At linworth, basically everyone has gone on facebook or myspace at least once. Most people go on just about everyday. Most of us only do when we have nothing else to do. I know for me, I only do when I have finished all my work. Also, if anyone needs a computer to do school work, I get right on out of there.
I really don't see a problem with getting on facebook, myspace, and other websites like that, if we don't hog the powder room. I haven't really seen anyone refuse to get up when someone needs to work on something. As long as that continues, I really don't see the harm in it.
I can understand that someone mights say that it's not an appropriate use of our school time. I mean, I guess it isn't exactly productive work, but I think that if we have all of our other work done, then it's okay. Of course, it's not up to me to decide, but, I think that the way things are now, are fine. People give computers to students who need to work on them. End of story.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
My Lists
I decided to do two seperate lists. One for friends and another for parents. I think it's a really good idea.
Parents:
1. No nagging. (especially when I just wake up)
2. No yelling.
3. Respect my privacy (Don't go through my room, backpack, purse, binder, etc.)
4. Help me when I want you're help.
5. No buying ugly things.
6. Be nice to all of my friends.
7. Be supportive.
Friends:
1. No backstabbing
2. No gossiping
3. No teasing in a non-friendly way
4. No telling other people's secrets
5. Be supportive.
Parents:
1. No nagging. (especially when I just wake up)
2. No yelling.
3. Respect my privacy (Don't go through my room, backpack, purse, binder, etc.)
4. Help me when I want you're help.
5. No buying ugly things.
6. Be nice to all of my friends.
7. Be supportive.
Friends:
1. No backstabbing
2. No gossiping
3. No teasing in a non-friendly way
4. No telling other people's secrets
5. Be supportive.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Walmart
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/25/walmart.insurance.battle/index.html
This story just really pisses me off. Here is this woman whose family is having to pay for help for her, and Walmart tries to take that money away from them? That's just insane. They already have 90 billion, and gaining more every minute. Why in the world would the people from Walmart even do such a horrible thing? Her family can barely afford to pay for medical aid for her.
I never have liked Walmart THAT much, but this makes me really dislike them. I think it is just insanely cruel. How would those people feel if the same had been done to them? I do believe there should be an exception for this because the family really needs the money in order for survial. Walmart should be more understanding. This woman has already suffered so much, why would they make her suffer even more?
This story just really pisses me off. Here is this woman whose family is having to pay for help for her, and Walmart tries to take that money away from them? That's just insane. They already have 90 billion, and gaining more every minute. Why in the world would the people from Walmart even do such a horrible thing? Her family can barely afford to pay for medical aid for her.
I never have liked Walmart THAT much, but this makes me really dislike them. I think it is just insanely cruel. How would those people feel if the same had been done to them? I do believe there should be an exception for this because the family really needs the money in order for survial. Walmart should be more understanding. This woman has already suffered so much, why would they make her suffer even more?
tipping point
Although the librarian I am shadowing over interim said that The Tipping Point was a great book, I do not think it was all that great.
Personally, I'm just glad it's over. While I thought some theroies were good, others were just pointless. I always found myself bored out of my mind when trying to read this book. The author just talked way too much.
But I am glad it is over.
Personally, I'm just glad it's over. While I thought some theroies were good, others were just pointless. I always found myself bored out of my mind when trying to read this book. The author just talked way too much.
But I am glad it is over.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Iraq...
Most of what I know about the Iraq war is what is from Nightly News and The Daily Show. I don't watch Nightly News except at dinner because that is what my family watches during dinner.
I like to watch The Daily Show with Jon Stewart about that kind of stuff because it's not as depressing as it would be if I had heard it on the news.
I feel like I'm already depressed enough so I don't really like obsessively follow details about the Iraq war or the death toll. But that doesnt mean I dont care about the war or people who die or serve for our country
Personally, I do not know exactly how I feel about this war. I think that war is all bad. But, I think we should first worry about people in OUR country then in other countries. But, that's just my personal thoughts on it.
Honestly, I didn't get us into this mess, so I don't think I should have to come up with a plan to get us out. Let the person who is responsible for this disaster of a war clean it up. I mean it's not like I think we should just leave the Iraqi people right now and be like oh hey sorry bye we're just leaving you to blow each other to bits. We should settle things out now that we are there.
