We’ve been giving presentations in my ethics class for the last few weeks. Six groups--50 minute presentations each, well, it’s definitely taking a lot of time. There’s a few girls that sit in the back of the room and constantly talk during each presentation. Manners are definitely a big deal to me, but as usual, when something bothers me, I simply brush it off and get on with more important things.
Well it just so happens that today was their turn to present.
Global Warming. Wow. Definitely a tough subject, as were everyone else’s topic: Death Penalty, Euthanasia, Animal Rights, just to name a few.
They began their presentation. Wait, what’s that I hear? Silence from the back of the room. No talking, no eye rolling, no cackling. Silence. Everyone’s eyes were on the speakers--as it should be.
The girls went through their facts--half assed. Although I can’t say anything; we put our project together in 2 days. Yet in my defense, we only had 2 days (not 3 weeks like everyone else) and we went first. Be lenient. Towards the end of the project, they showed pictures of different landscapes a few years ago, and now.
Their argument was that Global Warming did exist. The pictures showed Mountains from 1999 covered in snow, and the same mountain chain last year--without snow. An older gentleman who presented on Tuesday flashed a little smirk, flipped his laptop around and remarked, “Mount [insert real name here--I cant remember] as of this year.” Yes my folks, covered in snow. The pictures they’d presented were taken in different parts of the day--you couldn’t see the snow in their more current picture because it was too dark.
And the attitudes once again began to rise. Girlfriend #1 exclaimed, “And your point is?” The older gentleman claimed, “I’m trying to figure out what ya’ll are trying to present!” BURRRNNNN!
…What goes around, comes around. At least, in one shape or another.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea...
1. I hate sweet tea---that’s probably the only un-southern thing about me.
2. I always had to be the Blue Power Ranger when I was little-the Pink and Yellow always got taken first.
3. You cannot possibly understand how happy music makes me. I’ve worn away the pre-set buttons on my radio because I drive down the road changing stations every few minutes.
4. I can hardly wear eye make-up. My eyes water just watching someone else put it on!
5. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman is my All-Time favorite show!
6. Sometimes I put on my rainboots and jump in big mud puddles.
7. I can be extremely Conservative at times--but I’m not close-minded!
8. I walk in the shoes of other people. Judgment is not my forte.
9. I sleep the best when a fan is running. But I won’t sleep a wink if the tv is on.
10. Tri-fold poster boards and greased pizza pans make the best sleds. And Rubber Maid containers won’t work..believe me, I’ve tried.
11. I’m the same person I was ten years ago. If you didn’t like me then, you won’t like me now.
12. You’ve probably crossed my mind today. Even if you’re not my favorite person, I’ll still wish good things for you.
13. Yesterday I saw zucchini in a can! Which somehow makes me think of the little corn in Chinese food--makes me happy J
14. My family members are the funniest people in the world. There’s absolutely nothing they could say that would shock me. If you ever get the chance to meet them, well…I’m preparing you now.
15. If I love you, I’m gonna hug you. And I’ll probably sing to you at some point, but I can’t promise that it will sound too lovely.
16. You grew up singing nursery rhymes, I grew up singin’ “There’s a Tear in My Beer” and other hits by Hank, Willie, Waylon, and Alan (not quite an Outlaw but definitely a legend in my book)
17. I splash a little water on my tongue each time I use mouthwash because it burns too bad.
18. I want a tattoo on my wrist, but will never get one. I change my mind like I change my clothes.
19. I’ll probably never leave Louisa County. Its bred inside of me, no sense in trying to change it.
20. Black & White or Sepia pictures can make anyone look beautiful.
21. I can’t sleep unless I say my prayers every night.
22. I like the kind of pillows that are missing part of its stuffing. The kind where your head sort of sinks in the middle.
23. I love pickled Beets.
24. Sometimes when I’m driving down the road, I’ll have the urge to pull over and take a picture--just one of the many reasons I love about the country. Our landscapes are breathtaking!
25. I’ll only fish in ponds, none of that deep sea fishin for me please! The reels are too complicated!
26. I like watching movies with the subtitles on.
27. N64 and Sega are better than your Playstations, Xboxes and Wi’s!
28. I kinda want to marry Seth Rogan.
29. And Justin McBride. Ooh Mama!
30. And Colby Yates too--as long as he wears his hat.
31. I’m a Bob-it Extreme MASTER! My current record is 237+ …yet I haven’t played it in years!
32. I hate Crest toothpaste.
33. I remember something silly about everyone--ask me. I'll tell you something you've probably forgotten about yourself!
2. I always had to be the Blue Power Ranger when I was little-the Pink and Yellow always got taken first.
3. You cannot possibly understand how happy music makes me. I’ve worn away the pre-set buttons on my radio because I drive down the road changing stations every few minutes.
4. I can hardly wear eye make-up. My eyes water just watching someone else put it on!
5. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman is my All-Time favorite show!
