[TITLE] Traveling with family is a challenge. Parents only ever want to relax and get away from their work, older siblings become living representations of the theories behind hormones in adolescence and require no passion for anything ¨fun¨. Younger siblings work against these actions and easily, their voices are compatible to a newborn child. Whining. Dying for some productivity instead of being pent up in a hotel suite exploring the uninteresting cabinets and drawers hoping to find something different each time. The only consistent plans we make together are over dining. Perhaps these are reasons why families travel only about once or thrice a year, since the attempt to please everyone in itself is impossible. Working out a plan on site ends up in dry faces, unclean breath, and scuffed up clothes lying in the beds for hours on end. My family decided …show more content…
We traveled to Minneapolis to watch the Timberwolves play against the Oklahoma City Thunders. I barely paid attention, but the following day we decided to spend the it at the Mall of America. Quite the destination in my opinion. Earning the title as the Mall of America, of course, there were high expectations. However, my expectations weren't completely clear in my mind. How can a Mall be so great that it is given the hierarchy status for America as a whole? All I could imagine was high-tech navigation sites and random attractions all compressed into one large building. Which was in simplicity the whole concept of the place. Parking contained an array of newly painted yellow lines, and for a Saturday morning, with a slight chilled breeze, visitors and residents of the area we’re already parked and inside soaking up it’s intimidating size. From the outside, it looks completely like an average mall. Tan brick walls, motion sensored doors, and company logos planted on the outside of each
The event that I have chosen is the Freedom Rides, which started May 4, 1961 and ended December 10, 1961. The Freedom Rides were inspired by the Greensboro Sit-ins, and started with 13 African American and Caucasian protestors riding buses into the segregated south to challenge the lack of enforcement to the Supreme Court ruling that segregated buses were unconstitutional. While the activists were peaceful the local law enforcement and people against their message were not. The activists were beaten at several stops along their journey from Anniston to Birmingham with chains, bricks, and bats by Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members in Alabama, and activists that were injured would be refused hospital treatment. Bull Connor, Commissioner of Public Safety
Nevertheless, on each side of the aisle or corridor, people can appreciate the different fashion departments separated by brands or the products finality such as a home or makeup section. On the other hand, Neiman Marcus runs away from the traditional appearance. Even though Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus retailers had the same basic store structure, the differences are noticeably visible in the costumers’ ayes. Entering into Neiman Marcus, customers have the feeling of having found a high-class store. This sensation makes Nordstrom rank as a store for people with an average purchasing power.
In her essay, “In Praise of Chain Stores”, Virginia Postrel hails the progressiveness of chain stores and counters arguments made against them. As a frequent shopper in my city, I have experienced the benefits of chain stores and how they affect the locals that shop in them. I believe that chain stores have not turned Augusta into a boring city because they are familiar even to those new to the area, they have a high standard of quality and service, and provide fair fixed prices. First, Postrel quotes Thomas Friedman in her essay, stating that “…America is mind numbingly monotonous- the most boring country to tour; because ‘everywhere looks like everwhere else…’ the familiarity of a Walmart to someone new to Augusta may be a relief,
The mall was crazy. It was so crazy there was people everywhere and i could hardly hear myself speak. The mall was so big to it had 5 floor, three upper floors, one lower floor, and the main floor. I was mainly on on the main floor because it had it had a huge amusement park. Me and my friend josh went on a bunch
In Erik Larson’s novel The Devil in the White City takes place during the Gilded Age. During this period of time everything appears good and golden on the outside when in reality everything was full of corruption. In the novel, the author takes the reader to the city of Chicago, where the city is “swelled “in population causing the city to expand in all “available directions” (Larson 44). As Chicago became the “second most populous [city] in the nation after New York” there was an urge that city show off to the world and the nation of how great it was through the Chicago World’s Fair (Larson 44).
My immediate and extended family members are pressured by society to throw holiday parties. The problem with my family is that we all hold grudges against one another. “We live in a culture that fetishes the family… the perfect container for our lust and loves” (Ehrenreich 2). Our culture make it a need to have the picture perfect family. In the case of my family, we oppress our emotions for two nights of the year and then ignore each other for 363 days.
Chicago World’s Fair: Two Sides of the Same Coin Chicago won the right to host the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, a monumental moment that would leave an impact on America. The mastermind architect behind it, Daniel Burnham, created an event so magnificent that it captured the essence of America itself and heightened its sense of purpose in the world at the time. The competitive atmosphere surrounding it was one of the major factors that influenced the exposition, leaving it as a legacy to be remembered by all who witnessed it. Advanced architectural achievements, increased patriotism, and prevalent racist attitudes were some effects of competition that molded the fair to be both a representation of American values and core beliefs
“I should be with you!” But my husband hadn’t gone on a vacation in five years; his every waking moment had been spent caring for me, taking care of my broken body, my needs, managing my illness. Because of that, I forced him to go on this trip. It took months of convincing, but he finally relented, and his sister had gone along with him.
Moving to America brings great opportunity to an individual and their family. When my parents moved to America, success was within their reach. My parents could purse their education and soon find their career. My mother has always explained why she was so relieved when my grandparents first told her that they were moving to America. My mother knew that her and her family will be free, they would not have to live in poverty anymore.
Over the Border Every year my family decides what to do for the holidays and where to go. Most of the time I have no say in it because my uncles insist on visiting or they invite us over. It doesn’t help that all of my family lives in Texas, California, and Mexico. This year has been the first time that we have spent Christmas and New Years here at home with just my family in a long time. Last year we took a long trip to Chihuahua, Mexico which is the biggest part/state of Mexico where my mother is from.
Here, Baudrillard's (1994) notion of simulacra can be seen as a description of hyperreality. Hyperreality refers to a hypothetical construct that is a simulation of something which never really existed but is taken to be authentic. In contemporary consumer societies, malls can be seen as just another hyperreal "warehouse of cultural scenarios" (Appadaurai).
Four years ago we went to Disney World just my family and me, we had so much fun that we decided we would go again in four years. We started planning the next trip almost immediately; we were all so excited to go back. It was not going to be just us this time; my aunt and uncle’s family would be coming with us this time. I remember waiting those four years, and they felt like forever. When it finally came time to start packing (three days in advance) we made sure to prepare for what we did not last time.
Nordstrom is usually located in shopping centers, specialty centers, and central business districts. Nordstrom also has stores in both location choices to further availability to increase its target market, who prefer shopping in these two retail locations. Nordstrom allows customers to search through multiple level stores to find exactly what they want. Nordstrom also has helpful sales floor associates to guide customers to the products they want. .
My Journey to America Moving from Nigeria to the United States permanently feels great, but at the same time it is sad leaving some of your loved ones and family behind. There are many events in life, which can change one’s way of thinking. As for me, one of the major changes in my life occurred when I moved from Africa to America. This change has entirely affected my personality positively. Why?
Moving is always hard. It is harder if you are moving from your birthplace to a culturally different country after spending most of your teenage years. I moved from Bangladesh to New York about a year and a half ago and let me tell you, it was not easy. I had to leave the place I grew up in, my friends and relatives and start a new life here in America. Probably the only good part was that at least I was with my family throughout this hardship.