I honestly really enjoyed your class. I could tell from head on you cared deeply about your students achieving. Also, I enjoyed your way of teaching. It's refreshing to have a down-to-earth teacher in college. Furthermore, I greatly appreciated all your extra credit (knowing some of us need it...ME). Also you willing to stay after-hours for those who still needed help was greatly appreciated.
And of course, what I didn't like. Probably the fact we never got to really choice our topic to write on. Of course we got to choice the subject of the topic, but I would have loved to actually choose the topic altogether. It would have made for better creative writing. Also I would have loved to maybe have some choices of the book we were to read. I'm not saying let us pick out our own book, but a selection would have be nice. I found it rather difficult to stay focused into the life of Anne Boleyn. Don't get me wrong though, it was a pretty good book, just not something I would read or find interest in, but it was very informing though.
Anyways those are my thoughts and comments about my first college english class. I hope you have a wonderful summer Ms. Hanson, and good luck on finishing your Master's Degree (if I'm correct).
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Chapter (3)
Chapter 1
Basically at the end of the book, real Anne awakens to find her doctor telling her she has had a brain aneurysm and that it had erupted. She is also told of a second one but there was no possibly way to remove it.
Chapter 2
Once Anne is discharge from the hospital her friend Kate comes to pick her up. She begins reading books on Tudor history and you also get to meet Daniel for the first time. If you didn't know Daniel=Henry...
Chapter 3
In this chapter Anne heads back to the hospital to get her stitches removed and you also learn about her family being in a tragic car accident when she was young. Also did I mention it was real Anne's birthday? Daniel ends up taking her on a picnic, where she later tells him "it's over". She also ends up telling Daniel about her crazy adventure into Anne Boleyn's life.
Chapter 4
Finally Anne returns to her obsession, Hever Castle home of Anne Boleyn. She than proceeds to telll the tour guide what Anne Boleyn is saying in a picture. She then goes into Thomas Boleyns grave and mourns for him. (Honestly I dont understand that. If your father is pimping you and your sister out, how could you mourn for him?)
Chapter 5
In this chapter Anne is missing Daniel something awful, but Daniel wants to take a break due to his daughter getting meningitis. In that case it so happens to be the 500th year celebration since King Henry was proclaimed king. Anne decides to join in the celebration but ends up getting a text from Daniel saying he wants to end his old life and start and new life with her, but just then Anne ends up going back into Tudor times once more.
Basically at the end of the book, real Anne awakens to find her doctor telling her she has had a brain aneurysm and that it had erupted. She is also told of a second one but there was no possibly way to remove it.
Chapter 2
Once Anne is discharge from the hospital her friend Kate comes to pick her up. She begins reading books on Tudor history and you also get to meet Daniel for the first time. If you didn't know Daniel=Henry...
Chapter 3
In this chapter Anne heads back to the hospital to get her stitches removed and you also learn about her family being in a tragic car accident when she was young. Also did I mention it was real Anne's birthday? Daniel ends up taking her on a picnic, where she later tells him "it's over". She also ends up telling Daniel about her crazy adventure into Anne Boleyn's life.
Chapter 4
Finally Anne returns to her obsession, Hever Castle home of Anne Boleyn. She than proceeds to telll the tour guide what Anne Boleyn is saying in a picture. She then goes into Thomas Boleyns grave and mourns for him. (Honestly I dont understand that. If your father is pimping you and your sister out, how could you mourn for him?)
Chapter 5
In this chapter Anne is missing Daniel something awful, but Daniel wants to take a break due to his daughter getting meningitis. In that case it so happens to be the 500th year celebration since King Henry was proclaimed king. Anne decides to join in the celebration but ends up getting a text from Daniel saying he wants to end his old life and start and new life with her, but just then Anne ends up going back into Tudor times once more.
Chapters 13, 14, 15
Chapter 13
In the last chapter Anne was sent home to let rumors die down. She spends Christmas Eve with Margery (Thomas Wyatt's sister). She learns Margery is one of Anne's good friends and later ends up spending time at the Wyatt's home upon request from Margery.
Chapter 14
When Anne arrives home she is shortly greeted by two doctors. The King worries of Anne's health and wants to know if she is alright. The doctors are also on their way to speak to the pope. The doctors give Anne a letter from Henry (basically saying I miss you) and set off on their journey once more.
Chapter 15
This is basically my favorite chapter. FINALLY Katherine calls out Anne for being a home-wrecker. I honestly agree with Kathrine. I honestly can't stand people who try to wreck other peoples relationship. Katherine gets "mad props" from me on this one. Honestly if it was me, I would have called her out long ago in front of Henry & court.
