Blog #4

Research papers have never been my favorite type of paper to write. They have always intimidated me by meeting a certain amount of requirements, and sources, and ideas. I always have felt pressured to include exactly what the teacher was looking for rather than being able to freely write. One experience that comes directly to mind is the dreaded "Senior Research Paper". In my high school, that was the worst thing imaginable. Before working on the project, I was extremely anxious and nervous because of the opinions I had always heard about her grading and the requirements she has for the paper. When the time came and we started on the paper, it was not as bad as I predicted it to be. Although a little more anxiety was present than the normal papers written, I was more overwhelmed because of what others were saying rather than the paper itself.
To answer the other question of the prompt, some research I do in my everyday life would have to be shopping. Although that may sound a little ridiculous, I am constantly checking bebe.com for the new clothes coming out, or the prices of everything, trying to find the best deal. When I find something I love, I look at the price and try to find the relatively the same object from my favorite stores and that helps me find the cheapest price on the article of clothing. I guess in a way you could say that was researching. I even have many different shopping apps on my phone! Too bad this type of researching causes a problem instead of helping one!

I commented on Linden and Kates posts

Blog #3

This ad is specifically directed towards men and woman over the age of twenty one. By using a gorgeous female in the ad, the company is able to grab the attention of males and persuade them to actually read what the product is. The ad on the other hand also grabs the attention of health conscious women by advertising the attractive and FIT woman on the ad. The beer is a light version and the text under the picture reads, "I work out and take care of myself. But I also like a cold beer once in a while. That's why I made the smart choice with a smart beer. Stampede Light. It's beer plus." By advertising this way, they are telling woman who are worried about the way they look that it is okay to drink a beer or two. Many women will find this ad appealing because it allows them to enjoy themselves while feeling as if they are not hurting themselves health wise. The colors are bright and colorful and grabs the attention of the reader. Also by putting the country background to the advertisement, it makes people feel like they can relate to the laid back country setting. It also grabs the attention of the busy person by giving them an idea that the beer will allow them to relax and feel as if they are living a care free life. All these things together help persuade the readers over the age of twenty one to buy this beer to remain heath conscious and to enjoy themselves.

I commented on Glynnis and Bryan's posts

Blog #2

When I was once a little girl, it was my first trip to the ocean. I was excited to be on the beach and relax and see the new wildlife. Although sharks were always on my mind, after watching Jaws, but yet I still jumped right in the water hoping to discover something new. As I plunged into the water and splashed around while watching my mother on the sand, I was having the most fun I had in awhile. As I began to swim farther out I began to also come more scared of what I was to find. As soon as I got the courage to go where I could not touch, I saw 4 fins. My heart froze as I heard another child utter the words, "SHARK!" out of his mouth. I swam the fastest I ever had in my life as tears streamed down my face. As I reached the secure place of my mother's towel in tears, she was dying in laughter and I was completely baffled. As I tried to explain to her what I had seen in the murky waters in South Carolina, the kind yet assertive lifeguard came over and reassured me that the fins I had seen were merely dolphin fins. As I gathered my composure I felt kind of silly for the over dramatic reaction I had had to these eery fins, but even after I was calm down, my feet would not touch the ocean the rest of the trip.