I was attacked by a seagull today. No, it did not just follow me around, it flew into my face. I do admit I sounded pretty ridiculous when I shouted out "BIRD". From now on, I will wince whenever one comes within three feet of me. *Shiver* Be afraid, be very afraid.
Speaking of being afraid, I have just discovered Stephen King. His writing is amazing. I thought that he would just be another one of those cliched scary novel writers, but it is truly very good. I highly suggust it, even if it is just reading the style, unique to itself. The book I have just finished is called Misery.
Oh, by the way, pushing the cafe cart is going to be awesome! I am so glad that I decided to volenteer at the hospital. It is turning out to be a very rewarding experience so far.
Question of the Day: What came first, orange or oranges?
This seems like a chicken and egg question, but it actually has an answer. The noun came before the adjective. Oranges first came from latin. In English the first time orange appeared was 1620.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/307/what-came-first-orange-or-oranges
Story of the Day: EU to Ban Selling Eggs by the Dozen
Wait...what? How could you not? I get selling things like fruit or vegstables by weight, but eggs?? It is a tradition! I totally understand why people would be up in arms over this. This will even raise the cost of groceries because producers would have to change all the packaging. It will just confuse everyone too.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1289882/EU-ban-selling-eggs-dozen-Shopkeepers-fury-told-food-weighed-sold-kilo.html
MLIA of the Day: "Today I was spinning my beaded necklace around in class instead of taking my final. I hit myself in the eye. Twice. The universe is trying to keep me on track I suppose...Or point out that with the amount of coordination I have, I definitely need good grades. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
That reminds me of the time my necklace exploded in seventh grade in science class. Hilarious.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Les Miserables
Hey, hey, hey! First night of Les Miserables is now officially over, and it was a ton of fun! Good job guys and I hope that the rest of the shows will be just as good. One thing though: I will be so glad when I can live out of curlers again.
School is almost out (thank goodness), and I can't wait to sleep, though I'll miss everyone there! No more homework, only stupid portfoilios, which are the most idiotic trick at getting the kids to go to the last few days of school ever.
Question of the Day: Why can't I own a Canadian?
Okay, so when ever I started a question with 'why' in google, this came up, and intrigued me greatly. I followed the first link and I found something very interesting. It was a letter from a listener of a radio station replying to something that a personel said. It was a great example of changing tradition over the course of the centuries, and though I am a devout Catholic, made me laugh. My favorite question that they brought up was "Why can't I own a Canadian?" I would check it out if I were you.
http://www.humanistsofutah.org/2002/WhyCantIOwnACanadian_10-02.html
Story of the Day: US Players Stuck in Traffic Jam Caused by Elephant
I love the way they started off this article: "Forget getting past England. The U.S. soccer team had to get past the elephants first." It is pretty funny to think that such important people could get detained by an elephant. Read the signs outside of their hotel. South Africa seems like an entirely different world. Good luck U.S.A. today!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100611/ap_on_sp_so_ne/soc_wcup_us_elephant
MLIA of the Day: "Today, my mom told me that when I was in first grade, I got sent to the principal's office and they called her because I told my teacher my dad was the mailman. My dad really was our mailman. MLIA"
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com/
Hilarious.
School is almost out (thank goodness), and I can't wait to sleep, though I'll miss everyone there! No more homework, only stupid portfoilios, which are the most idiotic trick at getting the kids to go to the last few days of school ever.
Question of the Day: Why can't I own a Canadian?
Okay, so when ever I started a question with 'why' in google, this came up, and intrigued me greatly. I followed the first link and I found something very interesting. It was a letter from a listener of a radio station replying to something that a personel said. It was a great example of changing tradition over the course of the centuries, and though I am a devout Catholic, made me laugh. My favorite question that they brought up was "Why can't I own a Canadian?" I would check it out if I were you.
http://www.humanistsofutah.org/2002/WhyCantIOwnACanadian_10-02.html
Story of the Day: US Players Stuck in Traffic Jam Caused by Elephant
I love the way they started off this article: "Forget getting past England. The U.S. soccer team had to get past the elephants first." It is pretty funny to think that such important people could get detained by an elephant. Read the signs outside of their hotel. South Africa seems like an entirely different world. Good luck U.S.A. today!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100611/ap_on_sp_so_ne/soc_wcup_us_elephant
MLIA of the Day: "Today, my mom told me that when I was in first grade, I got sent to the principal's office and they called her because I told my teacher my dad was the mailman. My dad really was our mailman. MLIA"
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com/
Hilarious.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Bridal Shower
Bridal showers are fun, with all the girls. Today was my cousin's, and I had a lot of fun. It felt pretty great giving her my present, and being one of the bride's maids to stand by her side. It should definately be a fun wedding.
Les Miserables in Tyngsboorough this week! Just to give an advertisement out to the world. Hope you can come, because it is going to be awesome!
Question of the Day: What is the most expensive thing in the world?
The element californium-252 can be bought for 350 billion dollars a pound. Want to pay the bill?
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/294/whats-the-most-expensive-thing-in-the-world
Les Miserables in Tyngsboorough this week! Just to give an advertisement out to the world. Hope you can come, because it is going to be awesome!
Question of the Day: What is the most expensive thing in the world?
The element californium-252 can be bought for 350 billion dollars a pound. Want to pay the bill?
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/294/whats-the-most-expensive-thing-in-the-world
Story of the Day: Child falls from 17th floor of Miami Hotel -- and Survives.
What is with all of these stories lately? People have got to watch their children! These miraculous stories of survival are out of this world. He bounced off a pine tree and landed on the dirt surface on the 10th story pool, a fall of about 80 feet. This makes me want to scream.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/04/1663530/child-falls-from-17th-floor-of.html
MLIA of the Day: "A while back, a friend of mine told me a story that happened to her back in fourth grade. One day in winter, her teacher took teh class out to play in the snow. The teacher brought out snow coloring dye so that the kids co play with colored snow. The kids were having fun, especially with the yellow snow. Hearing the kids' amused remarks about playing with yellow snow, the teacher turns around, mystified, and says, 'I didn't bring yellow dye.' MLIA."
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Massachusetts Child Abuse System
MCAS: Massachusetts Child Abuse System That pretty much sums it up. I am just slightly freaking out about it, and hope I do well.
No theater tonight, which is a blessing, because I have to study for the MCAS!!!
Question of the Day: Did Native Americans cut off the noses of adulterous wives?
Yes. Sometimes their hair or ears were cut off instead. What a horrible way to be mutilated!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2939/did-native-americans-cut-off-the-noses-of-adulterous-wives
Story of the Day: Help Saught for 2 Year Old Smoker
Ahh!! What is the world coming to? This baby in India is addicted to cigarrettes, and his parents are trying to cut his habit down from 40 a day!!! Ridiculous. Check out the video on youtube, it just makes me sick. You would think by now people would know that smoking is horrible for your body.
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/05/31/Help-sought-for-2-year-old-smoker/UPI-87241275335488/
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I am still alive. Mission accomplished. MLIA"
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
So true, so true.
No theater tonight, which is a blessing, because I have to study for the MCAS!!!
Question of the Day: Did Native Americans cut off the noses of adulterous wives?
