A month's break and the american dream

So last time I saw you guys I was apologizing (like I am now) for being off. I suppose you could say I took a month's break off of blogging because of various things. But now I am back and I'm hopefully going start posting again (I have a few ideas spinning round in my mind)

Also another thing I wanted to talk about is 'The American Dream'. This was inspired by the lovely Amy who recently discussed the big questions of life and what she thought of them.

What is The American Dream?

'The belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone. The American dream is achieved through sacrifice, risk-taking and hard work, not by chance.'

or in a simpler form put by Matt

"You get a job, you get married, you buy a house, and have your 2.5 children.'

Why is it called that?

I think that when WW1 ended America had this big happy lifestyle that they potrayed to the rest of the world and other people from different countries saw them and thought 'I'd really like to be part of that' and that's why loads of people immigrated to America.

(Please correct me if I'm wrong in the comments)

Any thoughts?

Yes it's mainly on why it's still called the American Dream because I feel like many countries have inherited the American Dream. I mean, I know it originated in America and I can't think of another name for it but I feel it deserves a new name now.

That's all for today folks. I feel like that was more a philsopcal post but sometimes it is good to do that and I feel like I have served the topic I was talking about justice.

See you soon,

Lucy

Sorry I've been off

So I've been off the past few weeks due to a number of reasons a) writers block b) I've been ill & c) I got to pick my choices this weekend for S3 and I have no idea what to pick so a bit stressed about that..

Anyway I'm just writing this post to say hopefully I'll be back blogging soon

See you soon

Lucy xx

P.S. Leave ideas for future posts in the comments box

Weekly Wrap Up #1 and #2

Welcome to my first (& second) ever weekly wrap up! Like many others, this is one of my resolutions.

So let's get started!

First of all, something very sad happened...

Miranda - the TV show - ended!

Yes, Jennifer, it's very sad...

We took the final 'plunge' in Miranda's comedic world and saw her go through many struggles to wed her sweetheart, Gary to then gallop off into the sunset together. At their wedding reception, Heather Small AND Gary Barlow made an appearance.

 Did you see how many Miranda based puns I did there?

Now what went on the blogsphere -

Emily @ The Loony Teen Writer posted 3 updates about her holiday in London
Cait @ Paperfury made a list of things she wanted to before she was 22. If you are looking for a project to do then there is some pretty good ideas.

This week I went back to school...........

You'll understand why I put that gif in there if you go to high school...I'm picking my course choices for S3, homework and 101 other things to do

 

Anyway that's everything for this week. Sorry I've not been posting as much. This week it will be back to normal

See you soon,

Lucy