What the Heck is GULZZUM?

Gulzzum- Verb. (3rd person present)

Forms: gulzzum, gulzzuming, gulzzumed

Pronounced (phonetically):  ɡəlzzəm
synonyms: Choke, gag, cough, "went down the wrong pipe".

1. The act of a person choking/ spitting up a liquid to the point where their face turns red.
"Quick, someone help Tom, hes gulzzuming! I think it was from the soda."

2. To fill or obstruct.
"The paste was gulzzumed between the two cracks of the wall"

3. To be engulfed in an emotion or overwhelmed in a negative way.
"I just gulzzumed reading that rejection e-mail."


Originally, gulzzum meant just to choke in general, but since the "gul" sounds like gulp, it was changed to only refer to liquids. There is no other word in the English Dictionary that is specific enough to imply what the person is choking on. This is especially important if someone needs specific help medically. Lifeguards especially and anyone in the medical field can use this word because the procedures to clear the airway would in turn, change. Deriving from the Old English form, gulz (ɡəlz) meaning "to swallow" in turn changed into "to choke/get stuck" after the Middle Ages, more specifically during the Renaissance.

Movie Review 3 "Idiocracy"

Idocracy is an extrememly thought out and artistic interpretation of what the future of society may look like. Similar to scenes from the movie Wall-E. This film shows a totally dramatized view of how people will live. In this film humanity does not have to do anything themselves, even basic thinking. Many people do not know how to do math or even cook without the assistance of technology. I would recommend this to anybody because it confirms the notion that America is the fattest country. Everyone should enjoy this movie simply because it gives you the actual visual to the idea that technology will rule the world and nobody will be able to think for themselves. After taking an IQ test Joe who is from another time period, is named not sure after answering a question "incorrectly". Military experiment gone wrong...definitely should be put on your "to watch list".

Short Review 2 "Identity Thief"

Identity Thief   is a film that I could say that I could have gone without watching. The main male character named Sandy Patterson who lives an incredibly boring life thus making the notion of his identity being stolen not exciting at all, considering there is nothing on the line for him to lose. The character stealing Sandy Patterson's identity named Debbie, is actually very interesting considering she is buying things most people would if they were to win the lottery. Not surprisingly, she also had people on her back for more financial reasons, although the extremes that were taken by the enemy characters was extremely unrealistic and pushed me away from wanting to find out what happens even more...mostly because it is easy to predict the plot. Overall the movie was not very funny and I would not recommend it if you are looking for a quick laugh. I expected better from the movie and it's actors.

Short Film Review 1 "This Is 40"

This Is 40  is a film that caters to the parents of the world, dealing with children, family, your romantic relationship with your spouse, your health, and your finances. This may sound normal, but there is nothing normal about this family who on the outside seems like a normal happy family. Debbie (Leslie Mann) and Pete (Paul Rudd) play a couple who is slightly discombobulated and disconnected from one another. As most married couples know, it is not easy to balance your family and work along with a successful and blossoming marriage.

The married couple has little quirks about themselves. Pete, is addicted to eating cupcakes and it annoys Debbie, wanting her husband to be healthier for their family now that they are 40, needing to make better choices to prolong their life. On the other hand, Debbie secretly smokes cigarettes, which also annoys Pete. This comedy shows how even if there doesn't seem to be a balance in life, you can get through your most stressful times if you open up to your loved ones and work as a team. If there is one thing to take away from this film, don't have kids because they seemingly make life hectic when it doesn't have to be. "Accidents" are almost at a constant throughout this film, providing drama and comedy at its finest.

Movie Review for "Why We Ride" (Critical Review)

I have just recently watched the movie "Why We Ride" as I enjoy riding passenger with my boyfriend on his motorcycles, and I am involved and interested in the culture itself. Little did I know that the people featured in this film are not just riders, but addicted to riding. It is easy for me to understand why. Despite the fact that I ride as passenger, I can easily relate to these people based upon how they describe their riding experience not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically. This film magically reaches out to all people, whether they ride or not, involving an element that is persuasive, making the audience addicted to the thrill and community that riding brings.