6. Sometimes I put on my rainboots and jump in big mud puddles.
7. I can be extremely Conservative at times--but I’m not close-minded!
8. I walk in the shoes of other people. Judgment is not my forte.
9. I sleep the best when a fan is running. But I won’t sleep a wink if the tv is on.
10. Tri-fold poster boards and greased pizza pans make the best sleds. And Rubber Maid containers won’t work..believe me, I’ve tried.
11. I’m the same person I was ten years ago. If you didn’t like me then, you won’t like me now.
12. You’ve probably crossed my mind today. Even if you’re not my favorite person, I’ll still wish good things for you.
13. Yesterday I saw zucchini in a can! Which somehow makes me think of the little corn in Chinese food--makes me happy J
14. My family members are the funniest people in the world. There’s absolutely nothing they could say that would shock me. If you ever get the chance to meet them, well…I’m preparing you now.
15. If I love you, I’m gonna hug you. And I’ll probably sing to you at some point, but I can’t promise that it will sound too lovely.
16. You grew up singing nursery rhymes, I grew up singin’ “There’s a Tear in My Beer” and other hits by Hank, Willie, Waylon, and Alan (not quite an Outlaw but definitely a legend in my book)
17. I splash a little water on my tongue each time I use mouthwash because it burns too bad.
18. I want a tattoo on my wrist, but will never get one. I change my mind like I change my clothes.
19. I’ll probably never leave Louisa County. Its bred inside of me, no sense in trying to change it.
20. Black & White or Sepia pictures can make anyone look beautiful.
21. I can’t sleep unless I say my prayers every night.
22. I like the kind of pillows that are missing part of its stuffing. The kind where your head sort of sinks in the middle.
23. I love pickled Beets.
24. Sometimes when I’m driving down the road, I’ll have the urge to pull over and take a picture--just one of the many reasons I love about the country. Our landscapes are breathtaking!
25. I’ll only fish in ponds, none of that deep sea fishin for me please! The reels are too complicated!
26. I like watching movies with the subtitles on.
27. N64 and Sega are better than your Playstations, Xboxes and Wi’s!
28. I kinda want to marry Seth Rogan.
29. And Justin McBride. Ooh Mama!
30. And Colby Yates too--as long as he wears his hat.
31. I’m a Bob-it Extreme MASTER! My current record is 237+ …yet I haven’t played it in years!
32. I hate Crest toothpaste.
33. I remember something silly about everyone--ask me. I'll tell you something you've probably forgotten about yourself!
Who Would've Thought
Who Woulda Thought......
· The success you had in high school slunk down to a less than full-time student at a community college
· When one door closes, another one is sure to open. No, its more like my doors keep slammin shut and no matter the mad search for a can of WD40, they're stuck shut for good.
· You tell one perosn something and they tell everyone else. And for once, you don't get angry about it. It's better for them to tell your pathetic story than you, it saves you from the tears.
· The friends you have aren’t the friends you’ll keep. Change is ineffable. Friendships are thrown away like an old pair of sneakers, they get worn down to a frazzle and all you want is the newest thing. I’m not new. I’ll never be new. I’m fine with raggedy, I live for comfort- I like the comfort of old shoes!
· You go into Wal-mart and for once you don’t see a single soul you know.
· You lose touch with your bestfriend and yet 5 years later when you’re reunited, it’s like nothing has changed at all.
· The believers become shunned.
· A little too much alcohol and everyone’s life is affected.
· I adore pickles, and hate cucumbers.
· I love the smell of coffee and yet detest the taste.
· I’d rather have my pizza cold—not refrigerator cold, but sitting-on-the-counter-all-night cold.
· I’ll wear tennis shoes to walk out on the beach—I hate the feeling of hot sand!
· My brother can be a total ass and yet his heart is bigger than most. He's sure to make even the dullest laugh at least once!
· The success you had in high school slunk down to a less than full-time student at a community college
· When one door closes, another one is sure to open. No, its more like my doors keep slammin shut and no matter the mad search for a can of WD40, they're stuck shut for good.
· You tell one perosn something and they tell everyone else. And for once, you don't get angry about it. It's better for them to tell your pathetic story than you, it saves you from the tears.
· The friends you have aren’t the friends you’ll keep. Change is ineffable. Friendships are thrown away like an old pair of sneakers, they get worn down to a frazzle and all you want is the newest thing. I’m not new. I’ll never be new. I’m fine with raggedy, I live for comfort- I like the comfort of old shoes!
· You go into Wal-mart and for once you don’t see a single soul you know.
· You lose touch with your bestfriend and yet 5 years later when you’re reunited, it’s like nothing has changed at all.
· The believers become shunned.
· A little too much alcohol and everyone’s life is affected.
· I adore pickles, and hate cucumbers.
· I love the smell of coffee and yet detest the taste.
· I’d rather have my pizza cold—not refrigerator cold, but sitting-on-the-counter-all-night cold.
· I’ll wear tennis shoes to walk out on the beach—I hate the feeling of hot sand!
· My brother can be a total ass and yet his heart is bigger than most. He's sure to make even the dullest laugh at least once!
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