Two letters, TV.
Two channels, Nickelodeon and Disney Channel.
Oh how they have changed from when we were growing up. Hey Arnold, Zoey 101, Lizzie Mcguire, the Amanda Show, That's so Raven, Even Stevens, Drake and Josh, Doug!, Rugrats, Troop, Life as a Teenage Robot, the list goes on and on and on. But what happened to these shows?? We now have shows like iCarly, Hannah Montanna, Supah Ninjas and so on. I know these old shows are cheesey, but they were real. They showed normal life for kids and teens. They showed how families got a long, and how school should be important. Shows today demonstrate people stumbling upon fame (whether on the web or musically), or living double lifes. We just can't relate to the ideas of the TV shows today like we use to be able to.
If we know TV has so much impact on youth today, then why are we allowing them to watch shows which falsly show what "teenager's lives should be like"? The shows should have some value and educational aspects incorporated. I am not saying it should be a boring school movie, but they shouldn't be mind-mushing cartoons either.
Inspiration comes from what we see. Then shouldn't we see what the real world is like, even with a few tweaks, so that we have the real picture, not some holleywood depicted version of what life with a million dollars would be like.
The shows need to be original (there is that word again). Not copy cats or repeats of other shows just in a different setting. If I wanted to watch a certain show, I would watch the real-original one, not a piggybacked one with different people.
Kids are growing up with junk TV, no wonder the younger generations are so messed up. We went from real life shows to stupid humor ruining kids futures.
This isn't all my thinking, I would like to thank Alysha Halaand about her contributions to this topic.(:
I think this is all I have to say for now. Until next time, Exit Stage Left.(:
Friday, April 15, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
My Dad has read the book on how to embarrass me.
Fridays are our Plaza Mexico days for my family and family friends. Well as you know, students didn't have school this Friday because of a teacher in service day. Its kinda nice to go to Plaza Mexico on these days because you get to see your old teachers from elementary school. Occasionally there are teachers there you don't want to see or are you teachers right now. Now seeing any teacher outside of the school walls can be and tends to be somewhat awkward unless you really enjoyed them. I can't say I haven't enjoyed Dykstras class, but my Dad made it very awkward for me when Dykstra stood by my table waiting to pay last Friday morning.
Before I continue, you have to understand my Dad. My Dad likes to make jokes, kinda laughs loud, and knows just how to make me turn bright red. Still gotta say I love him! (:
We drove into the parking lot, and the first thing I said was, "I don't think there is going to be any tables open." My Mom and I walked in to get a table of at least 6 (we weren't sure how many people were coming) and surprisingly we got seated right away. Unfortunately it was in the worst spot, Right smack in front of the counter you pay at. We weren't gonna complain though, cause we would have been waiting a LONG time to get a different seat. So we were sitting and waiting for our food. The next thing you know we are surrounded by a wall of people on all sides. A few teachers we knew but hadn't seen for a while talked to us then went on their way. Just after I got done talking to one of my 5th grade teachers, Mr. Ruger, I realized Dykstra was standing right across the table from me.
That's when I quietly nudged my Mom showing her who my English teacher was. She nonchalantly looked and then didn't say anything. Totally fine by me. My dad on the other hand, had to ask who it was and purposefully say Dkystra's name very loudly. I knew I was going to get red, so I looked down and played with my phone. At this time my Dad is laughing his head off at me. I look up just in time to see Dykstra look over his shoulder with a questioning look at, mainly my Dad, but the table in general. Being my Dad, he took advantage of this opportunity to make yet another comment. EMBARRASSING!! I hope Dykstra didn't hear anything, but I don't think that is the case.
Luckily I know how to get back at my dad, and quickly forgave him. Thanks Dad for this wonderful blog topic. Thanks a ton. Love you. Until next time, good luck exiting stage left.
Before I continue, you have to understand my Dad. My Dad likes to make jokes, kinda laughs loud, and knows just how to make me turn bright red. Still gotta say I love him! (:
We drove into the parking lot, and the first thing I said was, "I don't think there is going to be any tables open." My Mom and I walked in to get a table of at least 6 (we weren't sure how many people were coming) and surprisingly we got seated right away. Unfortunately it was in the worst spot, Right smack in front of the counter you pay at. We weren't gonna complain though, cause we would have been waiting a LONG time to get a different seat. So we were sitting and waiting for our food. The next thing you know we are surrounded by a wall of people on all sides. A few teachers we knew but hadn't seen for a while talked to us then went on their way. Just after I got done talking to one of my 5th grade teachers, Mr. Ruger, I realized Dykstra was standing right across the table from me.
