Yes, we can't translate everything from ancient texts 100% accurately (we can't even do that between modern languages a lot of the time), but I think the subject of the material is more important than the wording itself. Many times it is just the way the wording is because there isn't always, for example, an English term for every Hebrew term (if you look into the Greek-to-English translations of the Bible, you'll see many instances where one word is used in English but there are actually different forms of the word in Greek. "Love" would be an example of this.) But differences in language does not diminish the Message found in the Bible. The thing is, the Bible is always open to interpretation. One person can read a passage and get one point out of it and another person could see it a totally different way, but both persons could be completely right in their interpretations even though they are different (I think that's what makes the Bible a beautiful text). It is when these interpretations breed intolerance (my interpretation is right, you're wrong) and people use them as a means to justify their own human ideas/desires that such interpretations could be seen as "wrong" interpretations. It is hard for me to explain, but that's basically what I think.
I wonder if she'll give into fanservice and write about the adventures of Spoiler: Deathly Hallows ending the children of Harry and company. Which, to me, would probably diminish the magic of the original series.
Sumo Pterodactyl? Sane Psycho? Subliminal Por...k?
I kind of laughed at first, especially at the list the author had of things she would never let her daughters do. I'm just thinking if every "Chinese" mother is like this, plays wouldn't exist and every orchestra would only contain violinists/pianists for them. But seriously, from a Westerner's perspective, this seems kind of over the top. I mean, I grew up a straight A student all the way through high school. It was not because my parents pushed me to excel. My old AP History teacher actually asked me what drove me to be such a good student. I couldn't give her an answer then and I still don't know what it would be (I would always say I just paid attention in class and did my homework, nothing unreasonable). I do agree that people are more lax in their parenting in the West. They feel more like being their children's friends instead of parents because being strict may push the children to do the rebellious "bad" stuff. Thing is, the Western perspective is different from the Eastern. We (West) want to be individualistic and rely on our own motivations to get ahead. They (East) tend to mold children into people who will function into a cohesive community where everyone is similarly accomplished. Our shame typically falls on ourselves when we fail. Their shame not only falls on the person who fails but also the family ("face" tends to be important in Eastern society). People can't be great at everything, even this article is saying that the children are being pushed in selective areas of life (mainly academically/instrumentally). But what use is it to restrict a spectrum of different people who will have different strengths/weaknesses? I'm a Physics major and my best friends ended up being those with little math/science experience. They don't understand most of the things I've talked to them about (granted, I don't completely understand all the stuff I learn right off myself) and I could never accomplish song writing of a Music major or a beautiful art piece of an Art major, but that is why I love being around them. Life would seem really monotonous/dull if I had to be around people with the same academic achievements as me. Really, it'd probably only end up being a competition among us of who are most academically inclined in particular areas and less about enjoying life with friends. I agree that parents should expect more out of their children, but children should be able to strive to be the best they can be in whatever faucet of life they have a passion/excel in, not what their parents think they should excel in.
And Heaven's not enough, you think you've found it and it loses you.
Brackets [can] be quite nice sometimes.
As long as it isn't YOUR wedding. Wouldn't want to disappoint all the KHV guys ladies round here. xP
Zelda is a pretty tame name compared with some celebs' children's.
Dang, beat me to it. That and "Duel of the Fates" by John Williams (Star Wars Ep 1).
Whose Line, best improv show EVER!
*Is still upset that Magenta did not become the norm for sarcastic comments when the trend was started years ago...* T_T
Love that movie. My favorite scene is when Eddie Murphy walks into the bathroom and discovers what the kid means by "I missed." Haha (Daddy Day Camp was a total bomb though...T_T)
Dewgong + Budew = Dewdew Yes, I went there.
The Log vs Clucky
KH1 will probably remain my favorite. I was a preteen when I first played through it. When I heard about Chain of Memories, I was completely surprised it had a sequel, although Spoiler: KH1 ending everyone was split up, the ending just felt complete/definite to me. I'm weird, I know. The other games I've played have been okay but just seem to lack the magic that the first one contained. The battle system and camera work may have improved, but I hold story/plot in higher regard than those. I was excited for KH2, but then disappointed when I realized you pretty much beat every world twice which just added repetitiveness that detracted from the overall story. I choose to completely ignore 358/2 Days (I think it was a horrid attempt of a filler sequel). I haven't played BBS or Re:Connect (though I know their complete stories already), but I feel like I will get that repetitiveness feeling when/if I do get around to them (BBS being more appealing with different characters and earlier timeline). KH1 is just set apart from the rest. I fell in love with it and I'm never tired of playing it again and again.
Moral of this story, don't take English.
My thought exactly. "Top Gun" is about fighter pilots. Starring Tom Cruise. Honestly, I've never watched it myself.
Quentin Tarantino talked about the movie "Top Gun" as being such a metaphor in a film. I didn't expect many people to get the joke (reflects my oldness around here).
So your teacher thinks Meyer's ripped the idea from "Top Gun"?
All the cool people joined Oct 2006. ^^ Welcome back, jacqueline! Can't say I remember you, but I've no doubt you don't remember me (I'm quite forgettable). Have fun getting back into the swing of things.
