Hello darlings. It's me.
So, I'm a bit concerned with the overwhelming use of words such as "swerve," "swag," "YOLO," "ratchet," and the ever so popular phrase, "the struggle is real." It's more than a concern. These terms are actually going to be the cause of my future insanity. Many of you know of my opposition to violence, but I feel that there will be no other option if I have to continue to listen to these words.
I don't know how to put this kindly, but I'll give it my best shot... STOP USING THESE WORDS NOW, BECAUSE IT'S EXTREMELY ANNOYING! There, I think I did a good job.
No, but in all seriousness, I do think that saying ratchet is inappropriate 97% of the time. A ratchet is a tool, not an adjective. It wouldn't be such an issue, however, if maybe one or two people said it, though. What makes it a problem is when I sit through a class and hear the same group use it 49293756 times. Everyone says it! Not only does everyone say it though, but everyone OVERuses it.
Did anyone say that the struggle was fake? I do not think so. We are all aware of the struggle of daily life. Thank you, though, for informing us that it isn't imaginary. I'm truly grateful.
Swag? That's just dumb. You sound dumb. You don't have swag. You just are overly confident or lacking confidence. A healthy person with an appropriate outlook wouldn't need to announce their "swag."
You know, I'm going to skip class and hide in the woods, because YOLO! Then I'm going to dance on top of a table, because YOLO! Why did everyone, all of the sudden, realize that they're only going to live once? Is this news? Because I could have told you guys that years ago. Duh! Why do I hear this nonsense repeatedly, over and over? Why does the fact that you only live once justify your irrational behaviors? Do it because you want to, not because YOLO.
I don't have much to say about swerve. It's just rude. Only time I'm going to swerve is to save my life when a car is driving toward me. Other than that, don't expect me to be swerving.
Talk about annoying. If you guys could please, please just tone down the number of times you use each of these words hourly, it would be awesome! You're awesome; you know that?
That is all.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
No, no, no!
Here's a tip of advice to the gorgeous ladies that wear 19inch heels to school: don't!
I can't tell you how many times I've seen girls wear heels, that they can't even walk in, to school. First, it's not cute to watch you stumble and wobble down the hallways. In your head, you're strutting the catwalk; to everyone else, you are making a fool out of yourself. You look a mess! I know you saw that model on tv wearing them, and I know they may be cute. However, they were not meant for everyone. It takes practice to get good at walk in heels. It's not easy and doesn't come naturally. I'm honestly just looking out for you. Flats are every girl's best friend.
Besides the fact that 98.746% of girls can't walk in them, school is not a formal occasion. It is certainly not fancy enough to wear heels to. Unless you have a presentation or something, most of the time you just look ridiculous wearing heels in school.
Just my thoughts on the matter.
Put your sneakers back on :)
That is all.
I can't tell you how many times I've seen girls wear heels, that they can't even walk in, to school. First, it's not cute to watch you stumble and wobble down the hallways. In your head, you're strutting the catwalk; to everyone else, you are making a fool out of yourself. You look a mess! I know you saw that model on tv wearing them, and I know they may be cute. However, they were not meant for everyone. It takes practice to get good at walk in heels. It's not easy and doesn't come naturally. I'm honestly just looking out for you. Flats are every girl's best friend.
Besides the fact that 98.746% of girls can't walk in them, school is not a formal occasion. It is certainly not fancy enough to wear heels to. Unless you have a presentation or something, most of the time you just look ridiculous wearing heels in school.
Just my thoughts on the matter.
Put your sneakers back on :)
That is all.
Friday, April 19, 2013
F-
This goes out to those wonderful students who refuse to take responsibility.
I'm very sick of hearing "it's not my fault." Especially when a bad grade is what they are talking about.
I'll let you in on a little secret: it is your fault. I'm a very strong believer that if a person puts in the effort, they'll succeed. Maybe a certain class requires more time studying or doing homework than another, but school wasn't meant to be easy.
When I hear a student blame the teacher for them not doing well in a class, it drives me crazy. If you don't understand a concept, then come after school, ask a classmate, or look it up on Google, for God's sake! A grade is something you EARN. I'm pretty sure teachers don't have personal vendettas against a students. What you get is what you earn.