That's when I quietly nudged my Mom showing her who my English teacher was. She nonchalantly looked and then didn't say anything. Totally fine by me. My dad on the other hand, had to ask who it was and purposefully say Dkystra's name very loudly. I knew I was going to get red, so I looked down and played with my phone. At this time my Dad is laughing his head off at me. I look up just in time to see Dykstra look over his shoulder with a questioning look at, mainly my Dad, but the table in general. Being my Dad, he took advantage of this opportunity to make yet another comment. EMBARRASSING!! I hope Dykstra didn't hear anything, but I don't think that is the case.
Luckily I know how to get back at my dad, and quickly forgave him. Thanks Dad for this wonderful blog topic. Thanks a ton. Love you. Until next time, good luck exiting stage left.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
a little early, a little late.
I have no clue what to write about. There-fore you got this blog.
When you walk into the Orchestra room, 2nd period everyday, you see a fun-loving-laughing-smiling-disfunctional family. The only thing that will soon be missing is the father figure we all look up to. Mr. Root is retiring after 44 years of wonderful-patient teaching. We all knew this was going to happen sooner or later, but everyone was wishing it would be later. As he announced his retirement, tears began to puncture the surprised eyes of many sitting in their seats. Everyone was silent, and Mr. Root even looked/sounded as if he could break down crying. That probably made it just that much harder to listen to. You know everyone genuinely loved Mr. Root almost as if a family member when nobody wants to acknowledge this terrible fate. My hope was Mr. Root would retire after i graduate my senior year. He is only a couple years early.
Mr. Root has been pushing for an auditorium solely for MC Schools. Unfortunately, now that he is retiring, we will be receiving this. Along with a major remodel of the high school.
Currently our lunchroom is bare, white, and institutional. Trying to keep a optimistic look on the plans is sometimes difficult since by the time the renovations are complete, I will have graduated. I know its not about me or my grade or anything like that, but its frustrating knowing everything will be different next time i step foot into the high school. Places were memories were created will have been changed. I know this is a silly way of looking at things, but: elementary -- Jefferson got a walking track after I/my grade left; Middle School -- JAMS added gum chewing to the list of acceptable behaviors in the classroom not saying it stopped anyone anyway, (my grade did have a big part in that because we showed all the facts proving it helped students retain information); and High School -- a largely updated building will be completed. Everything has been a little late.
So if you haven't figured it out yet, Mr. Root's retirement is a little early, and the changes are a little late. But what can you do about it? Nothing, absolutely nothing.
Nothing is left to say right now, so until next time....Exit Stage Left.
When you walk into the Orchestra room, 2nd period everyday, you see a fun-loving-laughing-smiling-disfunctional family. The only thing that will soon be missing is the father figure we all look up to. Mr. Root is retiring after 44 years of wonderful-patient teaching. We all knew this was going to happen sooner or later, but everyone was wishing it would be later. As he announced his retirement, tears began to puncture the surprised eyes of many sitting in their seats. Everyone was silent, and Mr. Root even looked/sounded as if he could break down crying. That probably made it just that much harder to listen to. You know everyone genuinely loved Mr. Root almost as if a family member when nobody wants to acknowledge this terrible fate. My hope was Mr. Root would retire after i graduate my senior year. He is only a couple years early.
Mr. Root has been pushing for an auditorium solely for MC Schools. Unfortunately, now that he is retiring, we will be receiving this. Along with a major remodel of the high school.
Currently our lunchroom is bare, white, and institutional. Trying to keep a optimistic look on the plans is sometimes difficult since by the time the renovations are complete, I will have graduated. I know its not about me or my grade or anything like that, but its frustrating knowing everything will be different next time i step foot into the high school. Places were memories were created will have been changed. I know this is a silly way of looking at things, but: elementary -- Jefferson got a walking track after I/my grade left; Middle School -- JAMS added gum chewing to the list of acceptable behaviors in the classroom not saying it stopped anyone anyway, (my grade did have a big part in that because we showed all the facts proving it helped students retain information); and High School -- a largely updated building will be completed. Everything has been a little late.
So if you haven't figured it out yet, Mr. Root's retirement is a little early, and the changes are a little late. But what can you do about it? Nothing, absolutely nothing.
Nothing is left to say right now, so until next time....Exit Stage Left.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Unbelievable!
Okay so I knew that celebrities
dropped a few pounds for different roles, but I had
no clue that they went to
these measures! I am mainly
talking about the middle
picture you see here.
When I first saw it I had
absolutely no idea that it
was an actor let alone who
it was. I will talk about some
of the other pictures I found
in this article.
Sorry but I just had to include this gorgeous photo of Taylor. Look at his abs!!! (Yes it was in the same article.) The information about Taylor talked about how much more muscle he had gained, 30 more pounds of muscle. He trained in martial arts to gain most of his muscle, 5 – 7 times a week.
