Blog #3

Dear Pudge,
That's pretty tight you got to be with Alaska alone for the whole Thanksgiving break. You really got to spend time with Alaska. You got become closer to her. You did things with her no one else has ever done. You got to room raid, By doing so yo got to learn what everyone in the school drinks. You also drank wine with Alaska, while reading and listening to poetry. I hope oneday you and Alaska start dating because it's obvious that you are deeply in love with her. You do have some crazy competition. Jake sounds pretty cool. His band seems like they'd be very good. A cross between the Flaming Lips and Radiohead is a band I've always wanted to hear. Their songs are probably amazing. But anyways just be yourself and I'm sure Alaska will come around.
Sincerely,
Jake

Blog Post #2

Dear Pudge,
I can't believe you let those people drag you out of bed and tape your arms and feet together. I wouldn't have let Kevin and those kids do that without a fight. It's great that you are doing well in school. Keep doing the best you can do without completely ruining your social life. Going to a boarding school looks good enough on a college application. I also think the colonel has the best streak. He's been kicked out of 34 basketball games...That's tight. He knows the true meaning of school spirit. It's pretty cool that you memorize last words. I wish I knew significant people's last words. You could always bring up someone's last words in many situations. You could use it as a means of a stupid sense of humor. I think Dr. Hyde is pretty interesting also. Religion and culture are very important topics. Many wars have been fought because of religious differences. I think Dr. Hyde is very smart but he overreacts. He kicked you out of class for no reason. You should have messed him up. You're changing a lot, especially in good ways. You are making new friends and becoming more chill. Keep up these positive changes and you'll be a legend just like your father.
Sincerely,
Jake

Rob Altman

I was really looking forward to this unit. I never saw an Altman film before the Long Goodbye, but i heard good things. I liked every movie we watched. I liked the huge cast he has in Nashville and The Player. "Controlled chaos" is exactly what Altman does in his film. People may think it's gutsy, but I think he's a genius. All the different things going on at once is what keeps the viewer interested in his film. He keeps you guessing to the end, especially in Nashville. I also liked the restless camera. He really uses a little of everything when it comes to cinematography. I don't really like when one single transition, camera shot, or movement is used. I think he is one of the only directors who takes a risk in his story lines. He can create a great movie even when the story isn't that interesting. In The Long Goodbye i like the comedy he uses with the Marilowe character. I likedhis laid back attitude. Overall, I like Altman's way of making a serious movie, while having a little comic relief.

Looking for Alaska #1

Dear Pudge,
You have many things to work on to become the legend your dad was. I think you're a little shy infront of everyone you talk to. You get pushed around to much. I think you should become a little more care free. You concentrate too much on what other people think of you. If you relax and stop thinking of your image people will think you're more chill. You're pretty lucky that colonel has been friendly and inclusive to you. You also need to get huge in the gym. You are a skinny wimp right now. Eat a bunch of food and work out with the colonel. I'd be embarassed if I was as skinny as you.
I think you could impress Alaska in a couple ways. First you need to come up with some tight pranks. You should light someone's head on fire or something crazy. You also should impress her by smoking a harsher cigarette. The colonel and Alaska would be amazed since they only smoke lights. You also have to fight someone and come out on top. That would be baller.
Sincerely,
Jake

Looking for Alaska

I chose to read Looking For Alaska by John Green because it was recommended by a couple friends. I hear the story relates to my friends and my lifestyles very much. I think the development of the main character Miles reaches out and leaves his boring protected life. I've always liked novels about an abnormal character who does things he wants to do without listening to others who don't know the real world. Miles grows up in a similar community to Edina and gets to get out of the town and strive for the "Great Perhaps".

I may or may not have the book tomorrow in class depending on if my friend brings it to school.