Yes. Sometimes their hair or ears were cut off instead. What a horrible way to be mutilated!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2939/did-native-americans-cut-off-the-noses-of-adulterous-wives
Story of the Day: Help Saught for 2 Year Old Smoker
Ahh!! What is the world coming to? This baby in India is addicted to cigarrettes, and his parents are trying to cut his habit down from 40 a day!!! Ridiculous. Check out the video on youtube, it just makes me sick. You would think by now people would know that smoking is horrible for your body.
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/05/31/Help-sought-for-2-year-old-smoker/UPI-87241275335488/
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I am still alive. Mission accomplished. MLIA"
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
So true, so true.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Sleep!
Finally! This was the first day this week that I had more than six hours of sleep. Oh, and by the way, thank you Bertha for the awesome code name: Rosa Soenrombry! Try to figure that one out. This weekend will be used to relax, hopefully without too much homework. The only downfall is that I'll be gone all Memorial Day, marching. It better not be too hot out.
Question of the Day: Can you cook eggs with rock music?
Technically yes, if you had it loud enough, which is nearly impossible. There'd have to be special conditions too. Sound, just as a reminder to all my fellow teenagers, can give your brain, and ears, many problems if you listen to it too much, too loud. Be careful!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2936/can-rock-music-cook-eggs
Story of the Day: Congressman to Pelosi - Give Up Personal Jet
This just infuriates me. Thank goodness this Florida Congressman is doing something about the aweful spenidng on personal jets by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Here are some of the figures: over $101,000 were spent by taxpayers over a two year period, just for "in flight services" on the personal jet the military provided for Pelosi. For just one flight, it costs $28,000. In 2009, the House members spent $8.7 million and the Senate spent $5 million on flights. This new bill would require EVERYONE to take coach. Thank you to Representative Bill Posey, and please get this bill passed!
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageld=158949
MLIA of the Day: "Today, my phone rang. When I answered it, I heard nothing on the other end, so I naturally repeated 'Hello' a couple of times. When that didn't work, I said, 'You have five seconds until self distruct. Five. Four. Three. Two...' the person screamed and hung up. I think I'll be doing this more often. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
I am totally trying that the next time someone does that to me.
Question of the Day: Can you cook eggs with rock music?
Technically yes, if you had it loud enough, which is nearly impossible. There'd have to be special conditions too. Sound, just as a reminder to all my fellow teenagers, can give your brain, and ears, many problems if you listen to it too much, too loud. Be careful!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2936/can-rock-music-cook-eggs
Story of the Day: Congressman to Pelosi - Give Up Personal Jet
This just infuriates me. Thank goodness this Florida Congressman is doing something about the aweful spenidng on personal jets by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Here are some of the figures: over $101,000 were spent by taxpayers over a two year period, just for "in flight services" on the personal jet the military provided for Pelosi. For just one flight, it costs $28,000. In 2009, the House members spent $8.7 million and the Senate spent $5 million on flights. This new bill would require EVERYONE to take coach. Thank you to Representative Bill Posey, and please get this bill passed!
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageld=158949
MLIA of the Day: "Today, my phone rang. When I answered it, I heard nothing on the other end, so I naturally repeated 'Hello' a couple of times. When that didn't work, I said, 'You have five seconds until self distruct. Five. Four. Three. Two...' the person screamed and hung up. I think I'll be doing this more often. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
I am totally trying that the next time someone does that to me.
Monday, May 24, 2010
What's in a name?
Have you ever been introduced to someone and imediately judged them on their name? I have, and it generally does hold to be true. That may seem 'namist" or whatever, but if you think about it, that is naturally the first thing you think about after their physical apperance. A name tells a lot about the background, or possible upbringing, of a person. Does a person named Grace or Candy seem more respectable. Try blocking out a person's name when you meet them. Check out their personality, and see if it matches the name.
Wahoo! Schools almost done. (Just had to get that in there.)
Question of the Day: How do ventriloquists do it?
With enough practice anyone could do it. The techniques are relatively simple, but take an endless amount of practice. This article is quite extensive, so try to bring out the inner voice-thrower in you!
http://www.straightdope.comcolumns/read/274/how-do-ventriloquists-do-it
Story of the Day: Two Babies Survive After his Stroller Rolls off Platform and is Struck by a Train in Australia
Have you heard about this? How could people let their babies fall off a platform, into the path of an incoming train!? What is especially frightening is that it happened twice in such a short period of time. Amazingly, both babies survived with little more than bruises. That is a sure miracle. Hopefully there won't be another incident. Come on people, watch your kids.
http://www.foxnew.com/world/2010/05/26/baby-survives-stroller-platform-struck-train-australia/?test=latestnews
MLIA of the Day: "Today, while in class, our professor started to tell us a story, but stopped himself and made us raise our right hand and say 'I, state your name,...' The entire class repeated 'I, state your name.' Fail. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Happy Wednesday!
Wahoo! Schools almost done. (Just had to get that in there.)
Question of the Day: How do ventriloquists do it?
With enough practice anyone could do it. The techniques are relatively simple, but take an endless amount of practice. This article is quite extensive, so try to bring out the inner voice-thrower in you!
http://www.straightdope.comcolumns/read/274/how-do-ventriloquists-do-it
Story of the Day: Two Babies Survive After his Stroller Rolls off Platform and is Struck by a Train in Australia
Have you heard about this? How could people let their babies fall off a platform, into the path of an incoming train!? What is especially frightening is that it happened twice in such a short period of time. Amazingly, both babies survived with little more than bruises. That is a sure miracle. Hopefully there won't be another incident. Come on people, watch your kids.
http://www.foxnew.com/world/2010/05/26/baby-survives-stroller-platform-struck-train-australia/?test=latestnews
MLIA of the Day: "Today, while in class, our professor started to tell us a story, but stopped himself and made us raise our right hand and say 'I, state your name,...' The entire class repeated 'I, state your name.' Fail. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Happy Wednesday!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Yay! It's Friday!
Wahoo! Running in circles..........running in circles........okay, that's enough. Finally, the week of the crazyiness is ended. Something has gone on every day, during the school and day and afterwards, and it has ended at last. I even only went to one class where I did something today, Biology, but, hey, it was a pretty good day. The only downfalls were having my mouth collapse and orange juice spilled all over me.
I hope you all have a great weekend, and won't be spending most of it on homework like I have to. Oh well.
Question of the Day: What are the real lyrics to Louie Louie?
Since parade season is comming up soon, I thought I would give you this insight.
"Louie Louie, me gotta go. Louie Louie, me gotta go. A fine little girl, she wait for me. Me catch the ship across the sea. I sailed the ship all alone. I never think I'll make it home. Louie Louie, me gotta go. Three nights and days we sialed the sea. Me thin kof girl constantly. On the ship, I dream she there. I smell the rose in her hair. Louie Louie, me gotta go. Me see Jamaican moon abovee. It won't be long me see me love. Me take her im my arms and then I tell her I never leave again. Louie Louie, me gotta go." (By Richard Berry. Copyright 1957-1963 by Limax Music Inc.)
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/281/what-are-the-real-lyrics-to-louie-louie
Story of the Day: The Federal Fat Police: Bill Would Require Government to Track Body Mass of American Children
Oh my goodness gracious. This has gone too far. Yes, it is important that heath be taken care of, and preventative measures be shown, but over stepping kid's rights to privacy, that's a big no-no. I know that I would not want my personal BMI, which, by the way, does not even show how heathy you are, just what your weight is compared to other people, shown to the entire country. What do you think about this, read the article, then comment to let me know.