In the last chapter Anne was sent home to let rumors die down. She spends Christmas Eve with Margery (Thomas Wyatt's sister). She learns Margery is one of Anne's good friends and later ends up spending time at the Wyatt's home upon request from Margery.
Chapter 14
When Anne arrives home she is shortly greeted by two doctors. The King worries of Anne's health and wants to know if she is alright. The doctors are also on their way to speak to the pope. The doctors give Anne a letter from Henry (basically saying I miss you) and set off on their journey once more.
Chapter 15
This is basically my favorite chapter. FINALLY Katherine calls out Anne for being a home-wrecker. I honestly agree with Kathrine. I honestly can't stand people who try to wreck other peoples relationship. Katherine gets "mad props" from me on this one. Honestly if it was me, I would have called her out long ago in front of Henry & court.
Chapter 9, 10, 11, 12
Chapter 9
This is the chapter were Anne starts to gain her allies to take down Cardinal Wolsey. She agrees to help, but she tells them she will do it on her own time. Also Anne has a moment of weakness when she almost gives into having sex with Henry, but she stays strong and holds her vows. The court is now leaving for Richmond and on their way, Anne noticed the rotting flesh of two traitor's heads on spikes. This almost makes Anne throwup.
Chapter 10
This chapter is when Anne gets into a catfight with Wolsey, and runs to Henry snitching. (How I like to see it.) Upon bringing bad news about Henry's marriage, Wolsey also disrespects Anne in the process making a even madder King. Stepping away from the Chapter. In the show the Tudors, Wolsey is seemingly skinnyer. He looks nothing like (book) Anne's description.
Chapter 11
In this chapter Anne gets seriously jealous when she sees Henry with Katherine. She is also dissed by Katherine's daughter Mary. She later joins her brother for a horse back ridding, but when she returns the king questions her whereabouts. Also later on that night when Anne received a invitation to the King's room he tells her she will no longer have to wait on Katherine.
This is the chapter were Anne starts to gain her allies to take down Cardinal Wolsey. She agrees to help, but she tells them she will do it on her own time. Also Anne has a moment of weakness when she almost gives into having sex with Henry, but she stays strong and holds her vows. The court is now leaving for Richmond and on their way, Anne noticed the rotting flesh of two traitor's heads on spikes. This almost makes Anne throwup.
Chapter 10
This chapter is when Anne gets into a catfight with Wolsey, and runs to Henry snitching. (How I like to see it.) Upon bringing bad news about Henry's marriage, Wolsey also disrespects Anne in the process making a even madder King. Stepping away from the Chapter. In the show the Tudors, Wolsey is seemingly skinnyer. He looks nothing like (book) Anne's description.
Tudor Wolsey
Chapter 11
In this chapter Anne gets seriously jealous when she sees Henry with Katherine. She is also dissed by Katherine's daughter Mary. She later joins her brother for a horse back ridding, but when she returns the king questions her whereabouts. Also later on that night when Anne received a invitation to the King's room he tells her she will no longer have to wait on Katherine.
Chapter 8
In the last chapter Anne got in a heated argument with her uncle. It was very uncommon and frowned upon when women spoke back to men or tried to carry on a public argument. Also this would be the first day Anne would go work for the queen (which she hated the thought of). You also meet Anne's close friend Nan, which she confirms all the rumors too. She is also greeted by the Queen in a sly but classy "Welcome to London, I know what you're up to skank!" kind of Welcoming.
Chapter 7
Ughhh I honestly hate Anne's dad. He cares too much about power and titles rather than his own daughter's well-being. Once upon arrival Anne's father starts laying down a list of rules. Also in this chapter you get to meet Catherine Howard, Anne's first cousin and Henry's 5th wife. (She too was also executed)
Chapter 6
With the house empty, Anne is left alone to observe tudor lifestyle. When she wasn't learning how to live the lifestyle, Anne spent long hours in their library. This is also the chapter you finally get to meet Anne's best friend, her brother! From the start you can tell they both have a strong connection and love each other. Upon greeting each other, he gives Anne a letter from Henry telling her to come to court. This is when Anne, her brother, and mother ride to London.
Chapter 5
In this chapter Anne, her mother, and sister Mary travel to Allington Castle to visit Sir Henry and Lady Wyatt. I really enjoyed reading Wyatt's poem to Anne. It showed he had gained maturity over the years and he still had feelings for her. The whole locket thing kinda confused at first though. In some sort of way, I kinda feel like Thomas was trying to cause drama with Anne & Henry by taking the locket.
