Reflection

I know this is late, and the year is over, but I might as well.

This year has been quite interesting. A whole bunch of things have happened to me this year that I never expected them to, some good, some bad. Many of those things I'm not willing to talk about here, so I'll limit myself to Logsdon's class. The year in AP English has been a very intriguing one. Over the year I have gained (somewhat) of a more outgoing personality. The speech I had to give for the first semester final certainly helped with that. And of course, growing to know the people around me even better helped as well. The time leading up the to AP test was surprisingly easy. Unlike most classes (for example, Calculus) we just let it come and go. It was a very relaxing test, not strenuous or stressful at all. And the PSAs at the end of the year gave me insight to my computer and how although however top of the line it once was, I still have no idea how to use it.

It's been fun!

Reflection

This year has been full of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. I gained about twenty pounds, and I’m in much better shape than I was at the beginning of the year. I feel like I’m a more outgoing person than I have been in the past. While this has opened up doors for me in a big way, I’ve also paid a price. I’m at times a much more cynical person than I was last year, and that’s saying something. I’m more confident, which has led to more than its share of missteps. My grades the second semester are mediocre, but I’m starting to look past the grades. I’m starting to focus more on people skills and interacting. I started to open up and it worked out in a big way. With this opening up I have realized that I’m actually going to miss the people who I talk to every day. That being said, I’m looking forward to Senior Year, a fresh start, a new and improved me, and a state lacrosse title are all things to look forward to. For once in my life I don’t have a relevant quote to offer, so I’ll end on an Irish drinking toast. May the roof above us never fall in and may we friends gathered below never fall out. 

Fights

My favorite fight would probably have to be the most common which is the Harry Potter fight. I think personally why i liked that fight so much was the fact that I had become so attached to all the characters in the Harry Potter series because the books were released throughout my childhood and I read them all and saw all the movies. So the fact that I was so attached to both characters Harry especially and I could reflect on everything both characters had gone through to get to that final fight and what it would mean for Harry to final really makes it the one defining fight that I have seen through fiction. I do not have one fight that I can think of that I particularly didn't like. For the most part I find the final fights in most but not all super hero movies to be too long and unrealistic. For the most part during those fights one person or the other will get their opponent in a position in which they could easily finish the fight, but either because the director thought the fight should be longer or the hero can't be killed by the villain the person does not continue to attack for no reason at all and the fight continues. I dislike this mostly because throughout the movie what the makers do a great job of is making the viewer believe that no matter how ridiculous the movie is that it is real and usually they do a good job of that, but when it comes to that final fight it for me at least most times ruins the great image that the makers have made for not only those main characters in the movie, but also the movie as a whole.

Secrets

Being a guy I don't carry around nearly as many things as girls do on a day to day basis. The 3 main things that I carry around all the time are my wallet, keys, and phone. My keys I don't carry around as much as I do my wallet and phone, but I still find my keys very important. I carry around my phone and wallet so much that it has gotten to the point where when I stand up to leave a room or go somewhere and I don't have one of the two in my pocket I can feel that they are not there as soon as I stand up and I immediately look for them. I am not so worried about not having my wallet as I am my phone. During the periods when I get my phone taken away for whatever reason I feel naked not having it. I always will reach into my pocket to pull it out and it won't be there which is the weirdest feeling in the world. I find it crazy that I have lived in a world that has put me in a situation where I am almost physically attached to my phone. I miss my phone not being in my pocket the same way I would miss a finger if I were to loose one. For a while I would continue to use my hands as that finger were there, it would take me a while to get use to it. The same goes for my phone it takes me a day or two before I finally get use to the fact that I am not going to have my phone everywhere that I go. It is also amazing how much different life can be by simply not having your phone. It shows you not only how much you rely on your phone and how important it is for even communicating the smallest things instantly, but it also shows you how harmful it can be when it comes to your experiences in life and the relationships that you avoid due to technology.

Somewhere in the world...