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/65781
MLIA of the Day: "Today in band class, one kid that never plays his instrument fell asleep. Our teacher told us to quietly take our instruments and stand out on the hall. He then woke up the kid up and told him that it was 6:00 and he had slept through school. I have never heard a boy scream so loud or to look so panicked. He probably won't fall asleep again. MLIA"
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
Priceless!
I hope you all have a great weekend, and won't be spending most of it on homework like I have to. Oh well.
Question of the Day: What are the real lyrics to Louie Louie?
Since parade season is comming up soon, I thought I would give you this insight.
"Louie Louie, me gotta go. Louie Louie, me gotta go. A fine little girl, she wait for me. Me catch the ship across the sea. I sailed the ship all alone. I never think I'll make it home. Louie Louie, me gotta go. Three nights and days we sialed the sea. Me thin kof girl constantly. On the ship, I dream she there. I smell the rose in her hair. Louie Louie, me gotta go. Me see Jamaican moon abovee. It won't be long me see me love. Me take her im my arms and then I tell her I never leave again. Louie Louie, me gotta go." (By Richard Berry. Copyright 1957-1963 by Limax Music Inc.)
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/281/what-are-the-real-lyrics-to-louie-louie
Story of the Day: The Federal Fat Police: Bill Would Require Government to Track Body Mass of American Children
Oh my goodness gracious. This has gone too far. Yes, it is important that heath be taken care of, and preventative measures be shown, but over stepping kid's rights to privacy, that's a big no-no. I know that I would not want my personal BMI, which, by the way, does not even show how heathy you are, just what your weight is compared to other people, shown to the entire country. What do you think about this, read the article, then comment to let me know.
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/65781
MLIA of the Day: "Today in band class, one kid that never plays his instrument fell asleep. Our teacher told us to quietly take our instruments and stand out on the hall. He then woke up the kid up and told him that it was 6:00 and he had slept through school. I have never heard a boy scream so loud or to look so panicked. He probably won't fall asleep again. MLIA"
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
Priceless!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Limp Lips
Hello everyone. My lips, as you can tell by the title feel like they are going to collapse. As of yet, I have played/sung over 15 hourse of straight music since Monday. AHH! The concert tonight is going to kill me, so if I come in tomorrow and cannot talk, you will all know the reason why.
The exaustion actually got so bad that I went home and fell onto my couch, and my brothers had to wake me up. Yeah, I actually fell asleep. Oops.
I think all my teachers have gone absolutely out of their minds. It seems like they all got together and said, "Alright, the busiest week of Maryrose's year is this week, lets all throw a ton of homework and projects at her to see if she can handle it."
Awesome. (Sarcasim inserted here).
Question of the Day: How many two letter words are accepted in a game of Scrabble?
Now officially, it is 96! Who would have known? So, if you really love the game of Scrabble, take a look at the list in the link below, and you can rub your knowledge into all your friends/families face.
http://www.yak.net/bablooey/scrabble/2letterwords.html
Story of the Day: Another Reason Not to Take Diet Pills
Seriously, people should be happy with the way they are. Not only are they being scammed out of a ton of money, now they have to worry about being poisoned. Diet pills shipped in boxes, bottles and bags could have been secretly loaded with drugs that could kill you, especially products that come from China. These pills could cause high blood pressure, or things as serious as stroke and heart attacks. Be careful what you are putting into yourself. Check out this article:
http://www.wbbm780.com/Deadly-drug-f0und-in-online-diet-pills/7029771
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I read an MLIA story that said, 'My friend asked me what the longest four letter word is.' I sat here and though about what word it could possibly be for a few minutes until I realized that all four letter words are the same length. MLIA".
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
Ignorant peope. :-)
The exaustion actually got so bad that I went home and fell onto my couch, and my brothers had to wake me up. Yeah, I actually fell asleep. Oops.
I think all my teachers have gone absolutely out of their minds. It seems like they all got together and said, "Alright, the busiest week of Maryrose's year is this week, lets all throw a ton of homework and projects at her to see if she can handle it."
Awesome. (Sarcasim inserted here).
Question of the Day: How many two letter words are accepted in a game of Scrabble?
Now officially, it is 96! Who would have known? So, if you really love the game of Scrabble, take a look at the list in the link below, and you can rub your knowledge into all your friends/families face.
http://www.yak.net/bablooey/scrabble/2letterwords.html
Story of the Day: Another Reason Not to Take Diet Pills
Seriously, people should be happy with the way they are. Not only are they being scammed out of a ton of money, now they have to worry about being poisoned. Diet pills shipped in boxes, bottles and bags could have been secretly loaded with drugs that could kill you, especially products that come from China. These pills could cause high blood pressure, or things as serious as stroke and heart attacks. Be careful what you are putting into yourself. Check out this article:
http://www.wbbm780.com/Deadly-drug-f0und-in-online-diet-pills/7029771
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I read an MLIA story that said, 'My friend asked me what the longest four letter word is.' I sat here and though about what word it could possibly be for a few minutes until I realized that all four letter words are the same length. MLIA".
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
Ignorant peope. :-)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Band Trip Tomorrow.
I am totally looking forward to the ten to eleven hour drive tomorrow...not. I am, however, extremely thrilled about going to Bush Gardens on Saturday. It should be really awesome, a wonderful experience.
You know that you have some problems when people start quoting you when you speak. My friends have even started to write down stupid stuff that we all say. Ah well.
Today while running around the track at school, I decided to see if I could jump over the hurdles. I could jump over the smallest ones, but the rest, well, let's just say it was an epic failure. Stupid short legs. It was fun trying though.
Question of the Day: Who do men and women's shirts button on different sides?
You know that you have some problems when people start quoting you when you speak. My friends have even started to write down stupid stuff that we all say. Ah well.
Today while running around the track at school, I decided to see if I could jump over the hurdles. I could jump over the smallest ones, but the rest, well, let's just say it was an epic failure. Stupid short legs. It was fun trying though.
Question of the Day: Who do men and women's shirts button on different sides?
- According to legend, women button right over left because in medieval times they were dressed by their right handed maids.
- Mens are on the right side because it is easier to button that way for right handed people.
Simple answers. There are more reasons, so look at the link below to find out more.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/635/why-do-mens-and-womes-shirts-button-on-different-sides
Story of the Day: A town in Tennessee elected a dead man as their mayor. The city concil will have to appoint a new mayor to run their city. The story is really short, so I encourage you to read it.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/04/14/dead-man-elected-mayor-tennessee-town/?test=latestnews
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I learned taht a lady once said to Winston Churchill, 'If you were my husband, I'd poison your tea.' He replied, 'And if you were my wife, I'd drink it.' I wish more people insulted like that nowadays. MLIA"
Sorry this was a little rushed, I am supposed to be going to bed right now. See you all in a few days.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Almost....maybe...an important event.
*Whistling devilishly* There is nothing going on, say, tomorrow...nooo. Absolutely not. End of story.
*Clearing my throat* Yeah, okay. Now that we've cleared up that fact, on with the post. Since there is nothing to report, except the trip at the end of the week, and I should be doing homework right now, onward!
Question of the Day: What are the six ways to get to first base without hitting the ball?
1.) A walk.
2.) Hit by a pitch.
3.) Dropped third strike.
