AHHH GERMS!! Sincerely, Under The Weather

Teehee! I think this picture represents my germophobic views perfectly!

Today, my biology teacher went on ANOTHER rant forcing her views on us. This time about how bacteria does not equal germs and how hand sanitizer will cause bacteria will infect us and take over the world. Also in history, we learned about Anthrax Terrorist attacks (where seemingly normal postal mail was contaminated with an anthrax virus consequently spreading fear). Coincidentally, today is also the first day that I got sick. 




So I guess that makes the theme of my day Germs. 


NERDS FTW: "Germs" cannot be a theme because themes cant be one word! A theme is a message conveyed directly or indirectly. A message cannot be expressed through one word. A better theme would be "Germs are controversially beneficial or harmful depending on how it is taught." That could also be a thesis. *GASP* a thesis and a theme in one sentence?? Even though a thesis is supported BY a theme? And yet its both?? Controversy, Controversy. NERD OUT


Now the point I'm trying to make is... I HATE COLDS!! I get that one is infected with a different virus every time so its impossible to find a cure but come on! Give us something! People always say "oh its just a cold..." But no. I disagree. We poor unfortunate souls who are infected SUFFER. Honestly, this morning I felt like death. *sniffle sniffle* 

Cheat

Is it a bad sign if you go to your boyfriends house, he logs on to Facebook, and you see that he has two chats saved. You know, when you talk to a person and dont X out of the chat so you can always see when they sign on and chat them. Well, the two chats are me, the girlfriend, and Madi (a girl he used to like and he didnt find out she liked him till after he started dating me). I mean, maybe they talked once and he just forgot to X out of their chat. or maybe he cant wait till she signs on so they can chat the night away together in a mutual love. *sigh* teenage stress.....

Protesting or Going Unnoticed?

In the last 2 days, I have seen protests for 2 causes: The gays and the african children. Both of which chose to protest without speaking. Now I know those who participated probably wont share my views but...


Speaking wont get you heard. Obviously. So what? You dont talk for the entire day. People wont notice you if you dont talk. They probably will think you are upset or just not particularly social that day. Maybe you are already a quiet person and people just think you're being yourself. No one will ever know that you are actually protesting. How will you ever count how many people participated? In my opinion, its just antiproductive...

A Personal

I tend to generalize when I blog. I've talked about major issues from religion to child rights. But who is the voice behind these words? Words of wisdom from my English teacher: "People spend so much time focusing on the bad things about themselves. They don't take compliments. They should be proud of their achievements and if there is something good about themselves, they need to focus on that instead" Paraphrased. 


I started this blog because I don't think that many people understand what goes through teenagers heads. I'm a pretty reflexive person with big goals in life. Where to begin??
FAVORITES:

• Purple
• Billie Joe Armstrong <3
• Jumping my boyssss (horses)
• Strawberries
• People who are easy to talk to
• Degrassi
• Texting
• Otters
• Flaming hot cheetoes

Things that Irk Me:

• Bugs. But not spiders. 
• Coupe cars
• People who walk slow
• Under achievers/ the lazy
• Guys who are asses. Ive learned that most are. 
• Big Time Rush
• Tasks that involve going back and forth repetitively (i.e Emptying the dishwasher)

My Goals In Life and the Summer

• *SEE MY BUCKETLIST POST*
• Join a dance class
• Show horses more often
• Move to Canada and prove everyone wrong
• Have a lot of people know my name
• Become a journalist making more than $40,000 per year
• Rekindle friendships
• get higher than a 3.5 GPA
• Learn to play the Ukulele
• Finish learning a piano song
• Improve things with my boyfriend.

Things to Take When You Run Away

• Money
• Walking Shoes
• Social Security Card
• Get Files From School
• ID
• LEAVE YOUR PHONE AT HOME
• Pictures are optional. It depends on the person I suppose
• A Plan
• Warm Clothes. My reasoning? You'll need it in the winter and carrying a jacket will slow you down so its better to suffer in the summer
• The Bus Schedule

Just in case. Don't be stupid, but if one absolutely needs to run away, I think this list is reasonable. Why I capitalized all words in some bullets and kept it normal in the rest? I have no idea...

Think About It!

Some people change their words without even realizing it. Sure, it may seem childish. I mean, its cute when children pronounce it "Melk" rather than "milk." In fact, in the French and English language, words have been altered because so many people pronounced the words wrong that the wrong pronunciation because accepted as correct. 


Do you say things incorrectly without realizing? Here are some things that I've noticed/people have brought to my intention:

• "Pay-Per-View" It's hyphenated for a reason people! It isnt pronounced "Paper View"
• This one is for Arizona natives. My choir teacher taught me this one. Arizona natives, say "strawberry." She pointed out that people from Arizona say "shtrawberry." Not heavily emphasized, but still said with an SH sound. It's similar with other words beginning with an ST. I'm guilty of this one XP
• Of course, we all know of the whole "duct tape" vs "duck tape" thing. But I was painting once and the tape had a little picture of a duck on it. How cute! ^_^

Parents, Never Say This To Your Child!

Theres yelling and arguing left and right.People say things they dont mean. We've all been there. But when you stop and actually look back, you realize what a bitch you were! People blame. Its what they do. It sparks so many problems globally because people need to blame SOMEONE. This is especially the case with students and parents.

Grades actually do matter for the students that give a fuck. Parents need to learn a phrase that they should never do hard under particular circumstances. "Well, your doing well, but u could do better." As kids, we strive to do well. We stay up late and miss meals sometimes to finish assignments. And if all of that effort results in a B, thats flipping fantastic. Above Average and good to go. As a parent, you should recognize the amount of work that your child does and base your pride on that, not statistics. This relates to the global problem because of this point:

If a child goes from an 85% to an 84%, no one cares. No one will ever bring up the drop in 1%. However, If you go from a 90% to an 89%, all hell breaks loose and students are instantly ridiculed for going from a B to a C. Its just 1%, same as the first example, right? Labels, labels....