We had what I would have called a "snow week" this school week. Usually when you think of a school day, it is a day off of school due to weather conditions that can become dangerous for students getting to school or coming home. The snow can be extremely dangerous, along with the icy roads and streets.
That is why we had a lot of school days this week, making it a school week. Our school has a systematic schedule giving the students, teachers, and faculty every other wednesday a half day. This week just happened to be one of those. While we went to school this past Monday, it was a drag. If there was anyway we could have a little mini vacay in the middle of this dreadful Winter, it would be great. We did! That night we got around four inches of snow. The road to school was slippery (I live a few blocks away from school). There was no way we were having school, let alone a two hour delay. And the snow only continued. We got Wednesday off as well. It could have been a two hour delay, but with the early out already in place, what would have been the point? That night, I was happy to find out that the city's school district cancelled school for the next day. And Friday, we got a two hour delay. It was a magical week, full of chores that didn't get done the previous weekend, and homework that was caught up on.
There was no better week in my school career than this one. I think that it was great that the schools didn't take chances with accidents and family situations. Someone could have lost their life. We have to be careful as a society, especially in the Mid West, where there is erratic weather. Hopefully we can have another week like this, but spring break is on the verge. Plus, we really don't want to still be in school until June because we are making up days from January. You have to have oh so many school days in as a district. I think it is around 180 days. Hopefully we don't have to go in June because of the snow week, but it was well worth it, if we did. I hope everyone stayed safe, and had a great snow break! #hotcocoa #movies #blankets (400)
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Pitch Perfect (2012)
A movie that seems to be sweeping the nation, especially girls, is Pitch Perfect. Pitch Perfect came out to the public around September of 2012. The movie is just starting to make an impact. Almost every girl, and guy, I might add, has seen it. The movie is incredibly well known.
The movie can be comparable to the Hangover, except it is not so vulgar and raunchy. It is about an acapella group, which is trending now a days. The show is definitely a comedy, from "Fat Amy" to the "puking scenes." I think kids, especially the girl's basketball team that I'm on, like it so much is because of how funny it is. There are parts of the movie that are laugh out loud funny. Some girls even watch it because they like the lead Trebble Makers' star, Jesse. They think he is attractive and a great singer. Other kids like it because of the musicality. There are lots of renditions of present day songs in the movie, incorporated with dance moves in competitions.
I would definitely recommend watching it, whether you are a guy or a gal. Whether you like to sing or not. If you liked Bridesmaids (the English woman living with Annie) you will love this movie, because the same actress plays "Fat Amy." One of the characters asks "Fat Amy" why she calls herself "Fat Amy," and she replies that she does it so "twig girls don't do it behind" her back. The acapella auditions that the college singers sing and compete in to get into a group at Barden University is also hysterical. The singers have to sing their own rendition of Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone" song.
The movie is rated PG-13, so I think almost all of your friends could watch and enjoy it. It doesn't have a lot of nudity or cussing in it. There is some critical reception that has gone with it about the "shower scene." While nothing explicit is shown the viewer can definitely tell that they are nude and, in fact, taking a shower. I think this adds to the comedy of it. The girl is being intrusive, going into the shower to recruit a Barden Bella for her acapella group because she overheard Becca singing in the shower. I hope that you go out and rent it, fall in love with it, and then buy it! It truly is one of my favorite movies. "I'll Pitch Slap you so hard, your man boobs are going to concave." (422)
The movie can be comparable to the Hangover, except it is not so vulgar and raunchy. It is about an acapella group, which is trending now a days. The show is definitely a comedy, from "Fat Amy" to the "puking scenes." I think kids, especially the girl's basketball team that I'm on, like it so much is because of how funny it is. There are parts of the movie that are laugh out loud funny. Some girls even watch it because they like the lead Trebble Makers' star, Jesse. They think he is attractive and a great singer. Other kids like it because of the musicality. There are lots of renditions of present day songs in the movie, incorporated with dance moves in competitions.
I would definitely recommend watching it, whether you are a guy or a gal. Whether you like to sing or not. If you liked Bridesmaids (the English woman living with Annie) you will love this movie, because the same actress plays "Fat Amy." One of the characters asks "Fat Amy" why she calls herself "Fat Amy," and she replies that she does it so "twig girls don't do it behind" her back. The acapella auditions that the college singers sing and compete in to get into a group at Barden University is also hysterical. The singers have to sing their own rendition of Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone" song.
