"Between the Ears" is a blog for Mrs. Calhoun's Arts and Humanities class. Why "Between the Ears?" Between the ears refers to your brain; the part of you that matters and represents you. Each of us have something of value to share.
Quote of the Week
Drawing is the honesty of art. To draw does not mean simply to reproduce contours: drawing does not consist merely of line. Drawing is also expression, the inner form, the plane and modeling. See what remains after that. Drawing includes three and a half quarters of the content of painting. -- Jean Auguste Ingres Quote
Friday, September 30, 2011
Journal #5: Rituals in Our Lives
Can you think of something that you do in your life that is a ritual? Are there rituals you want to be a part of? Take a moment to share a ritual in your life or one you hope to be.
When I shop with no clear mission at Target I like to start in clothing and make my way to the food. I like to get my clothes first and the food last. But I also have an unspoken pattern. I usually look at the stuff on the outside of the clothing area for this is the newer stuff. Then I go to the sale section. If I find something in the sale section that will serve the same function I take the cheaper shirt. But...if I cannot find something there, I go and find the new item. I tend to repeat that pattern no matter what section I am in. I could get my child's friend the 19.99 Barbie that my kid really wants or I can buy the Barbie on sale for 4.99. May be cheap but I live on a budget.
A ritual I would like to have. I hope when I am older my children will come and visit. I believe children are suppose to spread their wings and soar. But I also find value in visiting with my parents. My mother spent time with her parents as an adult and as her kid I loved getting to know my grandparents. Some day I hope my little one's will also come to visit as adults. This is a pattern that I would like to repeat in my life but this time as the elder.
When I get up in the mornings I have a shower ritual where I take a shower. There aren't really any other rituals I want to be apart of at this moment.
my rituals that i do is every morning when i wake up i put my rubber band an my hair time on my right wrist then i take a shower an then i go back to sleep den wake back up an brush my teeth an wash my face an then put my clothes on
Every day in the morning i wake up, gets dress, and either my mom takes me drill or me, my dad, and my sister go to school. first my sister gets dropped offed, then my dad takes me to school. that's how every morning goes in my house
A ritual that I have in my life is that I hardly go a day without seeing my grandparents. Sure I'll go maybe a week at most, but I usually stop by there everyday after school and just sit and talk with my granny. We also always go over there at Christmas and all of my moms side of the family comes, and its really nice because we have a big family on their side. And we always open presents
My most persistent rituals are probably my sleep/morning rituals. Before bed, I listen to the same two albums by the same two artists (Attack & Release-The Black Keys, Brett Dennen-Brett Dennen ), then proceed to put on the same pair of sweatpants from the night before (always washed and dried before the following night). I then spend about 30-45 min. perusing either Cracked.com (funniest website ever) or Memebase.com (second funniest website). I then tape my cellphone to the headboard right next to my ear to ensure that I don’t miss my 7 o’clock alarm. After hearing my alarm the following morning, I proceed to grab a towel, and wash cloth from my upstairs bathroom closet and shower. I then clothe myself, and text my ride to see when they will arrive to take me to school.
A ritual I have is when I get up at 6:30, I put in my contacts, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, straighten my bangs or hair, then get my things ready for school. If there is time left over, which there usually is, then I either watch TV or get online.
My family has this tradition that we all have two christmas parties. the first one we all bring a surprise gift that is worth five dollars or less and do a version of dirty santa. On the second party we all give each other a gift. that is my holiday ritual.
A ritual that I have is when I wake up in the morning and take a shower for 20 minutes to wake up. Then i brush my teeth and go back to sleep. Then i have to go to school, work, or soccer.
A ritual that i have is on my birthday my little sister gets a small present and on her birthday i get a small present.just something we've done since we were little kids.
My ritual is whenever I wake up in the mornings I use the bathroom, play with Smokey ( my kitty (: ), play on the computer for a while, get dressed, wash my face, do my makeup, fix my hair, brush my teeth, and then leave to go to the bus stop.
Getting ready for a soccer game or practice is a constant ritual in my life. I spend the day mentally preparing myself and when I get home, I take a nap, put on a gray T-shirt and uniform shorts, put my equipment in my soccer bag, then its off to the field. One day I hope to have children of my own to help get ready for soccer practice.
On Sunday mornings i wake up, shower, get in the car and go to Church, at Church i worship then listen to the preacher preach an AWESOME message. After his message i go to the Youth Room we meet as a large Youth Group then separate out into Life Groups. in Life Groups we learn as much as we can about God and then we go out and apply it to our lives.
My morning ritual is turn off my alarm that goes off at 6:25. Sleep for 20-30 more minutes until my mom wakes me up. Then I get up, brush my teeth and wash my face. Then I put on lotion and debate whether I want to look decent or the normal lazy. Then I get dressed, put all my stuff in my backpacks then proceed to the bus stop.
i wake up at 5:15 and go running , take a shower , wrap up in a towel , blowdry my hair , strighten my hair , put some clothes on , do my make up , brush my teeth ,and go to school
my ritual get up, eat breakfast, brush teeth, play with my cat, get clothes on, ride bike to school, school, after school run cross country practice, get home, eat supper, homework, TV, laptop, bed.