Can anyone guess who this is?? I sure couldn’t.
This is Christian Bale.
Bale stands 6 foot 2 inches
and in the left picture
weighed only 120 pounds.
The producers for The
Machinist stopped him
when he reached 120,but he
wanted to drop to 99 pounds!
To drop this weight he opted for extreme starvation.
He didn’t have any medical advice. All he ate for months is a can of tuna and an apple. Bale told Access Hollywood – “There’s no easy way of doing it. I’m starving the whole time, I’m hungry as hell.”
When I saw this picture I couldn't believe my eyes! The difference between the guy on the right and left is humongous! He looks like a zombie, and to risk your health and everything just for an acting role? Is it really worth it? I am sure there are plenty of roles out there that you wouldn't have to risk it for. The job might not pay as well as this role but for me I wouldn't risk all this for one role when there are tons of other roles out there. Isn't there a way that we could have used technology (like special effects, green screen, even make-up) to make this character look like a skeleton without dropping to a dangerous weight? Our technology is pretty awesome now a days. It makes me sad when people are willing to change for others. Especially when it involves a disease, not just for a role. PEOPLE SHOULD NEVER LOOK THIS WAY!! (they should look more like taylor lautner -- hahahahaha) Well I think that is all I have to say for now, until next time Exit Stage Left.
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Skunk in the Grill.
The first word that comes to mind when I think of a skunk is smelly. I also think of the fact I found: only female skunks can spray, and they do so to protect their young. No matter how you try and sugar coat it, I think skunks are disgusting. Especially when they are road kill. I really really dislike road kill. Anyway to the point of this blog.
I was riding home with my Mom, Dad, and Sister when somehow we got on the topic of being sprayed with skunks. We have had some close encounters with skunks since my Grandparents live in the country. We got sprayed so bad one time you could still smell it when we pulled into the driveway, after driving for an hour. NASTY!! My Mom and Dad have had more skunk problems than I knew of. My Dad shared one on the way home last night. Here is how he explains it. (But first you must know that 1. my family is a HUGE Hawkeye fan family, and 2. this story was not told with a straight face or without laughter.)
My Dad and Uncle Bubba (Jerry) were driving home from an Iowa Football Game. When you are driving home the sun is in the worst position to drive into. You are constantly fighting it. (Not that that makes a difference on whether or not you are going to go. You suffer through it.) My Dad was in the passenger seat when he noticed something in the road. Uncle Bubba said it was a skunk and that he would just go around it. Just then the skunk decides to stop playing dead and walk across the road the rest of the way. As my Dad put it, "When that happens, there is nothing you can do about it." Uncle Bubba hit the skunk head on. The stench over whelmed them and they pulled into the next car wash they could possibly find. When they looked at the car they discovered that there was actually a little patch of fur stuck to the bottom of the car. GROSS!! But the story gets even better!
Just after running over the skunk my Uncle and Dad look back just in time to see the skunk they just ran over, get some air and fly right into the grill of the vehicle behind them! According to my Dad, it was stuck in there good too. "It was a hot day, so they had to have been using their air conditioning. Hopefully they didn't die from the stench," stated my Dad with some laughs. I hope they got out of that car as fast as possible. The smell of the skunk's spray had to be unbearable. To whoever that was, I hope you have recovered.
So the skunk story, I guess this was just one of those stories that parents tell. They don't really have a point to them but you nod your head and go along with it anyway. Some of them just turn out blog worthy. I hope you liked the story and until I hear another one, Exit Stage Left.
I was riding home with my Mom, Dad, and Sister when somehow we got on the topic of being sprayed with skunks. We have had some close encounters with skunks since my Grandparents live in the country. We got sprayed so bad one time you could still smell it when we pulled into the driveway, after driving for an hour. NASTY!! My Mom and Dad have had more skunk problems than I knew of. My Dad shared one on the way home last night. Here is how he explains it. (But first you must know that 1. my family is a HUGE Hawkeye fan family, and 2. this story was not told with a straight face or without laughter.)
My Dad and Uncle Bubba (Jerry) were driving home from an Iowa Football Game. When you are driving home the sun is in the worst position to drive into. You are constantly fighting it. (Not that that makes a difference on whether or not you are going to go. You suffer through it.) My Dad was in the passenger seat when he noticed something in the road. Uncle Bubba said it was a skunk and that he would just go around it. Just then the skunk decides to stop playing dead and walk across the road the rest of the way. As my Dad put it, "When that happens, there is nothing you can do about it." Uncle Bubba hit the skunk head on. The stench over whelmed them and they pulled into the next car wash they could possibly find. When they looked at the car they discovered that there was actually a little patch of fur stuck to the bottom of the car. GROSS!! But the story gets even better!
