Whole Foods

So firstly, I was not looking forward to traveling far to Whole Foods because I am dreadfully awful when it comes to directions and attempting to figure out the bus system. Rightly so, with my negative thinking, I suppose I managed to get on the wrong bus and had to walk about nine blocks.
Then, HEAVEN! It was so welcoming, especially after sweating and discovering I am extremely out of shape during my walking journey. The first thing I noticed was the air pressure walking in through the slide doors, brilliant and refreshing; it was like "Welcome, please venture in our air conditioning and relax in the world that is know as the magical world of Whole Foods." I swear that is what it said to me as I entered! :)
What caught my attention most through my adventurous escapade was how shapely the store was presented. I do not recall many straight angles, but instead smooth curves. It was like the curves of someone's body; it is okay to have curves, they can be beautiful. It was very inviting and appeared to be the food place to be. Going into the store I had pictured a place such as only healthy food wapped up tightly in straight isle, but no, no, no. You could order food, eat food, watch the cooks make food, get drinks, kick back, pull up a stool, enjoy the pleasantries of fruitful eating. Even walking throughout Whole Foods I noticed how the music changed apon entering a "new" section. At the front near all the cheeses, breads, sandwich fixen, etc., it was more of an updated alternative mix at the perfect volume illuminating the area, while further towards the back near the what I labeled as the "Sushi Villa" was merely soft instrumental notes. I found it classy. The rest of the layout was amazing, everything neatly categorized, in a way, to where it would be easy to find something. However, I don't think anyone would mind getting lost for a while.
There were brands I had never seen before, but it shouted out the word "Healthy!" to me. Even though, most of the servings there were meant to be healthy, interesting, and somewhat different I would have had no problem at all find food for myself for weeks. I only wish I lived closer.
I even noticed that the carts used were tiner than most all supermarkets, possibly to self-consciously inform you to not get crap, but buy the essentials. Plus, they were really light weight and float around the crisp, shiny floors, much like the ones at Ikea.
I also noticed at the front of the store that they even provided different types of magazines from the usual, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, etc., but rather health food magazines, recycling, spiritual, earthy magazines; which I felt went well with the whole theme.
I didn't bring my camera which I am still bummed about, however I did purchase two waters I found interesting that certainly quinched my parched body, so I took a picture of them when I returned to my dorm. And let me say, I felt the electrolytes fill my body. :)
The bus ride was more entertaining on the way back because I felt rejuvinated from just having been a part of the Whole Foods life, with the families and friends shopping and eating. Plus, our bus driver was talking about how he would rather get a part time job as a pimp.





oh, and this is random, but i like to post stupid things so i thought i might do this at the end of each of my blogs for now on...every week, i like to name someone new for why i am going to eat better that week, incase i were to meet them, i must look my best...lol, its a stupid thing, but it gets me thinking...my healthy eating victim of choice is...



TB NFL COACH- JON GRUDEN a.k.a Chuckie...my fav. coach

Chapter 1: Everything is an Argument

When I first read the title of Lunsford and Ruszkiewicz book, Everythings an Argument, I found it nearly impossible that everything infact was an argument. There has to be something that wouldn't be considered an argument. After having read chapter one I realized that it very well is possible. I have never read a book for a class where I wasn't like "yadda, yadda, yadda, I already know that, this is bogus," but surprisingly with this book, I was interested and felt as if I was learning new information, yet I completely understood what was being read and actual could relate. "Thus an argument can be any text- whether written, spoken,or visual- that expresses a point of view." (pg. 4) It occured to me that this is completely true. Everthing is an argument; it may not have to be defined as raising a voice and being violent, but just people having opinions.
The other thing I found interesting was the topic about the "distinction between argument and persuasion." On page 8 it mentioned that:

"Argument (discover a truth) ------->conviction"
"Persuasion (know a truth) ------>action"

I had never looked at it this way. In a way, it kind of reminds me of junior high grammar, where you have to break down words.

Same goes for the categories regarding whether arguments are about either the future or the past, and how one another can affect each other.

Basically, arguments can be anything, from a person's statement regarding politics, sports, food, etc., a person favorite color, a painting, to even the type of ice cream someone likes. Sometimes it is extremely important, life changing, and might effect others such as the story about the egg donor on page 14, or how people interpret the word "cowboy" on page 24. Personally, the first thing I think is the Dallas Cowboys, but lets face it, I'm a fanatic fan, despite the pitiful lose on Sunday during the playoffs, which I have still not gotten over yet. I give myself a year or two. Let's just say, I have plenty to argue about regarding that game!

-Stone