If you say words things like "that's ghetto" or "that's gay" when you dislike something, i'm judging you. I'm not a hoodrat nor am I rainbow ranger but hearing such terms jars me out of my happy place/train of thought/daydreaming. Not only is it kinda disturbing to hear things like that but it widely broadcasts your lack of creativity while offending people who may or may not have done anything to you. Maybe folks should look up some of the words that are part of their ill-comprised daily vernacular.
Also, if you say "supposably" or "I could care less", I automatically assume that you are indeed an idiot. The correct word is supposedly. Don't believe me? Look it up. As for your level of caring, let's straighten this one out real quick. If you say "I could care less" that implies that you care more than someone else and could actually minimize your level of caring. I believe the term you're aiming for is "I couldn't care less" meaning that you just don't care at all. Pay attention to grammar, contractions and lots of other things that grammar nazis chew you out for when you post a poorly thought out statement. BTW, can we get rid of the term "grammar nazi"? They're pointing out the fact that you're breaking basic laws that we all should have learned in elementary (or at the very latest, middle) school. Maybe Intelligence Police is a more fitting term. No, not quite. I guess i'll work on that.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Let's Be Real # 2
Let's be real; If you have a ton of Facebook friends but there are some you're not tight enough with to acknowledge their birthday, even when the little gift looking notification on the side of the screen reminds you of the occasion, you should probably just delete them.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Let's Be Real #1
If you're only giving up something for Lent because it's a habit, your friends are doing it or because your mom expects you to, let's be real; you're doing it for the wrong reasons.
What's up with kids these days?
Anyone remember the days when suburban neighborhood streets would have packs of children playing outdoor from about 3pm until that magical time that the street lights came on? Maybe i'm dating myself (Hmmm, dating myself? Sounds kinda nice! I digress...) but when I was a kid, which really wasn't THAT long ago, that was just a normal occurrence. In my neighborhood, kids had bikes, scooters, skateboards and lots of other things that only made sense to play with outdoors. Funny thing is that we also had video games, books, Barbies & G.I. Joes, Power Ranger action figures, Play Doh and plenty of other things that we could have enjoyed indoors. Even with all those super cool things, we still chose to be outside with our friends doing physical stuff like climbing trees, jumping rope, having skateboard races and even getting into the occasional disagreement which may or may not have escalated into a fight. We had tons of fun and turned out fine. Well, most of us did. I don't know about you, but i'm pretty awesome.
Nowadays, the only time I see kids outside (aside from the foreign family down the block) is when they are going to or from their mommy's oversized SUV to be carted to school 3 blocks away. (What happened to walking to the bus stop? Hello exercise!) It's cool that parents want to make life easier for their kids and all but it kinda seems like things are too easy and kids are being done a disservice. I know the world has changed and no, i'm not a parent but these are some of the things I think are necessary to develop well rounded people:
-Interaction with peers without adult interference
Notice it says interference, not supervision. You still gotta watch your kids folks! My point is that sometimes kids need to figure out their own issues. When I was younger and two people wanted to be the same color Power Ranger, we argued "Nuh-uh, you were blue last time! It's my turn!" or we used our own little baby brains to decide using either Paper-Rock-Scissors or some form of Eenie Meanie/Bubble Gum. Sometimes a little conflict is good! Let the kids develop their own problem solving skills or they will forever be socially deficient. Just check on them occasionally to make sure that everyone is accounted for.
-Electronics need a cut off time
Playing video games, computer games or watching television should not be the only entertainment a child has. For the most part, I think they make people dumb; both adults and kids. I get that everyone is busy but don't use the idiot box as a babysitter and wonder why your kid brings down the average score for standardized testing. Just because your kid might watch some specific kid show doesn't always mean that they are learning, it just means the plot (or lack thereof) is simple enough for a 12 month old to follow. I'm not saying these are completely terrible things because love my Wii and I keep up with The Kardashians. What I am saying is that spending too much time on these take away from the time that could be spent talking or playing with anyone other oneself.
-Work for what you want
When I was little, I didn't get a weekly allowance. If I wanted something extra, I had to do something extra. Just like adults wanting a raise at work, you're gonna have to take on more responsibilities or at least prove why you deserve more. Giving kids everything they want under the guise of wanting them to have what you didn't have is perpetuating the cycle of entitled human beings. Don't contribute to the the madness, just don't do it!
-Be an adult, not a kid's best friend
It's nice to be a good person that kids feel comfortable talking to, it's not so nice when those little boogers forget that they are the child that runs nothing. Like I said, i'm not a parent but I do know how to draw the line with kids. I spend plenty of time with my cousin's kids who think of me as the fun cousin. I put them on my shoulders, draw on the sidewalk with chalk with them, read to and with them, make cookies with them and tons of other fun things. I'm also the disciplinarian cousin with the pimp hand. I also fuss at them for standing on the couch with shoes on, throwing toys or tantrums, jumping off the stairs and lots of other things that children under the age of eight like to get into. They tell me jokes when they're happy, they come to me for a hug when they're sad. The best part is that they know that I know when they have done something wrong and that some form of punishment is coming. Even after that, they still hug me and kiss me and tell me they love me before we part ways because everyone knows that it comes from a place of love.