Just after running over the skunk my Uncle and Dad look back just in time to see the skunk they just ran over, get some air and fly right into the grill of the vehicle behind them! According to my Dad, it was stuck in there good too. "It was a hot day, so they had to have been using their air conditioning. Hopefully they didn't die from the stench," stated my Dad with some laughs. I hope they got out of that car as fast as possible. The smell of the skunk's spray had to be unbearable. To whoever that was, I hope you have recovered.
So the skunk story, I guess this was just one of those stories that parents tell. They don't really have a point to them but you nod your head and go along with it anyway. Some of them just turn out blog worthy. I hope you liked the story and until I hear another one, Exit Stage Left.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
what is the definition of normal anyway???
What is the true definition of normal?? Is anyone actually normal?? Well the definition of normal is.... (according to dictionary.com) usual; regular; common; typical, conforming to the standard or the common type; not abnormal; natural. In other words everyone/anything is normal in their own way.
Is my family normal?? I would think so but others would beg to differ.
There are many unique things about my family and one easily noticable one is what we call things.
1. Mokie.
For as long as I can remember there hasn't been a remote for the TV in my house. There has been a mokie though (pronounced like mickey but change the o to and i). Yes my family calls the remote for a TV a mokie and I have learned that is not a normal name. I realized this when I would go to my friends house and ask for the mokie. Usually they would laugh and ask me what I said again. Me, not thinking, would say mockie again. Laughing some more they would respond, you mean the remote? I asked my parents when we started calling the remote a mokie and why we did. This is the answer i got: "We have called it mokie since as long as I can remember and I don't know why we do, we just started it once and it stuck." Oh well, it works for me. I actually like the name mokie more then the boring word remote.
2. McMexican
Plaza Mexico is one of the best restraunts around! I love that place! Its an awesome atmosphere, its fun to try and talk to them in Spanish, and the food is amazing. But what my dad started calling it is pretty unique. The story behing it goes like this. There once was a McDonalds where Plaza Mexico is now. So what better to call it than Mc (from McDonalds) Mexican (since its a mexican restraunt). The End. From then on it just became the normal name that my family knows it as.
Okay so i realize these are only two reasons but my friends regularly comment on these two "mis-names." I still love that my family has our own way of talking. Until next time, Exit Stage Left.
Is my family normal?? I would think so but others would beg to differ.
There are many unique things about my family and one easily noticable one is what we call things.
1. Mokie.
For as long as I can remember there hasn't been a remote for the TV in my house. There has been a mokie though (pronounced like mickey but change the o to and i). Yes my family calls the remote for a TV a mokie and I have learned that is not a normal name. I realized this when I would go to my friends house and ask for the mokie. Usually they would laugh and ask me what I said again. Me, not thinking, would say mockie again. Laughing some more they would respond, you mean the remote? I asked my parents when we started calling the remote a mokie and why we did. This is the answer i got: "We have called it mokie since as long as I can remember and I don't know why we do, we just started it once and it stuck." Oh well, it works for me. I actually like the name mokie more then the boring word remote.
2. McMexican
Plaza Mexico is one of the best restraunts around! I love that place! Its an awesome atmosphere, its fun to try and talk to them in Spanish, and the food is amazing. But what my dad started calling it is pretty unique. The story behing it goes like this. There once was a McDonalds where Plaza Mexico is now. So what better to call it than Mc (from McDonalds) Mexican (since its a mexican restraunt). The End. From then on it just became the normal name that my family knows it as.
Okay so i realize these are only two reasons but my friends regularly comment on these two "mis-names." I still love that my family has our own way of talking. Until next time, Exit Stage Left.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
All because of some nerf guns
I was sitting in Comp class and trying to think of a fun topic I could easily write about. Well me and Alysha Halaand started talking about some good old memories. We laughed about it for a while and I decided to blog about it today, so here it is.
We (Me, Haley Mallo, Amanda Bennett, Alysha Halaand, Tanner Bernhard, Sahan Jayawardena, Allison Eppens, Mallory Dempsey, Breanna Pedelty, Kate Halaand, I think thats it) were at East Park, down at one of the shelter houses. It was starting to get dark out so we went to play Sardines (Hide and seek in the dark with partners and one group hides and the rest try to find them. The last one to find them hides) in Praire Playground. While playing we found some nerf guns that were all empty. There was a little bit of disappointment when that was discovered, but we ran around with them anyway. It had gotten really dark our and we had been playing Sardines for a while when all the sudden a bright light shone in our faces. Two cops got out of their cars and started walking towards us. They asked us the normal questions and we answered simply and politely, but inside we were all freaking out! We had no clue what was going on. After some intense questioning we were let go and started walking towards the area we knew the rest of the group was. As we got closer we realized they were talking to two or three cops too! We listened to them as they finished their questioning. Then one of us asked what they were questioning us for. What had we done wrong?? We were just playing Sardines! They said they had gotten a complaint about a possible gun exchange going on.
