Empire State of Mind

I was raised to look out for field goals. Never look back in regret, do what you have to do, and keep my head up. Some of these kids couldn't tell a subject from a predicate, yet they know every lyric to "Face Down, A** up". I would shake my head, but at the end of the day, I know where I'm heading and I know how I'm going to get there; college. Therefore, I wont complain that my homework is too hard or that my math teacher needs to change the way that she teaches. I'm going to study harder, grind harder, and keep working at my job. Money may not grow on trees, but on payday, I make it rain. Better believe that when the time comes, the GOOD girl always makes it to the top.

She Loved a Country Boy

All her ex's live in Texas. She met her babe at a wrestling match, and it was lust at first sight. She is fifteen, but he is three years her senior. Obviously, country love isn't hindered by age. The virtue less, toss up, and blonde beauty. Draws in her Southern bo with willy, seductive techniques. She's a hell raising, fire cracker with a temper to match her long locks. However, a girl like that needs a boy to hold her down, keep her lid on tight. Ya know???? A.W. Cale loves B. Casanova. That's what I heard. Casanova is a level-headed, closed mouth, brown-nosed, athletic, hunk. Grounded in old fashioned courtesy, and respect for women. This love may not be perfect, it may have flaws, but one thing for sure that hell raising girl, loved her country boy.

A Relationship Destined to Fail

Some relationships were over before they even began. I know two people who are complete opposites, one a white girl funny and outspoken, the boy was black, kinda weird, and nice. The girl was not a user, but it was clear from the beginning, that that relationship was destined to fail. Let me explain the events. They began dating two weeks ago, and this past Saturday she broke up with him through text message...on his birthday party. I should feel bad, and some part of me does, but they were not even close to being a real couple. No hand holding, no secretive looks, and they didn't talk when they were in the same room. Most of this is naturally her fault, but I can't help bbut feel that he should have stepped up. So, I gave him some advice; don't worry about a girl, keep your head up, get a nice cash flow, and find someone better looking. That may not have been the best advice, but he felt better and asked me out. Respectively, I REFUSED.

Fashion is the True Diversity Seeker

Hello fashion people of the world. I know that this segment is LONG overdue, but I had to conduct some research about your favorite topics; fashion and adversity. Today, I talked to a girl who is radical in her fashion beliefs, and how something should be worn, and in what seasons. Diversity is the text book definition of acceptance, and respect while understanding, an individual as unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be apply to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and religious beliefs. Wow!!!! does that mean that any individual can dress how they like when they like??? Lets see. From word-of-mouth. Fashion is a way for any one person to express who they are or who they want to be. The clothes that a person wears can define them, but doesn't really show who they are as a person. Summer is a time to "go all out" and experiment with the latest fashions, and the right style that fits you. Remember: if you don't feel comfortable in the clothes that you wear, then you probably shouldn't be wearing them. Next, seasons. The Fall time is wear the transition occurs, from shorts to ripped jean and possibly leggings. Red, yellows, greens, and oranges are definitely the right colors for this bold season. However, the Winter time is more bundled up and relaxed, My fellow student L.Vang has advised that sweats and big clothing is the most important clothes that a person could wear when its cold outside.

The Slowness I Feel

Today, I actually learned something. When a person like me (journalist) posts things online ABOUT people and thier emotions, lives, relationships; I'm supposed to get thier consent first, then post it. All this time, and an entire year later, I just found this out today. The slowness I feel.

Funny to a Fault

You ever met a person who made a joke abot everything, but when you say something twice as ignorant they try to get defensive? Yes I have encountered those types of people, and no I am not one of them. One thing that bothers me is not the person making the joke, but the actual joke or the way they say it. Funny is funny but wrong is also wrong. I really cannot explain how many jokes that I have heard about blondes, mama's, fat people, gays, Miley Cyrus, etc. All of it is the same, ignorant, not funny, and mean. Don't get me wrong, I have laughed at a few yo mama jokes, but that doesn't mean that whenever I go around a parent, I laugh hysterically. Today, I heard a Asian joke...that was way out of line. Did I say something, no. I didn't have to because the Asian next to me took care of his business. NOW THAT WAS FUNNY.

The Reality behind Dying Hair

Ladies: How often do we find that our hair color, length, and thickness isn't what we want them to be? Well you can dye your hair, get some weave (glue, sow-in, tracks)or...wear a hat. Reality check, if you are not white or Asian, or oriental, the possibility of your hair flowing down your back is slim. However, I'm here to talk about the length of hair. Today, my bestie dyed her hair a blackish purple and it came out great. I saw a girl whose hair was black in the front, and blonde in the back (I call her bumble-bee), then I saw a girl with red curly hair (she was strawberry shortcake). Now your wondering what any of these girls have in common? ALL of those girls dyed their hair the BRIGHTEST shades of red, and blonde (yellow). You say creative, I say tacky. Don't get me wrong some people (who know what they are doing) can pull off various colors. Such as this scene girl who had blonde, orange, and black. Even though there is a fine line between creative and tacky, where is the distinction between fashion and scene? Tune in tomorrow, as I interview scene girls, and fashionista's.

Managing and accepting Eustress

Eustress is defined as an inevitable, and challenging form of stress that is good for the human body. Now I know what you thinking, how in the world can stress be positive? Well I don't know. I simply read it in my Personal Health book because I have a mid-tem to study for. However, I do understand what they mean by positive stress. Any sport (mental or physical) that presents a realistic and attainable challenge, that can be achieved is positive stress. Why is this relevant? Well, like I said I have to study. Plus blogging is way more fun than reading flash cards for hours at a time. Second, there is this writing website called "NanoWrimo" and they want me to write, and submit a short story. Normally I would jump at this chance, but I have a TWO research papers, a quiz, a test, and a reading guide due on Monday. So how in the (forgive my language) HELL can I write a 100 page short story, when I have to type a 1000 word, 3 page papers.

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Dear Mental Breakdown

Dear Mental Breakdown, Why do you come and go? Why must you invade my mind, and fill it with negative and depressed thoughts? Well I concede; you won over my day. It began in the morning and lasted throughout my night. Early this morning, my mom yelled and screamed about the house, about how she washed clothes and they aren't folded, she needs help, I don't do much (other than work, do homework, and go to school), etc. Any other time I would jump at the chance to prove her wrong, but after the hundredth time of this same conversation, I've learned to say nothing, keep my head down, and do what she wants. However that is not my problem, for punishment she threatened to keep me from school, just so I could clean our semi-clean house. Let me explain to you that I am not the average child, or student. I actually enjoy school, learning, and education. My life isn't unfair, I wont complain, or whine. I will do as my mother bades me and I'll smile through the pain. If I have to, I will stay up at all hours of the night to clean, THEN do my homework. On the days that I have to work( event though I will be exhausted) I will go with a smile on my face, ignore all the negative things that I feel. But there are days when you make me scream, shout, and cry. Those days are the worst; I cannot control myself, but I will not give in today...I must not, because I have to be okay. I MUST make people believe that I am okay.

What Does the Fox Say?

Yesterday was a hilarious day. My Serbian friend Slobie showed me this ridiculous song about foxes, dogs, and cows; I died from laughing so hard. After that I laugh I spent an hour of my life researching foxes, because I hate going through life not knowing things. However, the internet was not much help; no surprise there. Later, I literally spent the night tossing and turning, until I finally fell asleep and dreamed about foxes. The next day I sad that the fox says GROWL. Whoever disagrees with me, feel free to comment, because my mind is made up.