4.) Catcher's interference.
5.) If the ball thrown goes into the stands, a player's bench, or touched by a spectator.
6.) If the ball gets lodged in any part of the catchers apparatus.
*Clearing my throat* Yeah, okay. Now that we've cleared up that fact, on with the post. Since there is nothing to report, except the trip at the end of the week, and I should be doing homework right now, onward!
Question of the Day: What are the six ways to get to first base without hitting the ball?
1.) A walk.
2.) Hit by a pitch.
3.) Dropped third strike.
4.) Catcher's interference.
5.) If the ball thrown goes into the stands, a player's bench, or touched by a spectator.
6.) If the ball gets lodged in any part of the catchers apparatus.
Just in case you were wondering. Personally, I would want to see the last one. It would be pretty hilarious.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/265/What-are-5-ways-to-get-to-1st-without-hitting-the-ball
Story of the Day: It's A Miracle!
A mother decided to stop her son's medicine after he was stabbed in the head with a screw driver. Everyone thought he was going to die, but he miraculously got better, and is now on his way to recovery. He can breathe on his own, and talk, when before he was in a coma. Amazing!
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/04/10/Mom-says-goodbye-son-wakes-from-coma/UPI-46501270912836/
MLIA of the Day: "Today, while visiting my brother in New York City, I saw a bus pass us with an ad on the side 'Would you like to learn English? Call This Number!' I was wondering if you do not know english, how could you read the sign? MLIA"
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
Some people can be so stupid. At least the rest of us can have some good laughs at their expense!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
It's a Beautiful Day!
I love the spring. Period. It has the best weather, and just the turn from bare winter to beautiful blossums is enough to lift almost anyone's spirits.
It is crunch time at school, where everyone is picking courses, working on projects and finalizing grades. I am absoluely exausted, but in high spirits, for I'm looking forward to the Virginia Beach Trip, which will be awesome.
Question of the Day: What is the origin of "side kick"?
It was originally the nickname for the side pocket in pants, but some poet compared it to a close companion. By 1920, it meant friend.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/264/what-the-origin-of-side-kick
Story of the Day: British Prisons Help Prisoners Relapse Before Entering Society
This is the stupidest idea...ever. Their logic is that they think they will relapse soon anyway, so they just help them along. It is supposed to prevent drug overdoses, but I don't see how this will help the prisoners succeed in society. What if they really did change, and didn't want to be drugged up before release? Ridiculous.
http://www.myfoxny.com/dps/news/dpgonc-british-prisons-help-addicts-relapse-before-re-entering-society-km-20100406_6938888
MLIA of the Day: "Today, my science teacher, who is brilliant and has a marvelously twisted sense of humor, took a small sheet of paper, wrote on one side 'turn over' and did the same on the other side. He gave this paper to one of the girls in the class, and she sat there fro about twenty minutes, turning it back and forth going, 'I DON'T GET IT!' MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Wow...I know a couple of people who would fall for that. Bye, cause I am going outside!
It is crunch time at school, where everyone is picking courses, working on projects and finalizing grades. I am absoluely exausted, but in high spirits, for I'm looking forward to the Virginia Beach Trip, which will be awesome.
Question of the Day: What is the origin of "side kick"?
It was originally the nickname for the side pocket in pants, but some poet compared it to a close companion. By 1920, it meant friend.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/264/what-the-origin-of-side-kick
Story of the Day: British Prisons Help Prisoners Relapse Before Entering Society
This is the stupidest idea...ever. Their logic is that they think they will relapse soon anyway, so they just help them along. It is supposed to prevent drug overdoses, but I don't see how this will help the prisoners succeed in society. What if they really did change, and didn't want to be drugged up before release? Ridiculous.
http://www.myfoxny.com/dps/news/dpgonc-british-prisons-help-addicts-relapse-before-re-entering-society-km-20100406_6938888
MLIA of the Day: "Today, my science teacher, who is brilliant and has a marvelously twisted sense of humor, took a small sheet of paper, wrote on one side 'turn over' and did the same on the other side. He gave this paper to one of the girls in the class, and she sat there fro about twenty minutes, turning it back and forth going, 'I DON'T GET IT!' MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Wow...I know a couple of people who would fall for that. Bye, cause I am going outside!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
D-Day is now officially over. For those of you haven't heard my ranting about districts for the past week, you were saved from a lot of boredom listening to my senseless babling. The people around me were alway amazing players, I had a lot of fun. Right now, I am absolutely exausted...like I could sleep for three days in a coma. Because of this, my post will be relatively short.
Question of the Day: Do bees poop in their honey?
No, surprisingly they do not. They fly outside the hive or far away from their honey to "do their business". It wouldn't matter anyway, because they have the least toxic poop of any animal out there, made out of only honey and pollen. Strange.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2927/do-bees-poop-in-their-honey
Story of the Day:
A Seattle court has made it okay for police to stun a pregant woman. This is absolutely deplorable. How can this be alright? Luckily, it did not harm the baby, but left permanent scars. Why did she deserve this? Well, because she did not sign a parking ticket. Her baby's LIFE could have been destroyed, because she did not sign a parking ticket. She was going 32mph in an 20mph school zone. How does that make sense?
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hY3TQyq2-oF_rmAAf_TuzNOPzQ7wD9EMJ3HGO
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I found out that Google employees have nap time after lunch. I know wher eI want to work now. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
That sleeping things sound pretty good to me right now. Goodnight......
Question of the Day: Do bees poop in their honey?
No, surprisingly they do not. They fly outside the hive or far away from their honey to "do their business". It wouldn't matter anyway, because they have the least toxic poop of any animal out there, made out of only honey and pollen. Strange.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2927/do-bees-poop-in-their-honey
Story of the Day:
A Seattle court has made it okay for police to stun a pregant woman. This is absolutely deplorable. How can this be alright? Luckily, it did not harm the baby, but left permanent scars. Why did she deserve this? Well, because she did not sign a parking ticket. Her baby's LIFE could have been destroyed, because she did not sign a parking ticket. She was going 32mph in an 20mph school zone. How does that make sense?
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hY3TQyq2-oF_rmAAf_TuzNOPzQ7wD9EMJ3HGO
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I found out that Google employees have nap time after lunch. I know wher eI want to work now. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
That sleeping things sound pretty good to me right now. Goodnight......
Monday, March 22, 2010
Racist Dogs and Terrible Texting
Hello! Things have been absolutely krazy lately (And yes, I spelled crazy wrong on purpose. I'm not that bad at spelling.) The past week was March Madness at my school, and it was truly madness. Amber especially had some histerical moments, where she was flung around, attacked and hit in the head. It definately made the usually boring month of march worth going through. Here is a shocker, we the Freshman came in last, and the Seniors came in first. Something hinky is going on. I suspect that the teachers felt bad for the seniors because they didn't win homecoming, so they tweaked the results so that the order would be the way it is. Now we just have to get back into the swing of things unfortunately.
Districts (gasp!) starts Wednesday, and I really, really hope that I don't just crash and burn. I guess I'll just have to take this week as it comes.
Question of the Day: Are dogs racist?
There had been a bunch of recorded instances where dogs attacked African Americans or Asian people. Through some observations, it was concluded that dogs attack things that are unfamiliar to them. If you want to read the explanation in detail, or how they got to this conclusion, read here:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2928/are-some-dogs-racist
Story of the Day: DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!!!!
