Karly's SUPA WRT 105

     In the modern world today, men and the stigma around men showing emotions and being feminine are finally starting to change; I think. In viewing the documentary, Tough Guise 2 , Jackson Kratz, an anti-violence educator, brings to light the ideas that men are violent because of the world around them. Movies, video games, mental illness, all causing men to react to things in violent ways. Kratz gives examples like the Sandy Hook school shooting, bar fights, and bombings. But why is it that only men seem to have these violent outbursts, when women too live with similar circumstances. Society tells men that in order to be manly, you have to use violence to prove it. Kratz mentions that men are told not to adapt to the change of showing your emotions and being feminine because femininity equals weakness.              Similar to this, in the New York Times article, by Michael Ian Black, "The Boys are Not All Right," Black also poin...

     I haven't thought much about what goes into having a conversation with someone, it just happens. I mean, it's the same thing as a text message, do you really think about what makes a good conversation with someone? In her TedTalk, Celeste Headlee discusses the 10 rules to have a better conversation and to be a better listener. She said a lot of things that stood out to me and made me think about how I should apply them to my own life. One thing she said was to enter every conversation like you have something to learn. Usually that isn't something you would like about going to talk to your best friend or family member, but if you really took the time to listen and learn, you would take something out of each and every conversation. Another flash point that stood out to me was that everybody is an expert in something. You shouldn't go into something thinking you already know everything there is to possibly know about something. You always can learn something from so...

     One hobby I have gotten really into ever since I got a camera is photography. I am taking my first photo class in school this year and have definitely needed some help and ideas for photos. I found this great blog that gives so many tips and tricks for beginners that are really great. Courtney Slazinik started her own photography journey and had made this blog to help others how are also learning. She was a former teacher who got into photography to capture her family. She has had this blog for 8 years to teach other photographers and moms! To check out this awesome blog, click here !      Baking is probably one of my favorite things to do. I am not much of a chef, but when it comes to making chocolate chip cookies, I am all about it. Ask anyone in my family, there is always something sweet to eat. I usually use Pinterest to find new recipes, but this new blog is definitely my new go to! She has amazing pictures of all her foods and she g...