What is Music?

I Think Everyone Has This Completely Different Perception of What Music Is:

There are so many subtopics to what I'm asking. Let's start easy.

[Sorry, I'm definitely not an expert so you can't take my word on this, I'm only saying what I think and  what seems right to me. All of this is my opinions.]

What is music?

mu·sic

ˈmyo͞ozik/

noun

1. vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

• the art or science of composing or performing music.
• a sound perceived as pleasingly harmonious.

1. 2.

   the written or printed signs representing vocal or instrumental sound.

   • the score or scores of a musical composition or compositions.

     
     

That seems to be the simple definition of it, but is that really all that music is? I think a lot of people would beg to differ. Sure, this is all the simple stuff, but I think music is more than just sounds that produce beauty, because music I like might not sound beautiful to others and vice versa.

Music Throughout History

Throughout history I'm sure music was meant to evolve with the times, but just like now there was probably the non-mainstream underground music. I'm sure back then it was something very scandalous (I mean like the 1700's lol, but I'm sure until the '60s underground music was very strange to others who weren't open to something new) too. Music is supposed to convey themes of what people are going through during those times or times before. Take the song "Orange Crush" by R.E.M. for example. That song is about a chemical defoliant used during the Vietnam War. Throughout history though, there will always be those recurring themes in music that we can all relate to. Love, breakups, friendship, death, depression, happiness. We will always have that throughout history, I doubt that will ever change. We will however get songs that are about things that are not so common and some of them become hits and some of them become something no one has heard of. I wonder why?

People Nowadays With Music

What I'm noticing nowadays is that people don't give anything a chance, they only let what other people tell them to listen to be the songs they hear. Sure, that's okay, but don't let someone else's playlist be your playlist. Even when people think they're being different, they're sometimes only doing it to be different, not necessarily because they like it and I hate when people ask me, "Why do you like that? No one else does." I like it because I do, should there be more of an explanation there?!?! No.

The Older Generation

Our parents. I really admire them, but they can be very close-minded, too. They'll only stick to what they grew up listening to not what we listen to, but if it weren't for my mom I don't think I'd be so open-minded to music, even if she won't try out my songs all the time. They do seem more open to music than kids these days do.

How Does Music Connect Us?

Well, it does that's obvious, but why? I think because some songs are so deep and people have a more emotional connection to the song then we think, the fact that someone else is able to relate can connect us. People are more attracted to those who listen to the same music as them, so why wouldn't it.

Why People Should Have A More Diverse Taste In Music

People should have a more diverse taste in music, because if you don't you will never be able to indulge in some great songs if you were just close-minded to one genre and only mainstream. People who only listen to non-mainstream music, should try out mainstream too, because their are some really cool popular songs out there and you just might be missing out. Music is a try-and-find-out process. You can try out a song and if you like it, that's great; if you don't, well you tried and found out it wasn't your cup of tea.

Why You Shouldn't Be Ashamed of the Music You Like

It's music. It's what you like and it shouldn't matter what anyone else says. It's absolutely pathetic to think people judge others based solely on music taste. If you love music so much, you should understand that everyone likes different things and we shouldn't all be into the same thing or else that would be boring.

Well, I tried!!! Thanks for reading!!! Leave some comments down below!!!~ Love you guys!

"What's Going On?" by 4-Non Blondes (Cover)

I Really Want Constructive Criticism...

Since I can't show my face on here, I'd just like you to hear my voice instead. I feel really good about this. =) I'm not the best in the world (obviously), but I really hope I can improve and I'd love it if you could just leave some comments for me. >_<  This is the first time I've done this, so yeah...If it doesn't work I'm very sorry.

So I edited this, here is the original song by Four Non Blondes, with the lyrics =) Now you can compare my (sucky) singing to this:

School 3.2.15

Everything Has Been So-So...So Far This Semester:

I'm getting more and more used to how my new (can I even call it that, it's just a transition from middle to high school, right?) school works. Right now everything is alright, but it's always around this time of the year where I tell myself that I don't care. Of course, I still do care, but the thing is their are certain classes I no longer care about. It's really the teacher's fault. I don't have any teachers that teach bad necessarily, but they aren't good at explaining or they expect to much and it's hard to meet their needs.

Period 1: Biology has been great. It's been my favorite class the whole year and I doubt that will change. My teacher gives really good notes and explains everything where even you could be a mini biologist. We recently finished making a DNA model out of wire and beads. Last week on Thursday we presented our analogies. We had to compare things having to do with protein synthesis to whatever subject we chose. My partner and I chose to do a movie set and I won't go into more detail about that, because I wouldn't want to bore you (not all of you would be bored though to tell the truth. I'm sure I've got some science nerds in that poll of readers).

