According to the anonymous person who commented on my last entry. I assume that he/she was just one of those rogue blog readers, as that's pretty offensive language to come from one of my "friends."
Speaking of friends, without the sarcastic quotation marks, I'm back home now, in wonderful Schaumburgia. And, as usual, I think of how much I love the olden days, the days of high school and acquaintences. And then I think of which of those acquaintences I'll see again. Already, the number of high school friends i talk to online has severely dropped. But, for the sake of old times sake, I decided to try my darndest to find memories that maybe those who peruse my blog had forgotten about. If I can bring a moment of happiness, a small smile to their faces, this blog was worth it.
Now, the only way I know who reads my blog, is by those who comment on the side. So, I apologize if I don't mention you. But you should have commented (and with less offensive phrases than the one above).
Renee: Freshman year, you put together a poster describing yourself and what you wanted your future to be. I remember you said you either wanted to be President or own an ice cream shop. Knowing your politics, I'd prefer the latter.
Mike B. ("Ducky"): Your freshman year, it was a very big deal to me where you and Jesse would be seated to best share in the wealth of Joe's and my vocal leadership. I was quite jealous that Joe became your mentor, and I got stuck with the well-voiced, but light-headed, Jesse.
Tim: Thanks to our extensive wills senior year, there's not much that either of us could have forgotten. But how about this one? Junior year variety show...Joe and I were debuting the First Annual Snippet, from 1776...I had a great wooden cane...but not for the performances...because it was stuck in your locker because you took it from me during English and forgot to give it back.
Shane: Of course we both remember Misty, the Internet Seductress, but do you remember when you and Christy and someone else graffitid my driveway? That made me feel quite loved in the morning.
Gagan: Here's something I haven't thought about in a heck of a long time. The ear-flip. Oh, Geraldine.
Joseph: How could there be anything that we haven't talked about and remembered. I'm sure though that with our two old-men forgetfullness, there are things in the back of my mind...let me think...well, something I haven't thought about for a good while would be our random singing of Christmas songs during deadline to Ms. Ryan and Mr. Micheletto. Boy did we annoy the heck out of them, and have a good time doing it.
Wow, unless I've forgotten someone, there are 6 people from high school who still care about me. That's sad. Of course, there's Mrs. Sorrentino, but I figured any memories between Tony and I should be left there...you know what scandalous lives the two of us have led.
I think I'll continually be living my life through the eyes of the past.
Random Factoid: Although scientists don't know why lightning occurs, the most logical theory is some sort of movement of protons and electrons, or postive and negative charges vertically through clouds that create sparks that connect to the charges on the earth's surface...or something like that...it's been three years since regular level physics.
Pip Pip.
12.07.2005
A Message to the High and Mighty
Yes, I'm talking to you.
I've received some negative feedback about my last post, which is understandable. I voiced my opinion on a couple's relationship and attacked their integrity.
First of all, though, my comments were not meant to berate either individual as a human being; just in that one facet of their lives.
Second of all, their relationship served simply as an example, a microcosm of the bigger picture, which was the loss of chivalry.
Someone commented to me that "it's pretty lame that you feel the need to comment on things that mean nothing to you."
Pardon me, but as a member of this society that is quickly going to Hell, I have every reason to comment on what I see is a problem. Don't tell me that I'm supposed to care only about things directly related to me. Issues have broader implications.
I gurantee you that conversations would get pretty dull pretty quickly if people only talked about themselves. Even the most conceited amongst us talk about other issues in an attempt to add more to the conversation. More importantly, though, these people bring up issues that they feel have a universal interest.
Take one of my friends. Let's say he starts to rant about uncleanliness. He starts to talk about how college kids leave their desks trashed, their clothes lying around the room, their beds unmade, etc. And, as an example, he points to me. Now, he doesn't live with me. Let's say he lives on another floor. My cleanliness habits don't affect him at all. But, maybe someone else's habits do affect him...or society's filth-ridden ways affect him. If I am an example of what he hates, why not use me as an example?
Is he wrong? Maybe. And I very well could be wrong in what I said as well. But it should not be discounted just because the example he pointed to had no relation to him.
I am an isolationist. People are always telling me how stupid that is, how you have to care about the world around you, not just your little cloister. Yet these same people criticize me for going outside my box and commenting on social problems.
I challenge any of you who think I shouldn't be talking about things that don't affect me. I challenge you to go just a week without discussing other people's lives.
Now, you can still think things. There's no way to stop people from thinking things. But I guess the argument these "high and mighties" have is that I openly talk about it. It's not that I post it, because I have mentioned everything I said aloud in the suite before I wrote it down.
