How Music Impacts My Life

     I listen to music ALL the time. When I'm at my house, in my free time, or in the car, I always have my headphones in; listening to whatever music I find most apropos for my mood at the moment. I listen to a myriad of songs by numerous artists, which I have realized is greatly effected by the events of my day, usually subconsciously.   Based off of the events of my day, week, or sometimes even over the past month, my taste for music will change.
      Listening to music may be a great distraction to many, but for me, personally, it has an even deeper meaning. The lyrics of each song can be interpreted by different people in many different ways, based off of their personal emotions. Not only do the lyrics help many to feel connected and understood, but they can also sometimes help someone fully comprehend something that they are going through. Artists release their music into the world not only because they love it, but because they may want to reach out and help someone who is going through a similar situation.
 
Reading Log:
working on Troy book summary: 4/27/14 - 30 min.
working on Troy book summary: 4/28/14 - 20 min.
writing Troy movie script: 4/28/14 - 75 min.
Total: 125 min.

Who We Are

    Lying, betrayal, and violence are all basic parts of human nature. Everyone is capable of committing any of those acts, yet some choose not to. People go through many phases of their lives regarding innocence. Very young children are so naïve that they have not yet developed a clear understanding of what is right vs what is wrong. However, older children go through a phase where they test boundaries. They try to discover what is too far, which varies depending on their environment. Despite the foundation of human nature containing evil, everyone also has a conscience.
    Everyone past a certain age has developed a conscience that lets them know the difference between right and wrong. A person, despite their natural reaction to do whatever benefits them, does have a choice that they are capable of making. Everyone is capable of lying, betraying, and being violent, yet every human being also has a conscience that enables them to either choose to do wrong or right.

Reading Log:
4/13/14 - Nervous Conditions Projects: 20 min.
4/14/14 - Nervous Conditions Projects: 55 min.
4/12/14 - Troy by Adele Geras: 30 min.
4/13/14 - Troy by Adele Geras: 25 min.
Total: 130 min.