Blog Post #4 - Venn Diagram

Brittaney 'Britainy' Gurr

M. Schroeder

English Comp.

October 26, 2015

The purpose of this Venn diagram is to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages that I see with living alone, versus with one or more people. One will also find a point that could be made for both sides of the debate. Perhaps it will even shed some light on the topic, should anyone in this class be in the process of making such a decision.

I chose the topic of living alone because in the last 10 years since I've been 'on my own', I've only lived alone for just under a year. I spent 4 years living with the man I was formerly married to, and the rest with roommates and brief spurts with family inbetween. That is, up until last month, when I finally moved into a place of my own again, for the first time in almost 9 years. The first, and only other time that I lived alone, I was rather bored and lonely, so when I later had roommates I enjoyed having the company and shared housework and expenses. However, as I got older, and busier, I found it to be much more irritating and stressful than it was helpful. In my diagram, I outline why.

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Blog Post #3 - Summaries

Brittaney Gurr

M. Schroeder

English Comp.

October 14, 2015

“I want a Wife” Summary

In summary, this article explores the authors personal view of what it means to have a wife, after hearing that her newly divorced friend wanted a new wife. She goes into detail as to why someone would want a wife, and why she herself would also like a wife. She wants a wife that will take care of her children and her home. She wants a wife who will provide good meals and sexual satisfaction. Additionally, she would like the privilege as she sees it, of replacing her wife at any given time, should she not be happy, or just forgo all commitment and responsibility on a whim, if she so desires. The author wrote this essay from the perspective of traditional wifely duties, and the expectations that still hold true today.

“Men - It’s Their Nature” Summary

In summary, this article explores the different examples of re-socializing male children into having more feminine traits. It explains that these efforts are never successful because masculinity is hard-wired into boys from a young age, overall. In addition, the author touches on the idea that ‘maleness’ as she calls it, is ‘back in’, and goes on to give examples of the pros of men being manly, as is their genetic pre-disposition, in most cases.

My Choice for Analysis 

I have decided to choose “I Want A Wife” for my analysis essay. My reason is because having been married to someone for years who expected all the things exemplified in the article, as well as being raised to be that sort of wife, I have personal experience from which to draw as I analyze it. And further reflection on the topic, as I am no longer married.


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http://myeng101blogat.blogspot.com/2015/10/hitz_14.html?showComment=1444934251926#c529896929326097608

Blog Post #2 - Where the Sea Meets the Sand

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Brittaney 'Britainy' Gurr

Professor Melinda Schroeder

ENG101

October 5, 2015

Blog Post #2

Where the Sea Meets the Sand

Almost a year ago, I went to a place that my soul could escape. A place where I could be free.

For me, there is no freer place than standing in the ocean. The place that I went to is so much more

 than that . The water was cool, but yet warm enough to just sit in. The sun never hid it's face, and

warmed the sand as long as daylight continued.

The coastal breeze whipped through my hair and the

smell of salt water wafted through my senses, energizing my whole being. Succulents abounded

 throughout the streets as ground cover, palm trees spread their arms wide as if to welcome you to this paradise.

The people were all friendly and seemed to genuinely care about those around them.

Everyone was very aware, but at the same time, gave other people their space.

Space to breathe. A place to heal. Which was exactly what I needed.

I needed a place where the water

 was blue, but ran white with passion, as it hit the shore. A place where the sand feels like home, no

 matter where you step. A place where as I absorbed the sunlight, I could absorb the power of the

 stillness. This particular little spot of the ocean and it's surrounding community is everything that I

strive to be. Happy, self-sufficient, strong, welcoming, creative, unique, beautiful- inside and out,

peaceful, loving and loveable, ever-changing, always growing, respectful and bursting with life.

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