So try it, tell me if it's a reasonable expectation of humanity.
Random Factoid: I'm not in the mood.
Pip pip.
I've received some negative feedback about my last post, which is understandable. I voiced my opinion on a couple's relationship and attacked their integrity.
First of all, though, my comments were not meant to berate either individual as a human being; just in that one facet of their lives.
Second of all, their relationship served simply as an example, a microcosm of the bigger picture, which was the loss of chivalry.
Someone commented to me that "it's pretty lame that you feel the need to comment on things that mean nothing to you."
Pardon me, but as a member of this society that is quickly going to Hell, I have every reason to comment on what I see is a problem. Don't tell me that I'm supposed to care only about things directly related to me. Issues have broader implications.
I gurantee you that conversations would get pretty dull pretty quickly if people only talked about themselves. Even the most conceited amongst us talk about other issues in an attempt to add more to the conversation. More importantly, though, these people bring up issues that they feel have a universal interest.
Take one of my friends. Let's say he starts to rant about uncleanliness. He starts to talk about how college kids leave their desks trashed, their clothes lying around the room, their beds unmade, etc. And, as an example, he points to me. Now, he doesn't live with me. Let's say he lives on another floor. My cleanliness habits don't affect him at all. But, maybe someone else's habits do affect him...or society's filth-ridden ways affect him. If I am an example of what he hates, why not use me as an example?
Is he wrong? Maybe. And I very well could be wrong in what I said as well. But it should not be discounted just because the example he pointed to had no relation to him.
I am an isolationist. People are always telling me how stupid that is, how you have to care about the world around you, not just your little cloister. Yet these same people criticize me for going outside my box and commenting on social problems.
I challenge any of you who think I shouldn't be talking about things that don't affect me. I challenge you to go just a week without discussing other people's lives.
Now, you can still think things. There's no way to stop people from thinking things. But I guess the argument these "high and mighties" have is that I openly talk about it. It's not that I post it, because I have mentioned everything I said aloud in the suite before I wrote it down.
So try it, tell me if it's a reasonable expectation of humanity.
Random Factoid: I'm not in the mood.
Pip pip.
12.06.2005
Who Needs Facebook to Procrastinate?
I've got Blogger.
Yes, I haven't posted in two weeks. I'm sorry to all my loyal fans. I'm no Shane Madej, and I never will be.
I decided I wanted this to be one of those random topics, neatly organized post. But first, a rant. (oh yeah, I'm back to form).
I've thought about this before, but I've never delved into it on the blog. You know what I'm sick of in college? The lack of chivalry (thanks to Joe's girlfriend, Katie [yes, that really is her name], for bringing this back to the forefront of my memory). For instance, one of my friends treats his "one could argue is his girlfriend" like crap...not that he treats her as less of a person, but he doesn't treat her like a girl, let alone a girlfriend. He doesn't walk her home, doesn't kiss her goodbye, doesn't speak lovingly to her, etc...at least around me. Now, things could be very different in private, but why alter things so much in public? PDAs have their limits, but there are also appropriate PDAs. (the italics are things I have added after being told I was in the doghouse).
On the other hand, she does little to demand his chivalry at times, as she's sometimes talking or acting inappropriately for a lady. As a rule, ladies should not discuss sexual things...period (no pun intended). They should also not talk about their grooming habits or quote rap lyrics or any other profanity. Keep in mind that she is not the only girl I know who does this. Many of our "liberalized" female compatriots have started to act in this manner, and it's quite distressing. I'm not saying women should be silent...but let's try to have some class.
Once again, to clarify, I am not just speaking of this one girl...I am speaking of many girls I have met in college.
This isn't a double standard: gentlemen should also not discuss these things in the presence of a lady. But in our collegiate environment, these concepts are forgotten. Our female friends are just like any of our other friends...rather, they should be seen on a higher plane...but they aren't.
Here's a very little thing...why do we college males not stand when a girl enters the room? Because we treat them as equals? I'm sorry, but I don't care about equality...they are females, therefore they deserve our doting...which means we stand. I don't care if she's your friend from high school or someone you just met...you stand. That's what our grandfathers and fathers would do...why should we let it die.
And ladies reading this blog...start to act like you're superior to us...don't stoop to the males' level and talk about disgusting things and use inappropriate language and burp in public...that is incredibly crude and unladylike.
