It's obviously that time again. Today was all the proof I needed. It's officially green season. School refund checks and taxes are being dished out and the block is hot with folks buying everything under the sun. We don't know how to act when we get a little change in our hands.
I go to the mall today and see half of my campus in there shopping it up. We all had the same problem. Buying unnecessary things just because we had some money finally. I only went out today looking for one thing...a new comforter set for the dorm. I came out with a phone case, new shoes, perfume, universal charger, a Snuggie (for my Grandma because she's been brainwashed into thinking that it's something special), and a bunch of other things that I know I didn't need anyway. The sad thing is I didn't even get a comforter set. Not even a sheet or a pillowcase or anything remotely close to why I went out today.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Higher Education.....more than a title
It's the truth! Higher education isn't simply termed that because it's among the highest level of education one can attain. The stuff is really high! As in money that most folks don't have to come to these institutions and play around. If you do or your parents do then more power to you.
This isn't high school anymore and it's most definitely not free so why are some people still acting like it is? If your entering an institute of higher education you should present your self with a bit of higher intellect and behavior.
I got so frustrated in my U.S History class today. Two girls who should have thought twice about the reasons they are here irritated me to no end.
The first girl wanted to argue with the teacher cause she wanted to sit in class and text loud (keys not on silent) all in his face while he was teaching, then get upset when he asked her to go outstide or put it away.
The other girl got all pissy with me for asking the teacher questions when she was ready to go. Seriously? You wanna get upset about me wanting to get my moneys worth out of this class. And if you feel like you needed to go in such a hurry you should have just left. No one is holding you hostage. No one is going to write you up and send you to the principals office for walking out. What you should have done was sit down and listen and hope you pass the test next week instead of huffing and puffing and talking under your breath about some foolishness.
I'm just saying...we are all here for a reason. To get that degree and then keep it moving to the next step. Don't be in college acting petty and doing high school things. If you fail at this then its a waste of someones money, either yours,your parents, the government, or a private fund of some type. To sit in college is do such things is the equivalent of someone passing you some money only so that you can flush it down the toilet.
Let's do better please...that's all.
This isn't high school anymore and it's most definitely not free so why are some people still acting like it is? If your entering an institute of higher education you should present your self with a bit of higher intellect and behavior.
I got so frustrated in my U.S History class today. Two girls who should have thought twice about the reasons they are here irritated me to no end.
The first girl wanted to argue with the teacher cause she wanted to sit in class and text loud (keys not on silent) all in his face while he was teaching, then get upset when he asked her to go outstide or put it away.
The other girl got all pissy with me for asking the teacher questions when she was ready to go. Seriously? You wanna get upset about me wanting to get my moneys worth out of this class. And if you feel like you needed to go in such a hurry you should have just left. No one is holding you hostage. No one is going to write you up and send you to the principals office for walking out. What you should have done was sit down and listen and hope you pass the test next week instead of huffing and puffing and talking under your breath about some foolishness.
I'm just saying...we are all here for a reason. To get that degree and then keep it moving to the next step. Don't be in college acting petty and doing high school things. If you fail at this then its a waste of someones money, either yours,your parents, the government, or a private fund of some type. To sit in college is do such things is the equivalent of someone passing you some money only so that you can flush it down the toilet.
Let's do better please...that's all.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Want to feel my touch?
Cause I'm tired of it...seriously it's not what's hot. I'm mad I even wanted it now. I'm speaking on the ipod touch. It sucks and I'm glad I didn't get rid of my Classic. I've had pretty much all of the ipods and this is definitely my least fave. I'm about to delete what little music I put on it and I guess find somone to sell it to. I'm so frustrated with this thing that I'm 'bout ready to give it away.....wait nevermind I didn't just say that. But I'm willing to let it go for the low-low. So if you into these evil gadgets or know someone who is then...yeah you know lol.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Unforgivable...or not?
Is there anything a person could do or say that could be deemed unforgivable?
The Christian answer to this is no: we should forgive everyone no matter what because God forgives us.
But also we're human and the human answer to this is Yes! there are definitely things that could be unforgivable.
I was just having this conversation with a friend and we went over some instances that would be hard to forgive. These things actually happened to a few associates of mine and I just thought about how much better they are than me in their cases because if I put myself in their place I don't see myself being so quick to forgive.
The first one is killing someone I love. This actually happened to a person I know. 3 of his brothers were killed by his step dad and he eventually forgave him. I don't know how but he did. If that were me I don't think I would be so easy to do so. That's the worst thing anyone could do to me.
Secondly is cheating on me and bringing me back an STD after the fact. The cheating was bad enough and in some cases I'd forgive it. But to infect be with something you got while out doing your dirt is the worst thing ever in my eyes. And then don't let it be something life threatening like Aids or something else that won't EVER go away.
I know of two cases like this.
