"If Pluto isn't a planet... Then Midgets aren't people."

This is so silly. Did they REALLY have to officially classify Pluto as a dwarf? Who knows...

The interesting thing about this facebook group, is that people answer the question of "What's on YOUR mind?" and it amazes me to consider how many people are thinking different things right now, at the same time. And its funny, because these are pretty similar to mine! :P

Just trollin' Obama's facebook...

I actually love Obama's campaign and his goals. Here is his new strategy to involve Americans etc. which I personally think is pretty smart. Some people's reactions were really nice, and others were extreme, and some were just funny*.

* Some people really don't understand politics

Here are my favorites:


This person ^ I'm really proud of because a) no bragging and b) probably voted for the first time in their life :)


Reply to someone who said that it's not fair because undocumented people are not allowed to vote -.-

This person should boycott all automotive cars that run on oil. But I'm sure this person is too concerned with personal gain and freedom to have a car to bother doing so. And hey, while your at it, maybe you should get a job and stop complaining about wealth.

I agree(ish). ^ I think racism is why a lot of people don't vote, and prevents people from truly listening to what a politician has to say.
Clearly, fourteen year olds should really learn some manners and grow up and have enough education and experience to understand how the government and politics really are.
If this can't be achieved, I sentense her to 2 months of grounding for bad language.


lmao ^ extremists
yay!
Make that 3 months of detention. 1 more for agreeing to an insult. n00b
^ Continuing the fight about 14 year olds. (purple & lime green pwn)
Agree.

The week that was....angry

week before march break: receive project, 3 hand in dates
week of march break: go to Chicago
week after march break:
- sunday: 2:30 AM, arrive home from Chicago, very tired
- monday: miss 1st class, very tired.
- tuesday: begin project, partner working. Go to library and research for 2 hours.
- wednesday: I work. Only my work calls and says I don't work that day (wtf?), begin writing paragraphs
- thursday: miss 1st class, mental breakdown/panic attack, go to 2nd for quiz (utterly fail quiz), go to 3rd for food LAB (great success). Whole time feel sick and nauseous. Hang out with boyfriend for 4th period for first time in week. Feel guilty, go to 5th. Do nothing, feel VERY sick, bike to partners house for project. Both of us completely exhausted. Get the Bristol board done. Due tomorrow. Forced to bike home in cold dropping temperatures. Migrane. Shivering. No gloves. Wearing thin leggings. Sore neck. sleep for 1/2 hour. continue working.

FRIDAY: music teacher expects a 7 AM rehearsal for band.

FML

Art

Today, my work forgot about me, and I forgot about my homework. Figuring out my life is very troublesome, and I guess that itself is life. But the simple things take more time to contemplate then the big adventures.
For example; how do I get into the mood of writing about Jean Paul Marat for history while I'm having difficulty avoiding my dog's sneak attack farts and feel creative failure?
Sure I've done some crazy artwork in the past, such as The Onion of Life, and The Lemon-Hive, but I feel like the whole worlds singing to me "Your still disappointing" - Circa Survive. Don't get me wrong, I am very proud of my artistic abilities.

The Onion of Life

The Lemon-Hive

I guess I'm just waiting for that one inspiration that will keep me up all day with a paintbrush in my hand, and hopefully wont interfere with my homework.

Chicago.

I recently traveled to Chicago, and man, was it ever amazing! I think I've always been a supporter for Eco-friendly items, but more than that, I'm a supporter for new innovative Eco-friendly solutions.

Here are a few:
1. Garden or grass rooftops
2. The downfall of shopping malls in the middle of no-where surrounded by acres of pavement
3. Fuel emissions lowered by a strict standard
4. More community open grassy/park spaces*
5. Less fences
6. Keep concrete to a minimum
7. Build UP
8. Make use of non-damaging forms of energy (solar panel + heat)
9. Improve recycling systems (paper)
10. No more mass suburban development on unused land

* If the government bitches about not having enough space in an urban/suburban community, tell them: THEN MAKE SPACE!

Well, we can't all exist in my communist dream world. *sigh* -.-

Back to Chicago. I thought it would be a big bustling city, and it is, but it is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen. Although they did have some of the largest wastes-of-space buildings, I give them praise.
I guess in the 80's they started to remove the mass industrial buildings from along the lake shore, and now it is a beautiful blue surrounding the city.
If only my Toronto would do the same. I think Toronto's fatal mistake is trying to jam as many condos along the water front as possible. Great buildings, but hideous location. Now no one can see the (dirty) lake unless they buy a condo.

I'm not asking for a revolution here, I'm just asking for a little force of Government to take control and save what we have-because honestly, sooner or later with too much building development along our great lakes, and we will all look like we live in the city like in Blade Runner.

This is Chicago.