Somewhere in the world right now someone's life is being changed forever. This person no matter where they are going through a life changing experience. It could be that this person has just been given the greatest gift of all in a new baby. This person is seeing their life change with this new blessing being introduced into their life they are also experiencing all the newfound challenges and responsibilities that come with this great gift of life. This person could also be experiencing life change through the taking away of life. This person could have lost someone they care deeply about and are questioning why things are turning out the way they are. This person is seeking answers to the burdens involved with her life everywhere she turns. This person may also be having a life changing experience that they do not know yet is life changing. This person could have just met someone that will greatly influence and create new chapters in this persons life that they will either soon cherish or regret. This person also may of made an important decision that will lead this person down a path that will soon show weather the choice made was a good one or a forgettable one. Many people all over this world are having life changing experiences. This is just a reminder that at any moment in your life that person having the life changing experience could be you. So no in all things you do it is important to think about how that decision will effect you down the road and think about if this decision you are making is right for you down the road and how it will effect you. The worst thing you can do in life is do something that you regret.

100 years

It is scary to think about what the world will be like in 100 years, it's really scary. I believe the world in 100 years will be one that has seen a lot of the problems that we face today be solved, but also many new ones arise. One of the most pressing questions that people have about the future is what our plan is when we run out of oil or the energy resources that we are commonly using today. I believe that this is a question that is already being addressed right now as we speak so in the future when we do reach that point where we run out of energy resources new ones will almost without a doubt of been created. It is simply a matter of time before someone comes up with a great new energy resource that is likely better than anything we have seen before. My questions about what the world will be like in 100 years is one that if changes have been made will effect how this nation and most of the world functions and goes about things. That question is the political structure and system that runs this nation and has a major effect on most of the world. My view is that this political system is one of the greatest in the world, but there is not doubt that there will be quite a few doubters when it comes to how this country is run. The effectiveness of this doubters to get their opinions shared with the general public will be a key to the future of this great nation. I believe that the track record the current democracy has of being a government that looks out for the people the way no other system can is one that no matter what the doubters have to say about it will ultimatley privale over all other alternatives. So yes there are many more interesting questions about what technologies their will be in 100 years and how easy today's grueling tasks will be made, but the key question still remains on if the decisions that effect the wellbeing of the entire nation and most of the world as a whole are still being made by the same people and through the same system.

Education System Changes

My experience with the education system has been a very unique one. I went to private school for the beginning part of my education and new nothing different. Now being thrown into the public school system I can better reflect on both of my private and public school experiences and the few problems I have with both. I can now say that the private school system is a great one and I wouldn't trade my experiences during that time for anything, but I do feel that depriving your child of the public school system is a crime. Going to public school is an experience to say the least. The people that you go to class with and the people you see in the hallways especially is a life experience that has changed the way I look at life. Before my time at public school I had only been around and with people that shared the relative same belief system and lifestyle that I did. Now coming to public school and getting to know people from all different backgrounds and lifestyles has been an experience that I believe has better prepared me for life beyond high school. The one problem that I do have with the education system is a whole is the fact that school instead of being viewed as a privilege it is viewed as something that you are being made to do which you are. I believe that going to school should in fact be mandatory because a nation in which teens who are not yet responsible to make life decisions are given the chance to drop out of school is a scary one. But what should change is the atmosphere that schools create. Having building like Henry Clay in which few classes have windows and some students with the exception of during lunch never see the light of day is crazy. School needs to not be a place that is in fancy expensive buildings, but again it shouldn't be held in jail like buildings either. By trusting students and giving them more freedoms and making school a more welcoming environment for everyone the student will be put in a mood and have a view of school that is not one of just one thing they have to get through and then move on, but rather a key opportunity and privilege that they are given. A world in which the education system was looked upon by the student in a way that encourages learning is a great one.