Period 2: P.E. will always be a hassle. They reduced our mile time to 9:30 seconds as the time to beat. It hurts so much, but knowing that I'll be healthier makes it okay...I guess. We have a test tomorrow (3.3.15).

Period 3: Algebra I gets more and more boring. I already took it in 7th grade so having to retake it now just bothers me. I do try hard in that class because I know I had trouble with it in 7th grade, more reason for me not to want to take the class again.

Period 4: Native Spanish I is always the funnest class. I come here after P.E. and my mood brightens because the teacher is so funny. I think we're going to have a project pretty soon, because our current unit is about Art and Music in Hispanic culture and I think that  there is a lot of options to choose from in that category. It's something everyone can enjoy.

Period 5: English is always horrible =D My teacher never explains much of the assignments we get with much clarity. I just decided, you know what, I don't even care about this class anymore. My writing is never graded with the grade I think I deserve (and it's not like I'm the world's greatest writer, but I mostly come out with a badly written essay, because it's not something I would ever write unless I was forced too). Right now, we're reading To Kill A Mockingbird (book review on that coming soon when we finish reading the book) and we have to do an essay. We had four options to choose from and I decided to choose the easiest one, because I didn't feel passionate about the others and this one was just simple explaining. "Who are the three most courageous characters and why?" Easy, right?! Well, my thesis statement (fixed 2 times, this is my third) and my introduction (first time turning it in, will be fixed once) still haven't been approved. That's what's going on with me in this class right now. Wish me luck.

Period 6: Well I no longer have health class *sob sob*. We have computer class now, which is easy as pie so I don't mind at all. I'm the fastest typist in the class which made me happy. =)

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56 Random Facts About Me

Haven't Posted in a While So Why Not a Q&A Since I Love Them...

1. Sexual Orientation: I like how all of these ask that question first, like let's get that out of the way. Demisexual. I've never had a relationship and I think also when I take my values into consideration, it just seems right. I would never just start making out with someone, it would be weird to me. I'm very romantic sure, but I think only in my own mind, not in real life. (I feel like I get more and more detailed with this everytime!~)

2. What I'm Really Bad At: I'm bad at being assertive. I mean, I try, but I really can't play the role of that girl who tells everyone to "shut up" or "who cares?" I do say who cares and stuff, but most of the time I tell myself that I don't want to push the other person so it's better not to do anything to push their buttons.

3. The One Person Who's Arms I'd Like To Be In: No one in particular. I don't think an actor or singer would suffice for this matter.

4. My Best First Date: As I've said before, I've never had a boyfriend, so I've never had a first date. If someone thought I was their first date, I don't even know how that would be possible, but sure if that makes that person happy.

5. A Description of my Self-Esteem: I guess I would say I have high self-esteem, people describe me as very easy-going and I associate that with it. Also, I try not to let what others say get to me and I don't just go with what everyone else is doing. There are times when I don't want to say something, because I don't want to bother with having to hear someone say something as I mentioned in number 2, but I would like to think of it as a form of willpower. I enough willpower to not start a fight when it doesn't need to start even when the other person is in the wrong.

6. Who My Best Friends Are: Still same as the other posts. Lately, she's been acting kind of funny, or is it me??? I think it's just high school. We're transitioning from our first semester to our second semester with pretty different intentions, so of course like any other type of relationship, it's not going to be perfect.

7. My Favorite Book: "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger =) I don't see why this book is so controversial. I think people like to make things controversial on purpose.

8. Biggest Turn Offs:

• Someone who is stupid, not stupid as in acting (that can be cute and funny), but stupid as in they make stupid decisions and aren't smart.
• I don't like arrogant people unless they're able to do it in such a manner where you can almost not blame the person for being arrogant, because they're already too perfect for you to point out any flaws and the ones you do point out they're aware of.
• I can't really think right now it's 11:15 as I'm typing this (not posting until whatever time it is I end up posting it though), so yeah. XD I've never really thought about what I don't like in a guy. I've thought lots about what I do like though.

9. A Description of My Best Friend: She looks like Austin Powers right now lol.

10. My Favorite Animal: Narwhals!~

11. Someone I Miss: My friends who went to a different high school =(

12. The Reason Behind My Last Break Up: I'm going to make this about friends, not significant others. The reason I'm not friends anymore with someone was because they were messing with my best friend and it was for a very petty reason. She was mad with the grade she was given and just completely blocked her out of her life. I talk to her still, my bestie still talks to her, but it will never be the same.

13. What I Did Yesterday: Nothing much, just stayed up late doing homework like every other night.

14. What My Greatest Achievements Are: =( I don't really know. I guess making Honor Roll or Principal's List every year of my life is pretty good. Also, I won the Spelling Bee at school and the district Spelling Bee in 6th grade which was pretty awesome (mad they never passed me on through to the county one since they "couldn't find a sponsor").