Just something to think about next time you want to hand off some blame to your teacher. Or for the next time you want to claim you poor performance in school is "not your fault."
Get off the video games and do your work! I bet ten dollars if you got an A, then that'd be allllll on you! That's just how it works for teenagers.
Change it.
That is all.
I'm very sick of hearing "it's not my fault." Especially when a bad grade is what they are talking about.
I'll let you in on a little secret: it is your fault. I'm a very strong believer that if a person puts in the effort, they'll succeed. Maybe a certain class requires more time studying or doing homework than another, but school wasn't meant to be easy.
When I hear a student blame the teacher for them not doing well in a class, it drives me crazy. If you don't understand a concept, then come after school, ask a classmate, or look it up on Google, for God's sake! A grade is something you EARN. I'm pretty sure teachers don't have personal vendettas against a students. What you get is what you earn.
Just something to think about next time you want to hand off some blame to your teacher. Or for the next time you want to claim you poor performance in school is "not your fault."
Get off the video games and do your work! I bet ten dollars if you got an A, then that'd be allllll on you! That's just how it works for teenagers.
Change it.
That is all.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
*!!SPECIAL EDITION!!*
Hi. It's me again, the complainer.
This week may come as a disappointment to you guys, but this is something I have to get off my chest. I know a lot of you come to this blog to read my mean rants about my schoolmates, but I'm really not a mean person.
I'm actually becoming weighed down by all the negativity flowing from my finger tips. I also feel like I'm coming across as extremely judgmental and a bit stuck-up. I'm not.
Granted, there are a lot of things I don't like about Bird, however, there are many redeeming qualities about the fantastic school I've spent the last four years in. In this week's blog, I'd like to highlight them.
We are incredibly diverse. It's gotten to the point where a person's race isn't even noticed. On any given day, I can walk down the hall and see a black person, an Asian, and a Hispanic all walking together past me. I think that's a beautiful thing. We don't segregate. Cliques don't even exist at Bird.
We have the best football team in the entire world. Yeahhhhh, go skyhawks!
The teachers are very dedicated to help the students succeed.
We have tons of school spirit.
I go there, can't really top that.
I've found that when kids get around each other, they lose their common sense and forget the manners their mommas taught them. Most importantly, I've realized that when you get them one on one, you find out that they are an individual. They are awesome. I think every student at Bird is so special and has mountains of potential, it's just when they get around other people is when they make me want to throw and punch things.
I just wanted to clear things up.
That is all.
This week may come as a disappointment to you guys, but this is something I have to get off my chest. I know a lot of you come to this blog to read my mean rants about my schoolmates, but I'm really not a mean person.
I'm actually becoming weighed down by all the negativity flowing from my finger tips. I also feel like I'm coming across as extremely judgmental and a bit stuck-up. I'm not.
Granted, there are a lot of things I don't like about Bird, however, there are many redeeming qualities about the fantastic school I've spent the last four years in. In this week's blog, I'd like to highlight them.
We are incredibly diverse. It's gotten to the point where a person's race isn't even noticed. On any given day, I can walk down the hall and see a black person, an Asian, and a Hispanic all walking together past me. I think that's a beautiful thing. We don't segregate. Cliques don't even exist at Bird.
We have the best football team in the entire world. Yeahhhhh, go skyhawks!
The teachers are very dedicated to help the students succeed.
We have tons of school spirit.
I go there, can't really top that.
I've found that when kids get around each other, they lose their common sense and forget the manners their mommas taught them. Most importantly, I've realized that when you get them one on one, you find out that they are an individual. They are awesome. I think every student at Bird is so special and has mountains of potential, it's just when they get around other people is when they make me want to throw and punch things.
I just wanted to clear things up.
That is all.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Typical
Ladies and Gents.
I'm going to give a shoutout to the lovely couples at Lloyd C Bird. This includes those people who are "talking," people who are acting like they're dating, potential couples, and those who are brave enough to change their relationship statuses on Facebook, all of you.
Pretty much, I want to address any and all male/female interactions.
1) I won't spend too much time discussing this, because, to be honest, everyone and their mother likes to ramble on and on about this. However, it is a reoccurring issue.
