A few convenient truths

As far as the previous readings, I felt as though the reading about refrigerators was intriguing. During class when we discussed If These Refrigerators Could Speak, I wondered about an emergency situation where you had to leave your home immediately. If you were able to go inside and grab the most precious item, I’m sure you would either run for your family photos or favorite stuffed animal after you realized that your family was safe. But does anyone ever think about the purpose of a refrigerator? We use magnets to post our daily reminders and achievements on this magnetic canvas to bring a smile to our faces everyday. It is something that is overlooked as an ordinary consumer object despite its appearance every breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also learn so much about people by looking at the outside and inside of their refrigerator. I’m basically saying that when the refrigerators were thrown in a pile for display or lined up in rows, it felt like they became tombstones. Each fridge was making a final statement about a person’s life, whether it was solemn or sarcastic.

After watching An Inconvenient Truth and doing the readings over the weekend, I have to admit that I feel worried about the future. After watching the DVD, I realized a few things about the current situation of our world. Basically, the glaciers are melting substantially and the polar bears are drowning. I’m definitely into helping but at times it feels overwhelming.

The end of the film was great because it gave information about the little actions that can make a difference. I feel better knowing that at least telling others to care is making a step towards helping the environment. The song at the end credits by Melissa Etheridge was powerful too, which made me realize that there’s just something amazing about rock music and social commentary that blends so well for me.

From the reading in the textbook, In the Making, the discussion about Kim Jones displays his interesting transformation from himself into Mudman. Jones does a great job of combining past influences of sickness and military experience into an organic creature made from industrial materials. The simplicity of the materials and application make his performance more understandable. It shows how society can ostracize an individual that appears different.

I went by the bookstore yesterday and bought a few items including two texts, (It’s Easy Being Green and the green book) about sustainability and the environment. They both look like quick and interesting reads. Growing up, I’ve always learned not to waste things either out of respect because of the blessings we were given or in order to be economic by reusing materials. Now I’m excited to know that my small actions everyday are actually making an impact for the better.

Anyways, green has always been my favorite color. :)

Asma