Where's The Chap Stick, Where's The Chap Stick?

I really enjoy chap stick/ lip balm (whatever you want to call it). I'm not sure why, I was always an avid fan of the classic Lip Smackers when I was younger; I had at least over 30 different kinds. But luckily I am not a crazy person who is literally addicted to chap stick. But what about the people who aren't so lucky? I can't imagine what it would feel like to be addicted to something so strongly it would affect my life and the people within it. The show Hoarders and that other show about weird addictions such as eating candles, came to mind when I thought of this. It's strange to think that these people are ultimately powerless to their own demands and minds if they do not get help. It's a bit of a scary thought to think about if you ask me. It's like being your own worst enemy. No one is forcing them to like the things they like, it's their own mind. To me, this is one of the scariest things. It's one thing to be presented with a problem from someone else. I could easily fix it or avoid it. However, addictions seem so much scarier because they are in the mind; a virtually escapable place. Those with addictions cannot just decide to leave the addictions and continue their lives ignoring it. It's with them everywhere if they don't get help. I don't know, this just seemed like a scary thought to me.

Why Do We Not Eat The Peels?

Today one of my best friends, Kristen, told me that if she had a blog, she would blog about why people don't eat the peels of most fruits. It made me start to think...why is that? For some fruits, the peel is just as healthy as the actual fruit. Pomegranates' peel helps to keep hearts healthy. So why not eat them?

I think it's mainly because it's gross. The peel, to my knowledge, is almost always tasteless, yet eating the whole fruit just seems so much more practical! Why take the time to peel a fruit? Oranges always seem to give me trouble. Maybe it's the texture or how difficult it is to eat the peel. Or maybe it's just the fact that peels have never really been enjoyed by society all throughout history. It could just be that we don't eat the peels because no one else does. As I think about it I begin to realize that no one ever eats the peels (I'm not counting apples, I'd hardly call that skinny coat of skin around an apple a peel...psh). In fact, during softball a girl once ate a peel in order to receive a drink. It's not a highly desirable piece of food. I just wonder though why that is. Who knows? Maybe in some countries the peel of a fruit is seen as a splendid delicacy and yummy snack. In countries such as India citizens enjoy eating some fruits whole with the peel still on. It is something that is completely normal there. It could just be the society in which I live that makes peels seem so unattractive. I also wonder, who thought to peel the fruit and only eat what was inside? How did someone figure out that they would need to peel the fruit and totally disregard that peel? It doesn't seem like something that is completely comprehensible at first. I probably won't ever get an answer to that though.

Reality TV

My SAT prompt asked a question about reality TV that made me think-Is it good for our society? Now, I'm not going to go all self righteous on you (I hope) but I do think that is a good question. Some reality shows are just dumb, but entertaining. They don't give a good message such as the joys of getting drunk or the joys of being a teen mom. NEWSFLASH AMERICA, I'm quite certain it's not all that great. Sure, Jersey Shore is hilarious, I get sucked in every time. But what about those people who get sucked in, but can't get back out? They take shows seriously. So what is TV telling them to do? Go have a good time and get wasted! Who cares if you're only a teen and you get pregnant, at least you might be able to get on TV! These are not good messages for people to be seeing. But it's not like all reality TV is bad. Take for example shows like The Biggest Loser or American Idol. It's shows like these that accomplish dreams while also entertaining. It's because of shows like these that people can have a new life with a happier ending. So is reality TV good or bad? This is clearly a question that cannot be simply put as yes or no. So I'll just keep it as a maybe.

Then Why Put It In?

You know what I can't stand? When people say "Oh just eat it! You can't even taste it!" I have something to say-you CAN taste it. If you can't taste it, then why would you even put it in the food in the first place? That makes no sense whatsoever. This always happens to me with cheese. I can't stand cheese; the smell, the taste, the look, it all is just detestable to me. So then people say "Oh Sam, just try it, you can't even taste the cheese!" Oh really? You can't huh? Then why exactly did you put it in there? It can't be because it looks beautiful, because it doesn't. No, you put it in there to add flavor. A flavor I do not like! So please, quit trying to tell me otherwise people of the world. You're just lying to me! I think I bring up a valid point, because many people just say "oh, I guess that is true" or they just roll their eyes at me. It makes sense! And I'm sticking with that point. I don't know why it bothers me so much. I guess it's unexplainable.

I Love My Friends

My, am I in a cheesy mood tonight.

I'm sitting on my bed while typing up this lovely blog while also texting my "wife" (Olivia). We're planning a much needed shopping trip to the mall (I swear it is needed, I'm not even being a teenage girl about this! It's for vacation) with our other friends. So now I'm just thinking about my best friends whom I love so dearly and miss; it feels like forever since we all really hung out together without someone missing. I'm so excited and because of this, it's making me reflect back, how nostalgic.

Ah Livy, my best friend for the longest. She hated me when I first came to this school (I kid you not, HATED. She claims it was because of my clothes which is always a viable reason to hate someone) and I didn't even know who she was. Lucky we both shared a common interest-basketball. The rest is history from there. We pretended like we were drunk on wine (naturally, it's always a good icebreaker) don't ask me why please, because I have no idea. And now we have been best friends for at least 6 years. Who else would I send funny pictures of Polly to (besides Sarah)? Who else would tell me the exact truth, even if I didn't want to hear it? Who else would understand about my parents and life at home like her (besides Alli)? No one. Because she is one of my best friends who I would not be the same without!

