Heidi-ho!
So this weekend I'm going to go to my very first Colloquium, what's that you ask?
It's were people go to watch or present their papers.
Pretty much you stand up, read the research you did in a class and then you sit down and watch someone else do it... or at least that's what I've been led to believe.
Anyways- I've also been convinced to present one of my papers. Not sure how I'm going to do, but I'm sure as hell going to try my hardest.
So wish me luck.
Till next time.
-Ari
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Saturday, 23 February 2013
The Bus - A Sociology thing?
The bus,
Anyone here take one?
I do practically everyday and it's one of my favourite places to let my mind wander.
For this semester of Uni I have an early class and while I'm not surprised at the number of people who take the bus at 7:30 in the morning; I was surprised at the sociology and psychology that goes behind where you sit on the bus.
Either through the influence of one of my besties or through the strange ways in which my brain finds amusement I began to seriously pay attention.
I realized that while the bus is a great place to ponder and wander it is also a great place to do some research into the one's mind.
Let me explain.
I am of bigger stature. I'm tall (6"), bigger and I usually have a lot to bring with me to school. For these reasons I sit in the back or in a side seat to allow for leg and bum room. :D
I stick in my headphones and usually when I'm not looking out a window I have my nose in a book. Not to mention with my multitude of jackets I probably look a bit homeless. I suppose you could say I'm a bit imposing.
Naturally this means that not many are willing to sit near me first, if they have to.
In fact most people avoid it all together unless they know me.
Why am I telling you this you ask?
Because it fascinates me...
And got me on another tangent of thought.
What kind of bus people are there?
(This is where the psychology comes into play)
First and foremost we can say that we are all creatures of habit. We sit where we've always sat and when that seat isn't available then we sit in the second best opportunity. This may change from day to day but when push comes to shove can say that arguably, there are two main categories.
The back of the bus people and the front of the bus of people.
These two categories are pretty stoic from what I've seen, unless the bus is standing room or close to standing room only.
And naturally I have to point out that sitting by oneself is preferable unless you're busing with a friend.
Every single person will sit in an empty seat until there area is filled (either the front of the bus or the back).
And this is where it gets sociological and fun.
After every seat is filled in say the back section this is where social judgement comes into play.
People naturally sit or drift towards the harmless looking, attractive or well thin people first.
This means that seats next to highschool girls, boys reading their books, etc.. are chosen to sit near first.
Loud people, highschool boys and girls doing their makeup are last in the area along with those who are a bit on the bigger side.
And all of this is literally unconsciously taken in within the first five seconds of entering the bus.
I'm not saying that people are shallow just that social constructs and first impressions are the law and rules of the jungle when on the bus.
I know I'm reading to much into it.
But really if you look at it from a sociological stand point it's also pretty awesome.
Till next time
Ari
Anyone here take one?
I do practically everyday and it's one of my favourite places to let my mind wander.
For this semester of Uni I have an early class and while I'm not surprised at the number of people who take the bus at 7:30 in the morning; I was surprised at the sociology and psychology that goes behind where you sit on the bus.
Either through the influence of one of my besties or through the strange ways in which my brain finds amusement I began to seriously pay attention.
I realized that while the bus is a great place to ponder and wander it is also a great place to do some research into the one's mind.
Let me explain.
I am of bigger stature. I'm tall (6"), bigger and I usually have a lot to bring with me to school. For these reasons I sit in the back or in a side seat to allow for leg and bum room. :D
I stick in my headphones and usually when I'm not looking out a window I have my nose in a book. Not to mention with my multitude of jackets I probably look a bit homeless. I suppose you could say I'm a bit imposing.
Naturally this means that not many are willing to sit near me first, if they have to.
In fact most people avoid it all together unless they know me.
Why am I telling you this you ask?
Because it fascinates me...
And got me on another tangent of thought.
What kind of bus people are there?
(This is where the psychology comes into play)
First and foremost we can say that we are all creatures of habit. We sit where we've always sat and when that seat isn't available then we sit in the second best opportunity. This may change from day to day but when push comes to shove can say that arguably, there are two main categories.
The back of the bus people and the front of the bus of people.
These two categories are pretty stoic from what I've seen, unless the bus is standing room or close to standing room only.
And naturally I have to point out that sitting by oneself is preferable unless you're busing with a friend.
Every single person will sit in an empty seat until there area is filled (either the front of the bus or the back).
And this is where it gets sociological and fun.
After every seat is filled in say the back section this is where social judgement comes into play.
People naturally sit or drift towards the harmless looking, attractive or well thin people first.
This means that seats next to highschool girls, boys reading their books, etc.. are chosen to sit near first.
Loud people, highschool boys and girls doing their makeup are last in the area along with those who are a bit on the bigger side.
And all of this is literally unconsciously taken in within the first five seconds of entering the bus.
I'm not saying that people are shallow just that social constructs and first impressions are the law and rules of the jungle when on the bus.
I know I'm reading to much into it.