When i go to watch movies. First I start the movie, that way the previews will be over by the time I get done getting things set up. Then I go get a bag of pretzel m&ms, and then get a drink. Then I call some buddies over, get a blanket, relax and enjoy the movie!!!
I have a certain routine every night. I put on my pj's, brush my teeth, take off any makeup, turn on my iPod (always playing Golden Slumbers by the Beatles) and then I turn off the lights, take off my glasses, and go to sleep :)
Every night I get on my laptop turn on a movie i wanna watch (usually the smurfs of kevin hart) something to make me laugh and go to sleep after i have gotten out the shower..
When I shop with no clear mission at Target I like to start in clothing and make my way to the food. I like to get my clothes first and the food last. But I also have an unspoken pattern. I usually look at the stuff on the outside of the clothing area for this is the newer stuff. Then I go to the sale section. If I find something in the sale section that will serve the same function I take the cheaper shirt. But...if I cannot find something there, I go and find the new item. I tend to repeat that pattern no matter what section I am in. I could get my child's friend the 19.99 Barbie that my kid really wants or I can buy the Barbie on sale for 4.99. May be cheap but I live on a budget.
ReplyDeleteA ritual I would like to have. I hope when I am older my children will come and visit. I believe children are suppose to spread their wings and soar. But I also find value in visiting with my parents. My mother spent time with her parents as an adult and as her kid I loved getting to know my grandparents. Some day I hope my little one's will also come to visit as adults. This is a pattern that I would like to repeat in my life but this time as the elder.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get up in the mornings I have a shower ritual where I take a shower. There aren't really any other rituals I want to be apart of at this moment.
ReplyDeletemy rituals that i do is every morning when i wake up i put my rubber band an my hair time on my right wrist then i take a shower an then i go back to sleep den wake back up an brush my teeth an wash my face an then put my clothes on
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ReplyDeletewell one ritual is when my whole family gets together once a year to have a cook-out and have fun and talk and things like that.
ReplyDeleteEvery day in the morning i wake up, gets dress, and either my mom takes me drill or me, my dad, and my sister go to school. first my sister gets dropped offed, then my dad takes me to school. that's how every morning goes in my house
ReplyDeletefrom school and go home and play ps3 all night and be for i go to bed i check my Facebook
ReplyDeleteMy morning ritual is: wake up at 7:30, shower, get dressed, eat, brush my teeth, and drive to school at 8:00.
ReplyDeleteA ritual that I have in my life is that I hardly go a day without seeing my grandparents. Sure I'll go maybe a week at most, but I usually stop by there everyday after school and just sit and talk with my granny. We also always go over there at Christmas and all of my moms side of the family comes, and its really nice because we have a big family on their side. And we always open presents
ReplyDeleteA ritual I would like to have. Is get a graduation gift after u graduate high school.
ReplyDeleteevery year on Christmas, my family goes to my grandmothers house and we have a big dinner, talk, and open gifts.
ReplyDeleteevery mornin i fall back to sleep multiple times knowin i gotta get up and thats my lazy ritual
ReplyDeletea ritual for me is skating after school every day unless it rains. no i have everything i need right now
ReplyDeletecj said that every Christmas we play football and i would like to become a ohs football player
ReplyDeleteevery morning right about 7:20 i flat iron my bangs but around the time i get to the bus stop they are messed up because of the wind or the humidity.
ReplyDeletemy ritual is...every morning at 6:30 i get up && take a shower.&& flatiron my hair.
ReplyDeleteother then holidays my family lives day by day we dont really have rituals
ReplyDeleteevery morning i wake up then take shower, brush teeth, and put clothes on. Then off to the bus stop.
ReplyDeleteMy most persistent rituals are probably my sleep/morning rituals. Before bed, I listen to the same two albums by the same two artists (Attack & Release-The Black Keys, Brett Dennen-Brett Dennen ), then proceed to put on the same pair of sweatpants from the night before (always washed and dried before the following night). I then spend about 30-45 min. perusing either Cracked.com (funniest website ever) or Memebase.com (second funniest website). I then tape my cellphone to the headboard right next to my ear to ensure that I don’t miss my 7 o’clock alarm. After hearing my alarm the following morning, I proceed to grab a towel, and wash cloth from my upstairs bathroom closet and shower. I then clothe myself, and text my ride to see when they will arrive to take me to school.
ReplyDeleteForgot to mention teeth-brushing...
ReplyDeleteone ritual i do when i go to work is, i sweep the floor first, then wipe the counters down, clean the gun cases, and then i organize the jewelry.
ReplyDeleteI have a Saturday ritual where my grandma comes to town and she takes my brother, my cousin, and myself out to eat, to the movies, and shopping.
ReplyDeleteEvery Christmas my family gets together and eats breakfast then we open presents.
