Green Day - American Idiot

Green Day (band) - Billie Joe Armstrong (singer)  -  American Idiot (song)

Published on 21 September 2004

This song protests and complains about the thoughts of USA, that everybody believes what the media and the president says. And it is all a paranoia. It also says, that the president doesn't care so much for the people and his country, saying "where everything isn't meant to be okay". The singer tells that the media controlls the citizens, and these people let this situation happen. He reffers USA with Alien nation, and this could be because everybody is weird, thinking and doing things with no-sense.  The media was focusing on things like terrorism a lot, and the proportion of people who died during those years, wasn't THAT important.  For example, there were more deaths by driving than by terrorism. This made the people get a little bit mad and start worrying about terrorism and other things less important than other ones. Because of that, he says it is the age of paranoia and hysteria.

Now, on the 2017 and 2018 some people have started saying that this song fits perfectly with the new president of USA, Donald Trump. When the song was published was a little bit popular, however, now, the people have started talking about it and has ressurrected to start new protests and that popularity has increased. I have chosen this song because of that. It was a protest song when it was published and now is still a protest song of what is happening nowadays.

BYE BYE ESO

ESO has come to an end. After 4 years, I can finally say that it has finished and it has been a good stage of the obligatory school. I've work a lot those 4 years to get a good mark. I have achieved that. 

When I arrived in high school, I was keen to start ESO, it was a new stage for me, it was exciting. In the 1st year, I made some new friends and I met lots of people I didn't know yet. The easiest course for me was 2nd grade of ESO. It is the course that I have worked less of ESO. And the one that I have the best average mark, a 10/10. 3rd ESO wasn't that difficult like some people said. It wasn't  my best year, but it was nice. Finally, the last year has been easy at the beginning but really hard at the end. I think that is because I started working, being a musician, and if you want to study (having really high and great marks) and work (doing your job well) it's hard. Now, that the final term has finished, I can say that I have finished good, but I can't stop working until I improve some marks I consider that they have to be greater. I have only 1 week and a half to improve that marks and have the ones I want. Right now, I'm really tired and saturated of non stop working, but it's only a week and a half and I have to do my best and finish good the course and ESO. 

I haven't got more things to say, just 4 years of working and meeting people.

MY PET

I have a little dog, called Danko. He is 10 months old approx. He is a beagle and he is really naughty. He always want to play and he's going wild running from a side to the other of my yard. It's really smart and very funny. My family and I bought it when it was 3 months old, so it has been in my house for half a year.

 2 years ago, I had a dog, called Danna. She died because she was very old. And since then, I always wanted a dog. 

It's brown black and white. He isn't very big. He is so beautiful and I love him very much. He has adapted himself very good in his new house and we are all really happy about that.

That's a photo of him:

CONSOLES AND GAMES

When I was little, I used to play a lot of videogames. Nowadays, I continue playing, but obviously, not as when I was a child. One of the unique things that I used to do in my free time, some years ago was play with a Playstation, a Nintendo DS... I was always thinking in games, buying new ones and playing. Now, I'm very busy studying and working, so I haven't much time. And that little free time that I have, I don't want to "waste" it playing videogames. i think now it's more important to be with the family and friends, go out of the house, play sports instead of play with a machine... I think that I have changed a lot in what I do in my free time in those years. And I really like the change. Because when I was closed in my house playing lots of hours, I finished tired, tired of doing nothing. 

With this I don't want to say that play videogames is a waste of time, and it's better to not do it. But I think that our generations are too much addicted to the consoles and we are leaving apart some important aspects of the life.

ONE PIECE

One piece is a series that I have been watching since I was very little. It's an anime /manga that talks about the story of a guy called Luffy. He is a young boy that wants to become the pirate king, and being the freer man in the world. To achieve his dream he has got to fight a lot, make lots of friends and work hard. The story happens in a different world, where there are lots of things to discover. Luffy is a gum boy, because he ate a fruit that made him be like that. There are lots of mysteries, funny moments, a deep story, lots of characters.... This series is my favourite one because I have grown watching it, and it has taught me lots of things like being sincere, trust and take care of my friends, fight for my dreams and never give up. The series started in 1997 and it isn't finished yet. Nowadays, it has 906 manga chapters and approximate 830 anime episodes (20 min). I love this show and I'll continue watching it until it ends.

MY EXPERIENCES

-I have already swum with dolphins in Mexico. 

My parents and I went to Mexico on a trip. We swam with dolphins, and I really enjoyed that experience.

-I haven't gone to Japan yet.

It's one of my dreams, because it's a wonderful country and it has an interesting culture.

-I haven't learnt 5 languages yet.

I like talking and learning languages, and I hope someday I could speak 5 or more languages.

-I have played on the Girona's auditorium twice.

This was the first time I went there, in 2014. It was a great experience.

-I have been to London once.

My family and I went to London. Here I am, after buying a magic wand on the 9 3/4 platform. My dad took that photo with the sign of Baker Street behind me.

-I haven't gone to the university yet.

I plan to go to the college after finishing my hisghschool studies.

Vocaroo Voice Message

INTERVIEWS

Interview number 1.  Vocaroo Voice Message



+ Do you speak English?
-Yeah
+Where are you from?
-Newcastle, England
+Is it the first time that you are in Spain?
-No
+Why are you in Girona?
-Holiday, pleasure.
+How long are you going to stay here?
-One week
+Are you travelling with family or friends?
-Friends.  (the guy)
-GIRLFRIEND (his girlfriend)
+What have you visited up to now?
-Historic sites
+Have you bought any presents?
-No
+Do you know any words in Catalan or Spanish?
-Poco (laughs)
+Have you tried any typical spanish or catalan food?
-Yeah, a little
+Do you think that Girona or Catalonia is expensive?
-No
+Do you see any difference from your country?
-Here? Sí, yeah.
+What do you think of the local people?
-Friendly!

+Thank you so much!
-You're welcome.




Interview number 2.  Vocaroo 2nd Voice Message 

+Hello, do you speak English?
-Yes
+Where are you from?
-England
+Is it the first time that you are in Spain?
-No, it's the 2nd time.
+How did you come here? By ship, plane....?
Yeah, by plane.
+Why are you in Girona? 
-In holidays
+How long are you going to stay here?
-5 days
+Are you travelling with family or friends?
-Friends? How would you call it? Couple.
+What have you visited up to now?
-Old town and the churches.
+Do you know any words in Catalan or Spanish? 
-Sí
+Have you tried any typical spanish or catalan food? 
-Yeah
+Do you see any differences from your country?
Definitely yes.
+Like what?
It's much prettier, the churches are much bigger and a different architecture.
+Do you know of anyone who lives here in Girona?
-Yeah
+What do you think of the local people?
-Very nice
+Have you kissed the lion's butt?
-No, not yet.
(little explanation of what's that of kissing the lion's butt to the guy)
+Would you recommend the trip to your family or friends?
-Yes, definitely.
+Will you come back again? 
-Maybe

+So, thank you for your time!