National Debt

Coming from my little knowledge or thought devoted to what to do about the massive debt I have but a few key ideas. The first point that I would make about being able to fix the national debt is that something must be done. It does the country no good if debt bills are being constantly shot down in the House and Congress due to political affiliations. Because this is a very hard thing to overcome I believe that before a bill that addresses the countries massive amount of debt the bill must be drawn up and bring in ideas from both major political parties otherwise the bill won't even have a chance in either area of government. Another way that in my opinion would help this country with its debt is if we didn't have so many countries that we relied on for trade amongst other things. Having to give massive amounts of money to places outside of this great country for no obvious reason other than convenience is ridiculous. This initiative wouldn't be started with the law makers and people in power, but rather would start with the consumer themselves. By choosing to only purchase goods that are made right here in America rather than choosing the cheaper product that is shipped in overseas it will force lawmakers to make the choice to switch over and start further support of American run industries that produce an All-American product. I know this is much easier just said then it is actually carried out and done, but it took us many years to get ourselves into this mess as a nation and there isn't an easy and instant way to get us out of this mess either. So rather than searching for that one immediate fix to this situation we need to be looking for a plan that will be in for the long run and one that overtime will begin to help this nation out in a way that it desperately needs.

Character- Iron Man

If I had to choose to be any fictional character it would be Iron Man from the movie "Iron Man" and from the movie "The Avengers." I would without a doubt choose this character not only for his superhuman capabilities, but because of who Iron Man is when is not in fact Iron Man. Tony Stark if the genius behind Iron Man himself. Tony Stark is a super genius who doesn't seem to care about the petty things that the normal person would. Stark is in charge of a multi billion dollar industry called Stark Industries. Through this industry Stark uses his super genius in order to create weapons that are then sold and used in battle, creating a large fortune for the industry. Tony then gets the idea to use this genius of his not for the benefit of the military or others, but for himself. Stark does this by deciding to build a super suit that gives him the ability of flight, super strength, and many other abilities. The reason that Iron Man would be my pick of any fictional character is because besides his periodical tendency to be a jerk Stark seems not to have a flaw, at least not one that matters. Stark is smart funny and thanks to his genius is even a super hero. The other many fictional characters that are available to choose from all for the most part in some way or another have an obvious flaw than hinders some part of their life. For example, another very popular super hero who seems to be the most unstoppable, Super Man, even has an obvious flaw in Kryptonite. From the two major movies that I have personally seen involving Iron Man, Iron Man along with Tony Stark don't seem to have that one major flaw rather they both in their own way seem to be getting stronger as they go on. So in conclusion I would pick Iron Man as my fictional character of choice because unlike some super heroes who are losers without their superhuman counterpart Iron Man seems to be living a very successful life at both ends.

Junior Year

Junior Year English has been eventful to say the least. Besides learning and preparing for the AP test, which I must say was much more enjoyable and much less stressful than others, English this year has had a lot of fun and memorable debates, discussions, and funny moments. Having a few student teachers throughout the year also gave some unique flavor to classroom activities and discussions. My personal favorite thing that we as a class did this year was something we just recently turned in, our video projects. I had a lot of fun making mine, and enjoyed the fact that it wasn't a term paper or a huge test. All in all, English this year was a class I looked forward to going to and thoroughly enjoyed.

One Door Closed, Another Opened

Junior year has been one of the most stressful years of my life- and most of our classmates would agree. This year, we've all been tested in ways we never even imagined. We've grown in an infinite number of ways to get to where we are today (just think about how much our practice test scores have improved). I'm still quite surprised by how much everything has changed- not just in our academic lives, but in our personal lives as well. Some of us have grown apart, some closer together, but it has all been to our benefit. Honestly, over the past few years, I believe I've made some of the best friends I could ever desire. As time has gone on, I've been able to really find things I'm passionate about, and act on those things. Up until this year, I think I had a fear of branching out and taking risks, and I think that was what our junior year was all about- finding what we enjoy (and our talents), no matter the risk. Now that we're going into our final year, it's making us much more appreciative of all our experiences here, and we are so fortunate that those events were made possible. We should try to make our last year here the best year we can.

It's the Hard Knock Life.

