Research Finding

I was overwhelmed with all the information you could retrieve from online links, to just about anything. I went through the MCC library site to see what came up, but it seem to be incomplete with information, that I found, and was difficult to research. It was more short layered information, and I wanted more.

So, the next best thing, was to go online and google the information I needed. It was very broad in my findings to links, and even inside those links, were more links. Technology is amazing, and I am learning as I go, and with all the information that is giving, there is no reason not to find what you are looking for. My research was on music therapy, and let me tell you, there was an endless amount of information. The problem was, trying to pick out the best of the best. I do enjoy looking up articles from newspapers online, but they really do not give thorough information. The Wiki, as I like to call it, helps a great deal, but keep in mind that is only information that is given to the person creating that site. So to find complete accuracy in your finding, it is best, in my opinion, to look for author quotes, along with journals.

Research is such a broad avenue, and with proper information it is the most useful way to retrieve your search. I did read a lot of different articles for ideas and methods for my research, and I really found more information about my topic than I thought I would. I am wiser and more knowledgeable by doing so.

I am not a computer wizard, by no means. I only use the internet when I need to, which by today’s standards, makes me a nerd. I am old school, and I do my best to research, or what some may call it, surfing the web; I am taking baby steps and learning as I go. Patients is a virtue, and believe me, I am moving slower than a turtle, but I am getting there.

The show must end

Well it is that time of year; putting away all the horse show tack, along with the fancy outfits.  The season has ended, but what a wonderful year it was.  I am sure this is one of the best times of the year for my show horse.  He probably has this calender hidden away somewhere, and marking down the days left of loading and unloading, time to get up early, looking for the day to end.  My show horse is named Nugget, and with a partial point of view, he is the best.  He shouldn't have to much to complain about, he is the star of the show for goodness sakes.  All he has to do is show up; I do all the work.  I have to make sure that he has his bath, combed out and then main and tail braided.  After hours of that, then I have to put on these real tight coverings to make sure he stays clean and tidy over night.  These are called slinky's, and believe me, they do not go on as nice and easy as one would think.

After all that is done, with the main event, then I have to make sure all the tack is clean and loaded up in the trailer.  Tack is the term you use for all the equipment like: Saddles, Bridles, Halters, Blankets, lead lines, lunge lines, and all the cleaning supplies, which is another story.  When you are showing, there are two different styles to show; Western Pleasure, and Hunter Jumper.  So there is two of everything that you need to clean and load.  After that is done, then you have to make sure you have all your clean up supplies, just in case there is an accident on the way to the show, and if your precious star has any dropping at the show that need to be cleaned up as well.  Then load up enough food for you and your horse, to have a successful day at the show.

So, with all this hustle and bustle to get to a show and try to do the best you can do, the main attraction, the horse, seems to think, they, have it rough.  So when the stall door closes at the end of the day, your star attraction stands there, looking exhausted as you unload everything you loaded earlier, put away all the tack and clean up supplies, fold your show clothing, and feed all the animals.  Then go into the house and feed your family, get the kids ready for bed, do laundry and put away the dishes. 

I love horse shows.

Music! What does it mean to you?

In every day life, most people listen to music while driving to work, jogging, working around the house or yard.  Just about everything that involves your day, there is some form of music playing.  Why is that?  I believe that music is very therapeutic.  It not only relaxes you, it motivates you.  Most of the time when I see someone walking or running, they have a headset in their ears.  I like to believe that all music, even rap, can put ones mind in a soothing state, and to let your body relax, even if it is something head banging.  With all the types of music in this world, everyone has their own preference.

What type of music do you like? What puts you at ease?  So many styles to choose from like: classical, jazz, orchestra, country, rap, hip-hop, alternative, R & B, and instrumental.  I can listen to anything, except most rap, and get a relaxing moment in my day.  I enjoy listening and picking out a certain instrument and listen to how that is played, and what part it takes in the song.  Most people listen for the melody of a song, while I, try to break it down, according to the sounds I hear.

I love music, and I mean by playing an instrument or just listening.  Over the course of time, music styles have changed, lyrics have become more bold, and people have learned new dance interpretations.

So next time you turn on your favorite music CD, try to look at is in a different light.  See why you listen to that type of music, and what it means to you.