These are just a few things that get to me about today's kids and i'm sure i'll think of more just as soon as I post this. Honestly, if people thought more about the effect their actions have on the tiny humans of the world and what that means for our future, I think we'd be okay. So, think about the future rather than just saying that you think about the future.
Nowadays, the only time I see kids outside (aside from the foreign family down the block) is when they are going to or from their mommy's oversized SUV to be carted to school 3 blocks away. (What happened to walking to the bus stop? Hello exercise!) It's cool that parents want to make life easier for their kids and all but it kinda seems like things are too easy and kids are being done a disservice. I know the world has changed and no, i'm not a parent but these are some of the things I think are necessary to develop well rounded people:
-Interaction with peers without adult interference
Notice it says interference, not supervision. You still gotta watch your kids folks! My point is that sometimes kids need to figure out their own issues. When I was younger and two people wanted to be the same color Power Ranger, we argued "Nuh-uh, you were blue last time! It's my turn!" or we used our own little baby brains to decide using either Paper-Rock-Scissors or some form of Eenie Meanie/Bubble Gum. Sometimes a little conflict is good! Let the kids develop their own problem solving skills or they will forever be socially deficient. Just check on them occasionally to make sure that everyone is accounted for.
-Electronics need a cut off time
Playing video games, computer games or watching television should not be the only entertainment a child has. For the most part, I think they make people dumb; both adults and kids. I get that everyone is busy but don't use the idiot box as a babysitter and wonder why your kid brings down the average score for standardized testing. Just because your kid might watch some specific kid show doesn't always mean that they are learning, it just means the plot (or lack thereof) is simple enough for a 12 month old to follow. I'm not saying these are completely terrible things because love my Wii and I keep up with The Kardashians. What I am saying is that spending too much time on these take away from the time that could be spent talking or playing with anyone other oneself.
-Work for what you want
When I was little, I didn't get a weekly allowance. If I wanted something extra, I had to do something extra. Just like adults wanting a raise at work, you're gonna have to take on more responsibilities or at least prove why you deserve more. Giving kids everything they want under the guise of wanting them to have what you didn't have is perpetuating the cycle of entitled human beings. Don't contribute to the the madness, just don't do it!
-Be an adult, not a kid's best friend
It's nice to be a good person that kids feel comfortable talking to, it's not so nice when those little boogers forget that they are the child that runs nothing. Like I said, i'm not a parent but I do know how to draw the line with kids. I spend plenty of time with my cousin's kids who think of me as the fun cousin. I put them on my shoulders, draw on the sidewalk with chalk with them, read to and with them, make cookies with them and tons of other fun things. I'm also the disciplinarian cousin with the pimp hand. I also fuss at them for standing on the couch with shoes on, throwing toys or tantrums, jumping off the stairs and lots of other things that children under the age of eight like to get into. They tell me jokes when they're happy, they come to me for a hug when they're sad. The best part is that they know that I know when they have done something wrong and that some form of punishment is coming. Even after that, they still hug me and kiss me and tell me they love me before we part ways because everyone knows that it comes from a place of love.
These are just a few things that get to me about today's kids and i'm sure i'll think of more just as soon as I post this. Honestly, if people thought more about the effect their actions have on the tiny humans of the world and what that means for our future, I think we'd be okay. So, think about the future rather than just saying that you think about the future.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Why I wouldn't want to be on The Bachelor
Although I more often than not talk about how reality shows are rapidly contributing to the death of television as we know it, I can't resist watching The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. My grandma even suggested that I go on the show as the bachelorette and even offered to help me choose between the men would obviously be falling madly in love with me. (She's an interesting lady.) After watching this season slowly unfold, I realized specific reasons why I wouldn't want to be on either show. Because i'm a generous individual, i'm sharing those reasons with you. Yes, you!
1. I don't share
In normal, everyday life, when a guy has more than one girlfriend, he's considered a cheater. On ABC, he's considered marriage material. I get that it's a show but I can't imagine giving so much of myself to someone who is giving a piece of himself to 24 other women. Bump that noise.
1. I don't share
In normal, everyday life, when a guy has more than one girlfriend, he's considered a cheater. On ABC, he's considered marriage material. I get that it's a show but I can't imagine giving so much of myself to someone who is giving a piece of himself to 24 other women. Bump that noise.
2. I wouldn't want to live with so many girls.
I had a roommate my first semester at a university and that was enough for me. I don't hate girls, I just don't appreciate their cattiness and I definitely don't want it in my living space. Aside from the cleaning issues, i'd probably enjoy living with boys soooooooo much more.