Junior year taught me that sometimes life just sucks.  A fight with a friend, a bad grade on a test, or an overwhelming extracurricular schedule can make your day terrible.  Now add on hours of extra homework (granted, I usually do not do mine) and life is just not fun.  I do not mean this blog to be depressing, in fact I want it to be everything but that.  What junior year taught me is that even though sometimes life just sucks, life will not suck forever.  Eventually a good day will come and that one good day can erase all of the bad ones.  I also learned this year that the best way to combat bad days is by shrugging your shoulder and pressing forward.  But if you can not do that, Pinterest can supply you with an endless amount of quotes in pretty fonts that will brighten your day!

junia year

Junior year has been stressful, to say the least. between putting off writing or just not doing socratic seminars to dissecting a stupid cat that will ruin your grade, its been an adventure. i cant tell you how glad i am that its finally coming to an end, and i can just relax before i have to do spanish hw every week over the summer for la senora noble. only one more year to go, and hopefully we'll all do it. to think we'll be done with high school in a year is exciting. and i cannot wait. to be honest, i sort of close to hated this year in english, but thats cuz i hate work and thats what english class is. but like i said, its over. ive finished my psa and this last blog and the ap test so im finished. adios senor logdog. its been real.

When will my reflection show who I am inside?

Who is that girl I see? Staring straight back at me. Why is my reflection someone I don't know?

Mulan was talking about a giant inner conflict between a centuries-old tradition and her own urge to fight for her family; I'm talking about junior year. Comparable situations - right? I think so. So everyone talked about how hard this year was going to be and I rolled off their warnings; I'm totally more capable of handling a balanced schedule. Hah. That was before I added fifty more activities to what I already had along with a few real hard classes. Now, I know I have not taken the most rigorous course load - but I haven't done bad. Having taken 5 AP's at the end of junior year may not be super impressive, but its more than most; so I'm happy. As far as this year, I've done a lot of doubting myself. I am running around from one activities to the next, often have multiple things each night plus homework (pshh, why do they call it "home"work, I don't think I did my homework at home five times this year?) and never stop to refuel. This doesn't leave much time for others. I have found that I've been so caught up in my activities that I am forgetting those things that really make me me: I'm forgetting to smile, I 'm forgetting to make that cute little card for someone on a down day, I'm forgetting to bake cookies for a birthday, I'm forgetting to say "thanks." Each week, I spend Monday through Friday waiting on the weekend for great rejuvenation and rest, when - in reality - I am faced with more craziness. I'm pretty sure I have said "It's just been one of those weeks" every week this year. I guess it's just been one of those years...

And just because I can: a picture! Gees, why can't I be this excited about school now???

The year that was stressful, exciting...and surreal

its been three years. three years since i got to high school. honestly im just in a bit of a surreal moment this past week. im three days from being a senior in high school. my last year, to be a kid: to enjoy life, and to really appreciate what ive had, and remember everything thats happened to me...

Junior year was sporadic. the beggining semester was very laid back, at least to me. i remember walking into Popes class thinking he was a white Bill Cosby, and entering your class, Mr. Logsdon, and thinking this may be the best english year ive ever had (and it was)
then came the second half. suddenly performances in the jazz and percussion ensembles rained down, and projet after project blew in like some crazy homework hurricane. even now, three days from graduation t the final level, im busting my butt finishing these projects and finals. its been crazy from that standpoint. its also been crazy from the personal side.

i feel like the most intellectual person i have been in my entire life. Granted, i look like an idiot or an ass to a lot of my friends, (and i KNOW if you think that, theres no point hiding it) but its mostly a show; i like having fun and doing dumb things, it makes me feel carefree and without any worries. and i am smart, i know that, i just dont like working. Thats another thing i learned: if i dont care for something, i wont give a crap, and literally their will be MAYBE 5% effort. it must explain my grades too: i have 100s in all the band classes and scraping B's in most other classes. its not to say im not interested in these subjects, im just not as commited to putting all my work into it. for Junior year that may not be the best mindset for a Junior, but its too late to change that.