I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY OF YOU PERFORMING ANY SORT OF PDA! It actually disgusts me to see your body pressed against another person's body. It's repulsive to see your tongue down their throat. Holding hands, a goodbye/hello peck, and hugs are really the only acceptable touching. I know you love your girlfriend and I know you think your boyfriend is hot, but come on. Leave the affection for personal time. It's not for everyone else to see.
2) Don't be naive. Be completely aware of the fact that in the teenage years, people are constantly changing who they are. If you have a lasting high school relationship then I am rooting for you, I promise. However, I see and hear about 4729361 break ups and broken hearts every other day. High school and college years is your time to test out and learn what type of partner you want. Learn what you like and what you don't like. Don't get your heart broken, and save yourself for the person you know is the one!
3) The way you carry yourself and present yourself speak volumes. It's crucial that if you want to seen as a respectable woman, cover it up. It's as simple as that. Gentlemen, if you want to be seen as something other than a thug, pull your pants up. I'll admit, the ladies are probably bigger offenders of the Dress Code of Being Classy than boys are. Girlfriends, guys will see you as you appear. If you like to wear skirts that barely cover up that booty and shirts that are very close to revealing something no one really wants to see, then you really aren't sending the message that you're girlfriend material. You are asking to not be respected! Don't be surprised when a guy doesn't treat you like a lady, when you can't act like one. If you are 14, don't try to look like you're 20!
4) The phrase "If you loved me, you would..." should never leave your pretty mouths! That's the worst thing I've ever heard.
5) Don't ditch your friends.
6) Don't give everything you have to anyone that will take it, if you know what I mean. Value yourself. If you get nothing else out of this fantastic blog, remember that. You are someone's dream guy/girl.
I just felt like I should speak to all of this in one blog, because I don't want it to turn into a relationship column. Just remember, never do these things again in your fabulous life. These are just my thoughts. My big issues with guys and girls in relationships.
That is all.
I'm going to give a shoutout to the lovely couples at Lloyd C Bird. This includes those people who are "talking," people who are acting like they're dating, potential couples, and those who are brave enough to change their relationship statuses on Facebook, all of you.
Pretty much, I want to address any and all male/female interactions.
1) I won't spend too much time discussing this, because, to be honest, everyone and their mother likes to ramble on and on about this. However, it is a reoccurring issue.
I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY OF YOU PERFORMING ANY SORT OF PDA! It actually disgusts me to see your body pressed against another person's body. It's repulsive to see your tongue down their throat. Holding hands, a goodbye/hello peck, and hugs are really the only acceptable touching. I know you love your girlfriend and I know you think your boyfriend is hot, but come on. Leave the affection for personal time. It's not for everyone else to see.
2) Don't be naive. Be completely aware of the fact that in the teenage years, people are constantly changing who they are. If you have a lasting high school relationship then I am rooting for you, I promise. However, I see and hear about 4729361 break ups and broken hearts every other day. High school and college years is your time to test out and learn what type of partner you want. Learn what you like and what you don't like. Don't get your heart broken, and save yourself for the person you know is the one!
3) The way you carry yourself and present yourself speak volumes. It's crucial that if you want to seen as a respectable woman, cover it up. It's as simple as that. Gentlemen, if you want to be seen as something other than a thug, pull your pants up. I'll admit, the ladies are probably bigger offenders of the Dress Code of Being Classy than boys are. Girlfriends, guys will see you as you appear. If you like to wear skirts that barely cover up that booty and shirts that are very close to revealing something no one really wants to see, then you really aren't sending the message that you're girlfriend material. You are asking to not be respected! Don't be surprised when a guy doesn't treat you like a lady, when you can't act like one. If you are 14, don't try to look like you're 20!
4) The phrase "If you loved me, you would..." should never leave your pretty mouths! That's the worst thing I've ever heard.
5) Don't ditch your friends.
6) Don't give everything you have to anyone that will take it, if you know what I mean. Value yourself. If you get nothing else out of this fantastic blog, remember that. You are someone's dream guy/girl.
I just felt like I should speak to all of this in one blog, because I don't want it to turn into a relationship column. Just remember, never do these things again in your fabulous life. These are just my thoughts. My big issues with guys and girls in relationships.
That is all.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Let's Hold Hands
Hey ladies!
