down to make room for the animal farms. Then, he goes on to say that plants take up less space. He says one could survive off a small garden. He says natural farming technique can maximize one's yield. Without farming, we won't be able to stop global warming. He says to stop global warming we need to stop meat. He's final point is that Great Britain has announced that meat and dairy products have a larger impact on the environment; therefore, we know it is serious, and we should give up meat to better the environment.
This chapter was very good. There were a lot of eye-opening facts. I was very surprised by the clever claims and rebuttals; however, I am not a vegan. The book hasn't yet moved me enough to make me a vegan.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Eclipse, pg. 1-64
This book is the third book in the Twilight series. The book starts with the preface. In the preface, all Bella really says is that she has to make a choice.
The first chapter is called Ultimatum. It starts out with a note from Jacob. It says he misses her but can't change anything. Bella is sad and misses him.
Bella smells something funny and finds her father, Charlie trying to cook. She asks why he is cooking, and he responds by saying they need to talk. He says he wants Bella spending more time with Jacob. He says she will be ungrounded if she finds a balance between friends and Edward. She agrees. Then, Charlie gives her her mail. Bella finds out that she was accepted to University of Alaska Southeast. Then, Edward comes over. He brought more applications for college. On the table, there was a newspaper. Edward notices the headline about gang killings. He says that it is a group of vampires. Then, Bella mentions that she wants to hang out with Jacob. Edward refuses.
The second chapter is Evasion. It starts out with Edward and Bella at school. She was very excited about her freedom. She plans to hang out with Angela to help her with her announcements. All of the sudden, Alice has a vision. When Bella tries to ask either Edward or Alice, both avoid the question.
Then, Bella and Edward come home. She checks here email and replies to her mom. Edward brings up her plane ticket certificates that will soon expire. She considers it. Then, they go into the dining room to work on homework. Edward tells Charlie about Bella's plane tickets. He gets mad when he finds out there are two tickets, one for Edward and one for Bella. Bella gets mad and says they are going out and leaves.
When she gets home, Charlie has he wants to talk. He says to use protection and be smart. Bella is disguised and says she's a virgin. Then Charlie says he wants her hanging out with Jacob more. She says she'll try. Then, she goes upstairs and decides that she will go visit Jacob. When she gets in her car, Edward stops her. She gets mad but stays home.
The first chapter was super slow, but the second chapter reminded me how good the series is. I loved the second chapter. It's a fairly easy read.
The first chapter is called Ultimatum. It starts out with a note from Jacob. It says he misses her but can't change anything. Bella is sad and misses him.
Bella smells something funny and finds her father, Charlie trying to cook. She asks why he is cooking, and he responds by saying they need to talk. He says he wants Bella spending more time with Jacob. He says she will be ungrounded if she finds a balance between friends and Edward. She agrees. Then, Charlie gives her her mail. Bella finds out that she was accepted to University of Alaska Southeast. Then, Edward comes over. He brought more applications for college. On the table, there was a newspaper. Edward notices the headline about gang killings. He says that it is a group of vampires. Then, Bella mentions that she wants to hang out with Jacob. Edward refuses.
The second chapter is Evasion. It starts out with Edward and Bella at school. She was very excited about her freedom. She plans to hang out with Angela to help her with her announcements. All of the sudden, Alice has a vision. When Bella tries to ask either Edward or Alice, both avoid the question.
Then, Bella and Edward come home. She checks here email and replies to her mom. Edward brings up her plane ticket certificates that will soon expire. She considers it. Then, they go into the dining room to work on homework. Edward tells Charlie about Bella's plane tickets. He gets mad when he finds out there are two tickets, one for Edward and one for Bella. Bella gets mad and says they are going out and leaves.
When she gets home, Charlie has he wants to talk. He says to use protection and be smart. Bella is disguised and says she's a virgin. Then Charlie says he wants her hanging out with Jacob more. She says she'll try. Then, she goes upstairs and decides that she will go visit Jacob. When she gets in her car, Edward stops her. She gets mad but stays home.
The first chapter was super slow, but the second chapter reminded me how good the series is. I loved the second chapter. It's a fairly easy read.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Face On Your Plate, pg. 11-28
This book is about our food, and where it comes from. The Introduction starts by telling us a phrase that changed the author's life. The phrase was "ashrayaparavriti" which means leap into the unknown. Then, he says most people who are vegan decide in an instance. Then, he tells how a few of his friends decided to be vegan . Then, he says some people don't know that dairy and egg products harm animals. Then, he says that earlier humans survived off of hunting and gathering; therefore, we now can survive off that. He also gives proof that humans are physiologically and anatomically designed for plants. He claims that it is not natural for human to eat meat. Some scientists say that we need meat because it helps with brain development. However, that's not true. Development in the womb is genetic, and outside is because of DHA in breastmilk. DHA is no different in a vegan and meat-eating mother; therefore, meat doesn't effect the brain. Then, he talks about the Jains, who believe you shouldn't harm others. This group and many others care about others.
I thought that this was a very good chapter. I had a hard time putting down the book. I was very surprised by the evidence and detail. This was a good chapter, but it hasn't gotten me to give up meat yet.
I thought that this was a very good chapter. I had a hard time putting down the book. I was very surprised by the evidence and detail. This was a good chapter, but it hasn't gotten me to give up meat yet.
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