Soliloquy Re Write: To Pee or Not to Pee

To Pee or Not to Pee: A First World Problem

To pee, or not to pee? That is the dilemma—

Whether it is better to relieve oneself from the burdens of a full bladder

The pain of holding it in

Or to rise up out of one’s most comfortable bed in the dead of the night,

And, by rising up, ruining one’s sleep? To pee, to relieve—

And by peeing we would end

The discomfort and the natural feeling of fullness

That nature bestows upon us— ’tis something

We wish for! To pee, to relieve.

To relieve, perhaps to relax— hey, there’s the catch,

For in that relief great sacrifice must come

When you think about the sacrifice

That is what might make you hold in the urine. That’s the thing

That makes us prolong our visit to the room of rest

For who would want that discomfort 

The tossing and turning in bed, the tired eyes in the morning,

The pangs of the bladder, the delay of morning,

The risk of the wetting of the bed, and the pain

That we endure by simply lying in bed,

When we could end this discomfort by simply getting up and walking

Using our own two feet? Who would want to lie in bed 

With a full bladder,

But the dread of getting up in the cold, dark, quiet house,

Walking along the freezing hardwood floor

Going into the darkness, makes us think

And bear the burden of a full bladder

Than to go into the dark and cold

Thus thinking about the inconvenience of it all makes us stop

And thus we lose our will to get up

We become burdened with thought 

And our motivation, 

With this in our minds, becomes lost

And we do not get up

Antigone Trial Reflection

I think that the trial went very well. Everyone debated and argued their points in an organized and intelligent manner. If we were to do this again, I would like to make sure that what we are on trial for is made very clear because it seemed as though some of the jury was confused. I think the way that the jury voted was well organized because it helped people not be biased or base their opinions off of their friends. I think that cross examination did a very good job with their questions and making their points. I do think that the judges should be able to exercise more power and make points themselves. I really liked doing the trial and I think that it helped us understand the play better by putting ourselves in the shoes of the character. Although I was just a director and did not act as a character, I feel like I was able to better comprehend the story and how I felt about her innocence and guilt.

Antigone quote and question #2

"I think, for what my young opinion's worth,
That, good as it is to have infallible wisdom,
Since this is rarely found, the next best thing
Is to be willing to listen to wise advice" (page 145 Lines 718-722).


Do you think that infallible wisdom exists? How would Creon's future and the futures of the other characters have been different if Creon had been willing to listen to his advisors?

Antigone quote and question

"Often the thoughts of those who plan dark deeds
 Betray themselves before the deed is done.
The criminal who being caught still tries
To make a fair excuse, is damned indeed."

page 139

Do you agree with this statement made by Creon? Why or why not? Possibly relating to Crime and Punishment?

Music Tuesday - 10/6/15

Queen - “We Are The Champions”

I've paid my dues

Time after time.

I've done my sentence

But committed no crime.

And bad mistakes ‒

I've made a few.

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face

But I've come through.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,  

And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.

We are the champions.

We are the champions. 

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions of the world.

I've taken my bows

And my curtain calls

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it  

I thank you all

But it's been no bed of roses,

No pleasure cruise.

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

And I ain't gonna lose.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,

And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.

We are the champions.

We are the champions.

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions of the world.

  

We are the champions, my friends,

And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end. 

We are the champions.

We are the champions.

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions.

1. This is an example of a hyperbole. They are not literally champions of the whole world but are exaggerating their accomplishments to emphasize to the listeners how significant their achievements are. 

2. The diction by Queen in these lines convey their feelings and tone. They believe that the challenges they have faced are very difficult but they also express their determination and will to win. 

3. In these three phrases there is a clear amount of pride or hubris shown. It sounds very arrogant and cocky. 

Personality type

Introvert(22%)  Sensing(9%)  Thinking(3%)  Judging(31%)

As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss.

• I do think this is accurate in the way that I do lose energy and feel very drained from being in large groups or expressing emotion. I may seem cold or emotionless but most of the time I just need to be by myself.

Once a new procedure has proven itself (i.e., has been shown "to work,") the ISTJ can be depended upon to carry it through, even at the expense of their own health.

• I like to make sure things work and once I know that they do I will continue to do things that way until I find a way that works better. I am very efficient and hard working and want to do everything the right way. 

ISTJs are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments. 

• This is definitely one of the descriptions that I identify with very well. I hate when people back out on something that they have committed to, no matter what the excuse is. 

The grim determination of the ISTJ vindicates itself in officiation of sports events, judiciary functions, or an other situation which requires making tough calls and sticking to them.

• I will always make a decision that I see as the most fair and just even if it hurts others. I want everything to be equal even if the decision is tough.