Listen up my lovelies.
Warning: This may get a little mushy.
I'm going to focus on you females this week because quite frankly, you're killing me. I'll just start out with the question this time; why do you feel the need to be so feisty to one another?!
To call the behavior between females an issue would be an understatement. It's a crisis situation, ladies!
"She looked at me the wrong way!" (She probably was looking past you, to tell the truth.)
"Why she walk around like she own the place?" (Maybe she does own the place; you don't know her.)
"She stole my man." (If your man wanted you, he wouldn't be with anyone else.)
"Why would she wear that?" (Because she wants to!)
I am simply baffled by the hostility that teenage girls have towards each other. You don't even give each other a chance. The judgement starts before you even learn her name! If she is pretty, you hate her. If she is loud, you hate her. If she has the same shoes, went out with the same boy, does her hair the same way as you do, you hate her. Its crazy, because most of the time, you don't even know a thing about the girl! We are all guilty of it.
I think, and this is just silly ole me, that you guys are just jealous. You're driven by the wrong things! Girls want guys. You want their attention, and you want it all to yourself. However, sweethearts, guys come and go. Whether you want to admit it or not, you feel threatened by other girls.
All I'm asking you to do is realize that you are absolutely beautiful and fantastic. Every single one of you. There's only one of you. Some other girl may have the hair you want, but you have gorgeous eyes! Maybe Shirley has the butt you wish you had, but your skin is flawless! You can't have it all. You are perfect. God custom made you; how could you not be perfect!?
You guys are GULPING the Haterade these days. Girls complain about how guys are jerks. Guess what? You're worse to each other! It saddens me to watch. Friends fall apart, cat fights break out in the hall, names get called, but for what? I just don't understand.
Please approach the next girl you meet with kindness and zero judgement. Be confident in yourself, and you'll find it easier to be accepting of other girls. I promise you'll find that there is so much more to the girls that you've hated over the years, things you never bothered to learn because you hated her right off the bat.
That is all.
Listen up my lovelies.
Warning: This may get a little mushy.
I'm going to focus on you females this week because quite frankly, you're killing me. I'll just start out with the question this time; why do you feel the need to be so feisty to one another?!
To call the behavior between females an issue would be an understatement. It's a crisis situation, ladies!
"She looked at me the wrong way!" (She probably was looking past you, to tell the truth.)
"Why she walk around like she own the place?" (Maybe she does own the place; you don't know her.)
"She stole my man." (If your man wanted you, he wouldn't be with anyone else.)
"Why would she wear that?" (Because she wants to!)
I am simply baffled by the hostility that teenage girls have towards each other. You don't even give each other a chance. The judgement starts before you even learn her name! If she is pretty, you hate her. If she is loud, you hate her. If she has the same shoes, went out with the same boy, does her hair the same way as you do, you hate her. Its crazy, because most of the time, you don't even know a thing about the girl! We are all guilty of it.
I think, and this is just silly ole me, that you guys are just jealous. You're driven by the wrong things! Girls want guys. You want their attention, and you want it all to yourself. However, sweethearts, guys come and go. Whether you want to admit it or not, you feel threatened by other girls.
All I'm asking you to do is realize that you are absolutely beautiful and fantastic. Every single one of you. There's only one of you. Some other girl may have the hair you want, but you have gorgeous eyes! Maybe Shirley has the butt you wish you had, but your skin is flawless! You can't have it all. You are perfect. God custom made you; how could you not be perfect!?
You guys are GULPING the Haterade these days. Girls complain about how guys are jerks. Guess what? You're worse to each other! It saddens me to watch. Friends fall apart, cat fights break out in the hall, names get called, but for what? I just don't understand.
Please approach the next girl you meet with kindness and zero judgement. Be confident in yourself, and you'll find it easier to be accepting of other girls. I promise you'll find that there is so much more to the girls that you've hated over the years, things you never bothered to learn because you hated her right off the bat.
That is all.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Rainbows and Butterflies
Fighting...
This week, fellow students and human-beings, I think I'll share some nuggets of wisdom with you. I know you're probably thinking to yourself..."Well Sarah, what have you been doing for the past two weeks?! I feel wiser just reading your blog!"
