The Very Drab

(previous stanza at: http://jimmyruddy.blogspot.com/)

"that leaves me like a needle in the haystack of light. It was what I was born for - 

to look, to listen, to lose myself inside this soft world."

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Tenacity and The Pick of Destiny

Tenacity - "the quality or fact of being very determined; determination."

    Before I learned about the word "tenacity" in humanities, I had only seen it used once before. This was in the movie Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. I never really understood the meaning of "tenacity" or "tenacious." I just assumed from the likes of the movie that it was a pointless name related to some crude humor. Although after learning about tenacity in humanities, I realized the name actually holds meaning. To be tenacious is to be determined. In Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, JB and KG started their journey as starving artists unable to pay rent and other living expenses. But in the end through relentless effort and ridiculous antics, they prevailed in a rock battle against Satan - an incredible achievement. This allowed me to understand why the group was named Tenacious D, because no matter what happened, they were constantly determined to be successful and achieve their goals. In my life, especially senior year, tenacity has been my main focus. At the beginning of the year, I set a goal to do as best I possibly can in all of my classes. I figured it being senior year, I might as well end on a high note and truly test my abilities. Well finally first semester grades came around and I couldn't be more surprised - All A's! This was the first time in my entire life I have received a 4.0 GPA. I never expected to do so well. This achievement was the result of my tenacity this semester. As Leonard Brody put it best, "tenacity is about getting punched ten times in the stomach and getting back up for the eleventh." In the short clip we watched in class, He explained how tenacity is the key to success. It is the main factor that allows us to achieve our goals. Although based on my experience this semester, I'd like to alter that statement a bit. Tenacity is the main factor that allows us to exceed our goals.