This year has also tested my relationships with people. some ive gotten closer to, and others farther apart. i feel like i know more about everyone, and in turn i know who my real friends are, and who i can count on every time. my friends only remind me everyday of how lucky i am to have such a fun diverse group of people to hang out with and talk to. it feels great also knowing that i can talk to just about everyone too, i dont really belong to a set group. on the other hand, ive really screwed up with some people. i think ive lost two friendships this year, and nearly a third and fourth, whether by my stupidity or theirs. its been an emotional year, but i dont show it; i dont want what happens behind the scenes to affect my daily life.

I think this year has challenged everyone. and the crazy thing is that its not the final year. next year is. this year has made me realize that theres a long road ahead of me. i have dreams and apirations, but i dont know where they will lead me. what is my real path? where do i go from here? how can i grow up and be an adult when all ive ever known is having fun and being a kid? these questions, i feel, have been intrigued this year. next year will reveal the answer. but i cant do it alone. Junior year has given me one more realization: if im going to find my way through high school for one more year, i need the support of my friends. because truthfully, they're my second family. and i cant imagine life without them right now.

And that is what Junior Year has taught me. I will remember these memories for a good long while.

Reflection

This year wasn't what I was expecting. I started the year thinking this was going to be the hardest year of my life in school. I was afraid of writing papers for english and trying to remember anything in AP US History. Luckily, English turned out to be bearable (once I somewhat learned how to analyze) and APUSH turned out to be easier than expected, if I'd only done more work. If this year has taught me one thing, it's how important it is to keep up your work ethic even when you think something won't be easy. Right now, I may end up with a B in my easiest class (PreCal) because I was too focused on other things and not working as hard as I should've. This year has definitely been rough, but I suppose it could have been rougher. Life outside of the classroom was a lot crazier than expected, but I have to say that I am still the same person who walked into class at the beginning of this year, and that's a good thing. I've become smarter and stronger from my experiences this year, but nothing changed me. Even when the amount of homework made me feel like I was drowning, I didn't cheat, and I'm very proud of that. Junior year certainly wasn't easy, but it happened, and it's basically over now. Finally.

Junior Year

I remember at the beginning of the year Mr. Logsdon asked the class how many AP classes we were taking. When I raised my hand for 5, he said I was crazy. And I guess he was right. But I've survived junior year, and I really mean survive. These last few weeks have been the most chaotic of my entire school life. An EOC here, and on demand there, all sprinkled over a blanket of AP tests. I'm glad that 4 of my teachers aren't giving finals. They're given mini projects that are way better than taking more tests. And I'm glad that I still have my 2 exemptions for my other classes. I have maybe one more thing to do this year and then I'm done. It's been a brilliant ride. Taking the PSAT, ACT, and SAT. Applying for GSP. Being involved. This was the first year where I've felt like I'm worth something, that I have taken upon a great deal of work and finished it. I finally feel like I've done something noteworthy enough to be in the Academy. It will feel good to take a 2 month break from all of it. And then I gear up to do it all over again next year.

Reflection

Well, junior year has been an adventure. I have to say, I wasn't prepared for it. Freshman and Sophomore years were nothing compared to this. I guess it's just because of my classes this year...I mean, AP Chem made me have to re-evaluate my life a few times. But it's been fun. I didn't have much of a social life until this year, to be honest. And looking back at my grades this year, I probably would have been a bit better off without the social stuff. But I regret nothing. This year, filled with its craziness and relentlessness, has developed me. I've become more open-minded and outgoing, while also having become more aware of the rigor and seriousness of school. Basically, this year was pretty beneficial to me. More-so than the previous eleven years. And hopefully not as much as the coming years. But with this year coming to a close, it's extremely relieving to be able to look back and smile at it.

