Sophomore-itis?

I think we all have heard about senioritis, but how about sophomore-itis. Lately, my friends and myself have been jonesing for school to be over. It seems like I am more excited than ever to start a career and see what the future holds for me. But something pretty obvious is stopping me, high school. Last time I checked, high school is a necessity to attend college and start that dream career. I just want to start life.

Don't get me wrong, I love school, but with summer fast approaching I find it harder to get my work done (unless of course it is in journalism.) Math worksheets seem to be piling up and French vocab is coming at me from every direction. I also have noticed my patience for everyone is starting to wear. Some teachers make me wanna flip and I really need a break from a few friends. Doing the same routine everyday with the same people gets old. I don't know if I am just board, but I could literally knock a select few out. I also am starting to notice some peoples true personalities start to shine, I am desperate for summer so I can start to mend those crumbling relationships.

I guess the true jest of this entry is this: summer please hurry, I need a break in many aspects of my life and I would like to graduate before I go completely nuts.

Tips to stay motivated: Link

Lets get it clear, it is still Spring!

If you go to East High, then the topic of weather has been pretty popular lately. Not only for our crazy winters, but Spring time temps. Just a few weeks ago we were all enjoying mid 70 degree temperatures and now this! Dark, dreary, wet, and a little cool.  But that is spring in Iowa. Most all of us wish it was summer, but in reality it is not. But some people cant just accept it. All I ever hear now-a-days is complaining, "It's  too cold, it rains too much." What is the deal? Must our teachers re-teach 1st grade, April showers bring May flowers.                                                      

(Don't mind my grass, it is a weird type that takes a while to get green. Anyone know what it is called, it is really thick and coarse?)

Anyways, I am starting to feel like people are getting anxious to bring out the shorts... a little too anxious. Just an FYI to everyone who thinks the 50's are appropriate for shorts, your are troubled. It is currently April, which means it is Spring. During Iowa springs it is cool and rainy. (I love rainy days.)

As much as I too wish it was 80 & sunny, sadly it is not; keep the shorts in the dresser. Summer will be here soon enough. Lets enjoy that we actually have above freezing temperatures and stop the complaining! We live in Iowa, get used to it. ;)

                    Side-note: Please for my eyesight and the sanity of everyone, only wear shorts that are flattering to your body. Need I say more, you all know what I am talking about.

Royal Wedding

Okay, what is the deal with all of this Royal wedding crap? This topic has been on my mind for about the past month, not because it interests me, but because it is everywhere! TV News, websites, papers, and even the corny "memorabilia." Who really wants a plate with two peoples heads stamped on it, cause' I know I don't.

And don't get me started on the actually wedding coverage. I have seen preview after preview for "Countdown to the Royal Wedding," on HLH, CNN, NBC, and they are not the only ones. Even E! will be" live in London."
Live! Really? All of these networks begin their coverage at the butt crack of dawn. I feel like 3am Central time is redonkulous, not to mention the 1am Eastern time coverage.

I guess the coverage on the wedding is not the issue I see. If you want to wake up at 3am to watch someone else get married halfway across the world, who doesn't affect the American government, and you have no personal connection to; go for it. Whatever floats your boat. I just want to know why it is so important. I understand Kate and William will be the future Queen and King of the United Kingdom, and wherever else they reign; but their rule does not affect the US.  It is hard to put my confusion into words, but it just feels like Americans are more excited than the actual English citizens.  Check this poll out on who will be watching the Royal Wedding.
 http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2067262,00.html

Crazy news!

                 Just today while surfing around cbsnews.com I came upon what I find as a crazy piece of news. A 6 year-old boy brought a gun to a Texas elementary school, luckily no one was seriously injured or killed. This kind of news gets me thinking, what kind of world do we live in? In my opinion a 6 year-old boy should have absolutely no access to any kind of weapon.  Most parents of youngster won’t even let their children use a butter knife, so how did this kid get his hands on a loaded gun.

                I know this kid probably didn’t know how huge the repercussions of his actions could be, so I believe his parents should definitely be reviewed.  I worry about today’s young generation, we live in a crazy world, children and even teens like me need proper guidance. As an uncle to a fantastic 3 year-old niece, I worry about her future. I hope everyone can look at themselves and see if they are setting a good example for the young ones in their life. I think our armed weapons laws should be re-evaluated to protect our and the next generations future. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/04/19/national/main20055336.shtml?tag=stack

Carelessness

               I know it has been a few days since my last blog, but trust me; I have a lot to say. If any of you know me, you know I have been on a journalistic ‘beat.’ That beat just happens to be on parking. I have written stories, opinions pieces, and even done class projects on this topic. Throughout the process of journalism this year I have become much more opinionated, found my voice you could say. Anyways, while I expressed my thoughts on parking I was approached with much disagreement, but that is fine, I totally respect that. After the ‘storm’ settled I thought everything had past and we could move on, but something happened recently that really struck a chord with me.

                Last Thursday, I was running late to school, so the street parking was full. I reluctantly had to park in the teachers’ lot. I say reluctantly because I know this lot is not monitored as much as the other side of the school is. So, after school I go out to my car and find it hit! I was so pissed; I parked where no one was around me. But some careless person decided to be lazy and hit me.  After I discovered this I did what my grandpa always told me to do, “No matter what type of accident, always report it.” So, I did.   Luckily the dent was not horrible and my grandpa was able to buff a lot of the scratches out, but still; why are people so careless?

How old are we?

We all have experienced high school; we all have witnessed the ridiculous things our peers will do. That is what this blog is about; the shameful, things make us want to make our FACEBOOK statuses, “SMH.” Every day I sit back in class and almost have to laugh at the stupidity some students stoop to.

                Lets start with today’s experience, this one I just don’t get. Try to set this up in your mind, classes are 80 minutes long, after 20 minutes you are counted absent. It’s all good, you still have an hour left of class. But here is the thing I just can’t wrap my mind around. At least every day a peer of mine walks in with five minutes left of class. Really!? What is the point, please tell me. Now, don’t get me wrong I understand things happen, but most of these late ‘wonder inners’ just don’t give a shizz. They either decided it would be okay to sleep in an extra hour or getting high will benefit them much more than an education. I know what people decided to do in their life is none of my business; but I hate knowing that when we are out in the real world, such careless citizens will be wondering the streets.