Amarildo’s Space.

These past few days we have been learning about percentages. The meaning of Percent is per 100. It’s the result obtained by taking a fraction (percentage) out of a number. Today we were learning how to convert fractions into percentages. For example if we had the fraction of 21/28 as a fraction. First we multiply the denominator (in this case 21) which is 2100. Then we divide the two numbers. So the end result is 75. Then we turn that 75 into 75%. So the end result is that 21 is 75% from 28. You have to imagine that the denominator (which was in this example 28) is a 100.

These past couple of days in art lessons we have been learning about abstract art. Wemade our own abstract art pieces by only using circles. We also had to chose 3-4 colours in our art piece plus we had a choice between a white or black background. My art piece was called “EYE” it’s basically layers of circles making a sort of spiraling image. I chose a white A3 piece of paper and I isolated my “EYE” in the middle of the paper so it look more weird and sort of in the unknown. The meaning of abstract is a thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances. Basically something that doesn’t represent something that’s strait forward. For example if I drew a car that wouldn’t be abstract art. However if I drew a part of the car to represent the car then that is pretty much abstract art. In our class we also had to give it an abstract name and a description to our art piece. One name that stood out for me was Influenza. The picture was of a pig and the pigs name was Influenza because of the swine flu that’s going around. However while we were making our art pieces we didn’t draw with pencils or paints, we cut out the circles and stuck them on the A3 piece of paper. Tomorrow we will have to explain our art. My art represents all the sights and all the vision in all the world, plus it’s sort of an all seeing eye. Abstract art is very interesting for me and I think that anyone can do it.

“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision.”

This quote stood out for me because every leader should have a vision. In my opinion having a dream or vision sets them up for leadership. It gives them something to work towards while leading. And when telling people why they would like to be a leader, telling them what you plan as a leader is very important. For example Martin Luther King had a dream that one day a man would be judged not by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character. His dream is slowly being a reality with the USA’s first elected black president Barack Obama.

Are leaders made or born ? I believe that leaders can be both made and born. Some people have it in the state of mind naturally how to be a leader. However some people have an idea of how to be a successful leader but need more education towards the topic. Even the people born with leadership skills need some guidance. I also believe that one persons actions also reflect their leadership skills.

In LA 21 we were learning about metaphors. Metaphors are used to state that something is something else. Metaphors help readers picture one thing AS BEING another. Here are some examples of metaphors:

(The shop was a little gold mine.)- Money

(He was a lion in battle.)- Bravery

(The striker was a goal machine.)- Soccer                                                                                                    

If you still dont understand what a metaphor is look at this example of the similarities between blogging and EXTREME SPORTS. (risky,need protection,courage,express yourself.)

Things are not as different as they seem when using Metaphors.

This picture is Australian because Australia is very well known for beaches. And this picture was taken in one of the most famous beaches, Bondi Beach in Sydney. This Picture is also very Australian becuase  Australia is surrounded by sea, it also says so in our national anthem. In this picture it shows a Surf Life Saver in action saving someone from drowning. These are the reasons why I think that this picture is very AUSTRALIAN !!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/al_jacob/2894285098

Knock, Knock,

Who’s there,

Hop on,

Hop on who,

Hop on POP ! HA HA HA

Here is a racing game that I absolutely love to play. The game is called Need For Madness so click on the link to play the game !

On the 11/8/08 I started training Taekwondo. So far I have made good progress. When doing Taekwondo you start of with a white belt and work your way up. On the 29th of November I will be going for my yellow belt (wish me luck). Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art. If you want more information about world Taekwondo visit the website !                          http://www.worldtaekwondo.org/