Okay 1. they were nerf guns, and 2. it was atleast 45 minutes after we had picked up the nerf guns, so they must not of been in too much of a rush.
To make it all better, when Alysha picked up the nerf gun to show him what it was, the cop reached for his gun and told us to back away from it.
Then Sahan Jayawardena asked the cop if he had done a presentation at our school. The officer had done a presentation about domestic abuse or something like that. It was kind of a weird conversation after that.
Finally the cops left and we darted back down to the shelter house to share our experience with my parents, to eat some smores, and listen to some very interesting songs sung by Elliot Craw and Sahan Jayawardena.
It was an awesome and UNFORGETABLE night!! Thanks everyone for being there and sharing this memory. Until next time, Exit Stage Left. :))
We (Me, Haley Mallo, Amanda Bennett, Alysha Halaand, Tanner Bernhard, Sahan Jayawardena, Allison Eppens, Mallory Dempsey, Breanna Pedelty, Kate Halaand, I think thats it) were at East Park, down at one of the shelter houses. It was starting to get dark out so we went to play Sardines (Hide and seek in the dark with partners and one group hides and the rest try to find them. The last one to find them hides) in Praire Playground. While playing we found some nerf guns that were all empty. There was a little bit of disappointment when that was discovered, but we ran around with them anyway. It had gotten really dark our and we had been playing Sardines for a while when all the sudden a bright light shone in our faces. Two cops got out of their cars and started walking towards us. They asked us the normal questions and we answered simply and politely, but inside we were all freaking out! We had no clue what was going on. After some intense questioning we were let go and started walking towards the area we knew the rest of the group was. As we got closer we realized they were talking to two or three cops too! We listened to them as they finished their questioning. Then one of us asked what they were questioning us for. What had we done wrong?? We were just playing Sardines! They said they had gotten a complaint about a possible gun exchange going on.
Okay 1. they were nerf guns, and 2. it was atleast 45 minutes after we had picked up the nerf guns, so they must not of been in too much of a rush.
To make it all better, when Alysha picked up the nerf gun to show him what it was, the cop reached for his gun and told us to back away from it.
Then Sahan Jayawardena asked the cop if he had done a presentation at our school. The officer had done a presentation about domestic abuse or something like that. It was kind of a weird conversation after that.
Finally the cops left and we darted back down to the shelter house to share our experience with my parents, to eat some smores, and listen to some very interesting songs sung by Elliot Craw and Sahan Jayawardena.
It was an awesome and UNFORGETABLE night!! Thanks everyone for being there and sharing this memory. Until next time, Exit Stage Left. :))
Saturday, February 5, 2011
What a night.....
So its Saturday night. What else is there to do besides hang out with friends?? First I went to the basketball game with the Best Buddies and some other friends. Afterwards Tanner Bernhard and I decided to see if they needed some more help with the follies backdrop. They did, so we left to change and then came back. We finished the backdrop at about 8:30 (and might I say it looks awesome!!). Randomly Ruby Tuesdays was brought up during our painting. It sounded good to some of us so we decided to go, the only thing was it was now 8:45ish or a little later, I had to get some gas, Ruby Tuesday is all the way across town so it takes atleast 15 minutes to get there, and to make it even more complicated I had to be home by 10!!! Little did I know I would still have an amazing time.
First of all I had to park all the way at the end of the parking lot! It was possibly the farthest spot away from the building! Anyway, we sat down (Me, Tanner, Elaena, and Katelyn) and ordered. After we ordered Katelyn asked the waitress if they took debit cards. We had told her yes about a billion times already but she didn't listen and asked anyway. OF COURSE THEY TAKE DEBIT CARDS!! Who doesn't?!?!?!?!?! We put a rush on our order since I had to leave. Well apparently RUSH doesn't mean anything to waitresses. We had to ask another waiter to get our waitress to bring us our drinks. Our drinks should be there right away! We finally get our food and I have about 10 minutes to eat before I have to leave in order to get home in time. Luckily all I ordered dessert. Unfortunately Katelyn is riding home with me and ordered an entire meal!!!
The next major thing was that when we got a take home box for Katelyn she didnt' know how to put the food in the box. We litteraly sat there for like 5 minutes trying to show her how to put the food in the box. Her excuse was "I am usually with my mom and she does it for me". Katelyn later explained to me that when she does put stuff in a food box, its always easy stuff like chicken wings. Katelyn.
