The Karate Kid, original 1984 film, has been one of my favourite movies for a long time. I've seen it a lot but not many times as an adult so seeing it with a slightly different perspective was great. I recognise character flaws differently and see complexities that went over my head before. *Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 33 YEAR 4)

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I discuss a TED Talk about that Art of Asking people for help. How that pertains to my Buy Me a Coffee account and generous strangers. (CONVERSATION/BEHIND THE CURTAIN - WEEK 33, YEAR 4)

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I discuss why I ride my Mountain Bike, all the things I get out of it, physically and mentally/emotionally and why it's so important to me. I also give some history of me and biking before getting into Mountain Biking. I then discuss my camera issues that may put an end to my vlogging. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 32, YEAR 4)

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A friend challenges me with an Art quote and I reflect and respond and end up with a new definition of Art. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 31, YEAR 4)

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I discuss how Mountain Biking, Art, Video Games, Reading, and more, give opportunity for me to be in the present in different ways and why I need to go out of my way to make these things happen because it is not my natural state.(CONVERSATION - WEEK 30, YEAR 4)

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I feel like this doesn't need to be said but here it is. I discuss how one shouldn't just throw out good ideas because they come from someone who has also expressed bad ones. This topic also relates to previous Conversations: Kill Your Heroes, Separating Art from the Artist, and, Should we Ban Books? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 29, YEAR 4)

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I discuss what I think makes a good teacher: Command of Subject Area, Teaching Ability, Passion for working with Youth, Organisation, and Communication. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 28, YEAR 4)

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I watched The Virgin Suicides and discuss the film as it compares to the book as well as explain some of the great motifs and symbolism and beauty I find. In some ways this is a review of both Original Text and the Film Adaptation. *Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 28 YEAR 4)

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I finally get around to seeing Heavy Metal, an adult animated sci-fi/fantasy cool dorky film. This is movie was an achievement of something different and successful; a great cult following. This anthology style work is a great representation of the magazine which its named after and the device they used to tie the stories together was well created. *No Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 27 YEAR 4)

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A wholesome film about unlikely friendship, coming of age, and lifelong learning. It's a drama but not heavy handed, corny, or epic. Directed by Gus Van Sant - it compares to Good Will Hunting in feel but milder in pace and stakes. As said by one of the actors, "It reveals truth quietly." If you write at all in anyway, you'll get more out of this movie. <3 *No Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 27 YEAR 4)

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