wedding plans

I went to the courthouse today and met with my caterer and florist which are actually my dad’s good friend and my soon to be mother-in-law. It went good, but it didn’t start that way. Tanner’s mother is very opinionated and has a strong personality and my dad is very controlling and wants it his way. So at first they clashed because she didn’t understand and my dad couldn’t explain because she was disagreeing and he wasn’t listening. It got a little heated but eventually cooled down once my mom stepped in and calmed my dad down and explained to her what we meant. It never turned to an argument it was just a little heated. I am glad I finally got that taken care of though. She has been trying to ask me questions over the phone about the flowers and I think we often misunderstand each other. When we were finished I went to practice and that sometimes calms me down to be active. So it was nice, especially since the weather was so beautiful today. We have a game this weekend against San Diego State at 5 in San Diego. We have to drive again which I hate so much because it’s a ten to twelve hour drive and I get car sick so I can’t read or do anything. Last time we went to California I brought my computer and a movie but forgot to charge my computer so that was no use. Tournaments are fun, but sometimes too much fun because there’s never enough time to do home work, but it’s worth it.

technical application

i am going to practice writing enthymeme because i have had such a hard time doing that part on my last few papers. 

WATCO illegal immigration on the american economy.

Claim: Illegal immigration strengthens the american economy.

Reason: because Illegal immigration covers the low paying jobs. 

IA: anything that covers the low paying jobs strengthens the economy. 

WATCO taking God out of the institution on american culture. 

Claim: taking God out of the institution will desensitize the american culture.

Reason: because taking God out of the institutions will privatize values. 

IA: any thing that will privatize values will desensitize the american culture.

WATCO health care becoming socialized on American elite

Claim: Health care becoming socialized will dissipate the american elite

Reason:because health care becoming socialized will allow the government tax more. 

IA: anytime the government is allowed to tax more it will dissipate the american elite. 

free write-visit to the utah state prison

the prison trip was defiantly one of the most interesting college experiences i have had so far. when we first got there we went to an area of the prison were they have programs for prisoners who want to better their current situations. they have programs you can get a GED, culinary arts degree or even have a job. these facilities were much cleaner and the prisoner wore collared shirts. at first we watched a movie explaining what the facility did, then a panel of about six prisoners came out to talk to us. we were given the opportunity to ask them any questions we wanted to. i asked about the jobs they were able to hold and how much they made. these prisoners had to work their way up to these programs not just anyone can make it and stay. they view this facility as an opportunity to change and don't take it lightly. it was interesting to see how much gratitude they showed toward this program given their current situation. they are sitting in prison and are still grateful for the opportunity to change and don't take it lightly. it was interesting to see how much gratitude they showed toward this program given their current situation. they are sitting in prison and are still grateful for the opportunity they have to learn and hold some responsibility. 

Rhetorical analysis-army ad

WATCO joining the ROTC army on life experience

Claim: Joining the ROTC army will increase life experience. 

Reason: because joining the ROTC does not limit the students to just a class room.

IA: anything that does not limit the student to just a class room will increase life experiences. 

Ethos: the ROTC is credible because it is stationed at many universities including BYU. it is associated with the army as a training course. they have requirement to enlist. the ad shows someone in camouflage. it is for the university of Iowa. has the US Army logo. it looks official not sloppy. gives a the phone number of an officer and a website. 

Pathos: it would appeal to someone who likes adventure when it says, "our classrooms know no boundaries." implying that it is now boring and you will not be constrained to a classroom. shows someone belaying in the air. you cant see the ground or what they are attached to, the encourages excitement and risk. 

Logos: specifies who they are targeting, freshman and sophomores. goes into more detail in the small print. use the wording to target people they want. they want someone who is a student and will push them self.

technical application

so we got our papers back this week and i realized i have made the same mistakes on my parenting essay as i did on my health essay. Im glad we could get them back before the second paper is due. i thought i would think about a new enthymeme for my health paper for the review because it was a little weak right now its. 

WATCO eating disorders on young women's health

claim: eating disorders have a negative cause and effect on young women's health 

because eating disorders are not in order with the bodies natural digestive system. 

Mrs. Esplin said my B term is weak and not sure if the audience would disagree. now that i look at it i would have to agree. so im going to brainstorm some ideas for now. 

Watco: eating disorders on addiction  

i need a claim that my audience (middle school girls) would disagree with. 

Claim: eating disorders lead to a long lasting addiction. 

i would think this would be a better claim because maybe girls don't realize how addictive and how dangerous an addiction of any kind can be, especially an addiction this harmful to the body. it could be compared to a drug addiction. 