But really if you look at it from a sociological stand point it's also pretty awesome.
Till next time
Ari
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Music
This week is Reading week for University students in my province. What's that you ask... essentially it's Spring Break, without the Spring and all the while the University attempts to give you a week to "catch up on the readings you are undoubtedly behind on because of all the midterms". Essentially it's Spring Break.
As such I am already not catching up on my readings and not doing my assignments due... yet and instead I have several amazing songs that I have not been able to stop humming.
So I thought, hey why not share them.
Not only will this help me, it will make them stick to you and you can enjoy there awesomeness as well... a sort of share my pain and relish in it because no wonder you had them in your head... they're amazing moment.
E.T. - Ivy&Gold.
This cover of Katy Perry's song is not only amazing but haunting. This song has been on repeat and it should definitely have more views.
J-Min - Stand Up
The lead song and a part of the OST for To the Beautiful You, this is a song that I feel gives you the courage to do anything a la Paramour forest style.
Junsu (Xiah) - Uncommitted
One of the members of JYJ, Junsu sings in English on this track and pulls it off. Not only does this song have an amazingly smooth R&B sound but also an beat that you have in your head days later.
John Barrowman - What about Us?
The sexy male companion of the Doctor and Scotland's musical wonderboy has a set of amazing pipes and this sad song always does me in.
B2ST (BEAST) - Beautiful Night
Arguably my summer song for this year, this has not left my head since then either and the dance, bright colours and catchy chorus are what keep there.
A*M*E - Play the Game Boy
This flashy video catches the eye and the chorus has you bobbing your head to it constantly. If the loud 80-90's feel doesn't grab you, the fact that it was written a couple of months ago should.
There are a few more, but I think this is good enough for know... *laughs manically*
Till Next Time
-Ari
Saturday, 16 February 2013
A slightly more serious topic
So, lately I've been thinking (a serious thing I know)...
It tends to happen every time I see a new sentimental Facebook meme.
And they always end up coming from that one random Facebook wall you liked from ages ago
You know the ones I'm talking about - they all talk about some kind of love...
Naturally every kind of love is mentioned. Ruined, lost or destroyed love and the hate that can come from it, the love you get from your family and friends, and that fuzzy love you get with new people.
Which brings me back to my original line... "I've been thinking..." an awful lot.
Recently I've made several new friends, I've guess you could say I've 'clicked' with them. They get a side of me that some of my other friends do not (granted my best friends seem to understand me no matter what).
As you may know, I adore East Asia; the culture, the art and especially the media: television shows, music and cartoons. These people love it just as much as I do.
With them I can talk about things that the majority of my friends have to pretend to listen to. Yet, at the same time there are some things they don't get either.
While I 'click' with them on some level, and I feel like I 'don't have to pretend' to like something I don't and I can be an aspect of my self that I can't with the others. Yet, they feed my hunger for one thing while still not fulfilling the rest, much like the other group of friends that I have.
But then again that seems to be the role of new people, the universe gives them to you so that you can grow as a person; so that you can expand your horizon I suppose. Yet you're allowed to keep the 'old' people in your life as well to ensure that they keep you anchored.
Different kinds of love for the different aspects of your life.
And I have yet to see the ability to combine all of them.
The different loves I have in my life- that of my different grouping of friends have yet to combine fully in any way.
Which makes the meme I posted above both perplexing and confusing to me.
Till next time,
A very confused Arielle
It tends to happen every time I see a new sentimental Facebook meme.
And they always end up coming from that one random Facebook wall you liked from ages ago
You know the ones I'm talking about - they all talk about some kind of love...
Naturally every kind of love is mentioned. Ruined, lost or destroyed love and the hate that can come from it, the love you get from your family and friends, and that fuzzy love you get with new people.
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| The most brain inducing one of the lot |
Which brings me back to my original line... "I've been thinking..." an awful lot.
Recently I've made several new friends, I've guess you could say I've 'clicked' with them. They get a side of me that some of my other friends do not (granted my best friends seem to understand me no matter what).
As you may know, I adore East Asia; the culture, the art and especially the media: television shows, music and cartoons. These people love it just as much as I do.
With them I can talk about things that the majority of my friends have to pretend to listen to. Yet, at the same time there are some things they don't get either.
While I 'click' with them on some level, and I feel like I 'don't have to pretend' to like something I don't and I can be an aspect of my self that I can't with the others. Yet, they feed my hunger for one thing while still not fulfilling the rest, much like the other group of friends that I have.
But then again that seems to be the role of new people, the universe gives them to you so that you can grow as a person; so that you can expand your horizon I suppose. Yet you're allowed to keep the 'old' people in your life as well to ensure that they keep you anchored.
Different kinds of love for the different aspects of your life.
And I have yet to see the ability to combine all of them.
The different loves I have in my life- that of my different grouping of friends have yet to combine fully in any way.
Which makes the meme I posted above both perplexing and confusing to me.
Till next time,
A very confused Arielle
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