This is about nothing.
You know what bugs me about people?
…when they think they’re right and you think and know they’re wrong because they are so blatantly mistaken and their only motivation for continuing the debate is either 1) just for the sake of argument, or 2) just for the sake of “ALWAYS NEEDING TO BE RIGHT,” also known as Terminal Asshole Syndrome. Just shut your mouth, please. I’m not always right, but you are so in the wrong right now. I’m sorry, but the sad truth that “Jasmine is anything but proficient in arguing” is very poor justification for your own argument, which is actually so utterly inadequate that I might have to cry.
Another thing that bugs me: when people don’t take showers on a consistent basis. The reason you don’t smell yourself smelling like that is because you’re so used to it, which, in all honesty, is pretty gross. Take a shower. Or don’t go out in public, and especially don’t ride the bus when I have to commute to North Campus for class.
I don’t usually vent about the aforementioned obscenities aloud or often, so I’m sorry to subject the 4-6 people who read my blog about said venting.
Realization #1: I need to work harder. No questions.
Realization #2: I need to stop spending money (because I have none).
Realization #3: People are mean, sometimes justifiably and sometimes unjustifiably. Either way, it sucks that caring about people only goes so far. People (everyone, no exceptions) will always find a way to be mean to those they hate and especially to those they love. The world will still turn on its axis and be round and very unfair.
Anywayyyy. I miss my roommate. Jamie officially has swine flu, which she thought she could overcome and take her midterms despite her deathly condition. So, her parents called the dean who then called Jamie and told her to stay in bed and skip all her classes. Currently, her parents have stolen her away from me and she is recuperating in Naperville, IL. I would like her to come back as soon as possible.
Sorry that this post is everywhere. It’s hard to think when I keep trying to study and when I keep failing, hahah. I’ll post for real soon…. maybe…
It’s too cold.
It’s been a while. Like, almost two months. I’m not surprised and you probably aren’t either. I’ve been drowning in what only can be attributed to the College of Engineering’s desire to kill its students. Why? Not many understand, but apparently this will make us better people in end. That is, if being a “better person” entails an unusually shortened life expectancy due to severe stress and unhealthy eating habits.
It’s only been the first few weeks of the semester but I feel like so much time has gone by, probably because so much has happened and I’ve learned a lot about people, life, and myself. I feel like I grasp most about myself when school, God, my own temperament, and friendships push me to my limits. I’ve been forced to look at the weaknesses in my relationships with others and the frailties of my own personality. From this I can offer a pinch of my own humble knowledge: your past reveals so much about who you are now. Thinking retrospectively has helped me to understand why some things happen to me today and why I react in ways that, in the past, I would have deemed both pathetic and frustrating. I’m beginning to understand why I’ve changed and starting to see that maybe some purification of character is in order.
I want to feel my actual height of almost 5′4″ instead of 5 feet less than that.
On a lighter note, I’m really glad I’m here despite everything. Really glad. Glad that I’ve met the people I have and glad that I’ve been to get to know certain people better. In light of this mess I’ve created, I feel good. It’s oddly unsettling. Gah.
And now for the strange articles that I’ve missed… Time Magazine discusses “Why Women Want Sex.” This bit only goes to confirm our suspicions about women– girls are conniving sleazes with bad intentions, out to home-wreck and give our exes STDs. Holler. But really though… survival of the fittest??! “Mate-poaching”? Oh my goodness gracious. Smelly men who don’t realize they smell? I’m losing faith in humanity.
Chicago tomorrow after midterm #3. I’m ready to re-visit a part of my past.
Please sleep.
The past two days have been more eventful than predicted, mostly because I seem to have a problem with being too bored and I planned a ton of stuff for myself to do… among them being errands*3492304, coffee dates with people who go school in Kzoo, and hanging out with fam. And packing, of course. I’ll be in AA all day manana moving Alex in, which is exciting because my little brother is going to college!
Speaking of college and classes and etc, I’m reminded how no one really sleeps well or enough at school, ever. Well, a few people do, but mostly everyone I know has pulled an all-nighter or has gone through a week or two with very little sleep. But I would like to warn you all now to not become a full-fledged insomniac because you might DIE! Thank you again, Newsweek, for enlightening us with worthy information.