A sixteen year old girl from Chicago delvelped Carpol Tunnel Syndrome after she was sending over 100 text messages a day. She has lost all feeling in her hands, and needs to wear braces. She can't pick up most objects, and needs shots everyday for the pain. This is my warning to all you texters out there. Read the full story here:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589747,00.html
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I was watching my antfarm and witnessed something special. I saw two of the ants, both carrying something, have the 'akward' moment when you run into someone, and both move the same way, etc. Good to know it doesn't just apply to us humans. MLIA".
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
I hate when that happens!! That seems to happen to me a lot. Hope you have a good week, and hope to talk to you soon.
Districts (gasp!) starts Wednesday, and I really, really hope that I don't just crash and burn. I guess I'll just have to take this week as it comes.
Question of the Day: Are dogs racist?
There had been a bunch of recorded instances where dogs attacked African Americans or Asian people. Through some observations, it was concluded that dogs attack things that are unfamiliar to them. If you want to read the explanation in detail, or how they got to this conclusion, read here:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2928/are-some-dogs-racist
Story of the Day: DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!!!!
A sixteen year old girl from Chicago delvelped Carpol Tunnel Syndrome after she was sending over 100 text messages a day. She has lost all feeling in her hands, and needs to wear braces. She can't pick up most objects, and needs shots everyday for the pain. This is my warning to all you texters out there. Read the full story here:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589747,00.html
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I was watching my antfarm and witnessed something special. I saw two of the ants, both carrying something, have the 'akward' moment when you run into someone, and both move the same way, etc. Good to know it doesn't just apply to us humans. MLIA".
http://www.mylifeisaverage.com
I hate when that happens!! That seems to happen to me a lot. Hope you have a good week, and hope to talk to you soon.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Happy Birthday.
I just wanted to give a shoutout to my brothers, who just turned 12! I can't believe that they are almost teenagers. That would mean I have to face the fact that I am growing up as well, and ever wants to do that? Though I don't want to be Peter Pan, I would like to be Wendy. What I mean by that is this: I want to have a chance to just let loose, and do crazy things and have crazy adventures, but then eventually grow up and have a nice life. That seems to be what everyone wants, but hey, it sounds pretty nice to me.
Yesterday, we went to the beach. No, we did not get out of the car and go swimming (brrrr), but we did have a great, relaxing ride and a wonderful mean at the Hungry Travler (one of the best restraunts in the world). Soon, I will be going outside again, because of how warm and beautiful it is outside. It's 55* for crying out loud, practically summer weather again. The non-new englanders won't get this. It feels great to be running outside in short sleaves again.
Question of the Day: Why is the weather in the world acting so weird?
This is not an official question that I got off the internet, but one that I personally was wondering. Maybe people are actually doing something to this planet. For goodness sake, the axis had shifted!!! The amount of daylight has changed permanently. The gulf stream has shifted, and there are all these huge earthquakes. I think mother nature is trying to tell us something. What do you think?
Story of the Day: Mother nature is about to gas the planet.
AH! I told you! The gasses under the ocean are only kept there by depth and temperature. The temperature is just warm enough to release them. Scientists have no idea of the effects of this, and these problems could be huge. Read the article here:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article7050312.ece
MLIA of the Day: This stuff is everywhere today!!!
"Today, I was reading a book with a bunch of different fun facts. Apparently scientists project that by 2040 global warming will mean the end of ice cream cakes. This upsets me more than it should. MLIA".
www.mylifeisaverage.com
No More Ice Cream Sandwiches!!!!!!!!
Yesterday, we went to the beach. No, we did not get out of the car and go swimming (brrrr), but we did have a great, relaxing ride and a wonderful mean at the Hungry Travler (one of the best restraunts in the world). Soon, I will be going outside again, because of how warm and beautiful it is outside. It's 55* for crying out loud, practically summer weather again. The non-new englanders won't get this. It feels great to be running outside in short sleaves again.
Question of the Day: Why is the weather in the world acting so weird?
This is not an official question that I got off the internet, but one that I personally was wondering. Maybe people are actually doing something to this planet. For goodness sake, the axis had shifted!!! The amount of daylight has changed permanently. The gulf stream has shifted, and there are all these huge earthquakes. I think mother nature is trying to tell us something. What do you think?
Story of the Day: Mother nature is about to gas the planet.
AH! I told you! The gasses under the ocean are only kept there by depth and temperature. The temperature is just warm enough to release them. Scientists have no idea of the effects of this, and these problems could be huge. Read the article here:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article7050312.ece
MLIA of the Day: This stuff is everywhere today!!!
"Today, I was reading a book with a bunch of different fun facts. Apparently scientists project that by 2040 global warming will mean the end of ice cream cakes. This upsets me more than it should. MLIA".
www.mylifeisaverage.com
No More Ice Cream Sandwiches!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
School Teachers Rock!!
Buenos noche mis amigos! I hope I said that right... Anyway, I just spent the day with my aunt in her classroom, which was eventful. It was rewarding, but I have gather a new respect for what teachers have to go through day after day. Thank you to all of them who had to put up with us across the years! Some of the kids were really sweet though, and their stories just melt your heart. If you want to know more, talk to me about it tomorrow.
Question of the Day: Does subsonic sounds cause acute anxiety?
No, they do not. They do effect the inner ear, and may cause dizziness though. There are only a few ways that you may hear these sounds in an earthquake, or goes high speed in your car with the windows open. Don't try it!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/243/does-subsonic-sound-cause-acute-anxiety
Story of the Day: Five European countries are trying to ban the burka.
The burka is a head to toe body concealer worn by Muslim women. I think this is ridiculous, because everyone has the freedom of religion. People are being predjudiced against them, because wearing the burka would be equivilent for me wearing a crucifix. If you read the satistics in the link below, it further proves how horrilbe people are because they cannot make connections or see the bigger picture. What do you think about this?
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e0c0e732-254d-11df-9cdb-00144feab49a.html?nclick_check=1
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I started eight grade at a new school. During math I started screaming and hiding under my desk. When my teacher asked me whay I said I had arithmophobia (fear of numbers), which I don't have. She talked to teh prinicpal. When they called my mom, she just played along and said that I did have it and my case is very severe. Now if I fell scared during math I can just leave."
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Wow, I wish I could do that. Talk to you soon!
Question of the Day: Does subsonic sounds cause acute anxiety?
No, they do not. They do effect the inner ear, and may cause dizziness though. There are only a few ways that you may hear these sounds in an earthquake, or goes high speed in your car with the windows open. Don't try it!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/243/does-subsonic-sound-cause-acute-anxiety
Story of the Day: Five European countries are trying to ban the burka.
The burka is a head to toe body concealer worn by Muslim women. I think this is ridiculous, because everyone has the freedom of religion. People are being predjudiced against them, because wearing the burka would be equivilent for me wearing a crucifix. If you read the satistics in the link below, it further proves how horrilbe people are because they cannot make connections or see the bigger picture. What do you think about this?
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e0c0e732-254d-11df-9cdb-00144feab49a.html?nclick_check=1
MLIA of the Day: "Today, I started eight grade at a new school. During math I started screaming and hiding under my desk. When my teacher asked me whay I said I had arithmophobia (fear of numbers), which I don't have. She talked to teh prinicpal. When they called my mom, she just played along and said that I did have it and my case is very severe. Now if I fell scared during math I can just leave."
