Trista's Dignitas Livejournal

What is human dignity?

I believe that human dignity cant actually be defined. But to sum it up in some way i would say its something that makes you...you! I believe its all about your views on life and morals and what. It also your judgments on life and the future. I think dignity is the real true value in people.

http://www.humandignitycoalition.org/

http://atheism.about.com/b/a/204270.htm

http://www.vishwajith.blogspot.com/

So i missed the thursday the my dignitas was supposed to watch north country together..so i watched it in a small group the other night. It is such a sad movie at some parts..i cried a lot when i watched it. The movie has a lot of impact on some people and i thought it was a great choice for our class to watch!

So in my dignitas class, we talked about social networking. I use facebook, myspace, and email to express social networking. These are all a great way to talk to people you dont see very often, to make plans, or just to say a friendly hello. I use myspace to talk to my sister mostly, because now that i'm up at college, i dont get to see or talk to her very often. And i use facebook to talk to my high school friends that are now off to all different colleges. Its a very simple and convenient way to continue to keep a relationship with people you dont see very often.

College has been so fun so far! I really enjoy everything about it. But the most interesting thing is my theatere tech class. In this class we build and paint the sets, set up lighting, and clean up the theatre for the plays. Its very interesting because its different than a normal class setting, because here we are getting a total hands on experience and it makes class extremely fun, interesting and eventful!!!

So im on this website for my dignitas class in college! This class is pretty sweet and live journal is very interesting and kinda fun to see what crazy things people talk about ya know?! Well anyway...leave me a comment if ya want!

Trista Metz

Blog Reviews Assignment

Blog #1

1. Name: Gymnastics Link: http://community.livejournal.com/__gymnastics/

2. It has lots of pictures of gymnasts and all the blogs are about gymnastics.

3. Quote #1

The Visa American Championships is going to be on TV!
Sat, Aug 19th, 8pm on NBC
Sun, Aug 20th, 9pm on NBC

check your local listings in case the times are different. These are for Pacific Daylight Time :)

Quote #2

how do you teach a kinder a cartwheel..properly!??!?
without losing their attention, or make them bored.

Blog #2

1. Name: The World, Chaos, and Control Link: http://community.livejournal.com/absolutedebate/

2. All the entries are from people talking about politics and problems in our world, such as in the middle east.

3. Quote #1

When I was a kid I was told that the 3 branches of government do the following things.

The legislature writes the law.
The executive office enforces the law.
The judicial branch interprets the law.

Here's how it works now.

The legislature writes the law.
The executive office interprets then enforces the law along the lines of their interpretation.
The judicial branch either supports the interpretation of the executive or is accused of terrorist sympathy.

Recently a judge has declared that the president has broken the law. But is the Bush administration going to cease breaking the law? No. They are allowed to continue in their behavior until a higher court is consulted.

Quote #2

This would seem like an excellent topic to discuss: the need for secrecy in security vs the importance of a free press

(prompted by Denny Hastert's verbal attack on the NY Times and Senator Jim Bunning's suggestion on Fox News that the people responsble for writing and publishing the article on the government's SWIFT program be tried for treason.)

Thoughts?

Blog #3…out of US

1. Name: Brazilian Pop Media and Culture Link: http://community.livejournal.com/brazil_popmedia/

2. The blogs are in a different language and they talk about Music and Media

3. Quote #1

Of course we have to have THE song. O melhor do Brasil!

Todo mundo vamos lá, vai
pula, pula, pula, pula
pula, pula, pula, pula
Vamos lá, vamos lá
Beija beija tá calor tá calor, eu não quero só beijar mas também fazer amor!
Beija beija tá calor tá calor, eu não quero só beijar mas também fazer amor!
Vamos lá
Beija beija tá calor tá calor, eu não quero só beijar mas também fazer amor!
Todo mundo
Beija beija tá calor tá calor, eu não quero só beijar mas também fazer amor!
Joga a mão pra cima moçada, lindo, lindo e agora bate na palma assim oh ***
Todo mundo
Joga a mão pra cima moçada, lindo, lindo e agora bate na palma assim oh ***
Vamos lá
Pula pula que essa música pegou
Pula pula que essa dança é um terror
Pula pula que essa música pegou
Pula pula que essa dança é um terror

Quote #2

Olá! Chamo-me Stephanie. I was so excited to find this community, because I adore Brazilian pop culture, but I was disappointed that no one's ever written in it. I hope that no one minds if I just go ahead and post.
I'm a huge fan of Brazilian music, discovered the Tribalistas during a study abroad year in Portugal, and the interest expanded from there. I found a copy of Os Mutantes 'Everything is Possible!' a few months ago, and after reading the description on the CD case, I thought, oh, I must own this. They've since climbed high on my list of favorite bands, their music always puts me in a good mood.
Community #1
1. Name: You Can Make It Happen Link: http://community.livejournal.com/_take__action_/
2. It talks about getting involved and volunteering.
3. Quote #1
was wondering if anyone had any experience with ISV (International Student Volunteers). I am looking into
volunteering and traveling with them next summer and wanted to know if anyone had any experiences to share
(good or bad). Is the cost worth it? Which country did you go to and what projects were you working on? What
was the "adventure travel" like?
Quote #2
It is a community for the purpose of taking action and spreading awareness about Uganda. Please come and help!

i also have created this class for my dignitas class in college!

I have just created my first post! Well i have just started college and i love it! The classes are fun because the professors are pretty nice! The people are so friendly and the parties are amazing! College is life is basicly the best time ive ever had in my life...and its only the 2nd week! lol! Well ya..i also had a great summer! I hung out with friends everyday and went out on the lake, boating, all the time! We loved to wakeboard and listen to music like its goin down by yung joc and shoulder lean by young dro! it was a very exciting summer! I also went to a few movies...like beerfest...which is hilarious! haha! Well anyway...im just up for talkin to anyone with some of the same interests as me! If ya cant tell my my username...i also love gymnastics!