After the take out box incident we were paying our seperate bills. When Katelyn grabs her bill, she immediately asks what the pen was for. My response was, well you have to sign it. She about jumped out of her skin when she found that out! Katelyn had never payed for her bill by herself at a sit down restraunt before so we had to teach her where to put her card in the little black check holders. Then when we got it back we had to show her how to write out her tip. About half way through explaining it she gave me the little black thing and i had to write it for her. Then she sorta wrote her name before giving the bill back to our waitress. But she left the card in it! She asked the waitress if she got her card back. The waitress just kinda looked at her and said "Yea, if you take it."
To make the whole night better the whole time we were at the restraunt we had to tell Katelyn to keep her voice down. She doesnt really have an inside voice. And to make it even better, I went in cut off sweatpants and a t-shirt to this nice, kinda fancier restraunt. Awesome.
Well all in all it was an awesome night! If it weren't for Katelyn I think sometimes life might be kinda boring. Thanks Tanner, Elaena, and Katelyn for an awesome and most likely unforgetable night. Until next time, Exit Stage Left.
First of all I had to park all the way at the end of the parking lot! It was possibly the farthest spot away from the building! Anyway, we sat down (Me, Tanner, Elaena, and Katelyn) and ordered. After we ordered Katelyn asked the waitress if they took debit cards. We had told her yes about a billion times already but she didn't listen and asked anyway. OF COURSE THEY TAKE DEBIT CARDS!! Who doesn't?!?!?!?!?! We put a rush on our order since I had to leave. Well apparently RUSH doesn't mean anything to waitresses. We had to ask another waiter to get our waitress to bring us our drinks. Our drinks should be there right away! We finally get our food and I have about 10 minutes to eat before I have to leave in order to get home in time. Luckily all I ordered dessert. Unfortunately Katelyn is riding home with me and ordered an entire meal!!!
The next major thing was that when we got a take home box for Katelyn she didnt' know how to put the food in the box. We litteraly sat there for like 5 minutes trying to show her how to put the food in the box. Her excuse was "I am usually with my mom and she does it for me". Katelyn later explained to me that when she does put stuff in a food box, its always easy stuff like chicken wings. Katelyn.
After the take out box incident we were paying our seperate bills. When Katelyn grabs her bill, she immediately asks what the pen was for. My response was, well you have to sign it. She about jumped out of her skin when she found that out! Katelyn had never payed for her bill by herself at a sit down restraunt before so we had to teach her where to put her card in the little black check holders. Then when we got it back we had to show her how to write out her tip. About half way through explaining it she gave me the little black thing and i had to write it for her. Then she sorta wrote her name before giving the bill back to our waitress. But she left the card in it! She asked the waitress if she got her card back. The waitress just kinda looked at her and said "Yea, if you take it."
To make the whole night better the whole time we were at the restraunt we had to tell Katelyn to keep her voice down. She doesnt really have an inside voice. And to make it even better, I went in cut off sweatpants and a t-shirt to this nice, kinda fancier restraunt. Awesome.
Well all in all it was an awesome night! If it weren't for Katelyn I think sometimes life might be kinda boring. Thanks Tanner, Elaena, and Katelyn for an awesome and most likely unforgetable night. Until next time, Exit Stage Left.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Cell Phones
Taking away our cell phones at school doesn't help us much, except make us even more angry and inconvenience our parents.
I think during lunch and QUICK Time we should be able to contact our parents or people outside of our school. I am not saying let everyone carry a phone all day long and we should be able to text whoever in the school at anytime, I am saying we should be given the chance to prove ourselves that we are responsible enough to use our phones in case of emergency. I know this would be one of the hardest rules to implement, but I think we need to find ways to try. Its not fair to let a few kids ruin it for all of us. I believe that if we were given the freedom and then this privilege was lost, it would be easier to accept these rules. Mainly because we were given the change and we lost it for ourselves, not just being told we can't without any real explanation.
Of course there would have to be rules and regulations on cell phones for this to work at all.
One idea I had that might influence some kids is: If you are caught with your phone out anywhere but the commons and/or lunch room/lunchroom hallway, you loose the privilege to have your phone out at all besides after school for the rest of your High School career. Meaning you wouldn't be able to use your phone when everyone else is.
Taking away our cell phone doesn't only anger us it inconveniences our parents. For example: You ride the bus home, both your parents work until 5 and you know for sure they can't take the time off to come get your phone. What happens?? You don't get your phone back that day and maybe not even the next. Instead you get in more trouble because the phone stays at school and your parents can't get a hold of you. Your parents may even try and come in before school to get your phone but then they are late to work because no one is there to help them.
