Blog Session 4: You decide what to write about

As previously discussed, today's post will be chosen as a group. However, I'll make some suggestions in order to save time for you to write in the expected time during the lesson.

Remember, you need to choose only ONE

You can write about more personal topics like

• My favorite film/TV series
• My favorite book

Or, write an opinion post about the following topics

• What's your opinion about animal cruelty
• What's your opinion about Chilean TV programmes?

For today's post you need to write 140 words, put a picture and make 3 comments on your partners' blogs. 

Here's my example;

My Favorite Film

It's difficult to choose just one film as your favorite one since there are many I really like. However, I think my favorite film is The Royal Tenenbaums by Wes Anderson. Actually, I quite like Anderson's  work and that's because he doesn't follow the typical model of films. He always chooses nice soundtracks,  locations, and beautiful photo shoots which create a dreamy atmosphere for the filmmaking process.

Concerning this particular film, the plot focuses on the story of three clever siblings who grow up in a family of success, and which later are abandoned by their father, Royal. From that moment, Etheline, their mother, cares about their education. When they're finally adults, they face what real life is. For example, Margot, who used to be a gifted writer now is married to a neurologist, and spends her time smoking. Richie Tenenbaum, a young successful tennis player now travels on a cruise to forget Margot who is actually his stepsister. Finally, there is Chas who was a talented business child and that now spends his time overprotecting his children after he lost his wife in a plane crash. After a series of disappointments, they all come back home.

When Royal knows his ex wife is getting married again, he plans to get his family back. So he convinces them he is suffering from stomach cancer and that he only has a few months to spend time with them. He moves to the family's house and gets closer to every member of the family, specially Chas' sons. However, Chas is the only one who is reluctant to speak to him. While he's living over there, Etheline's fiancé, Henry, realizes Royal is not ill as he said, so he gives him away. After that, Royal must leave coming back to the hotel he used to live in, and where now he has to work. 

When Richie finds out that Margot was having an affair with one of his best friends, Eli, he tries to commit suicide. Later he escapes from the hospital and comes back home. There he finds Margot, who is also in love with him. In this place, they declare their mutual love and kiss.

After the illness experience, Royal feels much closer to his family, and finally accepts Etheline and Henry's marriage. When they're about to begin the wedding, Eli, who was under cocaine effects, crashes with the Tenenbaums' house and almost kills Chas' sons who were luckily helped by Royal. At that moment, Chas and Royal's relationship becomes closer.

Finally, things get better and all the members of the family begin a new life. However, Royal dies of a heart attack. The last person to be with him was Chas. 

As a last comment,  this film was made in 2001 and it's actually one of the most well known films by Wes Anderson. Some of the film stars that participated in it are Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Murray, Danny Glover, Angelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson and Gene Hackman who won a Golden Globe for his performance. 

Addicted to Apple

Some years ago, I used to say that technology was for idle people. Maybe it was because technology wasn't that popular yet, and people were kind of surprised with any new thing that was launched. I was the typical girl who was content with having a phone just for calling in emergency situations and a computer for doing university stuff. 

Nevertheless, I had this curiosity about Apple products. By that time, Ipods were the bee's knees and I got one not because of that, but because I wanted something where I could store lots of things. That's why I got a Classic Ipod. What I like most about this little thing is the fact that has a great storage capacity of 120 GB.  I just download and download music and videos and it never gets full! You can also create lists with your favorite music and use them in specific situations. It's quite useful since I need to play many audios for my lessons.

When my trusty laptop in which I spent thousands of hours doing my thesis finally died, I decided to change from Windows to Mac. I worked really hard to get one and until today, I don't regret my decision. At the beginning, I had to get used to the new format since there are many differences in the way they work. But anyway, I can say that my macbook has increasingly improved my quality of work. It never crashes and I can work confidently without worrying about battery problems or viruses. 

My last Apple purchase was an Iphone. Again, all I can say is that it is unbelievably useful and comfortable. What I like most about it, is the wide range of uses you can give to the phone. I use it mainly for scheduling my week, checking my email accounts, taking pictures, and of course for communicating. I totally recommend to get one if you are a smartphone enthusiast. 

I would say I'm a huge fan of Apple. Their products are the coolest and I think when mine fail, I'll get them again. 

This week you have to write about your favourite piece of technology. If you don't like technology you could tell us why (because you have to write something whether you want it or not).

You have to mention:

- What it is.

- When you got it.

- How you use it.

- How often you use it.

- Why you like it.

- What life would be like with out it.

>> 130 words minimum.

>> Include a picture.

>> Comment on at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs or mine. 

Greatest Concert Ever

One of the things I really enjoy is music. I could spend hours just looking for new bands, songs or rhythms. I'd say I'm really eclectic because I like music from different styles and periods: the 50's, 60', 70's... I could go on forever. However, my favorite band ever is The Beatles. It's sad to know they won't be together again as a band, but at least there's still Sir Paul McCartney.

I've had the opportunity to attend many concerts in my life like the ones from Kings of Convenience (my second favourite concert), Chemical Brothers, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, Jarvis Cocker from Pulp (I have his autograph), Franz Ferdinand, among others. I've also missed some really good shows like the one given by Morrissey in February. But that's not the point. The concert given by Paul McCartney a few years ago was the greatest show I've ever been to. It's going to be a year since he presented in Chile. The concert was held on May 11th, at Estadio Nacional, and it is known as the most expensive concert ever done in our country. People paid even 1 million pesos just for seeing him as closer as possible. Of course I couldn't afford it because I'm a teacher  and I paid one of the cheapest tickets. 

What I really loved about this concert is the fact that I sang songs that I truly love, and that actually were kind of impossible to sing without The Beatles' existence. It was like making a dream come true. In addition to this,  the atmosphere was really nice. There was a real connection with the audience since everybody was singing, clapping, dancing, and in constant communication with McCartney. The setlist consisted of 34 incredible songs, playing for about two hours.  In one word: Amazing.

Here's a video of the first song played at the concert. Hello, Goodbye. 

Now, it's your turn. You have to choose one of the following:


You can write about a singer/band you like or a concert/exhibition you've been to.


If you write about a band / singer, you have to include:
- name
- what do you know about them?
- what type of music do they play?
- why do you like this artist/band?
- what's your favorite song? why?
- publish a picture or video
- 120 words minimum
- make 3 comments on your classmates posts.

If you write about a concert/exhibition, you have to include:

- what was it?
- when did you go?
- where was it?
- why did you like it?
- mention more details about it
- publish a related picture or video
- 120 words minimum
- make 3 comments on your classmates posts.