“A TREEmendous Day in Hialeah 2010”

I attended to a helpful, valuable, and beneficial activity named “A TREEmendous Day in Hialeah 2010” which was coordinated by Miami Dade College, Hialeah Campus. On April 17th, 2010, a group of volunteers went to Hialeah Middle School to planting twenty trees. It is admirable that MDC is involved in this kind of activity which helps raise awareness about how to take care our planet. Going Green is an important movement which pursues to do all the necessary efforts in order to conserve our natural resources and reduce the devastating pollution. Global warming is a problem that should concern everyone. Therefore, every individual can help save our planet, and improve his/her quality of life. Afterward I participated in this event; I felt very proud because I collaborated a little bit to keep our earth.

“Willing to Kill”

“Willing to Kill” is a short story of Killer Females 2. It is a series presented in Univision that relates deep, emotional, strong, and real life stories of women who are taken to the limit and end up killing her oppressor. This drama presents the story of Rosa, a hairstylist who aspires having a higher position at any cost. She met Ines, a wealthy client, at her beauty salon, and gradually she obtained Ines’ confidence. They developed a “close and sincere” relationship, and Ines confessed to Rosa that she will leave her legacy. As a result, Rosa’s husband recommended her to consent, protect, and care Ines in order to safeguard the heritage. However, later Ines discovered that Rosa only wanted her money; therefore, she began to harass, bother, and torment Rosa. Ines’ attitude annoyed a lot Rosa to the point that led her to the desperation. Afterward, Rosa forgot her desired legacy and killed her “best friend” Ines. This short story demonstrates what a person is capable to do for ambition, and if one acts improperly, he/she ends badly as happened with Rosa who ended in prison.

Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba

Four years ago, I lived an unforgettable, different, and great experience. My husband dreamed since his childhood going to Cirque du Soleil, so we went there in our honeymoon. However, I have to confess that I never had heard or seen it, and I thought that it is a traditional circus with clowns, elephants, and magic shows. La Nouba in Orlando broke all my expectations because it is a captivating, fascinating, and amazing spectacle. This show has skilled performers with a high level of perfection. I most enjoyed the show did by two Chinese girls who despite their few years did a wonderful performer. I would definitely watch the show again, and I highly recommend you to watch it!

“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen

“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen reflects the male-chauvinist’s mentality of the 19th Century’s society. Nora, the main character, hides a big secret which at the end of the play finishes her ideal marriage. Long time ago, she took a loan without the consent of any man in order to save her loving husband’s life. This action was prohibited because women could not be independent, perform any business or manage their own money. If a woman wanted to do it, she had to have the authorization of her father, brother or husband. However, Nora was desperate for her husband’s health and violated this ridiculous precept falsifying his father’s signature. Later, Mr. Torvald discovered his sweetheart’s secret, and saw it as treason, forgetting the causes which Nora had for doing it. Definitely, Torvald only cared being a respectable, acceptable, and reputable to society. This reaction disappointed a lot Nora because he was more concern in appearance than in her feelings and happiness. As a result, she decided to abandon him and their children in order to be free and obtain her individuality. Thanks God that this reality is part of our past, and nowadays women have the same rights as men.

“The Lamb” and “The Tyger” by William Blake

William Blake through his poems “The Lamb” and “The Tyger” represents the good and evil that exists in the world. When he talks about a lamb, he describes it as a meek, mild, and innocent animal. He compares the lamb with an inoffensive child; and I completely agree with the author because children are docile, friendly, and quiet creatures as a lamb. On the other hand, Blakes illustrate the tyger as a fearful, frightful, and evil animal which represents the dark side of life. The author does not conceive how these two dissimilar creatures could come to same creator, God. Certainly, God creates good and bad, but he gives us free will in order that we can decide what we want to do if a virtuous lamb or a vile tiger.

“Nueba Yol” by Angel Muniz

“Nueba Yol” is a Dominican movie which portrays in a funny, real, and deep manner the hardships faced by immigrants seeking to reach the desiring American dream. Balbuena, the main character, is a honest, hard-working, and courageous man who risks everything in order to be successful. When he finally comes to United States, he discovers that his desired Nueba Yol only exists in his mind because the reality is totally different from what he thinks. He lived uncomfortable and was wretched by his own family. Is until then, that he started doing any type of job, even at the lowest pay-rate. This story demonstrates that achieving the American dream requires sacrifice, integrity, and courage. In addition, this film transmits a powerful message that if you are honest, you will never fall in the ruthless world of drugs because it destroys you gradually. In my own opinion, I suggest anyone to never sacrifice his/her principles, beliefs, and values in order to accomplish his/her goals because at the end he/she would regret it.

“My Sister’s Keeper”

“My Sister’s Keeper” is a moving film which relates what a loyal family is capable to do for love. Anna is a helpless, lovely, and charming girl who is diagnosed with leukemia. Her parents conceived in vitro their third child named Kate with a firm purpose: being a matched donor to her sick sister. Certainly, this fact is ethically questionable and later it originates a new conflict in the Fitzgerald family, because Kate decides to sue her parents for medical emancipation. She does not desire to experience another medical procedure or donate her kidney even though it could save Anna’s life. It devastates Sara (mother) who has all her hopes in Kate. On the other hand, they never take a minute and ask Anna what she really wants. Surprisingly, she does not want to fight anymore against cancer because deeply inside she knows that her illness is risking her family’s welfare. This drama teaches me that unconditional love, loyalty, and perseverance are necessary qualities if a family wants to overcome any difficulty as the Fitzgerald does.