15. A Description of the Person I Dislike the Most: I don't really dislike anyone at school. I do dislike the upperclassmen, not necessarily them as people since I don't know many upperclassmen personally, but just the way they act.. They seem fake and I didn't think that people at the new school I go to would act like that, I thought everyone was very distinguished, but it amazes me everytime to see that they are not. I wouldn't say it bothers me though, since I'm used to it from middle school, but it was different over there. I was used to certain people's fakeness, now I have to deal with new people's fakeness. Not going to lie though, I love my new school so much that I tolerate it and I say "Meh, not everyone is like me or my friends. I can deal with it."

16. My Favorite Songs Right Now: Right now all I listen to is Falco believe it or not, but I love his songs so much. Considering I listen to the same songs all day, I don't actually know many of his songs. I guess I would say my favorite song right now (or just the one that's currently in the back of my mind) is "Der Kommisar". The video though just is just dripping with the '80s.

17. How My Last Kiss Went Down: I kissed my mom on the cheek, does that count?

18. What I Find Attractive in the Preferred Sex: Adam's Apple all the way. I love seeing guys with Adam's Apples drink water to see it go up and down. It's funny and hot.

19. All of the Pets I've Ever Had: I had a goldfish when I was three. It's name was "Rainbowfish".

20. Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Chocolate!~

21. The One Place I Want to Be Right Now: School, surprisingly. Like if it were open 24/7 (lol isn't that just those private schools that have housing for the students) I'd just hang out in the library.

22. The Meanest Thing Anyone Has Ever Said to Me: I guess I don't find much mean, but let's see if I can remember anything. I don't really like to think about stuff like that, but I've been called various things. I don't really want to remember either.

23. Where I Have Lived Before: I've lived in Cali my whole life. Same city, same state, same country. My. Whole. Life.

24. I'll Love You If...: I'll love you if you just talk to me about the little things in life, but when you're ready to discuss the big things, we can talk about that, too. Go from funny to sad to serious to happy. Go from talking about TV to movies to video games to books to just about anything else. Basically, I'll love you if you're a great conversationalist.

25. What Are My Future Plans: Well, my only goal right now is to get into a good college. =) I have my ideal college, but I'm not going to post it here.

26. An Internal Conflict I Have With Myself: I don't think I have one, but maybe the fact that I never think what I do is good enough in school.

27. What I'm Doing Tomorrow: Homework, homework, and more homework. All while listening to music.

28. What I Want to Be When I Get Older: Singer is my plan A by far, but if that doesn't work out (I really hope it does. I try, I really do!) I'll become a psychologist because I find that to be really intersting.

29. Most Embarrassing Moment: Well, I was standing on the second floor of one of the buildings at school and it's balcony-like, you can see what's below and most people who are not passing underneath the balcony and are in the hallway section of the school can see everything above. Well, I was wearing a skirt that day and apparently everyone below could see my underwear, because my friend just starts yelling my name and I say what and she says "You might want to step away from there." XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD

30. Two of my insecurities: My hair, I really hate it. Being told about my race. Who cares if I'm Black/Mexican, I don't think that really matters to anyone but people who notice for some odd reason. Everyone, and I'm serious, everyone thinks I am an extremely odd person and I just don't get it, that also makes me kind of insecure, but not necessarily. I just feel like people are staring and I don't like that feeling.

31. What I Would Do If I Won the Lottery: Save some money for college tuition, invest some in the bank, donate some to charity, help out my family, go on vacation.

32. A Description of the Boy I Like: I don't like him anymore, but since he still lingers in my mind (I mean I see him everyday at school so...) he is white and short with freckles. Brown hair, brown eyes. :P Pretty normal kid when you boil it down like that actually.

33. What I Love About Myself: I love everything about my personality =)

34. My Biggest Pet Peeves: People who can't deal with things. Sure, you may not like it, but that doesn't mean you have to throw a hissy fit about it! Not pushing in your chair annoys me, too. It's like, did you forget you were sitting there or did you imagine the chair pushing itself in?

35. What Bands I've Seen Live: None ='(

36. Who My Best Friends Are: I think I clarified this in one of the earlier questions. I'll tell you about my new friend though. She's really nice and she likes science, anime/manga, and she wants to be an astrophysicist when she grows up. I think that's pretty cool. =)

37. How Many Kids I Want in the Future: Have you ever heard of that amazing number? ZERO!!!~ I'll adopt though maybe, when I stop being a kid that is. I think I have Peter Pan syndrome though, I'll never grow up.