Thomas Wyatt from the show Tudors
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Digital Love (poem)
The principles of love are now digital
even before the physical, courting now minimal
Emoting to text e-loping, statuses changing
everyone liking, while that first meeting is nail biting
Our first date was a movie while we were skyping
fingers posed as a half heart edited together
Icon we displayed anime characters written forever
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Chapter 4
Here we see Anne picking out jewelry for King Henry. She selected a small gold ship containing within it a solitary damsel and hanging down from the underside was a flawless diamond. She recalls from present day time the letter from the Henry about the gift, that is kept in the Vatican archives. Later on she ends up writing a letter to him in french, yet this is when (past) Anne takes over.
Chapter 3
After Henry has told Anne that he wants to marry her and ask to keep it on the down low, it's time for the hunt! As the party gathers to leave Henry whispers to Anne "and you shall ride by my side, sweet-heart. I may be hunting a buck this day, but you, I do not want out of my sight." Soooooo much foreshadowing right there, if you already know what's going to happen to Anne. As the hunt proceeds Anne takes the charge after being asked by Henry. She feels somewhat shocked and empowered at the same time by taking charge and leading. Once she spots a buck, Henry orders the hounds and the party to hunt it. Anne stays behind with her father, and reveals to him that she and Henry are to be wed. Honestly from this part on, I'm disgusted by her father. His personality is selfish and egocentric. He only cares about rising in the world, not about his own daughter's well being. As the party comes back, they return to the castle to serve the buck.
This is where (past) Anne feels dirty and tired and ask for a bath. (Baths were not given regularly like today. You mostly bathed at the most 3-4 times a month. Yuck!) You also finally get to meet Anne's mother as she helps Anne bath. (personally I think she plays favoritism, but that's just me) She seems to be a nice woman, who cares a lot for her family.
This is where (past) Anne feels dirty and tired and ask for a bath. (Baths were not given regularly like today. You mostly bathed at the most 3-4 times a month. Yuck!) You also finally get to meet Anne's mother as she helps Anne bath. (personally I think she plays favoritism, but that's just me) She seems to be a nice woman, who cares a lot for her family.
15th century illustration depicting a bath
Chapter 2
This is the chapter where (future) Anne meets king Henry for the first time in the garden. She is shocked that he isn't repulsive yet. And when she speaks to him (past) Anne takes over body. As she greets him, king Henry confesses that he was wrong to ask her to be his mistress and give up her "maidenhead". He then goes on to tell her that he wants her to be his wife, and the he is planning on divorcing Catherine. And Anne is now all get excited, although she knows what's going to happen. What I don't really understand is, if you know what's going to happen, or if you can see the future. Why not try and change it for the better?
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
A Novel of Anne Boleyn: Part 2 Chapter 1
First of props to the author on such fine detailing of scenery. I had to stop a couple of times to imagine what 21st century Anne was looking at before and after her time travel . Not to mention I also ended up googling tudor styles such as; homes, dresses, and paintings. Anyhow to return to the subject, Chapter 1 is basically taking and introducing you to Anne Boleyn's family and home through 21st century Anne's eyes. After Anne blacks-out she is woken by Anne Boleyn's sister Marry. Anne starts to think her tour guide has started somewhat of a dressup-play. After grasping her thought's, Marry tells her she must get dressed for the king. This is when Anne soon realizes that she is no longer in her time. The castle has taken on an older look, and the 21st century renovations are no longer there. The once plain walls had been decorated in oil paintings of men and women in either tudor or medieval clothings. Eventually Anne's senses kick in and she starts taking charge of her situation. Anne right away establishes a loving relationship with Marry, and although Marry and King Henry had an affair, Marry holds no resentment for her sister. It shows Anne how much love Marry has for her sister. Marry ends up sharing stories with Anne of her past encounters with Henry and how her personality is like no-other.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
UGHHHH
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Love & Ink
“I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach.”
― Kat Von D
I believe tattoos are a form of expression we cannot express through words but rather through sight. We are all artists, and we all draw to the rhythm of our own brush; whether that brush be a pencil on paper, chalk on a sidewalk, or ink on our skin. But not all tattoos have hidden meanings, other's may just like the way a tattoo looks. Take myself for an example, I'm obsessed with eyeballs and triangles. They have no hidden or deep meaning to them, they just attract me.
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