They may even try and come after school but you still can't get you phone because, once again, there is no one ever in the office when you need something.
All in all I think we need to be trusted more and given the chance to prove our abilities. Maybe once we prove our side of this battle, we can prove ourselves on other battles.
For now that's all I have to say on this topic, I only wish I could snap my fingers and make all of this wishing come true. Until next time, Exit Stage Left.
I think during lunch and QUICK Time we should be able to contact our parents or people outside of our school. I am not saying let everyone carry a phone all day long and we should be able to text whoever in the school at anytime, I am saying we should be given the chance to prove ourselves that we are responsible enough to use our phones in case of emergency. I know this would be one of the hardest rules to implement, but I think we need to find ways to try. Its not fair to let a few kids ruin it for all of us. I believe that if we were given the freedom and then this privilege was lost, it would be easier to accept these rules. Mainly because we were given the change and we lost it for ourselves, not just being told we can't without any real explanation.
Of course there would have to be rules and regulations on cell phones for this to work at all.
One idea I had that might influence some kids is: If you are caught with your phone out anywhere but the commons and/or lunch room/lunchroom hallway, you loose the privilege to have your phone out at all besides after school for the rest of your High School career. Meaning you wouldn't be able to use your phone when everyone else is.
Taking away our cell phone doesn't only anger us it inconveniences our parents. For example: You ride the bus home, both your parents work until 5 and you know for sure they can't take the time off to come get your phone. What happens?? You don't get your phone back that day and maybe not even the next. Instead you get in more trouble because the phone stays at school and your parents can't get a hold of you. Your parents may even try and come in before school to get your phone but then they are late to work because no one is there to help them.
They may even try and come after school but you still can't get you phone because, once again, there is no one ever in the office when you need something.
All in all I think we need to be trusted more and given the chance to prove our abilities. Maybe once we prove our side of this battle, we can prove ourselves on other battles.
For now that's all I have to say on this topic, I only wish I could snap my fingers and make all of this wishing come true. Until next time, Exit Stage Left.
Friday, January 21, 2011
texting + walking = fountain lady.
I was getting ready for school one day. I turned on my tv and was flipping through channels when i saw this video.
Cathy, now also known as "the fountain lady", was so distracted by her texting that she fell head first into the mall water fountain! She says and I quote: "I thought I had a long distance -- I didn't. My boot hit the edge of the fountain and I fell over. I couldn't see anything that I could grab. Next thing I know I'm seeing pennies and coins in front of my face." FOR REAL?!?!?! I don't know whether to feel sorry for her being so clueless, or laugh at her for being so clueless. I really started to laugh after I found out that she is planning to sue the Berkshire Mall!! Cathy feels that the security personnel should have cared more for her well being instead of laughing when they saw her trip. Sorry, but if I was a mall cop and saw this happen, my first instinct would not have been to see if she was okay. I probably would have laughed just like the security gaurd did. His laughter did get him fired though. (For more on the job loss check out this link: http://bigsole.blogspot.com/2011/01/guard-loses-job-for-woman-falls-in.html). Fountain lady's lawyers say: "Because there was no railing to protect someone from falling into the fountain her lawsuit may have some merit." So does that mean that we are going to have to put a railing around every body of of water?? Clear Lake, the public pool, Big Blue, a little pond in someone's backyeard, everywhere? To make this story even better Cathy, during the time of her trip, was under charge for alleged theft!! There is an investigation on whether or not Cathy and the Security Guard were both in on the deal and trying to stage her trip.
Cathy obviously doesn't know proper texting etiquette. (Which I will be talking about in my next blog post.)
Okay so let me get this straight, she is being charged for alleged theft, tripped into a water fountain, and now is suing the Mall for not checking if she is okay. WOW. I think this lady has some problems. What do you guys think?? Do you think that the security guard should have been fired?? Should she get money for emotional distress?? Is this lady a complete wack job??
However the argument ends up, this one little video brought much laughter to many people. Just like fountain lady did after she retrieved herself out of the water fountain, I am going to exit stage left.