Anything but packing…
Since summer classes ended, for the first time since last September, I’ve had very few obligations and from this I’ve learned something important yet marginally disappointing about myself. When I only have a couple easily completed responsibilities, I very nearly do nothing. When I actually do have work to do (that I don’t particularly enjoy, cough physics) and classes to attend (that I fall asleep in), I tend to procrastinate using an impressive smorgasbord of distracting activities. So I guess what I’m trying to say is that for some reason, I only write posts when I’m very busy and when posting in WordPress is last on my to-do list. I think it’s a little troubling that I seem to work best under pressure, but right now, I really do have nothing to do and I AM posting, so there are exceptions to my strange behavior. And I doubt this summer is not a harbinger of doomed work ethic for the upcoming school year. At least, it better not be…
By being MIA for the past 2 weeks, I’ve missed out on writing about a myriad of interesting turns of events, movies, deaths, other news…. So, I shall add my humble opinion on a few of the notables that I can remember (in no particular order because I’m too lazy):
- Death of former S. Korean President, Kim Dae-jung: So sad.. I don’t remember the election he won because I was 6 or 7 at the time, but I do remember when he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000. Felt the need to mention this… See the BBC Obit here.
- Michael Jackson’s Death Ruled a Homicide: Surprise? No. Sad? I guess, but this thing has been dragged out so long, I can barely remember when he was still alive (jk) … I do hope they find out what happened so his family (ok, and like 293048925 other people…) can have some closure.
- Death of Sen. Ted Kennedy: Wow. Not like a huge shock but still…. shocking in its own way. I actually don’t have much to say besides this: what a loss for his family, the USA, politics, then Senate… gah. What a name, what a life :(
- Kidnapping Victim Found after 18 Years: HOLY CROW. This story just fascinates me. I don’t know why…. but I have this weird addiction to reading about murderers, rapists, and sex offenders that get caught and victims that are found or saved or whatever. Kind of freaks me out. I don’t know. Maybe I’m just really weird… anyway.. What kind of sicko does this?! And this girl (well, now she’s like 28) had her first kid 1. by rape, and 2. when she was FOURTEEN. And now she has 2 kids. And her oldest is fifteen. Ahhhh. I’m glad this is getting somewhat resolved, because seriously… it’s messed up.
- (500) Days of Summer: Hahahaha. Not exactly news, but this movie is all the rage. I recommend it, except everyone over-hyped it so I was expecting like something better than a combination of Forrest Gump, Die Hard, and Pretty Woman. Very good nonetheless. And very indie. Those of you who are into very good looking, dimpled Jewish boys — eye candy all the wayy. And Zooey Deschanel isn’t too hard on the eyes either. Haha.
- Bernanke ID Theft: This just goes to show how real identity theft is. Some basic background info: Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve Board Chairman (basically, the nation’s top banker) and his wife were victims to this huge identity theft ring. Madame Bernanke’s purse was stolen, which contained a lot of financial and personal information. Check the link to the Newsweek details for more info. Pretty serious. Protect your purses. Check your account statements. And don’t get into strange cars with strangers.
So many deaths… And once again, I’m both disturbed and intrigued by identity theft stories in addition to other weird, horrible news. I may consider speaking to a psychologist… but on the other hand, I feel that when I read these articles, I become paranoid and start taking extra safety precautions and measures of protection against killers and such people so I guess it’s for my benefit. Hahaha.
I am so bored. As if it’s not obvious already. I realize that I failed to mention the controversy surrounding Obama’s health care plan, but this is the already longest post ever and truthfully, I’m sick of the computer screen. I am not a fan of this awkward, in-between stage where people have moved away and no one is here to entertain me. Screw packing and then unpacking… I just want to chill and have welcome week now. Expect another post within the next two days because Portage/the Greater Kalamazoo Area without people to see is frighteningly dull.
Going to Chicago go go go go!
School’s out and summer’s in! Three weeks of sweet freedom until schools tarts. To Chicago by train tonight, back home on Monday evening. I bought Season 8 of Friends on sale, which means that I (well, mi familia…) own all ten seasons of Friends, which means my life is that much closer to being complete!
I haven’t published a “real” post in a while because my brain has been slowly decaying away in a filth of calculus, physics, and receptionist-ing among other activities of summer fun, but I hope to be back on my A game starting Tuesday. So, beware.
My brother Alex told me to type this into the Google search bar:
Hahahahahaha. What the heck? Of course the first hit isn’t “I am gay,” or “I am what I am” … It’s “I am extremely terrified of Chinese people.” Not just “terrified,” but “extremely terrified.” And the second hit is “I am bored.” So funny ahahahah..
Oh, how I love Google.
I’m so glad summer is officially here (for me). Even though I’ve gone to South Haven a grand total of one time and therefore am semi-albino, even though I haven’t had an academic break since January, and even though so many sad/bad complications have rocked my life and the lives of those I love… I am happy. What a pleasant surprise despite the events of this past month. Past week. Past 24 hours. What an anti-summer it’s been. In the meantime, I’m hoping and praying for peace for those trying to find calm in the midst of this summer storm. Chin up :)