Fantastical Fights (Late)

This blog is just late because I need my other pass for something that is worth more points! Any who, I am torn when it comes to choosing between these four options.  I think that if I had to pick a favorite I would maybe possibly pick Harry Potter?  I really love these books and movies.  I got to grow up with the characters and Daniel Radcliffe (swoon) was my very first celebrity crush.  Picking my least favorite is easier, but only because it is by default.  I have never seen any of the Star Wars movies (apparently that is uncommon?) so they are my de facto least favorite.  I love both Lord of the Rings and Star Trek, but I think if I had to choose one over the other it would be Lord of the Rings.  I mean, how can you not love Gollum?  Just kidding, he is freaky.

How to Fix Debt (Late Pass)

When I first saw this prompt I thought to myself, "Hannah, you do not know how to fix debt."  Because I myself have the worst finance system ever (my system = if I like it I buy it), I figured that I was not qualified in the least to propose a system that would fix the debt of the whole nation.  Logically, my next move was to ask someone who is experienced in this matter, so I asked my father.  He is a finance man and likes to give me speeches about how I'm not going to be able to support myself if I spend all my money on Chick-fil-a and One Direction paraphernalia.  I texted him for a quick one or two sentence response, but instead I got a tirade that I'll probably only read the first line of.  By now I'm sure you have realized that this is not about debt, so I should probably add some real information in now...I just read that whole message and all I got was to not spend more than you receive.  I hope that counts.

the last year

Im not sure about the blog posts and due dates but Varun informed me that this once was due. I cant rate the past year honestly. Its not what i expected in the slightest. Unfortunately I watched two graduation speeches today at Duke for my cousins graduation so anything that i write will be incredibly trite. But in the honor of cliches, this year was a good learning experience. there are things, like classes, that i wouldve changed or tried harder in but thats a learning lesson. This was truly a year in which I thought about who i was and who i wanted to become, and that was the most typical independent clause ever written. I could only compare this year to my musical journey I have embarked upon. In the words of my current artist whom Im listening to "a thug changes, and loves changes, and best friends become strangers. Word up" - Nas. Indeed, word up.

The Past Year

The past year has been eventful to say the least. I started the year at close to 250 pounds and came down to finish at 193. More was shed than just weight, but I also released a long held burden. In addition, I discovered my passion, creating music. Originally, it had been something I contemplated pursuing, but through the experiences of this year, I have become convinced that it is my calling. More importantly, I found my closest friends this year. People who I imagine myself spending time with for years to come, and that is something I had never previously experienced. Although my grades never became what I wished, I built a new work ethic, I established a new faith in my friends, and as cliche as this may sounds, I really feel as if I "found myself." Overall, I would characterize my junior year as being pretty remarkable.

Blog 6 – At This Moment *Late Pass

At this moment in time, there is a lot going on in the world of Politics. North Carolina has passed some legislation regarding gay marriage in their state that has caused a lot of people on facebook to get upset, and sparked many lively debates on several status updates. Obama has remarked on this legislation, expressing his full support on the issue of gay marriage. It is interesting to see all of the heated debate on facebook, as well as how upset that everybody gets with one another. Facebook makes it easy to argue relevant issues, such as gay marriage and healthcare. I wonder if people would debate these relevant issues as often without social media, and if they would, how and where they would do it. People often get really upset on these facebook debates, as people bring in more sensitive subjects such as religion, and start attacking each other. I have never taken part in one of these debates, but to me it seems that they don’t realize everybody can read what they are posting.

*Late Pass

Blog 5 – 100 Years *Late Pass

I think that in one hundred years, there are a few possibilities on what is going on. One possibility is that there are no huge groundbreaking revelations in technology and life as we know it is pretty much the same with just a few different aspects. Another possibility is that there has been a nuclear war, and the whole world is in complete chaos, and everybody is fighting for survival. Another possibility is that there has been a zombie apocalypse, and there are only a few survivors, myself being one of them. Another possibility is that technological advances have been so great, we are all in flying cars, or have robots that do everything for us. Along that line, it is also possible that earth’s climate is so bad off, we all have to live in space ships (much like in the family favorite Disney film, wall-e).  Personally, I hope that our country has turned around in a sense, and put a bigger emphasis on health and exercise.

