Definition Of "Hip -Hop"

     There is no definite definition for the term "hip-hop" because it is always changing. Hip-Hop can be described though as many things. I would like to describe Hip-Hop as expressive language. Many artists use Hip-Hop to express how they feel either on a personal, local, or global issue. Another term that I would use to describe Hip-Hop is culture. Hip-Hop combines many different cultures to create music.

      One place here on campus that I always love to see if the graffiti tunnel right by Norman Hall. Through the graffiti tunnel you are able to see many different things people have been able to express. This relates to my definition of Hip-Hop by expressive language. Hip-Hop artists are able to express and let go emotions through their music. When people use graffiti in the tunnel at Norman they too are expressing emotion, and language. 

Music video "Runaway" scene "Dark Fantasy"

Firstly, the whole purpose of the scene "Dark Fantasy" is to begin the music video. The whole scene has a mysterious feel to it. The scenes purpose also is to keep you wondering what is going on. After the first scene "Dark Fantasy" you can't just stop watching the video, you want to know what is happening, and what will happen.

One specific element used greatly in this scene is visuals. The background of the whole scene is very dark with vibrant bright colors. The dark colors mixed with vibrant colors helps the music video appeal to the audience to keep watching it. Also, the setting helps create the mysterious mood since Kanye is driving through a forest.

Blog Post #1 Section A & C: The future Of Prosthetics

picture found at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/03/living/gallery/designer-prosthetic-legs/index.html

Section A:

The above image may be weird to some people or insanely creepy, but to me it is the future. The above image is a picture of a women with a prosthetic. A prosthetic is a mechanical device which is used to help hide or substitute for a missing limb. A lot of vets, or people end up without a limb. I want to be able to help give back, and create high tech prosthetics for these people. I want to be able to create the kind of prosthetics that can connect to someones nervous system, and function just like any arm or leg can. I find these inventions so intriguing because of the design that goes into it and just the overall concept. To be able to create arms, legs, or any other limb that can function perfectly really intrigues me. Also what I love about this career is it involves 2 things I love. I love to be able to socialize with different kind of people, and be able to help different people. A career in prosthetics gives me the opportunity to be able to talk to different people and help those people with a missing limb. I would love to be able to have a career in prosthetics, it is my main interest right now, and what I am working towards.


Section C: During my freshman year of high school I had a huge epiphany moment. Wasn't a good epiphany moment, but one that changed my whole outlook. Freshman year of high school I had to take biology class and didn't know what to expect. I just knew I would be fine because of my track record from middle school being able to do well in school. Well after my first test in biology class my whole perspective changed. I failed the biology test receiving a 65 on the test, I was freaking out. After the test though instead of complaining and worrying I had an epiphany moment. I said to myself, "Nick nothing will be given to you, If you want to succeed you have to work hard. Much harder than you ever have." I am actually thankful that I failed that test because it helped me reach my dream of getting into the University of Florida. Also it helped me be able to graduate with high honors something I had always wanted to achieve since enrolling into high school.