I like to watch The Daily Show with Jon Stewart about that kind of stuff because it's not as depressing as it would be if I had heard it on the news.
I feel like I'm already depressed enough so I don't really like obsessively follow details about the Iraq war or the death toll. But that doesnt mean I dont care about the war or people who die or serve for our country
Personally, I do not know exactly how I feel about this war. I think that war is all bad. But, I think we should first worry about people in OUR country then in other countries. But, that's just my personal thoughts on it.
Honestly, I didn't get us into this mess, so I don't think I should have to come up with a plan to get us out. Let the person who is responsible for this disaster of a war clean it up. I mean it's not like I think we should just leave the Iraqi people right now and be like oh hey sorry bye we're just leaving you to blow each other to bits. We should settle things out now that we are there.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Charlie Bartlett
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0423977/trailers-screenplay-E32662-314
I actually want to see this movie really really badly! It has two people from one of my favorite shows, "Degrassi: The Next Generation", in it. I find the whole concept of it kind of funny. I mean in real life, no kid would be able to get away with a drug deal that public. It just is extremely humorous. In a way this reminds me of Superbad. I don't know why. I guess you could say it is almost the same kind of style? But, this movie looks extremely funny. The really cool thing is everyone can probably relate to at least one of the different people's problems in the film.
I actually want to see this movie really really badly! It has two people from one of my favorite shows, "Degrassi: The Next Generation", in it. I find the whole concept of it kind of funny. I mean in real life, no kid would be able to get away with a drug deal that public. It just is extremely humorous. In a way this reminds me of Superbad. I don't know why. I guess you could say it is almost the same kind of style? But, this movie looks extremely funny. The really cool thing is everyone can probably relate to at least one of the different people's problems in the film.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Bo Burnham: Teenage Comdian Genius
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LZoO8LyizLA
If you haven't already heard seen some of Bo Burnham's songs on youtube, check them out. This is just one of the many hilarious songs Bo has created. This particular song is called "My Whole Family...". This song is (a joke) about how his family thinks he is gay. This song is entirely a joke and is in no way trying to make fun of gay people. I showed it to one of my gay friends and she laughed.
I think this song is possibly his best song. First of all, this is his first song he ever posted. Secondly, the lyrics are truely amazing. Take for example:
I think that God might think im gay,
What does he know anyway.
My grandma gave me a present just last year,
and the card said, "Happy Birthday queer!"
I have to wonder how he even thought up this song or it's lyrics but, whatever it was, he did a great job making a song out of it.
The only thing about this video I might have changed was the keyboard was extremely loud, louder than his voice and it kind of gets screechy at certain points, but other than that it's really cool.
As Bo gets older in his videos he gets cuter. If you like this video, be sure to check out his other ones, they are all funny too. His songs are about all different things. He (jokingly) pokes fun at different things. For instance Helen Keller. (That song is called "The Perfect Woman" and it is hysterical!)
I simply love Bo and his work, deffiently be sure to check him out! He is extremely talented, I am very impressed by him. He is extremely creative and funny. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
If you haven't already heard seen some of Bo Burnham's songs on youtube, check them out. This is just one of the many hilarious songs Bo has created. This particular song is called "My Whole Family...". This song is (a joke) about how his family thinks he is gay. This song is entirely a joke and is in no way trying to make fun of gay people. I showed it to one of my gay friends and she laughed.
I think this song is possibly his best song. First of all, this is his first song he ever posted. Secondly, the lyrics are truely amazing. Take for example:
I think that God might think im gay,
What does he know anyway.
My grandma gave me a present just last year,
and the card said, "Happy Birthday queer!"
I have to wonder how he even thought up this song or it's lyrics but, whatever it was, he did a great job making a song out of it.
The only thing about this video I might have changed was the keyboard was extremely loud, louder than his voice and it kind of gets screechy at certain points, but other than that it's really cool.
As Bo gets older in his videos he gets cuter. If you like this video, be sure to check out his other ones, they are all funny too. His songs are about all different things. He (jokingly) pokes fun at different things. For instance Helen Keller. (That song is called "The Perfect Woman" and it is hysterical!)
I simply love Bo and his work, deffiently be sure to check him out! He is extremely talented, I am very impressed by him. He is extremely creative and funny. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
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