Crepes Final Write Up

I had my inspiration to do this genre of project from walking down the streets of Ybor. I saw a crepe shop and I thought that doing a bunch of different crepes would be a great thing to explore. This idea was unique, tasty, and I could use the recipes I learned in the future (I actually already have). I had originally thought that doing these crepes would be fairly simple and take about an hour each. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Each took a minimum of around 2 hours and the recipes required me to do what I haven’t ever done before. The restrictions of the community kitchen were very annoying. These included times that the kitchen was open (pretty much only after 8pm) and the limits of their appliances. There was no mixer so I had to whisk for 15 minutes, there was no sharp knife so I had to cut each little piece of parsley by hand, etc.

Overall, I did gain a lot from this project. I have already used the skills I’ve learned to make crepes for my sorority and friends. Putting on Netflix in the background and cranking out some crepes is actually one of my favorite things to do. My friend and I got together one night to just make different types of crepes out of all of the ingredients in her apartment.

Give Back Final Write Up

I wanted to give back something that was unique enough that a classmate wouldn’t have given back just another version of it. Instead of giving back another variation of a cupcake I gave back something I knew that my classmates (or pinterest users) wouldn’t have seen before. I gave back a banana sandwich! This sandwich has been in the family ever since someone ran out of peanut butter and slapped on some mayo instead (probably as a joke). But surprisingly it was a hit! I love it and I know its weird but famous people like it to!

Letters to a Young Contrarian

Chapter 16
"Radicalism is humanism or it is nothing; the proper study of mankind is man and the ability to laugh is one of the faculties that defines the human and distinguishes the species from other animals"
This is my favorite quote from this chapter. I love that the fact that humans can understand humor and enjoy it is one of the special things that we can do and most other species can't do. I think that humor is very important because of the amount of stress it relieves. Without laughter and the emotions that come with it the human population would be one stressed bunch.

Chapter 17
"So I entreat you; have no fear of being thought of as a monomaniac". I found this the most interesting piece of the chapter because of something the author left out. If you believe in something I understand you must become a little obsessed with it to make things happen. But if you become too obsessed with it you miss the world around you and the other opportunities that present themselves. You miss out on many things and many good things in your life that need attention may cease to strive.

Chapter 18
As a whole no actual quote of this chapter stood out, however the chapter as a whole was interesting. I mostly got from it that you must break a few rules to be successful at what you are striving for (whether it be success or rebellion or whatever). The author has ended up in jail, but his point is if the end justifies the means-then its worth it. I agree with him in this sense. The end MUST justify the means, however. For example, killing people to get a puppy would NOT be an example of the ends justifying the means. But as Hitchens said, a few months in jail for success and suddenly jail doesn't seem as bad.

End
The end quote kind of sums up the whole book, "Have a lived life instead of a career. Put yourself in the safekeeping of good taste. Lived freedom will compensate you for your losses...if you don't like the style of others, cultivate your own. Get to know the tricks of reproduction, be a self-publisher ever in conversation, and then the joy of working can fill your days." Basically, make your own rules. Rebellion against the norm if you don't like it. And most importantly think outside of the box. If you think outside of the box first everything will follow.

Chapter 4 Artists:

Wolfgang Staehle 

Staehle is from Germany and is famous for his work with the 9/11 surveillance art. 

In 1990, he founded "The Thing" which is an online forum for artists. 

He has been actively working since 1985 and has many exhibits. 

Cited:http://www.wolfgangstaehle.info/index.php

Picture site: http://www.spingola.com/jules%20naudet%20app%201.htm

Yucef Merhi

Merhi does projects showing the vulernerablity of:

- governments

-institutions

-political figures

-corporations

Merhi does hacking and reprograming projects.

He's been actively working since 1995.

Cite:http://www.cibernetic.com

cite:File:Yucef_Merhi.jpg

How To Make a Banana Sandwich! (Pinterest)

In my family there is something known as a "Banana Sandwich". This has rumored to have originated when one of my aunts or uncles wanted a peanut butter and banana sandwich and my grandmother was all out so she needed mayonnaise! It was an instant hit!!

Step one: Toast two pieces of bread

Step two: apply mayonnaise to both pieces of the bread

Step three: Slice a banana

Step Four: Apply Banana to bread

Step Five: Put bread together and cut in half!!

Now, never knock it till you try it! I know it sounds disgusting but it is actually so good!! Dale Earnhart Jr loves them according to his tweet:

Pinterest link: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/58617232624684344/

Pros of Scientology:
- Religion is tailored to you because all people are different
- "Not something you believe in, something you do"
- Scientology = study of knowledge

Cons:
- The fact that people of this religion think that they are the only ones that can do something in a bad situation. (displayed in the Hacktivist documentary when Tom Cruise was talking). There are plenty of people that can help and plenty of religions out there. Scientology isn't the only way.
- Classes are very expensive
- Different mind set... time machines, auditing, anti gravity rooms, etc.

Sources: http://jadaashleysays.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/the-pros-and-cons-of-scientology/

Scientology and Clearwater-
A large building was constructed and opened in 1998 called the Flag building. This building is not a normal building because of the crazy things inside. On the 5th floor there is the "Super Power Program" which has machines to sharpen you "perceptics". The 6th floor has a track where people run until they have an enlightenment. The rest of the huge building is a mystery to on lookers. This is Scientology's largest and most expensive building yet.
Source- http://www.tampabay.com/news/scientology/thousands-will-get-first-look-today-at-scientologys-super-power-building/2152907

After finding this information I think Scientology is completely nuts. I was okay with it until I read about a "Super Power" room. I think that its completely nonsense.

I thought that the documentary "We are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists" was really interesting. I actually think its one of the most interesting documentaries I've seen. I agreed with the Hacktivists efforts to basically give the government a reality check so the officials know that the little guy still has a voice. I especially liked how Anonymous stands up to the things they don't believe in and does something about it. The only thing I didn't agree with that was displayed in the film was when they altered with Barbie dolls. I think this effects the kids more than anyone and gender stereotypes is not their fault.

Last Lecture-

I found the discussion about the internet dating websites really interesting. With the internet so accessible it is very easy to find websites that people can basically buy a hookup. Although these websites claim the girls are only dates or friends a lot of these websites are basically prostitution rings. I thought our conversation in class about this was really interesting because this could actually be where we are heading as a society. If a good or service is available in the store or on the street of course it is available on the internet. It just makes it a lot more accessible which I don't think is a very good thing.