Identity Play

Yesterday, we saw a very interesting film about internet. There was an specific subject I would like to discuss, posting personal information on the web. This is a very clear and normal thing to respond to, at least that's how I think, I do not post personal information about myself. I really try to not post anything about myself, perhaps my name, but I would not post any photo of myself or birthday on my profiles. First of all, I know the dangers of posting something online, that is why I keep the Internet a serious business. Some people will surely think I am a weirdo, I really don't care about their thoughts...or them. I really direct my profile information to myself...how odd is it, right?. I know many people could view my profile, but I know would not like to, that is why I make an effort to input only lame and untrue information about myself. I really think that people who make up an internet dual identity truely do not have a life, just like myself, but I am reffering to the people that invent facts just to show how they "not" are. I have to get to the conclusion that people simply have to be aware that a little more info than needed and they can get into some serious trouble.

Social Networking -- Keeping in Touch

Yesterday, we almost finished watching this film about the internet evolving influence on the people, it was cool. So, there was a very interesting subject with regards the "online conflicts" with other people. I really think this conflict is in fact bad, why?, you are insulting someone that most probably you would not insult in person. What this "tactic" does is only make up an image of the aggressor being such a "bully", well, he really is just a coward with some spare time. I would have to say, online "junk talk" only does harm to the people, to be honest, I would not mind, but, there are many people who do get offended. I haven't done this, since I really do not use the internet to really "communicate" a lot, and I am planning to not do this either. To conclude, this internet conlfict thing really hast to stop for the good of the internet community.

Growing Up Online

I have to say that on this constantly evolving world, reading a book, such a traditional custom is simply fading out. The times are changing and so the teachers, the mentors, have to get use to this modern times. This kid reads summaries, so what?, he is still finding out about of the story. I have to say this is not cheating, if someone would try to stop the thousands of people who do it it wouldn't be possible, it would be opression. The people simply have to get use it and use the good things from old customs just like reading and apply them to the modern times. I have to say, I still read the whole book, and I probably would still do it 'till the day I die, but that's just me. The only thing I hope from the future is that education and its rewards prevail for some good time.

Internet at Home

A computer is different from the television because you can interact with it, whereas the televison can only be watched. A computer is different from the radi0 in that you may see the computer, there is a visual, you can only hear the radio. A computer is different from magazines in that you can watch actual videos, whereas in the magazines, only pictures. A computer is different from a book in which you can hear things like music, on a book you can only read.
There are about 6 computers at my home. The computer is used for practically everything. Everyone on my house uses a computer. There is only one desktop which is set on my brother's room, all the other computers are laptops. My parents use the computer a little, my brothers and I use the computer for a lot of time. The computers are really good.

Winter Vacations

This three week holiday I really did not do anything productive. At the beginning of the vacation period I completed an english assignment. Then the rest of the time I played a childish videogame called Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time. So basically I would sit and wait 'till Christmas day just playing videogames and watching TV nonstop. During the vacations I slept very late in the night and I also did not sleep for two days straight for a killer insomnia. I really enjoyed my vacations even though it may be considered a total waste of time.

Talking about Christmas in Mexico and more specifically in Puerto Vallarta, the climate ruins the whole day. I had a very normal Christmas with my family, ate turkey and other stuff, but the heat simply ruined the "special" day. When I actually finished eating I actually just went up to my room and fell asleep 'till like 8 a.m of the other day. Then again I will have to note, my Christmas was a pretty average one, but it may be considered extremely lame by others.

This last year I concluded the 2009 in a very lame way. My family oranized a average party for the celebration of the new year, then again I just ate and went to sleep, I slept before 12 o' clock, I didn't even wait 'till 12. So, I basically welcomed the new year by waking up the other day and having breakfeast in a very normal way. In conclusion I had a pretty average holiday, and It was nice to take a break off of school.

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Rollercoaster Reflexion

Today, we went out to the courtyard to see some hand made rollercoasters. I can bet the purpose of the rollercoaster making was to express something to do with motion, you know physics. There were 6 rollercoasters, I bet they all took a while and some pacience to make. The first one they showed was an Asian themed rollercoaster, in my opinion, a perfect 10(60). The rollercoaster was well built and very attractive to the public. The second they showed was a World Soccer Cup themed one, it was a 55 out of 60, it wasn't that attractive to the eye as the Asian one. The third rollercoaster they showed was an Alice in Wonderland themed one, in my opinion it was a 49 out of 60 due to its lack of attractiveness and structuring, it was too simple. The fourth was a Jungle themed rollercoaster, I give it a perfect 60, it was an awesome ride, flawless in my opinion. The fifth one was a metropolitan city themed rollercoaster, I gave it a 45 mainly because it was attractive but the structure was too simple. The final rollercoaster they showed was a ¨CandyLand¨ themed one, it was simply flawless and very attractive. In conclusion, I wouldn't actually enjoy making one ,although, I did enjoy watching them on action.

RoboTec Reflection

So, today we had a guy of the Tec. de Monterrey College to talk to us about robotics and their program for students, RoboTec. I personally liked the whole presentation not only because of the cool robot, but, the work it takes to simply move it. I would like to participate in one of these robot events, I really am interested in robotics. The thing I liked the most are the patterns of commands and their importance. I am not sure I would be able to build one of those robots now, but I can surely start practicing. I can imagine myself in a few years using of these robots for my normal life, you know, using it to complete normal day-tasks. The fact that the robots were made of Lego really impressed me. In conclusion, I really liked this presentation and I hope to participate in one of these events some day.