Metacognition:Frank Gehry Project Reflection

While working on the Frank Gehry architectural project I realized that there is not one single way to approach his style and his thought. Like Gehry, I tried to draw inspiration from things not only from class but from outside of class as well such as my house, and the environment. With that said, when i went outside over the weekend I found hints of Gehry's thinking throughout our enviornment. For instance, as I was walking to the park I noticed a very unique tree that really stood out to me. I really liked the shape and form of the tree and so our group decided to incorporate this aspect as a part of our Eaton Rapids Library. At first I was skeptical of this style of thinking because I figured that it is necessary to work in an ecademic environment. Boy was I wrong! With that said, i really appreciate what Frank Gehry has done in the architectural world, and i also envy the way that he thinks and the ways that he is able to draw inspiration from seemingly everyday objects.

360 Degree: Obama Presidency

There has been a sense of pandemonium for the last several months as a result of the historical occasion that that was the Obama Presidential Inauguration. With Obama president, it seems as if most people have become more optimistic about U.S. politics. But is it going to be all that gravy? I mean, look at our current state, our country is fighting two wars, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan; our economy is going down the drain, and it seems like we might have to go through another “Great Depression.” As much as I want to be optimistic, I can’t help but think of how to combat this monstrous burden bestowed upon President Obama. However, if there was ever a person better qualified for this job is our current president. Not only does he have the right mindset, but he is also trying to level the playing field by allowing both parties to discuss and share their points-of-view. Although President Obama has some tough tasks to combat, I feel like we are in good hands, knowing that our president will accept the best counter to these tough times not just what the Democrats agree upon. With quite a bit of determination and pride I feel like President Obama will be able to pull us through these tough economic times.

Connection: Obama & MLK Jr.

With the presidential inauguration over, the media has broadcasted many similarities between President Barack Obama with that of Martin Luther King Jr. King’s philosophy of life and liberty have influenced Obama tremendously as seen through his landmark inauguration speech. With that said, there are many more comparisons between MLK and Barack Obama. Obama’s speech itself was very similar to that of what MLK delivered in his famous I Have a Dream. Not to mention the fact that Obama also used many of MLK’s “catchphrases” such as “I have a dream” and Lincoln’s “Four scores and…” Aside from the actual speech, Obama also showed respect and a connection to MLK by choosing the same exact setting for the speech, the Lincoln Memorial. With that said, the major connection was evident through Obama’s speech in which Obama alludes to MLK’s dream for a coexistent species without any prejudice and racism.