Cathy, now also known as "the fountain lady", was so distracted by her texting that she fell head first into the mall water fountain! She says and I quote: "I thought I had a long distance -- I didn't. My boot hit the edge of the fountain and I fell over. I couldn't see anything that I could grab. Next thing I know I'm seeing pennies and coins in front of my face." FOR REAL?!?!?! I don't know whether to feel sorry for her being so clueless, or laugh at her for being so clueless. I really started to laugh after I found out that she is planning to sue the Berkshire Mall!! Cathy feels that the security personnel should have cared more for her well being instead of laughing when they saw her trip. Sorry, but if I was a mall cop and saw this happen, my first instinct would not have been to see if she was okay. I probably would have laughed just like the security gaurd did. His laughter did get him fired though. (For more on the job loss check out this link: http://bigsole.blogspot.com/2011/01/guard-loses-job-for-woman-falls-in.html). Fountain lady's lawyers say: "Because there was no railing to protect someone from falling into the fountain her lawsuit may have some merit." So does that mean that we are going to have to put a railing around every body of of water?? Clear Lake, the public pool, Big Blue, a little pond in someone's backyeard, everywhere? To make this story even better Cathy, during the time of her trip, was under charge for alleged theft!! There is an investigation on whether or not Cathy and the Security Guard were both in on the deal and trying to stage her trip.
Cathy obviously doesn't know proper texting etiquette. (Which I will be talking about in my next blog post.)
Okay so let me get this straight, she is being charged for alleged theft, tripped into a water fountain, and now is suing the Mall for not checking if she is okay. WOW. I think this lady has some problems. What do you guys think?? Do you think that the security guard should have been fired?? Should she get money for emotional distress?? Is this lady a complete wack job??
However the argument ends up, this one little video brought much laughter to many people. Just like fountain lady did after she retrieved herself out of the water fountain, I am going to exit stage left.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I Love Fridays!
So my sister comes running out to the living room screaming "Its on! Its on!" I was like "What's on?" "The last Hannah Montana!" My reaction -- Great...... (In a really sarcastic tone). So here I am now sitting, typing my blog, and watching the Last Hannah Montana with my sister. Thank goodness my phone rings from a text message from Haley. My phone is on its last bar so I plug it in while responding.
Then I was thinking how I feel so out of the loop when I don't have my phone! My battery dies like every few days and I don't have service in most huge brick buildings. (Like School) I have to find a window to stand by and sometimes I still don't get service. It is so frustrating! On the other hand I LOVE my phone when I am texting my friends and making plans to do something. Like 2 days ago - Friday.
I love Fridays. But Dumb and Dumber + my friends (Haley, Rebecca, and Katelyn) + pizza + the wii = Awesome Friday! I haven't seen Dumb and Dumber in forever. We all were laughing our heads off and talking loudly during the whole movie the way we would get in trouble for if we were sitting in a movie theatre. Godfathers Pizza = The best pizza in the world! I dont think there was any pizza left over when we were done. Or Skittles which Haley brought with her. (The Red and Purple Skittles are Nasty!!) Before we knew it the movie was done and we were watching each other epically fail - except for Katelyn - at Guitar Hero for the wii. I like Guitar Hero on the PS2 but I stink at the one on the wii. Like you have to press the note before the actual note crosses the colored part. I mean WHAT?? So yea, Guitar Hero didn't go over so well for me. But tennis did. I beat Katelyn but Haley beat me. Oh well. I think i was watching Haleys side of the screen for part of the time, maybe thats why I lost?? I blame it on my blondeness sometimes. Anyway, I had an awesome time with my friends and can't wait to do it all again. I apologize to Rebecca's parents for being so loud.
I think that is all I have to say for now. Until next time I will Exit Stage Left.
Then I was thinking how I feel so out of the loop when I don't have my phone! My battery dies like every few days and I don't have service in most huge brick buildings. (Like School) I have to find a window to stand by and sometimes I still don't get service. It is so frustrating! On the other hand I LOVE my phone when I am texting my friends and making plans to do something. Like 2 days ago - Friday.
I love Fridays. But Dumb and Dumber + my friends (Haley, Rebecca, and Katelyn) + pizza + the wii = Awesome Friday! I haven't seen Dumb and Dumber in forever. We all were laughing our heads off and talking loudly during the whole movie the way we would get in trouble for if we were sitting in a movie theatre. Godfathers Pizza = The best pizza in the world! I dont think there was any pizza left over when we were done. Or Skittles which Haley brought with her. (The Red and Purple Skittles are Nasty!!) Before we knew it the movie was done and we were watching each other epically fail - except for Katelyn - at Guitar Hero for the wii. I like Guitar Hero on the PS2 but I stink at the one on the wii. Like you have to press the note before the actual note crosses the colored part. I mean WHAT?? So yea, Guitar Hero didn't go over so well for me. But tennis did. I beat Katelyn but Haley beat me. Oh well. I think i was watching Haleys side of the screen for part of the time, maybe thats why I lost?? I blame it on my blondeness sometimes. Anyway, I had an awesome time with my friends and can't wait to do it all again. I apologize to Rebecca's parents for being so loud.
I think that is all I have to say for now. Until next time I will Exit Stage Left.
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