Hope you enjoyed your rainy Monday - wish we could have had class in our fuzzy socks while wrapped in blankets with a hot cup of coffee but c'est la vie.
Because of Formal Articulation, we will be in the Counseling Office tomorrow. Make sure you come to class FIRST and then we'll go...Since we won't be together, please take it upon yourself to watch the Oliver Sacks TED Talk and take quality notes. He really was an amazing thinker and awesome human being.
When we meet for class on Wednesday, you shall share some of your OS findings with each other so fill your mind palace with good stuff. Teaching others is the best way to learn.
I also mentioned last night's Academy Award winner for Best Picture "Moonlight". While none of this will be on your 6 weeks test, (Oliver Sacks will) I still think it's interesting enough to check out. Here's an NPR interview from Fresh Air with director Barry Jenkins and the writer Tarell McCraney. Telling stories, reading stories, writing stories = THE BEST THING EVER!!! And shout out to Viola Davis for now holding an Emmy, Oscar and Tony!
Love and Light,
Beltran
P.S. - Any of you young writers? Check out this awesome opportunity. The conference is on Saturday, March 11th and is FREE.
I read this post before class, it's like I'm living in the future.
ReplyDeleteAwakening
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that Junior year is almost over.
ReplyDeleteSo stoked
DeleteWe should actually have class in fuzzy socks, wrapped in blankets with a hot cup of coffee because that would be the best thing ever.
ReplyDeleteMoonlight was a groundbreaking movie! Its Best Picture win was truly deserved.
ReplyDelete!!!!!!! so gooooood!!!!!!!
DeleteLe vent se lève! Il faut tenter de vivre!
ReplyDeletePlease someone understand my reference so I don't look crazy
"THE WIND IS RISING, WE MUST TRY TO LIVE!" Miyazki Films and anything Studio Ghibli is beyond amazing!!! <3 I'm so sad he retired :(
DeleteWhile I never saw that movie, that's a very beautiful quote
DeleteI'm sure I'm not the only one that cried 3 times during that movie :(
DeleteIt's raining' men.... or man (Oliver Sacks)... Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteTed talk on my own??? Wont be the same as in class.
ReplyDeleteSorry I screamed across the hallway at you that I got a job... hahaha
ReplyDeleteThe first time I get to lay down and eat rice crispies while watching a TED Talk!!!!!!
ReplyDelete-Carlos Leyva
Could someone please fill me in about that 6 weeks test? Might have missed that from my absences last week.
ReplyDelete"you all look soggy"
ReplyDelete"He smiled a smile that even Edvard Munch might have wanted to paint"
ReplyDeletePSA don't wear fuzzy socks in the rain then on hard floors you'll slip and fall and almost die like I did 234 times today
ReplyDeleteOur boy Cicierga should mix So What'cha Want by Beastie Boys and Wannabe by Spice girls.... that would be so many "What'cha want"s in one song
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the opportunity to learn more about this truly insightful, amazing soul. Can't wait to teach and learn more on Wednesday!
ReplyDelete"We speak not only to tell other people what we think, but to tell ourselves what we think. Speech is a part of thought." -Oliver Sacks
It's raining men!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll watch my Ted Talk in fuzzy socks , wrapped in a blanket with hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the CCA link! Already trying to plan my weekend around it
ReplyDeleteI'm still soggy
ReplyDeleteTed talk won't be the same as in class.
ReplyDeleteAhh thank you for exposing me to Oliver Sacks! Ordering Awakenings right now! Neurology and psychology are kind of my things.
ReplyDeleteToday was such a good lesson thank you Mr. Compagnone! Oh, wait sorry wrong envelope
ReplyDeletehahaha
DeleteI'm quite interested in Hallucinations. Also, that writing opportunity sounds great; I'm a TA at a writing summer camp but love any options to learn.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I complain about having to swim in the rain, everybody simply responds, "But you're already wet, it doesn't matter."
ReplyDeleteI advise you all to watch Awakenings.
ReplyDeleteHe seems like a smart guy tbh
ReplyDeleteokay but La La Lands musical composition... so good! like damn
ReplyDeleteInsomniac city was 20% off at Barnes and Noble!
ReplyDeleteRIP Oliver Sacks, at least you will be immortalized through your work.
ReplyDeleteThis guy is super interesting, it's sad to see that one of his best books is out of print :(
ReplyDeleteCity of stars tho
ReplyDeleteAt least now I can enjoy my fuzzy socks in bed at home and read an nice book to fill my mind palace with more knowledge.
ReplyDeleteThe Oscars was amazing, my favorite part is when they do the memorial for all of those who have died in the past year. I really enjoyed the whole show.
ReplyDeletemind=blown
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