One girl it was just crabs but still...that's bad enough. He wouldn't have had it to give to her if he wasn't out doing wrong. The killer in that case was not only did she forgive him but she took care of him. She actually sat there and tried to pick off crabs from his nuts that he got from another girl. NO WAY in the world I'd do some stuff like that.
The other one was actually a guy that I know. His fiance of 3 years cheated on him and came back and gave him Herpes. He broke up with her for a month or two and then they were right back together. So now she's forgiven and they're living happily ever after with genital warts and all that gooey goodness.
Ok wait...maybe I have 3 things that are unforgivable because I just thought of this one lol. It's not as serious but spitting in my face might be unforgivable. It's never happened to me but I can't imagine what I would do. Seriously, to just hock up a nasty loogey and let it come flying in my face would be the lowest of the low of things you could do to me.
Maybe these things are forgivable but I just haven't experienced them personally to be able to say wheather or not I would forgive them. I just think they are among some of the worst things you could do to a person. It takes a very strong and secure person to forgive it.
The Christian answer to this is no: we should forgive everyone no matter what because God forgives us.
But also we're human and the human answer to this is Yes! there are definitely things that could be unforgivable.
I was just having this conversation with a friend and we went over some instances that would be hard to forgive. These things actually happened to a few associates of mine and I just thought about how much better they are than me in their cases because if I put myself in their place I don't see myself being so quick to forgive.
The first one is killing someone I love. This actually happened to a person I know. 3 of his brothers were killed by his step dad and he eventually forgave him. I don't know how but he did. If that were me I don't think I would be so easy to do so. That's the worst thing anyone could do to me.
Secondly is cheating on me and bringing me back an STD after the fact. The cheating was bad enough and in some cases I'd forgive it. But to infect be with something you got while out doing your dirt is the worst thing ever in my eyes. And then don't let it be something life threatening like Aids or something else that won't EVER go away.
I know of two cases like this.
One girl it was just crabs but still...that's bad enough. He wouldn't have had it to give to her if he wasn't out doing wrong. The killer in that case was not only did she forgive him but she took care of him. She actually sat there and tried to pick off crabs from his nuts that he got from another girl. NO WAY in the world I'd do some stuff like that.
The other one was actually a guy that I know. His fiance of 3 years cheated on him and came back and gave him Herpes. He broke up with her for a month or two and then they were right back together. So now she's forgiven and they're living happily ever after with genital warts and all that gooey goodness.
Ok wait...maybe I have 3 things that are unforgivable because I just thought of this one lol. It's not as serious but spitting in my face might be unforgivable. It's never happened to me but I can't imagine what I would do. Seriously, to just hock up a nasty loogey and let it come flying in my face would be the lowest of the low of things you could do to me.
Maybe these things are forgivable but I just haven't experienced them personally to be able to say wheather or not I would forgive them. I just think they are among some of the worst things you could do to a person. It takes a very strong and secure person to forgive it.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Time to hit the books
It's that time again. Study groups, expensive books, looking for my refund check lol, due dates, all nighters, microwave dinners, office hours, to little sleep, to much caffeine, living in the library. That shall be my life again for the next few months. I actually like it though. I've always been pretty fond of school. It's my element I guess. This wacky way of living is temporary but necessary so I'm good.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Hmmm No....not quite
Well I sure don't see the comparison here. Maybe I should look again....nope still don't see it.
I'm by far not a Obama hater but dude is no superman. I mean I think he's intelligent, stong willed, determined, capable, probably hella stressed out, not to mention pretty easy on the eyes lol, and a whole slew of other things.
I'm just tired of hearing people (mostly "us") talk about how he's gonna do this and that. What he will and won't let happen. The problem is that most of the times I've heard this discussion it's generally in reference to things that aren't fully in his control. I just don't want people thinking that for some reason is above all other presidents and solely has the ability to all these things that are being talked about.
See in these United States we have things such as checks and balances, veto's, filibusters, supreme courts, senate and a nice little combination of things that all go together when big decisions are made for the country. No man can single handedly control all of that. Even if he is an extremely talented, educated, well liked, handsome brother from the Chi.
So I'll do everything I can to stand behind him and make his job easier but I won't expect him to do these miracles that everyone seems to think. Just be realistic about what can be done. Don't expect more from him than he is capable of. All I want him to do is the best he can and sometimes the best just isn't enough and I fully accept that, everyone else should to.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
New Year New Tunes
So for the new year I've decided to do a special kind of make over. I'm going to delte each and every song, movie,video, and pic on my ipod.
Well actually I'm just gettin a new one all together. Maybe even call it a downgrade lol. I'm going from the 80gb Classic to the 32gb Touch. I mean I love music and all but I was nowhere near filling up those 80 gigs.
Anyway I'm looking for all new songs. Things I never heard and/or never really paid attention to. I'm definitely adding more old school. For some reason I've just now really been paying attention to it and I must say I really like it lol. I've been on a Sam Cooke thing lately. He is definitely becoming one of my favorites.