*Late Pass

Blog 4 - Changes *Late Pass

               I want to start this off by saying I personally believe that Henry Clay High School is the best public school in the county. I know people from every other public school, and through listening to their opinions, and complaints, I don’t think there is any better place around to get your high school education than Henry Clay High School. There are still a few problems that I think we could work on. One of them occurred earlier this year. Many of my peers along with myself were not assigned a United States History textbook, because there was no money for them. At about that same time, like three flat screen plasma televisions showed up around the school. There are two in the cafeteria that, all year, have served no educational purpose. They just show sports centre and other dumb shows all the time. Also, I believe our school could do more to cut back on students smoking in the bathrooms.

*Late Pass

Harry Potter vs. Lord of the Rings

Harry Potter vs. Lord of the Rings. That is a tough choice. I love both of these series. When it comes to Harry Potter I have seen all of the movies and also read all of the books. When it comes to Lord of the Rings I practically have the movies memorized and have read two of the books and plan to finish the series. I grew up when both movie series were coming out and I watched them both all the time. Me and my sister used to act out Lord of the Rings while playing in out attic. She was always Aragorn and I was always Legolas. We each played multiple characters and used our pool sticks as swords and giant green ball as our horse and our barbies as spare characters. I love both of these series and I don't think I could choose a favorite between the two. When picking between Star Wars and Star Trek I would have to pick Star Wars because I love those movies. I have never actually seen Star Trek and I probably need to. But I love the Star Wars movies and just like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings the last few installments of the series came out during my childhood so I've grown up watching these movies. So in this case I would have to pick Star Wars.

What's that?

I have never the Star Wars. I have never seen Star Trek. I have never seen The Lord of the Rings. I have seen Harry Potter... once... in Guatemala.... and I fell asleep. To all you Harry Potter fans, I am so very sorry if I insulted you by falling asleep during the premiere of the last movie. We had been working long hours building houses, so I was exhausted, and I had no idea what was going on anyway because I hadn't seen any of the movie before it. Clearly, I am not prepared to answer this prompt. I can, however, try to tell you why I am so unprepared. I get asked frequently why I have never seen any of these popular series. It isn't that I don't like to watch movie, I like them a lot. I just haven't seen these. I think, honestly, the reason I never watched any of them is because my brother loved them. I love my brother, but there is just something in every sibling that makes them want to be as little like their brother or sister as possible. In the persuit of this goal, I never watched any of those movies, as to not be like him.

You're a wizard, Harry

Well this is going to be difficult for me, since I've only seen one of the four. But I'll take a swing at it.
Star Wars vs. Star Trek. Hmm. I guess you could say I've seen Star Trek because I've seen the newest movie, but I dunno if that counts. But I'm gonna have to go with Star Wars, even though I'm probably one of the only people that hasn't seen any of them. It's just more classic than Star Trek. Lots more people haven't seen Star Trek. But it's not a landslide; they're pretty similar (as far as I know).
Now for Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings...Well, as an avid Harry Potter fan, I'm gonna have to go with Harry. Honestly, every time I've tried to watch LOTR (4 times or so), I've fallen asleep halfway through the first movie every time. I've never made it past where they're at the gate thingy by the lake. Maybe I'll try again after some Red Bulls or Five Hour Energies. But Harry Potter is classic, if I may say so. I still remember seeing the second movie in theaters. From gasping in that theater when I saw the basilisk to crying in the theater when Dobby died and feeling the relief in the grown up scenes, Harry Potter has never ceased to amaze me.