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Wow, I wish I could do that. Talk to you soon!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Dress Up Time
Hello people of the world! Today was just an okay day, not great, but not too bad either. I'm going to UMass Lowell tonight and dressing up for promotion pictures for the UMLJWE (University of Massachusetts Lowell Jounior Wind Ensemble). Whew...that's a long name. Seeing as I hate pictures, it is not going to be all that fun.
Tomorrow, I am looking forward to helping my aunt in her classroom for my community service. It is going to be a little challenging, but worth while.
Don't you just LOVE long weekends? I do too, except for the fact that we didn't have power. I still got up at 5:00 to get ready, and upon discovering the lack of power, we went out to DD's to get some breakfast. Around 6:15, my aunt, who is also a teacher, called to tell us that school had been cancelled. Great...
Question of the Day: Is there a way to sleep less?
Yes, if you excerise and live a healthy life, you can cut it down to about 6 hours. You sleep your best the first four hours, and the rest is usually unessential dreaming. Give that a thought all you sleepy teenagers!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/239/is-there-a-way-to-sleep-less
Story of the Day: This is so hilarious I just need to paste the entire thing in here.
"Located in Suweon, south of Seoul, the strange home towers over everything else at 4,508-sq-foot and cost him 1.6 million dollars.
Sim, who is also the former Mayor of Suweon and current member of the parliament, hoped that this home would emphasize the importance of better sanitation in all countries.
'Toliets were once regarded as stinking and dirty places. Not any more. They must be treated as teh sanctuary that protects human health,' was his take on the matter.
In fact, Sim has been so vocal on the clean toilet issus that during his term in office, folks had started calling him Mayor Toilet.
As it is, given that his mother gave birth to him in a toilet, the loo theme has been a major part of the eccentric man's life.
Where the unusual home is concerned, Sim has devised a plan where he can reel in funds for countries with backward toilets.
He encourages wealthy folks to rent out the house at an impressive rate of 50,000 dollars per day.
He assures that all profits from this rental venture will for needy countries who lack decent sanitation."
http://www.weirdasianews.com/2009/12/23/korean-member-parliment-giant-toilet-home/
MLIA of the Day: "At my favorite coffee shop, there are two cash registers, each with their own tip jar. Today, the first tip jar said, 'Tip me or I'll kill you.' The second tip jar said, 'Tip me so I can make enough money to get the homicidal maniac over there axed by the Mob.' Guess who got their tip?"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Got to go change now, see ya!
Tomorrow, I am looking forward to helping my aunt in her classroom for my community service. It is going to be a little challenging, but worth while.
Don't you just LOVE long weekends? I do too, except for the fact that we didn't have power. I still got up at 5:00 to get ready, and upon discovering the lack of power, we went out to DD's to get some breakfast. Around 6:15, my aunt, who is also a teacher, called to tell us that school had been cancelled. Great...
Question of the Day: Is there a way to sleep less?
Yes, if you excerise and live a healthy life, you can cut it down to about 6 hours. You sleep your best the first four hours, and the rest is usually unessential dreaming. Give that a thought all you sleepy teenagers!
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/239/is-there-a-way-to-sleep-less
Story of the Day: This is so hilarious I just need to paste the entire thing in here.
"Located in Suweon, south of Seoul, the strange home towers over everything else at 4,508-sq-foot and cost him 1.6 million dollars.
Sim, who is also the former Mayor of Suweon and current member of the parliament, hoped that this home would emphasize the importance of better sanitation in all countries.
'Toliets were once regarded as stinking and dirty places. Not any more. They must be treated as teh sanctuary that protects human health,' was his take on the matter.
In fact, Sim has been so vocal on the clean toilet issus that during his term in office, folks had started calling him Mayor Toilet.
As it is, given that his mother gave birth to him in a toilet, the loo theme has been a major part of the eccentric man's life.
Where the unusual home is concerned, Sim has devised a plan where he can reel in funds for countries with backward toilets.
He encourages wealthy folks to rent out the house at an impressive rate of 50,000 dollars per day.
He assures that all profits from this rental venture will for needy countries who lack decent sanitation."
http://www.weirdasianews.com/2009/12/23/korean-member-parliment-giant-toilet-home/
MLIA of the Day: "At my favorite coffee shop, there are two cash registers, each with their own tip jar. Today, the first tip jar said, 'Tip me or I'll kill you.' The second tip jar said, 'Tip me so I can make enough money to get the homicidal maniac over there axed by the Mob.' Guess who got their tip?"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Got to go change now, see ya!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Depressing News
Have you ever just sat down and watched the news? It can be depressing seeing all the horrible things that people are capable of doing. Stealing, killing, or hurting others in any other way is just deplorable. Sometimes you have to ask yourself, why, or how? Man's nature is to act purely for one's own self. People cannot rid themselves of the primative instinct to care for themselves before all others, even if that could mean severing the trust of another. Evidence of this is piling up more and more every day. What new lows could they come to next?
Still, a feeling of belonging, of connection is still present as well. A small glimer of hope is still attempting to shine through the darkness. Some would call it love, compassion, or the need for society. The relationships between humans can never be completely removed, though all the forces of evil may try. It is evident that it is still present because of the heroism deep in the breasts of all people. When a firefighter would jump into a burning building to save a child, or a police officer will take a bullet to protect a victim, it shows hope for humanity.
Be the kind of person that would care for another life. Put yourself aside for a week, just to see what it would be like to completely give yourself to service. In any small way, like opening the door for someone, you could make that person's day. The feeling you will get in return is priceless, and beyond anything else out there. To use the well known cliche, treat everyone the way you want to be treated. Expect nothing, give everything. Use the hero within you to make the world a brighter place to live.
My tangent is all done for today.
In debate, we chose our next topic. We will discus if zoos, or animal testing, is ethical. Please leave what you think in the comments.
Question of the Day: Can you turn orange from eating too many carrots?
Yes, you can! Only one person has died from eating too many though. Read more here.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/238/if-you-eat-too-many-carrots-will-you-turn-orange
Story of the Day: A man toured real estate properties to steal women's underwear.
This story is really bizzare. He just screams weirdo. At 58 years old, he is still living with his parents. Sketchy... He says the only reason he stole the underwear was because he missed his ex-wife. Really? There are so many easier ways to steal underwear than climbing into windows of houses. Ridiculous.
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/02/23/Police-Man-took-panties-from-open-houses/UPI-84591266957543/
MLIA of the Day: "Today, while my friend and I were walking on camus, a man assaulted us from a balcony by throwing fistfuls of tootsie rolls at us. MLIA."
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Still, a feeling of belonging, of connection is still present as well. A small glimer of hope is still attempting to shine through the darkness. Some would call it love, compassion, or the need for society. The relationships between humans can never be completely removed, though all the forces of evil may try. It is evident that it is still present because of the heroism deep in the breasts of all people. When a firefighter would jump into a burning building to save a child, or a police officer will take a bullet to protect a victim, it shows hope for humanity.
Be the kind of person that would care for another life. Put yourself aside for a week, just to see what it would be like to completely give yourself to service. In any small way, like opening the door for someone, you could make that person's day. The feeling you will get in return is priceless, and beyond anything else out there. To use the well known cliche, treat everyone the way you want to be treated. Expect nothing, give everything. Use the hero within you to make the world a brighter place to live.
