Class Blog 3

Have you ever seen someone’s head split open and their tongue extend out and try to grab you? Have you ever seen pooled blood on the lenses of your glasses? Have you ever been chased by a man with a massive, 10 foot hammer that he swings and throws at you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, seek the help of a professional. If you would like to experience these strange, eerie situations, go and see Resident Evil: Afterlife. It was by far the best entry in the Resident Evil franchise. The 3D effects are fantastic. We sat in the middle of the theater and every time something was slung or thrown, the whole audience moved their heads to the appropriate side to dodge the incoming missiles. It was also very atmospheric. The acting was pretty good for a horror flick… However, the 3D effects are what makes the film worth your while. I would pass if it is not in 3D.

For many college students, after the first week of classes, it can feel like an entire semester has gone by. Burnout happens to many. This occurs generally because of lack of sleep, poor eating habits due to perpetually being in a rush, and lack of motivation. Feeling overwhelmed and anxious as you study for mid-terms and finish papers are common emotions that lead to these poor sleeping and eating habits and cloud your brain when it needs to focus the most. I, myself, am beginning to feel burned out. I started college in 2002, straight from high school. It has been a long and tedious eight years. But, light is showing at the end of the tunnel… This is the last semester in the coursework to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree. However, I won’t be completely finished for a little longer. Currently, I work at the alternative school in Bossier. I like teaching because of the amazing feeling you get when you see the light bulb over a student’s head come on and stay on. So, my next step after receiving my Bachelor’s is to obtain a teaching certificate. I’m not too sure how much longer this will take, but I hope it isn’t very long. To be successful in college requires balance-a balance of school and work, as well as balancing a life between these two. I know many college students and high school students who find it hard to relax. They let the stress of school and everyday life get the best of them. One way that I try and overcome this is by watching films. I use films as a means for escape. It is difficult to take vacations when school and work are in session. So, I go to wherever a movie takes me. It helps to calm my nerves and I become absorbed in what I’m watching. Whatever helps you get through, keep it up and do not give up.