Negative Nancy

Yesterday, I went to the book club at the library. It's great. On my way home, I promised myself I would never ride the bus home alone, and I would either carry a cellphone or a can of mace. Good call. I think I made that decision because being a girl by herself on a sketchy street corner waiting 15 minutes for a bus at night is not a wise choice to make. Maybe I wouldn't have been so concerned if a random man didn't stand awkwardly beside me. The whole time I was freaking out in my mind about the random man, I didn't hear what he said to me, which turns out he was asking me if I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I do, and then he blessed me and continued chewing tobacco and spitting awkwardly a couple meters away.
Once again, I will not ride the night bus alone again.

As I got off my bus I checked behind me to make sure I was not followed (always a fear of mine). Also a fear of mine, in the dark. I have very blurry vision, and in the dark everything just morphs into one big blur. Because of this I am always extremely and over-actively cautious about going outside at night. I looked out for skunks and raccoons . I also decided if a skunk ever sprayed me, I'd kick it.

Moors, strumpets and whores, oh my!

This past year in English class we are reading great Shak-es Spear literature, Othello. This is the tragic story of a black man marrying a white woman, and being manipulated by a mentally unstable evil man.
Sad sad.

IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK, DO NOT READ THE FOLLOWING!
SPOILER!

Anyways, for my class we were asked to write a creative assignment about it.
Here is mine:

Othello Creative Assignment
By Laura Stephenson

Location: #123 Police Station Venice
Case: General Othello murder catastrophe
Purpose: Suspect Iago is thought to be mentally unstable

Detective Bruce:(turns on recorder) check one-two, check. Hello Iago, my name is Detective Bruce, and I’m just going to ask you some questions concerning the events of the past couple of days.

Iago: …

Detective Bruce: What was your relationship with General Othello?

Iago: Twas nothing but his loyal servant.

Detective Bruce: I’m sure you were….What was your occupation in the army?

Iago: Only a mere soldier who held Othello in the highest regard

Detective Bruce: Four people died, and you are held responsible for it.

Iago: Nay sir, only but one.

Detective Bruce: What do you mean, “only but one”?

Iago: Only Emilia’s death was my responsibility.

Detective Bruce: WHAT? You convinced Othello to kill Desdemona, and Roderigo to
kill Cassio too! That is four!

Iago: They did not have to listen to my honest opinion. I only told them my beliefs. It is their fault if they chose to follow out actions.

Detective Bruce: You should be grateful to be a married man! If only I were so lucky…
From witnesses Gratiano and Lodovico, their accounts of the disaster put you at blame. They saw you murder Emilia. Why would you kill your wife?

Iago: If I did not, my good name would be eaten away with maggots. She hateth me for no reason atall. Woman like her, spreading foul lies to other untrustworthy woman, eventually reaching thy good husbands ears. My reputation would be over from her lies. She had to die.

(Woman secretary bring in coffee, smiles at Detective Bruce then leaves)

Detective Bruce: (distant) It appears that Iago has moved farther away from me and is now talking quietly to himself…I will hold the mic closer to him…

Iago: ….hehehe the plot hath thickened, brewing a thick broth! I shall talk to this official, and leadeth him down a dark path! Hehehe….

Detective Bruce: It appears he has stopped talking to himself –Iago? I still have to ask you a couple of questions.

Detective Bruce: (sips coffee) Ahhh! Don’t you love how nice people are sometimes? Anyways, what was your motive in the destruction of these people’s lives?

Iago: I did nothing wrong, merely observe others as I did express my concern with those who I thought should know. Much like observing that woman serve coffee to other office men, when it is not her job? Methinks tis not. One would jump to conclusions.

Detective Bruce: How dare you jump to conclusions about Cindy! - I mean Secretary Cindy! Enough! What was Roderigo’s role in this incident?

Iago: Cruel Roderigo! Always seeking out new strumpets! Twas jealousy of Cassio’s favorite strumpet that made him attack. I told him twas not a good idea, but alas, he thought I twas not sincere. I only meant to prevent conflict. Liar liar! Some cannot be trusted. Although good detective, it is not my right to say this, but methinks I did observe earlier woman Cindy talk to ye, then wander over to the man with the crooked smile on his face and laugh about you.

Detective Bruce: No! That cannot be true! Don’t change the subject! So you looked out for Cassio’s well being, and Roderigo did not listen. You seem honest. Honest Iago. What did you have against Desdemona and Othello’s love?

Iago: I had only the best intentions, only to warn the General about his wife when I saw her talk to Cassio. He is a ladies man. Some woman can be misleading.

Detective Bruce: Some woman are misleading? …Cindy would never flirt with other men, when she likes me…. would she?

Secretary enters room

Secretary: Hello Detective. Would you like some doughnuts? Detective Pete said the doughnuts were delicious!

Detective Bruce: What!? You served Detective Pete doughnuts? STRUMPET!! (attacks her)

screams heard in background, recorder still left on

Iago: ….you are all my chess pieces, and I am the chess master! Hehehe…




Pretty brilliant, if I do say so myself!
p.s. At the fish store, there is a black fish with bulging eyeballs called a "Black Moor"
lulz all the way.
p.p.s
Such badass fish btw.