The Scarlet Let...ZZZzzz

Everyone has been talking about how much they hate The Scarlet Letter. "It's boring."" I don't understand it."" Why do we have to read this stupid book." With the label assignment we received I started to think about why kids would say things like that about this book. Personally I like The Scarlet Letter. With admitting I like the book, the labels goody-two-shoes, suck-up, and brown-noser come to mind. I don't like the book because Mr. Rich likes the book and I need a good grade. I'm interested in the book and it makes me think about things I don't generally think about. I don't really say much about liking the book because, like any normal teenager, I don't want to be labeled. I began to ask myself if people were labeling the book for fear of being labeled themselves. It's ridiculous how often we label. We do it on accident and without even thinking about it. Why should we let labels take control of our thoughts and actions? I guess it's human nature and it's not going to change any time soon, but I, for one, am going to be very cautious of what I say concerning labels.

Music

Why does music put a smile on countless faces; why does music have such soothing powers? Music is something every person can identify with. Whether you prefer rock, pop, rap, jazz, or a combination of all types of music it can be related to your life. Artists sing about everything imaginable. They have similar situations and sing about how they feel... sometimes we cannot get out how we feel in words, but someone else can. There are songs that can identify with your life and situation whatever it may be. Listening to a certain song at a certain time can help ease pain, tell a story, even bring back good memories. Music is one of the best ways to deal with life or just have fun.

When I'm with friends I love to listen to music. Music is one thing that requires no thought. There has never been a time when one of my friends has said " I don't want to listen to music!" Everyone can sing along no matter how talented, or vise versa, they are. Release your energy and let loose. Music is an escape; an endless enjoyment. You can sing and dance, the world needs music; My friends and I need music. Music is necessary and provides a feeling of comfort and joy whenever needed or wanted.