One Flew Over the Cuckkoos Nest

I find that I especially enjoy books when I know about the surronding history or any facts about the author. It makes the experience more fulfilling and full of more depth. I can't believe that someone could be in a situation and put together a story that incorporates the story and view of the author and the history of the time. When we first started reading 'One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest' we discussed the author. Ken Kesey.

We first discussed the time period, the mid 1950s. And then about Ken Kesey and how he worked with medical personal to test LSD. I was completely surprised by this fact! I didn't know that people tested LSD as a way to treat mental illness during this time period. It was a great way for Kesey to understand his characters. At the time he didn't know the long-term effects so of course if be had known he wouldn't have done. But, because he was on the drugs during the writing of the book it's easy to see the state of mind of a patient suffering from mental illness. I think the book it great because Kesey was able to understand the patients on a level deeper than just someone observing the men. I reall enjoyed the book and would recommend that others read it!

Drop it like the Nasdaq

Donald Glover deserves to be more popular and more weathy than Lil' Wayne or other mainstream rappers because he all around just so much better. To begin my argument I ask to go look up the the two rappers on google and tell me who you think is the talented writer and comedian and who is the drug addict. It's not even a close call, it's quite obvious that Lil' Wayne takes the title as drug addict. But is Donald Glover aka Chilidish Gambino a talented writer and comedian in addition to epic rap artist.

Get ready to be schooled.

So. Donald Glover grew up in Georgia with both his mother and father. He attended college for creative writing and was soon picked up Comedy Central for some of his comedy acts. He was picked up to write for the show '30 Rock'. This step really boosted his career and he moved to acting in the show 'Community' on NBC. He released an album in 2011 called Camp which has been very successful.

On the opposite side mainstream rappers do nothing except drink, "get biddies", and do drugs. Donald Glover is the total package and yet he is relatively unknown to most people. His music is filled with creativity and careful planning to  create the perfect song while other wrappers just do very little to write their music. I wish that one day society will put aside the fake rappers and flock to the good side of rap. Childish Gambino out.

It just hit

I've been ready for college to begin since I graduated from 8th grade. I didn't want to go to high school at all and was quite vocal about my wish. I never really fell for a high school school and so with pressure from others I picked my safety school, Ursuline. I realized I wasn't meant to stay so I transferred. I can remember thinking freshmen year would never end. At the time that's how it felt. Once done with my first year of high school I was dreading 3 more years of it. Life threw some curve balls and I ended up at St. Marks. Admittedly, I have quite a few poor judgments of the school but the people are the main reason why I'm laying in bed, feeling an ache inside that I can't get rid of. Is this what it feels like to be sad about moving forward?

I was certain that the second I graduated my life would become so much better. I mean, I didn't plan on having any connections with anyone so I could run out of here. Don't ge me wrong, I'm ready to chuck up a peace sign to little ol' Delaware but it's biting me that there's really no time left. It's ending. Please don't imagine me wailing and sobbing because I'm not. I'm just feeling a sudden realization that I had quite a few relationships that I hadn't realized were so important to me and close to my heart. Yeah, here comes the gushy stuff but deal with it. Anyways, senior year and this high school are finally ending. With all the joy that that brings to me I'm still in a weird state of shock I guess that it's finally over. Not really certain that this will count as a blog but I plan to relate it to AP Lit class now so I'm hoping that it'll count as one. Our AP Lit class had so much fun together. I mean we joked around and I say with confidence I laughed during every class. I met some new people and deepened existing friendships. There were days though I didn't want to be there but the people got me back on track. I'll never forget some of the memories from the class and the people I've gotten to know through it.  Simply, I'm going to close with the thought that 4 years ago I wanted to head to college but looking back I'm glad I've made the full journey to this point. I've enjoyed he people I've met. Thank you to everyone.