All good things must come to an End

Probably my last post (not sure what I would add after this). Looking back at this class, it was been one of the most educational yet entertaining classes I have taken. The concept of realness seemed vague and intangible at first, but through this class we have tackled various aspects of it. While we have barely touched the subject, I still feel we have covered so much. I now have new ways to look at reality, new criteria to judge the world by, and a broadened my views. I guess a reflection of the class wouldn't be complete without a nod to our last big assignment: this blog. As with every assignment, it has its own sense of realness. There was no cookie cutter way to make a blog work, no easy way to meet the requirements. You had to genuinely find content and apply it to class. However there was just as much a fake element to this as well. I mean, here I sit dating half these posts as if I did them months ago, and have been updating it regularly.

What Comes Next

So at the end of Decoded, I had a lot more respect for Jay-Z. Yesterday was his birthday, and for his birthday he released a short documentary on his work in making the Barclay's Center. Reading his story, I wasn't sure if it was credible. He could have easily exaggerated the story to make himself sound better. However after watching this documentary, I really do feel his book is accurate. I am sure he really did work for his success. What is more impressive is that he doesn't simply make it to the top and sit. He still works for things he believes in. Several times in this video to people mention how it is bringing jobs to the community. Not only that but several people address him with the utmost respect. He's not just the guy who was put in charge. He is seen as the guy who belongs there. The man with the vision, and the mind-set to get it done. I feel like this video shows him following up on the kind of person he was in the book, and gives both the book, and Jay-Z much more respect in my eyes. Also the subway scene where he talks to an elderly woman was extremely surprising. He wasn't arrogant, or egotistic  but rather humble, and respectful. I would have never guessed that through his stage presence. I can definitely say, Jay-Z is the real deal.