The movie is rated PG-13, so I think almost all of your friends could watch and enjoy it. It doesn't have a lot of nudity or cussing in it. There is some critical reception that has gone with it about the "shower scene." While nothing explicit is shown the viewer can definitely tell that they are nude and, in fact, taking a shower. I think this adds to the comedy of it. The girl is being intrusive, going into the shower to recruit a Barden Bella for her acapella group because she overheard Becca singing in the shower. I hope that you go out and rent it, fall in love with it, and then buy it! It truly is one of my favorite movies. "I'll Pitch Slap you so hard, your man boobs are going to concave." (422)
Super Bowl 47
Super Bowl 47 was exciting to say the least. It was full of momentum swings, a brother rivalry, and so much more. Did I mention all of the halftime show buzz?
The Super Bowl was played in New Orleans, Louisiana for the tenth time in National Football League history. The San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens played against each other, but more importantly their coaches played against each other. "Well, duh," you might say. But there is a special relationship between the two pro coaches. They are brothers. Jim Harbaugh for the San Francisco 49ers, and John Harbaugh for the Baltimore Ravens. You may ask, who is older? Jim is. And while they both told reporters that the other one was the better coach, it still remains a mystery. Some say that their father, Jack Harbaugh, was the best of all. The post-game exchange between the two of them was awkward, to say the least. I'm sure that the younger one just wanted to let his older brother celebrate with his team, and they would discuss it later... possibly at Ma and Pa's house.
While it was a hard act to follow (Madonna's attendance record breaking the previous year, surpassing Michael Jackson in 1993) Beyoncé still did a fantastic job. All the tweets and Instagram photos were directed towards her, her music, her dancing, and her body. Everybody was envying her and her husband. She was simply the best part of the game for some people. Other viewers had to disagree. The outfit was said to be too revealing. The dances were too provocative. And the songs weren't her best, well-known songs; did she even sing that much either? The critics from Obama's January 20th Inauguration were also asking if it was even her singing. The lip-singing/synching scandal didn't really help her viewer rate, but she did redeem herself. It was a little too rough for my personal tastes, but I usually enjoy her music.
Ok so who actually won? It would have been easy to guess after the first half, Ravens up by quite a bit, scoring at will against the 49er's defense. But after a Beyoncé performance and a power outage for around thirty minutes, the 49ers came back with vengeance. They made a terrific comeback, and at the end it came down to a touchdown or field goal. Needless to say, it was one of the best comebacks in a Pro-Bowl in all of history. It was a memorable one. The Ravens were definitely lucky to win. (421)
The Super Bowl was played in New Orleans, Louisiana for the tenth time in National Football League history. The San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens played against each other, but more importantly their coaches played against each other. "Well, duh," you might say. But there is a special relationship between the two pro coaches. They are brothers. Jim Harbaugh for the San Francisco 49ers, and John Harbaugh for the Baltimore Ravens. You may ask, who is older? Jim is. And while they both told reporters that the other one was the better coach, it still remains a mystery. Some say that their father, Jack Harbaugh, was the best of all. The post-game exchange between the two of them was awkward, to say the least. I'm sure that the younger one just wanted to let his older brother celebrate with his team, and they would discuss it later... possibly at Ma and Pa's house.
While it was a hard act to follow (Madonna's attendance record breaking the previous year, surpassing Michael Jackson in 1993) Beyoncé still did a fantastic job. All the tweets and Instagram photos were directed towards her, her music, her dancing, and her body. Everybody was envying her and her husband. She was simply the best part of the game for some people. Other viewers had to disagree. The outfit was said to be too revealing. The dances were too provocative. And the songs weren't her best, well-known songs; did she even sing that much either? The critics from Obama's January 20th Inauguration were also asking if it was even her singing. The lip-singing/synching scandal didn't really help her viewer rate, but she did redeem herself. It was a little too rough for my personal tastes, but I usually enjoy her music.
Ok so who actually won? It would have been easy to guess after the first half, Ravens up by quite a bit, scoring at will against the 49er's defense. But after a Beyoncé performance and a power outage for around thirty minutes, the 49ers came back with vengeance. They made a terrific comeback, and at the end it came down to a touchdown or field goal. Needless to say, it was one of the best comebacks in a Pro-Bowl in all of history. It was a memorable one. The Ravens were definitely lucky to win. (421)
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