My Voice

I use my voice when I have something I need to say. When it's something that there is no way I can keep my mouth shut. When I have to defend what I believe in, or who I love. I use my voice to express who I am. My voice doesn't care what anybody thinks of it, or how it sounds. Silence, is a mixed bag. It can be good when it has a strong affect, like a moment of silence for those we've lost. Or a moment of peace after something long and stressful. But it can also be a hazard. When you don't agree on something that's life altering, you need to speak up. To defend yourself you need to speak up. Don't make things awkward, make some noise. Don't let things pass by in silence, do something about it. 

Body Text

As I read the assignment, I was pondering what songs, T.V. shows, movies, etc etc relate to the workshop. I came to the conclusion that I should pick a song. Songs are extremely influential in this day and age, and literally everywhere you go you can hear a song. Songs are in the background of movies, in elevators, even as I type this my fingers make a little song on my keyboard. The first song that came to mind, was "I'm a Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears. Obviously the whole song is a sexual connotation. For some strange reason the blog, won't allow me to post the lyrics. The whole song she sings about her sexual infatuation for this person and how "[she] can't hide, [and how she's] not going to fight it." And the title, "I'm a Slave 4 U," all by itself shows she is just willing to give up everything for this guy. The message that has she all has thats worth giving is her body; stress on her only worth is her body. By the lyrics, rhythm, and beat, her interactions with this person seem to be casual and for fun. I'm not here to judge anyone, I've been in the same position once or twice, but I've learned from it. Your body and feelings and mind, are precious, and shouldn't be just simply given to anyone at any moment. You're worth the world, and no boy should ever change that. You need to respect yourself or no one else will. Of course, I love to dance and work out to this song. Its got an awesome rhythm and can really pump you up when you're getting ready to go out. But think about the message Britney's putting out there. And look where she is now.