I'm trying to be as versitile as possible, my goal is to have at least one song that I like from every genre listed. All music has so much potential so I don't see why I should limit myself to only a few genres just because that's what those around me listen to or because it's what I'm comfortable with.
Well actually I'm just gettin a new one all together. Maybe even call it a downgrade lol. I'm going from the 80gb Classic to the 32gb Touch. I mean I love music and all but I was nowhere near filling up those 80 gigs.
Anyway I'm looking for all new songs. Things I never heard and/or never really paid attention to. I'm definitely adding more old school. For some reason I've just now really been paying attention to it and I must say I really like it lol. I've been on a Sam Cooke thing lately. He is definitely becoming one of my favorites.
I'm trying to be as versitile as possible, my goal is to have at least one song that I like from every genre listed. All music has so much potential so I don't see why I should limit myself to only a few genres just because that's what those around me listen to or because it's what I'm comfortable with.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
What Goes Up Must Come Down-Enter 2009
One New Year's Tradition that I have always hated is shooting up in the air at midnight to "ring in the new year". It's loud, silly,dangerous, and in some areas illegal. I really wish that would stop in 09 and beyond.
This year we stayed at home and did the family thing for New Years. I happened to hear the shots ring out pretty close. They scared the kids and most definitely the dogs. I swear at about 12:03 I heard the shots and by 12:05 I heard annoying barking dogs and in my house two crying 5 year olds. I was so mad at who ever did that.
The dogs eventually shut up plus that wasn't to bad cause I didn't have to explain anything to them. But the kids on the other hand. Once I told them they were ok they proceeded to ask me a thousand questions about it.
*What was that?......it was shooting for new years it's a way to celebrate
*What is New Years......just a new year,almost like your birthday
*It's not my birthday....I know that, but it's the worlds birthday
*We don't shoot on my birthday....I know, we have icecream and cake and balloons
*Why didn't we have cake and balloons today?......we just didn't
*But why?......just because
*Well did they shoot my dog?....No, he's fine don't you hear him?
*He's crying....he's not crying, he's barking
*Ok, Can I have some chips.....yes go get some then go to bed.
*But,I'm not tired......ok, just get the chips then come sit down and be quiet.
*I can't reach it, can you do it.....yeah hold on
*I'm thirsty too....didn't you just eat not that long ago are you really hungry?
*Yes, I need breakfast....What???? You need breakfast???
*Yes, I'm hungry I want breakfast....no, breakfast is in the morning after you get up
*But please, I love you.....I love you to, no breakfast though until u sleep first
*She won't share the chips....be nice to eachother and stop all that
*I had it first....ok girls your both going to bed so lay down and be quiet
*I'm not tired....I don't care, get tired.
So you see? All because of the shooting I had to sit down taking time away from my movie which was really good to have a Q and A session with the kiddies.
But seriously I do wish people wouldn't do that, or at least go to an area that's very secluded and less likely to disturb or even possibly hit someone if you just have to shoot on New Years.
Anywho, Happy New Year to all!! Make it a good one. I know I'm going to.
This year we stayed at home and did the family thing for New Years. I happened to hear the shots ring out pretty close. They scared the kids and most definitely the dogs. I swear at about 12:03 I heard the shots and by 12:05 I heard annoying barking dogs and in my house two crying 5 year olds. I was so mad at who ever did that.
The dogs eventually shut up plus that wasn't to bad cause I didn't have to explain anything to them. But the kids on the other hand. Once I told them they were ok they proceeded to ask me a thousand questions about it.
*What was that?......it was shooting for new years it's a way to celebrate
*What is New Years......just a new year,almost like your birthday
*It's not my birthday....I know that, but it's the worlds birthday
*We don't shoot on my birthday....I know, we have icecream and cake and balloons
*Why didn't we have cake and balloons today?......we just didn't
*But why?......just because
*Well did they shoot my dog?....No, he's fine don't you hear him?
*He's crying....he's not crying, he's barking
*Ok, Can I have some chips.....yes go get some then go to bed.
*But,I'm not tired......ok, just get the chips then come sit down and be quiet.
*I can't reach it, can you do it.....yeah hold on
*I'm thirsty too....didn't you just eat not that long ago are you really hungry?
*Yes, I need breakfast....What???? You need breakfast???
*Yes, I'm hungry I want breakfast....no, breakfast is in the morning after you get up
*But please, I love you.....I love you to, no breakfast though until u sleep first
*She won't share the chips....be nice to eachother and stop all that
*I had it first....ok girls your both going to bed so lay down and be quiet
*I'm not tired....I don't care, get tired.
So you see? All because of the shooting I had to sit down taking time away from my movie which was really good to have a Q and A session with the kiddies.
But seriously I do wish people wouldn't do that, or at least go to an area that's very secluded and less likely to disturb or even possibly hit someone if you just have to shoot on New Years.
Anywho, Happy New Year to all!! Make it a good one. I know I'm going to.
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