Bridal Shower

Today after practiced my mom called and asked if i could come over and help her pack. i agreed and got there around eight. when i walked in the door there was pink heart decorations and table cloth with food. i asked my mom what it was all for and my friends popped out and surprised me for my bridal shower! i was so surprised because i didn't expect anything. i went with my hair in a pony tail and no makeup and sweats. i didn't even have my ring on because i thought i was going to be packing. we started by looking at my engagement pictures and eating food. then we played games and won prizes. earlier that day my friends went to Tanner's and filmed him answering questions about when and how we started dating and got engaged. then they filmed me and asked the same questions and we compared. we played one game were they would asked me a question and i would answer then they would show tanners answer and if i got it wrong i had to chew a piece of bubble gum...i got eight wrong! then opening presents was good i got some fun stuff. it was my roommates and some other friends who did it with me and my mom and aunt helped. it was so fun!

rhetorical analysis-ski goggle ad

Ad for spy soldier goggles. 

Audience: skier and snowboarders who like discounts. 

WATCO spy soldier goggles on ski experience. 

Claim: spy solder goggles betters your ski experience.

Reason: because Spy soldiers goggles prevents fogging and filters bright light. 

IA: any goggles that prevent fogging and filters bright light will better you ski experience. 

Ethos: spy is a popular brand so you know its reliable. there is a one year warranty. the price is visible. it gives a description. official website. have used website before and its reliable. theres a return poicy. contact info. 

Pathos: comedy effect. It says "don't fry your eyeballs- wear the spy soldier goggles with spectra mirror lenses." it relates to ski/snowboard events. description talks about common problems with goggles. show two different colors to appeal to different people. 

Logos: gives lots of detail. gives stats. shows pictures. shows the discount.  

Rhetorical analysis-Mac commercial

I am doing a Mac vs. PC commercial www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQb_Q8WRL_g

WATCO buying a Mac on computer satisfaction. 

Claim: Buying a Mac will improve your computer satisfaction.

Reason: because Mac's, unlike PC's, don't get viruses. 

IA: any computer that doesn't get viruses will improve your computer satisfaction. 

Logos: viruses are common among PC's so introducing Mac's as virus free will encourage people to buy a Mac.  

Ethos: previous Mac products have been consistently reliable. At the end of the commercial they show the new apple desktop. in the commercial he mentions how many viruses were out there for PC's, 114,ooo.

Pathos: the big guy is a sick PC, and no one likes to be sick. they are trying to relate human feelings to a machine. people don't like to be sick and when they see how the PC gets sick they think they can relate, and when the Mac doesn't get sick they see it's more reliable. since they don't like to be sick they don't want their computers to be either. 

technical application

Since we didn't have class today and had to do the analysis ourselves i thought i would use that as my post. 

WATCO authoritarian parenting on adolescent development

claim: authoritarian parenting has a negative effect on adolescent development. 

reason: because authoritarian parenting does not show enough enough love and consideration

IA: any parent that does not show enough love and consideration will have a negative effect on adolescent development. 

Audience: new parents, male and female, young kids, 20-30 yrs old, middle class, traditional family, tyrannical 

Good. keep kids under control, make kids how you want them, out of trouble, successful, good grades, know their limits, learn self discipline, respectful. 

Bad: Low social skills, cant trust/relay on parents, not good relationship with parents, possibility of rebellion, not very many friends cause cant be themself. 

free write-wedding plans

wow planning a wedding is hard, or at least for me it is. Im so indecisive and can never make a decision. like the other day we were trying to pick invitations and we were there for hours and by the time we left i still didn't know what i wanted. After leaving and thinking about it for a while i think i finally made a decision. i think they are going to be a cream or champaign color with a olive green border and my fiance and my name is going to be in olive green, the rest of the writing will be in black. I was contemplating this super decorative one but I think for now the simpler the better. we are getting engagement pictures this weekend up at bridal vail falls and i thought the olive green would look good with out door pictures, plus its one of my wedding colors. there is still so much to do Im so grateful my family lives close by so they can help. tanners mom is doing the flowers but i feel bad because i don't know anything about flowers so I'm not much help but she has great taste so it will be fine. i am so excited and ready to get married. we have only been engaged for about a month and a half and it feels like forever! i love him so much and cant wait to spend forever with him!

rhetorical analysis

Im still not sure what i want to do my paper B in so I have done a little bit of research and Im going to brainstorm some WATCO ideas. 

WATCO single-parent families on children

WATCO authoritarian parenting on children 

WATCO authoritarian or controlling parenting on children self-esteem

WATCO economic status on abusive homes

WATCO wealth on parenting style

WATCO foster children on parenting style

WATCO age of first child born on parenting style

i like this last one maybe my audience could be young adults or teens who want kids or are not being safe. or maybe something like WATCO parents age when first child born on parenting style. any topic would be fine its just finding research thats going to be hard.