Ah Alli, my sister. What her and I have been through no one but my family, Brandon, and Olivia truly know. It's because of all the time and bumps that we are as close as we are. I couldn't imagine a life without her! For years we were inseparable (she lived a couple streets away) and she now refers to my mother as Aunty Joyce. Though she is bad at keeping secrets, I can never be mad at her for long. She is so pretty (just like all my best friends!) and funny and never fails to cheer me up! I love her tons and I would not be the same without her either.

Oh Saki (Kristen) one of my Scorpio counter-parts. Her and Mandi are the only ones who seem to constantly be reading my mind (Get out of my head!). We have so many inside jokes it's impossible to say/remember them all. She's always the one to go out on dates with me to movies, shopping, and Chipotle! I love it. She always seems to make things 10X more exciting too. I can't really remember when we became best friends, but I know it's been a while now! I love her dearly as well and she is yet another friend who I would not be the same without.

Oh Mandi, my other Scorpio counter-part. She, like Kristen, is always reading my mind! I love how we are always able to find the same things funny too, even when others aren't laughing. She always says the funniest things because she doesn't care who is listening or watching, it doesn't matter to her! There were times when I wondered if she loved Brick Breaker more than us, but it was just a phase (haha that's a complete joke I promise). She's also they only one who seems to hear me at times, at least, it always seems like her. Especially in English. She also makes things 10X more exciting because she is just so upbeat (though a little more relaxed than Kristen). Just like the others, she is yet another sister added to my extended family tree whom I love!

And Katanice(Kati) my perfect shopping buddy! Who else could I possibly shop with that understands my problems and knows exactly what I'm looking for? She's the one that is always the easiest to talk to. Though we're a bit new with the best friend thing (I regret not being BFFs sooner!) it doesn't mean our relationship isn't as strong. Her and I have talked about things I don't normally talk about because I trust her completely (I trust all of them, but for some reason Kati just makes me talk more)! I think it may be because she also shares just as much with me, so I don't feel so lame. She's so endearing and caring, it makes me feel so loved! I love her like a sister as well. And for the 5th time, she is yet another best friend that I could not live without.

So there it is, a VERY brief explanation of my best friends. There are so many more things I could say about them, but this blog would limit it. It's people like them that make life so great! I would be a miserable person without them. Even though we get into arguments, they hardly ever last long or end in a break in the friendship. I think we're past that, nothing could break our friendships now (knock on wood of course). My only wish right now is that I could have all of them come with me to enjoy HP world with me (even you Kristen), because I will miss them terribly!

This blog is for you, my MOSQUE, Foxy Five, Kabob, and Allstinator. I love you all!

What Am I Going To Do With My LIFE?!

Ahhh, college. So exciting yet scary. It makes me go through a plethora of emotions. It makes me wonder where I'll go (goodness I wish it could be Duke) or what I'll study (HA! Good luck to me with that one) or how much it is going to cost me. I have no idea! There are so many things I want to do with my life, I want to write a book, become a singer (though I have stage fright!) maybe try my hand at marine biology, open an antique store where I am the boss, become a famous chef, learn more than one language or at least become fluent in Spanish and save lives. What do these things all have in common? Absolutely nothing. So I'm screwed right? Well not exactly. I think I've figured out the bottom line to whatever profession I want to do. I want to save lives. I want to be able to change the lives of people for the better, and not just by donating money or walking a mile. I want to be the one to catch the bad guy, or walk a family through a tough time, or fight for someone who can't do it on their own. I believe this is why I ultimately want to do something with the FBI. Maybe work with the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) who knows? I know a lot of people probably think I could never do that (especially not have a gun) but I think I could. I could see myself being an agent and fighting crime (not in a terribly cheesy way) and while I am at it, maybe right a best selling novel! All I know if that I want to directly help a person, not through different actions, but by actually saving someone. Maybe I'm delusional, but until I figure out that I am (which I'm quite certain I am not), I'm going to keep dreaming about doing this. I will become some sort of agent or detective, and I will help protect and save lives.

Wiggity Wiggity Wack Yo

Many people do not think of rap as being an intelligent form of music. I was one of them at one time. But then I began to really listen and think about it. Rap, the good kind that is actually thought provoking, involves creative metaphors, similes, and lyrics in general. Rappers say things like "You say they're just pieces, so I'm puzzled" or "like a sprained ankle boy I ain’t nuttin to play with" or even "labels want my name beside the X like Malcolm" (Eminem-I Need A Doctor and Drake-Forever). But the most impressive thing is how quickly they think of these lyrics with freestyle and how quickly they can say them. It often blows my mind! Take for instance Eminem's freestyle Despicable. It's incredible how people can think of such creative things so quickly while the beat changes and with no other previous thought to it. So I think we should give rappers more credit, because people often turn their nose down (especially adults) at the new music that is evolving. Sure, some of it sucks (Lil Wayne) but some people deserve some recognition.

Here is Despicable-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij4koOrmc50