Why We Ride is a documentary that brings forward new angles of viewing motorcycles and the people riding them. There are scenes highlighting the rider, passenger, and spectators point of view, with narrations as to how each person is influenced by this culture. The people the choose for particular interviews are of all age ranges and are both men and women. Different from motorcycle riding being just a hobby or a thrill, it was described as something they cannot live without in their life, and more importantly it would not shape them the same way if they weren't riding. Many parents shown in the documentary describe motorcycle riding as a discipline element  for their children whether it be to get them to learn a skill or something to take away as a disciplinary action, not letting them ride.

The sense of community is ever prevalent in the documentary, showing that there is a sense of unity unlike automobile drivers. The friendly wave to the other motorcyclist is a commonality and shows the camaraderie between family, friends, and even people you don't know that pass you on a bike. Riding is more than it seems to the outside community to people who do not ride. For example, riding tends to make people more social. You can start out riding alone, and then notice another biker going the same way as you, and along the way make a life long friend.

Most people forget about the numerous generations of the motorcycle. Therefore, if you are a rider watching this documentary you can learn  about the different types of motorcycles and how they have evolved along with the rider throughout time. The images used in this documentary make the viewer feel as if they are in the action and part of it, and it gives you a sense of accomplishment and importance, provoking you to start riding and enjoy everything motorcycling has to offer such as physical, emotional, and psychological release with the great bonus of becoming part of the biking community.

Why the E Portfolio?

Whats the point?....Professionalism.

The e portfolio sounds like a resource in order to describe ourselves as students in transition into business professionals. It is not easy to say that becoming a businesswoman is an easy task. All of our lives, as students, we put our faith in our professors to help us better our future. Every day I spend at school I'm reminded that I am competing with every other student to be studious like our professors.  I expect that I can figure out how to make my resume unique and interesting while still professional with the correct content that attracts the employer. 


The best part about a resume is that it can keep growing at any time. Essentially it is up to me how I want to be viewed apart from everybody else. Around all of my peers each day, you can easily feel like there isn't anything special about your professional ethos. Education keeps making these cookie cutter students that don't understand that you can specialize in something you like, making your ability to find a job easier.

The e portfolio is convenient because it is organized electronically, giving the viewer power over what they want to read right away. Luckily, after constructive criticism on my e portfolio, I can easily go back and edit it. As an English Major, it should be interesting to see what specifics employers are looking for from me.

To the future....

Madelyn

Creativity. Hindered.

Some posts are not easy to write, like this one. It is sad for me to not take the full blame for my actions, holding myself accountable. My creativity was first blocked by my high school boyfriend. The phrase opposites attract are true, but who is to say that after that attraction, you start to lose huge parts of yourself along the way. This is surely an indicator that your significant other might not be "the one". I have never been the serious type, and I knew that I was losing the flare about myself that makes me unique, especially to my family. I would catch myself trying to place my words correctly as well as my body language to fit the category of "mature" and "appropriate"; and I wonder why I did this so young at the age of 16-18. Now, there are times that I regret not doing what I wanted. I realize that I do like having control over myself and my actions, and there are in fact thousands if not millions of people who also feel tamed by their significant other. At the end of the day I want to act the way I want according to my mood, and nobody should lose that option in their life. Nowadays, I consider the hindrance of one using their creativity as abuse, because if we are all just "acting" or "playing a part", who are we? What we used to be turns dormant, and later on becomes extinct; so not only do people forget what you stand for, but you don't know how to get that part of you back. If you have at least one person you can be around without trying to pretend you are grown up, or acting professional, that is something you can look forward to and be hopeful for in getting back what makes us unique as humans. The more creative the mind, the better your work turns out in my opinion. I'm happy I am an English major, because I am forced to transcend my thinking and use intellect in a creative way that I hope progresses into a part of my being.

My transformation is mine to decide.

Madelyn

Younger.

Now.