Fantastical Fights

Star Wars trumps every bit of the collective Star Trek, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Ring series. First of all, it is much more elaborate and creative than any of its competitors. Star Trek and Star Wars both deal with space travel and aliens, but Star Wars has more prominent alien characters such as Jabba the Hutt, Darth Maul, R2-D2, and Chewbacca. Harry Potter and Lord of the Ring both find concepts in unoriginal and overused themes. Witches, wizards, wands, dragons, orcs, goblins, really? Granted, LotR has "hobbits," but they are basically just short white people with harry feet. Star Wars brings the excitement of lightsabers and the "force" to the table. Not to mention countless themes throughout the movie series including family relationships, good and evil,  racing, beating impossible odds, and making certain that the girl you like isn't your sister. Honestly, how many times have you heard someone speak in a Yoda voice, do a Chewbacca call, make the Darth Vader breathing noises or uttered the famous words "May the force be with you." Compare that to how often you hear someone speaking "parseltongue," and you have your winner.

Fantastical Flights

Growing up, I saw every Lord of the Rings movie in theaters, so I DID see the movies. I didn't, however, love them enough to watch them again when I got older. I don't even remember much now, except that creepy Golem and his love for the ring. I could imitate him perfectly as a child... I also remember watching the first and second Harry Potter movies when I was very young. Those movies, I DID love. And I started reading the books in second grade. I felt like a pretty accomplished 2nd grader to be reading such thick books. Anyways, I literally grew up with Harry Potter, and I feel quite a lot towards HP and Hogwarts, and all of the Wizarding World. So, Harry Potter trumps the Lord of the Rings for me. When it comes to Star Trek v. Star Wars though, that's not quite so easy. I never watched Star Wars. The closest I've ever come to watching the movies was this summer at Victoria's family reunion. Apparently there was a Star Wars marathon that weekend. I have seen a few episodes of Star Trek though as I watched it with my parents growing up sometimes. But , after having Mr. Lentz, it's awfully hard for me to choose Star Trek over Star Wars. So, in honor of our freshman English teacher, I'll choose Star Wars.

Star Wars vs. Star Trek

In the debate between star wars in star trek, i find it hard to believe that one would think star trek is the better of the two. I do understand that there are hundreds of star trek television shows, and even a few movies, but it still doesn't stand up to the excitement of star wars. The ideas and concepts in star wars are much better, and the story is much better developed. Maybe i'm just biased because i don't watch that much star trek. In fact, I believe I saw star wars before ever sitting down and watching some star trek episodes, so at that point it felt to me like a lot of the ideas in star trek were copying those of star wars. The two certainly aren't the same though, and i find the idea of the prophecy story in star wars much more concentrated and developed, and overall better.

Fantastical Fights- Silly?

As hard as it is to believe, the only movies out of the options presented that I’ve actually seen is the Harry Potter series. Personally, I find it hard to watch something that I know could never happen. It’s not that I wouldn’t watch them if they were the only options available. It’s just that I would prefer to not watch them if I could do something else. I don’t believe that they’re stupid. They’re just not my cup of tea. I prefer older movies such as “Gone with the Wind” or “It’s A Wonderful Life” or most historical fiction movies to action-packed movies (generally). I guess you could say I’m picky with the movies I allow myself to watch, but I would have to say that we’re all entitled to our own opinions. The fantastical and the out of the ordinary are not the things that draw me to a movie or to a plot line. The variations in plot line, and the realistic events and characters are much better. With every action movie I’ve seen, I’ve been annoyed by the surface level characters. There’s nothing more to them than their motivation. Seeing a change in the character as the movie progresses is much more important than a pointless fight. I would rather be amazed by the characters than by the special effects.

Star Wars vs. Star Trek

Unlike majority of my close friends, I was never interested in Star Trek. Granted, I saw newly released live action film and enjoyed it very much, I know to little about the series as a whole to have a developed opinion about it. That being said, my father exposed my brother and I to Star Wars from an early age, and to this day we watch the series fairly regularly. While I'm certainly by no means a "Star-Wars" junkie, and watch the films solely for entertainment value, I still consider myself a fan. I recall numerous occasions lying around the living room, mindlessly staring at brilliantly colored lightsabers, flashing lazer beams, and adorable space creatures. All of these things sparked my current interest in science fiction, and more importantly, provided me with a strong basis to imagine. Without movies such as Star Wars and Jurassic Park, I would lack any creativity or artistic passion whatsoever, and for that, I am grateful.