I had a roommate my first semester at a university and that was enough for me. I don't hate girls, I just don't appreciate their cattiness and I definitely don't want it in my living space. Aside from the cleaning issues, i'd probably enjoy living with boys soooooooo much more.
3. I don't mind fighting for what I want but I don't want to compete.
In a situation like this, I'd be the only one in the relationship fighting for the "us" to work. That just doesn't fly with me.
In a situation like this, I'd be the only one in the relationship fighting for the "us" to work. That just doesn't fly with me.
4. I want to be chosen as well as being able to choose.
Sometimes I wonder if the people on these shows really are interested in the person whose love and affection they are trying to win or if they are simply driven because there is no other choice and the competitive nature in folks just takes over. It's not fair for one side to have a ton of options and the other to have the options of
A)take it or B) leave it.
Sometimes I wonder if the people on these shows really are interested in the person whose love and affection they are trying to win or if they are simply driven because there is no other choice and the competitive nature in folks just takes over. It's not fair for one side to have a ton of options and the other to have the options of
A)take it or B) leave it.
5. I think it's important to fall for someone and start a relationship in a realistic setting. Read: crappy, stressful, frustrating real life
Once ABC stops funding the exotic trips and fantasy suites, things are gonna change super quick leaving everyone disappointed. Awwww, sad day.
Once ABC stops funding the exotic trips and fantasy suites, things are gonna change super quick leaving everyone disappointed. Awwww, sad day.
6. After being on one of these shows, it's nearly impossible to blend back in to real life.
ABC has kinda gone the way of MTV by recycling its "stars" and using them on another show. You know how Coral from The Real World was on MTV for like 87 years after her season doing all those different versions of Real World/Road Rule Challenge. Same thing with ABC now. If you're the last one to get the boot, you're pretty much the next headliner. From there, you can go on to the game show Bachelor Pad and show the world just how strategic and conniving you are. Which leads me to my next point...
ABC has kinda gone the way of MTV by recycling its "stars" and using them on another show. You know how Coral from The Real World was on MTV for like 87 years after her season doing all those different versions of Real World/Road Rule Challenge. Same thing with ABC now. If you're the last one to get the boot, you're pretty much the next headliner. From there, you can go on to the game show Bachelor Pad and show the world just how strategic and conniving you are. Which leads me to my next point...
7. It will be extremely hard to get a job and/or a date once you're off the show.
Everyone has seen the ups, the downs, the breakdowns, the insecurities, the fights, the fact that you don't wear waterproof eye makeup, and the fact that you can get snippy toward your boyfriend's other girlfriends. Who wants to date or work with a hot mess like that? Not me. I probably wouldn't hire you nor is there a chance that we'd be very good friends either. Just sayin.
Everyone has seen the ups, the downs, the breakdowns, the insecurities, the fights, the fact that you don't wear waterproof eye makeup, and the fact that you can get snippy toward your boyfriend's other girlfriends. Who wants to date or work with a hot mess like that? Not me. I probably wouldn't hire you nor is there a chance that we'd be very good friends either. Just sayin.
8. I want to be with someone because I like him, not because I want to win a reality show.
Kinda goes along with #3 and #4 but oh well.
9. I don't want to catch a disease.
Let's be real here. One person making out and other stuff (I know you didn't think they were having a tickle fight in the fantasy suite when they kicked the cameras out) with a group of other people. If one has it, everyone has it. No thanks, I don't want it.
That's all I can think of for now. But seriously, isn't that enough?
Monday, February 20, 2012
Beginning of a Blogging Era!
Hello blogging world!
I'm super new to the world of blogging. Well, maybe just out of practice. In my super cool, fresh out of high school days, I had a pretty legit existence on Xanga and LiveJournal. Remember those? Yeah, me neither. Anyway, I have plenty of random ramblings that occur in my head on a regular basis but I choose not to post them on Facebook. I'm sure you're wondering "Why not? Everyone puts everything on Facebook!" Exactly. I can't make it easy and put all of my business in one place, you creepers are gonna have to work for it! I've got some rants in the queue (and by queue, I mean the Notes sections of my iPod Touch and my Droid 2) and i'll get around to posting them sometime soon. Until then, feel free to continuously read this post until you have it memorized like a bad Britney Spears song. :)
I'm super new to the world of blogging. Well, maybe just out of practice. In my super cool, fresh out of high school days, I had a pretty legit existence on Xanga and LiveJournal. Remember those? Yeah, me neither. Anyway, I have plenty of random ramblings that occur in my head on a regular basis but I choose not to post them on Facebook. I'm sure you're wondering "Why not? Everyone puts everything on Facebook!" Exactly. I can't make it easy and put all of my business in one place, you creepers are gonna have to work for it! I've got some rants in the queue (and by queue, I mean the Notes sections of my iPod Touch and my Droid 2) and i'll get around to posting them sometime soon. Until then, feel free to continuously read this post until you have it memorized like a bad Britney Spears song. :)
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