My tangent is all done for today.
In debate, we chose our next topic. We will discus if zoos, or animal testing, is ethical. Please leave what you think in the comments.
Question of the Day: Can you turn orange from eating too many carrots?
Yes, you can! Only one person has died from eating too many though. Read more here.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/238/if-you-eat-too-many-carrots-will-you-turn-orange
Story of the Day: A man toured real estate properties to steal women's underwear.
This story is really bizzare. He just screams weirdo. At 58 years old, he is still living with his parents. Sketchy... He says the only reason he stole the underwear was because he missed his ex-wife. Really? There are so many easier ways to steal underwear than climbing into windows of houses. Ridiculous.
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/02/23/Police-Man-took-panties-from-open-houses/UPI-84591266957543/
MLIA of the Day: "Today, while my friend and I were walking on camus, a man assaulted us from a balcony by throwing fistfuls of tootsie rolls at us. MLIA."
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Back to Reality
Unfortunately, it is time to get back into the swing of everyday life, not the pure bliss of vacation. Just unpacking all my summer clothes was a major mood letdown. Right now, I am only doing all the homework that is absolutely necessary for tomorrow, and that means no extra credit for Biology, which I probally should have done. It would have been fun (you got to watch a movie), and useful because of the fact that you got 10 extra credit points on your lowest lab grade and test, but I just didn't have the time to do this one.
So as I sit down to do both my projects, I will take this break to give you some useless information.
Question of the Day: Does the MBTI test really work?
This is a personality test that shows what kind of personality you have, and what things you would be the best at. I was excited because some of the jobs that it said I would be good at was being a lawyer, librarian, a social science studier or an entrepenuer. I think it sounded a lot like me, so if you want to find out what yours is, look up the MBTI test online to try it out. My description is listed below.
All Rationals are good at planning operations, but Masterminds are head and shoulders above all the rest in contingency planning. Complex operations involve many steps or stages, one following another in a necessary progression, and Masterminds are naturally able to grasp how each one leads to the next, and to prepare alternatives for difficulties that are likely to arise any step of the way. Trying to anticipate every contingency, Masterminds never set off on their current project without a Plan A firmly in mind, but they are always prepared to switch to Plan B or C or D if need be.-->Masterminds are rare, comprising no more than, say, one percent of the population, and they are rarely encountered outside their office, factory, school, or laboratory. Although they are highly capable leaders, Masterminds are not at all eager to take command, preferring to stay in the background until others demonstrate their inability to lead. Once they take charge, however, they are thoroughgoing pragmatists. Masterminds are certain that efficiency is indispensable in a well-run organization, and if they encounter inefficiency-any waste of human and material resources-they are quick to realign operations and reassign personnel. Masterminds do not feel bound by established rules and procedures, and traditional authority does not impress them, nor do slogans or catchwords. Only ideas that make sense to them are adopted; those that don't, aren't, no matter who thought of them. Remember, their aim is always maximum efficiency.
In their careers, Masterminds usually rise to positions of responsibility, for they work long and hard and are dedicated in their pursuit of goals, sparing neither their own time and effort nor that of their colleagues and employees. Problem-solving is highly stimulating to Masterminds, who love responding to tangled systems that require careful sorting out. Ordinarily, they verbalize the positive and avoid comments of a negative nature; they are more interested in moving an organization forward than dwelling on mistakes of the past.
Masterminds tend to be much more definite and self-confident than other Rationals, having usually developed a very strong will. Decisions come easily to them; in fact, they can hardly rest until they have things settled and decided. But before they decide anything, they must do the research. Masterminds are highly theoretical, but they insist on looking at all available data before they embrace an idea, and they are suspicious of any statement that is based on shoddy research, or that is not checked against reality.
Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Ulysses S. Grant, Frideriche Nietzsche, Niels Bohr, Peter the Great, Stephen Hawking, John Maynard Keynes, Lise Meitner, Ayn Rand and Sir Isaac Newton are examples of Rational Masterminds.
Yeah! I am a rational mastermind! Anyway, on with the post.
Story of the Day:
While picking up his bride to bring her back home after a wedding reception in England, the groom was shot in the head by his uncle by accident. His uncle pulled out a lincined handgun to fire one last celebration shot into the air. While loading the weapon, it accidentially went off and hit the man in the head. What a bummer. I can't even imagine how the uncle, much less the bride feels after these events. That really stinks for them. Read the full article below.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/7271134/Groom-shot-dead-at-wedding-by-uncles-stray-celebratory-bullet.html
MILA of the Day:
"Today I was in a choir concert. While most people normally change out of their tuxes immediately afterwords, I stayed in mine, picked up a dart gun, and pretended to be James Bond for an hour. While doing so, I ran into another guy doing the same thing. A battle ensued, and the imposter Bond is no more. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Hmmm...I wonder what happened to the other James Bond. Oh well, I guess I should go back to doing my homework now (or maybe I'll just go and read some more MLIA!!!)
So as I sit down to do both my projects, I will take this break to give you some useless information.
Question of the Day: Does the MBTI test really work?
This is a personality test that shows what kind of personality you have, and what things you would be the best at. I was excited because some of the jobs that it said I would be good at was being a lawyer, librarian, a social science studier or an entrepenuer. I think it sounded a lot like me, so if you want to find out what yours is, look up the MBTI test online to try it out. My description is listed below.
All Rationals are good at planning operations, but Masterminds are head and shoulders above all the rest in contingency planning. Complex operations involve many steps or stages, one following another in a necessary progression, and Masterminds are naturally able to grasp how each one leads to the next, and to prepare alternatives for difficulties that are likely to arise any step of the way. Trying to anticipate every contingency, Masterminds never set off on their current project without a Plan A firmly in mind, but they are always prepared to switch to Plan B or C or D if need be.-->Masterminds are rare, comprising no more than, say, one percent of the population, and they are rarely encountered outside their office, factory, school, or laboratory. Although they are highly capable leaders, Masterminds are not at all eager to take command, preferring to stay in the background until others demonstrate their inability to lead. Once they take charge, however, they are thoroughgoing pragmatists. Masterminds are certain that efficiency is indispensable in a well-run organization, and if they encounter inefficiency-any waste of human and material resources-they are quick to realign operations and reassign personnel. Masterminds do not feel bound by established rules and procedures, and traditional authority does not impress them, nor do slogans or catchwords. Only ideas that make sense to them are adopted; those that don't, aren't, no matter who thought of them. Remember, their aim is always maximum efficiency.
In their careers, Masterminds usually rise to positions of responsibility, for they work long and hard and are dedicated in their pursuit of goals, sparing neither their own time and effort nor that of their colleagues and employees. Problem-solving is highly stimulating to Masterminds, who love responding to tangled systems that require careful sorting out. Ordinarily, they verbalize the positive and avoid comments of a negative nature; they are more interested in moving an organization forward than dwelling on mistakes of the past.
Masterminds tend to be much more definite and self-confident than other Rationals, having usually developed a very strong will. Decisions come easily to them; in fact, they can hardly rest until they have things settled and decided. But before they decide anything, they must do the research. Masterminds are highly theoretical, but they insist on looking at all available data before they embrace an idea, and they are suspicious of any statement that is based on shoddy research, or that is not checked against reality.
Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Ulysses S. Grant, Frideriche Nietzsche, Niels Bohr, Peter the Great, Stephen Hawking, John Maynard Keynes, Lise Meitner, Ayn Rand and Sir Isaac Newton are examples of Rational Masterminds.
Yeah! I am a rational mastermind! Anyway, on with the post.
Story of the Day:
While picking up his bride to bring her back home after a wedding reception in England, the groom was shot in the head by his uncle by accident. His uncle pulled out a lincined handgun to fire one last celebration shot into the air. While loading the weapon, it accidentially went off and hit the man in the head. What a bummer. I can't even imagine how the uncle, much less the bride feels after these events. That really stinks for them. Read the full article below.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/7271134/Groom-shot-dead-at-wedding-by-uncles-stray-celebratory-bullet.html
MILA of the Day:
"Today I was in a choir concert. While most people normally change out of their tuxes immediately afterwords, I stayed in mine, picked up a dart gun, and pretended to be James Bond for an hour. While doing so, I ran into another guy doing the same thing. A battle ensued, and the imposter Bond is no more. MLIA"
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Hmmm...I wonder what happened to the other James Bond. Oh well, I guess I should go back to doing my homework now (or maybe I'll just go and read some more MLIA!!!)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
"Vacation"
Yeah, alright! Nothing is more relaxing, exciting, fun, etc, than a school vacation. A time to unwind, and not do any of your homework till the last minute. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does that. :-) Well, now that someone else finally blogged (thank you Riley), I can now too.
The first thing I want to address is my friends and their amazing writing. Yes, most of my friends absolutely love to read and write, and are very successful at it. Lately, they have been writing it up with all sorts of different styles. Allison, your poems have been knocking my socks off with their creative word choice and interesting topics. Amber, can I have your autograph? You better pick up and read her BOOK (I am friends with a published author!!!!) at amazon.com. Good for you, and keep on writing! And Riley, please, please, please, stop being so hard on yourself. Referencing one of your latest blog posts, I just want you to know that you are awesome, and I love reading your work. Don't even dare tell me that you have a bad writing style (I mean, can anyone have a bad writing style? Can someone please answer this question, because I really have never read a bad writing style.) because you are the most elequent writer that I know. Your story ideas are always interesting, and I can't wait to get my hands on the stuff you write. Now that I have praised my awesome friends, back to regular blogging.
Because it has been two months since I have last posted, I have an outstanding amount of stuff to say. I'll sum it all up, because there is no possible way that I can expalin it all out.
Congratulation to Allison (and me!!!) for making Districts. I was so excited when I found out we both made it: Allison on voice and I am on the alto saxophone. I can't wait to get started.
Winter has come, and it is almost gone, Februrary vacation has even past. Speaking of that, it was totally amazing and such a great time!! Wahoo!!!
There is so much other stuff, but I forgot about most of it at this point, so I will just imagine that you all know about my life enough already to know what has happened.
I am going to add another aspect to my blog. Not only will I give you a crazy story, and a question of the day, but I will give you a funny story from MLIA!!! This awesome website, mylifeisaverage.com, causes me to spend WAY too much time on my computer reading all the hilarious stories posted on it. Here we go.....
Question of the Day: Can you die from picking your nose?
Ewww. Sorry about this one. It just kind of jumped out at me. The answer is no, you can not die from picking your nose. It can cause serious problems though. You can read the very sort reply back to the quesiton yourself. The guy who wrote in this question must be a really disgusting. The picture is desturbing too.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/235/can-you-die-from-picking-your-nose
Story of the Day: Do not put burning candles in your ears.
REALLY people. How much dumber can you get? The LA Times just reported that the FDA just issued a warning telling people not to put burning candles in your ears. Hmmm.. maybe I could work for the FDA. If all you had to tell people was stupid stuff like this that they should know anyway, then it sounds like a pretty easy job. Appariently people still do this type of idiotic thing, because they believed it relieved ear infections, sinus infections, and other aliments. This is the time where I bang my head against the wall. Read the article here.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/02/another-fda-warning-this-time-about-ear-candles.html
MLIA of the Day:
"Today, while reading random facts I got one that said "at Andrew Jackson's funeral in 1845 his pet parrot had to be removed because it kept swearing." Go parrot! MLIA".
There are so many more awesome ones, it was so hard to chose! Go, spend hours reading them yourself!
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Thanks for reading this, and sorry for the wait. Oh, and congratulations for making it this far down the page. Hope to blog back soon!
The first thing I want to address is my friends and their amazing writing. Yes, most of my friends absolutely love to read and write, and are very successful at it. Lately, they have been writing it up with all sorts of different styles. Allison, your poems have been knocking my socks off with their creative word choice and interesting topics. Amber, can I have your autograph? You better pick up and read her BOOK (I am friends with a published author!!!!) at amazon.com. Good for you, and keep on writing! And Riley, please, please, please, stop being so hard on yourself. Referencing one of your latest blog posts, I just want you to know that you are awesome, and I love reading your work. Don't even dare tell me that you have a bad writing style (I mean, can anyone have a bad writing style? Can someone please answer this question, because I really have never read a bad writing style.) because you are the most elequent writer that I know. Your story ideas are always interesting, and I can't wait to get my hands on the stuff you write. Now that I have praised my awesome friends, back to regular blogging.
Because it has been two months since I have last posted, I have an outstanding amount of stuff to say. I'll sum it all up, because there is no possible way that I can expalin it all out.
Congratulation to Allison (and me!!!) for making Districts. I was so excited when I found out we both made it: Allison on voice and I am on the alto saxophone. I can't wait to get started.
Winter has come, and it is almost gone, Februrary vacation has even past. Speaking of that, it was totally amazing and such a great time!! Wahoo!!!
There is so much other stuff, but I forgot about most of it at this point, so I will just imagine that you all know about my life enough already to know what has happened.
I am going to add another aspect to my blog. Not only will I give you a crazy story, and a question of the day, but I will give you a funny story from MLIA!!! This awesome website, mylifeisaverage.com, causes me to spend WAY too much time on my computer reading all the hilarious stories posted on it. Here we go.....
Question of the Day: Can you die from picking your nose?
Ewww. Sorry about this one. It just kind of jumped out at me. The answer is no, you can not die from picking your nose. It can cause serious problems though. You can read the very sort reply back to the quesiton yourself. The guy who wrote in this question must be a really disgusting. The picture is desturbing too.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/235/can-you-die-from-picking-your-nose
Story of the Day: Do not put burning candles in your ears.
REALLY people. How much dumber can you get? The LA Times just reported that the FDA just issued a warning telling people not to put burning candles in your ears. Hmmm.. maybe I could work for the FDA. If all you had to tell people was stupid stuff like this that they should know anyway, then it sounds like a pretty easy job. Appariently people still do this type of idiotic thing, because they believed it relieved ear infections, sinus infections, and other aliments. This is the time where I bang my head against the wall. Read the article here.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/02/another-fda-warning-this-time-about-ear-candles.html
MLIA of the Day:
"Today, while reading random facts I got one that said "at Andrew Jackson's funeral in 1845 his pet parrot had to be removed because it kept swearing." Go parrot! MLIA".
There are so many more awesome ones, it was so hard to chose! Go, spend hours reading them yourself!
www.mylifeisaverage.com
Thanks for reading this, and sorry for the wait. Oh, and congratulations for making it this far down the page. Hope to blog back soon!
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