Love songs

Some of the most important qualities that I look for in a relationship are comfort, absolute trust, and happiness. I believe these are essential not just for romantic relationships, but for friendships too. I have realized that pinpointing specific qualities in the other person is not nearly as important as how they treat you.

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

"When the rain is blowing in your face,

And the whole world is on your case,

I could offer you a warm embrace

To make you feel my love."

I love how this song depicts a limitless and unconditional love for someone. The lyrics say that she would do anything in her power simply to make someone feel loved.

You Won't Feel A Thing - The Script

"Cause I will take it on the chin for you

So lay your cuts and bruises over my skin

I promise you won't feel a thing, no

Cause everything the world could throw

I'll stand in front, I'll take the blow for you, for you"

This song really shows how someone would put their lover before themselves. There is another line later in the song that sums up the idea: "And if I fall here, at least you know my dear that I would die for you."

Please Be Mine - Jonas Brothers

"But I'll be there forever

You will see that it's better

All our hopes and our dreams will come true

I will not disappoint you

I will be right there for you

'till the end, the end of time"

This is one of my favorite songs and sincerely expresses one's never ending dedication to someone they love.

You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates

"What I've got's full stock of thoughts and dream that scatter

You pull them all together

And how, I can't explain

But you make my dreams come true"

This song basically says that the person's life is crazy and scattered, but when he is with the "girl of his dreams", everything comes together and makes perfect sense. It is like she completes him and brings out his best self.

The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson

"If you are chilly, here take my sweater

Your head is aching, I'll make it better

'Cause I love the way you call me baby

And you take me the way I am"

I think this song is adorable and describes love in a much simpler and undramatized way. It talks about how her love is shown through small acts of kindness and represents both giving and taking in a relationship.

Thus far, I have hoped for the idea of a "soul mate". I am generally idealistic and optimistic, especially when it comes to love and relationships, so the idea of finding one person who is completely and perfectly matched to each and every person absolutely appeals to me. That said, I am not sure yet if that is reality or not.

Sexuality in the Media

The first advertisement that I found is of a nude woman holding a giant perfume bottle. It is for a Coach perfume and the ad also highlights several other Coach products such as bracelets, a headband, and sunglasses. I think that this is an effective advertisement because of the crisp, bright colors and not because of the sexuality. This ad would have been just as effective with a bottle that was not transparent or even some sort of clothing. While searching, I noticed that almost all of the advertisements (including those that were sexually overt) were of women. The only time I noticed a man, he was fully dressed in a suit and tie; however, the women in the ads were more and more scantily clad the more I flipped through magazines.

The second advertisement I found is for a limited edition Tiffany & Co. necklace. I found it in an InStyle magazine and, although I realized that there are many sexually overt images, this particularly caught my eye. I think it is quite effective in capturing the audience's attention. I spent about half a minute trying to figure out what the patch of skin was, until I realized that it was of a woman's chest and I immediately felt uncomfortable, however I feel that the audience will remember the ad better for that exact reason. In my opinion, the overt cleavage is not at all necessary and there are many Tiffany & Co. advertisements that solely highlight the product and without the use of models. True, a necklace is worn around the neck as pictured in the ad, but I do not think that the model's lack of clothing is appropriate.

Identity

1. Being a part of the Mount crew team my freshman and sophomore years has played a major role in shaping who I am today. Prior to this experience, life was easy, but I soon learned the real meaning of hard work. I feel that these years were very crucial in developing my personality and because I was constantly challenging myself, Inow have a very determined work-ethic and self-motivation as well as an optimistic attitude about all of life's hardships.

2. Throughout the past 4 years, there have been several medical circumstances that have challenged my family and I. Specifically, my mother spent a week in the hospital last winter and I was responsible for taking care of my younger brother. Later that year, he too spent several weeks in the hospital and I was again faced with many responsibilities. Through these difficult times, I was able to give of myself in order to help others in need and learned much more about my own capacities than I ever could have imagined.

3. My friends have been a huge influence in my life. I am lucky to have several close friends whom I love and trust. Each of my friends has a unique personality and I have learned from their distinctive qualities and have come to appreciate my own individuality as well. They have all taught me how to relax, to laugh and to look on the bright side. I would not be the person I am today without their care and support.

(4) Christa Black