38. My Idea of a Perfect Date: At this point, there are so many possible dates that you couldn't just pick one as a perfect date. I guess I'd like to go somewhere like a museum or the beach, the beach is cool, more specifically the pier. Either destination is fine by me as long as we have a lunchtime meal where we laugh a lot and talk about what we've done so far. Afterwards we might just stay gazing at the stars. (I like the stars a lot a lot a lot. I wouldn't mind just looking out at them every night, but nighttime is a very dangerous time sadly, so I could never get to look at the stars even just for a moment. If I ever did get a moment, the light would still be ruining my chance of looking at the stars, because I wouldn't get to enjoy it's beauty in full.)

39. What I'm Really Good At: Writing Stories/Songs/Poetry. Writing essays I am not so good at unless it is something I actually want to right about, not some bad subject they give you in class that you could care less about.

40. Most Traumatic Experience: I don't think I have one. Not enough to the point where I won't even think about it anymore. I guess experiencing someone in my family die for the first time was pretty traumatic, I can't think about it without wanting to cry. ='(

41. Where I Would Like To Live: I want to live in California forever and travel to lots of other places.

42. The Nicest Thing Anyone's Ever Said To Me: my 8th grade science teacher always told me that everyone wants a student like me in their class. He is my all time favorite teacher even though we never learned anything in that class, I still tried very hard and he even stood up for me once when this girl made fun of me during class.

43. Do I Like Where I Am Right Now?: Yes, I do. All is well.

44. What I Can Hear Right Now: I'm listening to "Wanted Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi right now, but I can hear my grandma on the phone too.

45. My Relationship with My Sibling(s): My brother's cool, but he just doesn't understand when he should be mature and cautious.

46. All of the Pets I Have Currently: I already answered earlier. I don't understand why they have this twice?! I do want another goldfish though.

47. My Biggest Worry Currently: School. Gotta keep up with my grades.

48. Something I've Wished for Repeatedly: For a boyfriend, but I realize now that I don't really need one.

49. My Relationship with my Parents: I love them both =D

50. What Words Make Me the Best About Myself: Smart, killer (not the noun, but the description of something totally awesome!~), and none other than LOVELY!

51. Something I Should Have Said A Long Time Ago: "I'm Sorry"

52. What My Last Text Message Says: "You're ok then I think."

53. What I Hate Most About Myself: My hair. Yeah, I don't hate much about my personality. It's just the decisions I make with my personality is what I can hate at times.

54. Biggest Turn Ons: Someone intellectual.

55. What Words Upset Me The Most: None. Words are words. Words are beautiful things all part of history. It is amazing to see how the definition of a word can evolve in ten years. I mean faggot used to mean something completely different from what it meant today. There are so many words that how can you get mad at them, they make up life. Unless your mute or deaf =( Even so, words are amazing.

56. What I Hate the Most About School: Drama.

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Lent 2015 Is Tomorrow 2.18.15

Last Year (First Year Deciding To Actually Do Lent) It Did Not Work Out...

I ended up eating meat on Fridays and I ended up doing whatever it was that I promised myself not to do. This year is going to be different. I really want to do this. I won't eat meat on Fridays, which is not actually a hard thing to do. Especially since I could eat a nice Caeser Salad or just some ramen. It's easy. The hard thing is that, I'm abstaining from any types of sweets and/or junk food. I don't know how I'll survive, but if I can do it, then it shows I'm strong. Wish me luck and I hope those out there who are celebrating (it seems like every year there are less and less believers out there) you can also.

Lent Begins: 2.18.15

Lent Ends: 4.2.15

Valentine's Day

My Opinion On The Holiday

So I'm sure it's a great holiday to all the lovers out there, but think about how it feels for us single people. It just makes us more aware of how single we are. This holiday shouldn't be about loving your significant other, it should be about loving everyone. It should be a day where everyone is a bit nicer to each other don't you think. The commercialism of this holiday is horrible, guys feel that since it's Valentine's Day they have to get their girl a gift and girls feel like they need to be especially good to their guy today. People waste money on flowers and chocolates and gifts on their significant other, why don't they waste money on any other day? It's the commercialism. Sure, people might be oblivious to the fact that the person they love only gives them a present on February 14th, but hey they got a present. No, that's not how it should work. It's just another day, he/she can get you a present on any other lovely day they decide to, but they don't. Doesn't that make you feel bad when you look at it that way? 

I made the font red on purpose XD

Have a nice day!~

Friday the 13th

Surprisingly, Nothing Bad Has Happened To Me At All...

Okay, so it's not surprising, but if you don't feel at least a little bit more cautious on this day, then wow you really don't care about the thrill of today. I'd say the most unlucky thing that happened to me today was having half of my literature circle (we started reading "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee in class on Wednesday) basically not pay attention to anything at all.

Well just remember...