My response to you would be thank you. However, this week it's gonna be good.
I was walking into the school this morning. All coffeed up and ready for a full six hours of learning. I was pumped; let me tell you. All of the sudden I heard the enchanting screeches of four delightful young women. Congratulations to them; they then had my attention.
I do not know who, what, or why they were yelling and about to engage in a physical altercation, but I'll have you know, it made me furious. Who in their right mind does that? I don't know about you, but the only thing I want to punch at seven o'clock in the morning is my alarm clock. Who is even alert enough that early in the morning to get angry and fight? It's just not normal.
It's not normal at all. I'll be frank with you, I've always found the whole idea of fighting to be a tad bit idiotic. It's so strange to me and weirdly barbaric. We've come a long way since cavemen, but for some reason high school students like to revert back to their ancestors. Fighting literally makes me think of hairy men sitting around a fire scratching their armpits. The idea that the solution to someone angering you is to prove your physical dominance over them is so silly to me. We are not barbarians. I really wish people who have differences would have like a battle of the brains instead of punching each other. To me, that makes more sense.
If someone calls me a bad name, first of all I wouldn't care (I don't value other people's options enough to let that bother me), but secondly, I wouldn't want to prove them right by fighting them! My reaction would be to prove them wrong. Call me a dumb prostitute; ok, I got you. Let's compare IQ scores! A girl steals your boyfriend, then go find a hotter boyfriend. Proving them wrong is the best revenge you could ever have. All fighting will get you is a bad reputation, 10 days out of school, a black eye, and possibly jail time. Want to really throw someone off? Give them a hug when they're trying to pound your face in. Keep it classy, not trashy.
The problem is that these days you children care too much what people think. You're entirely too insecure. There is a disgusting and overwhelming obsession with the word "disrespect." If someone feels disrespected, they flip out. Be your own person! Stand your ground and know that you are golden! Then nothing anyone could say to you would make you mad. Then the whole school would be full of rainbows and butterflies!
Why do you feel the need to hurt each other?
That is all.
This week, fellow students and human-beings, I think I'll share some nuggets of wisdom with you. I know you're probably thinking to yourself..."Well Sarah, what have you been doing for the past two weeks?! I feel wiser just reading your blog!"
My response to you would be thank you. However, this week it's gonna be good.
I was walking into the school this morning. All coffeed up and ready for a full six hours of learning. I was pumped; let me tell you. All of the sudden I heard the enchanting screeches of four delightful young women. Congratulations to them; they then had my attention.
I do not know who, what, or why they were yelling and about to engage in a physical altercation, but I'll have you know, it made me furious. Who in their right mind does that? I don't know about you, but the only thing I want to punch at seven o'clock in the morning is my alarm clock. Who is even alert enough that early in the morning to get angry and fight? It's just not normal.
It's not normal at all. I'll be frank with you, I've always found the whole idea of fighting to be a tad bit idiotic. It's so strange to me and weirdly barbaric. We've come a long way since cavemen, but for some reason high school students like to revert back to their ancestors. Fighting literally makes me think of hairy men sitting around a fire scratching their armpits. The idea that the solution to someone angering you is to prove your physical dominance over them is so silly to me. We are not barbarians. I really wish people who have differences would have like a battle of the brains instead of punching each other. To me, that makes more sense.
If someone calls me a bad name, first of all I wouldn't care (I don't value other people's options enough to let that bother me), but secondly, I wouldn't want to prove them right by fighting them! My reaction would be to prove them wrong. Call me a dumb prostitute; ok, I got you. Let's compare IQ scores! A girl steals your boyfriend, then go find a hotter boyfriend. Proving them wrong is the best revenge you could ever have. All fighting will get you is a bad reputation, 10 days out of school, a black eye, and possibly jail time. Want to really throw someone off? Give them a hug when they're trying to pound your face in. Keep it classy, not trashy.
The problem is that these days you children care too much what people think. You're entirely too insecure. There is a disgusting and overwhelming obsession with the word "disrespect." If someone feels disrespected, they flip out. Be your own person! Stand your ground and know that you are golden! Then nothing anyone could say to you would make you mad. Then the whole school would be full of rainbows and butterflies!
Why do you feel the need to hurt each other?
That is all.
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