"Every lady deserves a gentleman" - Ryan Morton, 2003
Now, a few catcheruppers on my life:
- The musical went very well. The audience really liked it. I was never the detective or the murderer, but my friends came out in full force to pick me as the lover once, so i got my first kiss on stage, video-taped...it was quite enjoyable. But I'm glad to be done with that debaucherous cast.
- "Breakfast with Broadway" has become a staple on the station. They love it now, and are giving it more and more validity. We're starting cross-promoting with the theater department and continue to make alumni contacts. Also, I have a co-host who's great...knows 200% more about musicals than I do (yes, it's possible).
- I have 3 finals this week. I'm not sure how I'll do on them. But i'm not worried...but I'm not confident either.
- I did my first play-by-play for women's basketball saturday...I think I did a fairly decent job on it...but it wasn't recorded...neither was my only WBB color or my only men's baseball play-by-play, or any of my volleyball broadcasts...in short, there is no recording of my voice...it's a sign.
- Speaking of signs, what do you think about me entering the priesthood? Just wondering.
That's it for today. Talk to you later.
Cubs Update: They didn't get bloody Raphael Furcal...goodbye 2006.
Random Factoid: Frisbee is a trade-marked name that should always be capitalized.
Pip Pip.
Yes, I haven't posted in two weeks. I'm sorry to all my loyal fans. I'm no Shane Madej, and I never will be.
I decided I wanted this to be one of those random topics, neatly organized post. But first, a rant. (oh yeah, I'm back to form).
I've thought about this before, but I've never delved into it on the blog. You know what I'm sick of in college? The lack of chivalry (thanks to Joe's girlfriend, Katie [yes, that really is her name], for bringing this back to the forefront of my memory). For instance, one of my friends treats his "one could argue is his girlfriend" like crap...not that he treats her as less of a person, but he doesn't treat her like a girl, let alone a girlfriend. He doesn't walk her home, doesn't kiss her goodbye, doesn't speak lovingly to her, etc...at least around me. Now, things could be very different in private, but why alter things so much in public? PDAs have their limits, but there are also appropriate PDAs. (the italics are things I have added after being told I was in the doghouse).
On the other hand, she does little to demand his chivalry at times, as she's sometimes talking or acting inappropriately for a lady. As a rule, ladies should not discuss sexual things...period (no pun intended). They should also not talk about their grooming habits or quote rap lyrics or any other profanity. Keep in mind that she is not the only girl I know who does this. Many of our "liberalized" female compatriots have started to act in this manner, and it's quite distressing. I'm not saying women should be silent...but let's try to have some class.
Once again, to clarify, I am not just speaking of this one girl...I am speaking of many girls I have met in college.
This isn't a double standard: gentlemen should also not discuss these things in the presence of a lady. But in our collegiate environment, these concepts are forgotten. Our female friends are just like any of our other friends...rather, they should be seen on a higher plane...but they aren't.
Here's a very little thing...why do we college males not stand when a girl enters the room? Because we treat them as equals? I'm sorry, but I don't care about equality...they are females, therefore they deserve our doting...which means we stand. I don't care if she's your friend from high school or someone you just met...you stand. That's what our grandfathers and fathers would do...why should we let it die.
And ladies reading this blog...start to act like you're superior to us...don't stoop to the males' level and talk about disgusting things and use inappropriate language and burp in public...that is incredibly crude and unladylike.
"Every lady deserves a gentleman" - Ryan Morton, 2003
Now, a few catcheruppers on my life:
- The musical went very well. The audience really liked it. I was never the detective or the murderer, but my friends came out in full force to pick me as the lover once, so i got my first kiss on stage, video-taped...it was quite enjoyable. But I'm glad to be done with that debaucherous cast.
- "Breakfast with Broadway" has become a staple on the station. They love it now, and are giving it more and more validity. We're starting cross-promoting with the theater department and continue to make alumni contacts. Also, I have a co-host who's great...knows 200% more about musicals than I do (yes, it's possible).
- I have 3 finals this week. I'm not sure how I'll do on them. But i'm not worried...but I'm not confident either.
- I did my first play-by-play for women's basketball saturday...I think I did a fairly decent job on it...but it wasn't recorded...neither was my only WBB color or my only men's baseball play-by-play, or any of my volleyball broadcasts...in short, there is no recording of my voice...it's a sign.
- Speaking of signs, what do you think about me entering the priesthood? Just wondering.
That's it for today. Talk to you later.
Cubs Update: They didn't get bloody Raphael Furcal...goodbye 2006.
Random Factoid: Frisbee is a trade-marked name that should always be capitalized.
Pip Pip.