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ReplyDeletewake up, take a shower, brush my teeth, do my hair, go to school, come home, go to work, then repeat all over again.
ReplyDeleteOne ritual i do is, when i get out from school i walk home then i do my chores, and then i do homework, and then take shower, then pass out.
ReplyDeleteA ritual I have is when I get up at 6:30, I put in my contacts, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, straighten my bangs or hair, then get my things ready for school. If there is time left over, which there usually is, then I either watch TV or get online.
ReplyDeleteMy family has this tradition that we all have two christmas parties. the first one we all bring a surprise gift that is worth five dollars or less and do a version of dirty santa. On the second party we all give each other a gift. that is my holiday ritual.
ReplyDeleteA ritual that I have is when I wake up in the morning and take a shower for 20 minutes to wake up. Then i brush my teeth and go back to sleep. Then i have to go to school, work, or soccer.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletemy ritual on Saturday is wake up earlier to strength and have a energy to run on saturday
ReplyDeleteMy ritual is I wake up at 6, get a shower, eat, brush my teeth, make sure i have everything together, and then walk to school.
ReplyDeleteEvery Sunday my family and I visit my grandpa at 1 o' clock
ReplyDeleteA ritual we preform is getting sodas from Hucks everyday before practice. We hope one day we can pay someone to bring us Hucks back at our studio.
ReplyDeleteA ritual that i have is on my birthday my little sister gets a small present and on her birthday i get a small present.just something we've done since we were little kids.
ReplyDeletei visit my grandparents for 2 hours every sunday morning
ReplyDeleteI wake up take a shower, get dressed,eat breakfast, get backpack ready then go to school.
ReplyDeletei go see my grandma sometimes on weekend..
ReplyDeletemy ritual is after i go home eat something and go to Dugan Best to play basketball
ReplyDeleteMy ritual is whenever I wake up in the mornings I use the bathroom, play with Smokey ( my kitty (: ), play on the computer for a while, get dressed, wash my face, do my makeup, fix my hair, brush my teeth, and then leave to go to the bus stop.
ReplyDeleteGetting ready for a soccer game or practice is a constant ritual in my life. I spend the day mentally preparing myself and when I get home, I take a nap, put on a gray T-shirt and uniform shorts, put my equipment in my soccer bag, then its off to the field. One day I hope to have children of my own to help get ready for soccer practice.
ReplyDeleteI wake up everymorning at 7 then i take a shower,brush my teeth,put on my clothes,eat then bounce
ReplyDeleteOn Sunday mornings i wake up, shower, get in the car and go to Church, at Church i worship then listen to the preacher preach an AWESOME message. After his message i go to the Youth Room we meet as a large Youth Group then separate out into Life Groups. in Life Groups we learn as much as we can about God and then we go out and apply it to our lives.
ReplyDeleteA ritual that i preform is going to McDonald's everyday after practice
ReplyDeleteMy ritual afterschool is that I go home, eat, get ready for soccer, go to soccer, come home, take a shower, go to bed.
ReplyDeletemy ritual is wake up, take pill, eat, watch tv, go to school, go home, play video games, eat, sleep....
ReplyDeleteOn Sundays I go to church in the mornings.
ReplyDeleteMy morning ritual is turn off my alarm that goes off at 6:25. Sleep for 20-30 more minutes until my mom wakes me up. Then I get up, brush my teeth and wash my face. Then I put on lotion and debate whether I want to look decent or the normal lazy. Then I get dressed, put all my stuff in my backpacks then proceed to the bus stop.
ReplyDeletei wake up at 5:15 and go running , take a shower , wrap up in a towel , blowdry my hair , strighten my hair , put some clothes on , do my make up , brush my teeth ,and go to school
ReplyDeletemy ritual
ReplyDeletewake up, take dog out, take a shower, get ready for school, get dog, and go to bus stop
my ritual
ReplyDeleteget up, eat breakfast, brush teeth, play with my cat, get clothes on, ride bike to school, school, after school run cross country practice, get home, eat supper, homework, TV, laptop, bed.
My ritual is...
ReplyDeletewake up, do hair, get dressed, eat, get school stuff, go to friends, & then go to school
My ritual- Wake up,shower, school, practice, homework, super, bedtime
ReplyDeleteWhen i go to watch movies. First I start the movie, that way the previews will be over by the time I get done getting things set up. Then I go get a bag of pretzel m&ms, and then get a drink. Then I call some buddies over, get a blanket, relax and enjoy the movie!!!
ReplyDeletewhen i play my vidio game i get my radio to listion to my drink a bag of chips and controller and the game in the system and have it pluged up
ReplyDeleteI have a certain routine every night. I put on my pj's, brush my teeth, take off any makeup, turn on my iPod (always playing Golden Slumbers by the Beatles) and then I turn off the lights, take off my glasses, and go to sleep :)
ReplyDeleteEvery night I get on my laptop turn on a movie i wanna watch (usually the smurfs of kevin hart) something to make me laugh and go to sleep after i have gotten out the shower..
ReplyDelete