What did you do while snowed in last week?

I spent both my snow days playing catch up and relaxing. I first woke up early on Wednesday to take a peek outside my window. Just by seeing the amount of snow already piled on the ground I knew school was cancelled. I then laid right back in bed and continued to sleep for a good part of the day. After that I worked on cleaning my room and worked on school work. Thursday was spend similar except I had to dig out my car from the snow and go to work. Two days off from school was defiantly a nice break. I hope we have more snow days before this winter is over.

Free Choice

I recently got another job at this new gym. I'm excited to work there but i am not sure how i will be able to balance school, work, and fun. I already have my current job as a hostess. In my senior year of high school I worked two jobs and went to school. I managed it well. I hope to find a balance to all this work. The trick will be staying focused and not letting my mind get sidetracked.

What books/stories have you seen turned into movies or plays?

One of my favorite books is "The Wizard of Oz". This book has been made into both a movie and play. I would have to say I liked the play the most. It is based off of the view point of the wicked witch. You see that she wasn't always a wicked witch. She was actually good and became "wicked". The book and movie differ from the play in that the views points are from different characters. I enjoy the play and movie more because you can see what is happening in the story. While reading a book, the reader has to picture what is going on through the words of the author rather than actually seeing it.

Free Choice

I thoroughly enjoyed my two days off of school. Bergen county received at least a foot of snow. I regret waiting till after it stopped snowing to shovel out my car. It took me almost two hours and my back is still feeling the effects from my long dig. Next snowfall I will make sure I shovel sooner.

What types of literature or writing do you think should be addressed in college Intro to Literature classes?

I personally think that the types of literature that should be used is writing that makes a reader think. Not just simply think but actually make them look outside the box. I find that reading an author's work that has a meaning hidden behind the words is enjoyable. It gives reader's a chance to focus on where the author is coming from. Personal experiences also make for good stories. These stories have lots of emotion packed into each and keep reader's attention from beginning to end.

Literature Response

For me the best part about writing and reading pieces of literarture is the messages and ideas the words convey. Authors use foreshadowing, description, symbols, etc to get a point across to it's audience. Usually the point of the literature is not blatinally obvious. Sometimes the reader needs to think outside the box to discover it's meaning. That is the where i get enjoyment from reading an author's work. When I have to search hard for embedded ideas and look beyond the literal apperance of things to find the real meaning. Alot of literary works are influenced by the history, culture and experiences of the individuals who write them. That is where writing has it's uniqueness. No author writes the same.

http://fajardo-acosta.com/worldlit/understanding.htm

about me =]

My name is Ciara Van Ness. I am currently enrolled in my second semester at Bergen. I picked this course as a requirement for my college general education. My major is still undecided. I hope that by taking this and other courses i can complete my degree and transfer out. My goal is to get out of new jersey within the next couple years and hopefully have a direction for my career.