Saturday, June 29, 2013
A Casting Glance
A casting glance can win few and break many.
Temptation.
Passion.
Seduction.
The aroma of all that is divine,
Leaves an unquenchable thirst to all of mankind.
The greatness of the trap,
Also has its perks.
Once he comes onto this path
His life will be forever lost.
For behind every man, there is a flaw,
That, even before the great man's rise, can make him fall.
--Alyssa :)
Recollection
A dark shadow,
That clouds the heart
And releases the soul,
Devours the victims
That no longer stand united.
--Alyssa :)
Thursday, April 25, 2013
A Note for Readers
Dear Readers,
No matter where you are in the world, there are always incidents or dramatic events taking place. In the United States, the Boston marathon bombing had occurred. This event injured many, killed three, and haunted the souls of the American people. I, as one of these people, was horrified and scared to see something like this happen again. Although it wasn't as bad as the September 11, 2001 attacks, it still traumatized the nation.
As we watch things like this, it worries me that people hate and discriminate because of this. It's hard thinking that people could do something so heartless and cruel. I'm not much of a political person, but I did watch the speech President Obama gave in response to the Boston bombings, and it was emotional for me. The one line that stood out most was, "They failed because we refused to be terrorized". If we refuse to be terrorized, does that give us a reason to terrorize others? What separates us from a dictatorship then?
It may seem that I am overdramatizing this situation, but when contemplated, it does make some sense. HOWEVER, I don't want you, my reader, to feel that everyone out there is bad. There are good people out there, and maybe it could be you. If you really want to see more good things happen, then start by doing something good. Even the smallest, insignificant gesture could mean the world to someone. It may take a person's mind off the negative that is going on in the world around us.
In the words of Malcolm X:
"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people that are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing".
--Alyssa
No matter where you are in the world, there are always incidents or dramatic events taking place. In the United States, the Boston marathon bombing had occurred. This event injured many, killed three, and haunted the souls of the American people. I, as one of these people, was horrified and scared to see something like this happen again. Although it wasn't as bad as the September 11, 2001 attacks, it still traumatized the nation.
As we watch things like this, it worries me that people hate and discriminate because of this. It's hard thinking that people could do something so heartless and cruel. I'm not much of a political person, but I did watch the speech President Obama gave in response to the Boston bombings, and it was emotional for me. The one line that stood out most was, "They failed because we refused to be terrorized". If we refuse to be terrorized, does that give us a reason to terrorize others? What separates us from a dictatorship then?
It may seem that I am overdramatizing this situation, but when contemplated, it does make some sense. HOWEVER, I don't want you, my reader, to feel that everyone out there is bad. There are good people out there, and maybe it could be you. If you really want to see more good things happen, then start by doing something good. Even the smallest, insignificant gesture could mean the world to someone. It may take a person's mind off the negative that is going on in the world around us.
In the words of Malcolm X:
"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people that are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing".
--Alyssa
Monday, April 15, 2013
War
When hearts collide,
And heroes fall,
The Gods watch from the heavens
Ashamed of man that once stood tall.
Below from Hell, evil Hades plays
The instruments responsible for man's ways.
With the pluck of a string
From the deadly harp,
He tempts their gentle beings.
With the beats of the drum,
He causes mortals to clash with one another.
It's only the Godly melodies
That are the treaty to this war
That serenades the beasts within,
Making young Hades scorn.
He knew to retreat,
But only for now
Because his next move would take time.
Centuries will pass
And the battle shall continue
Without an overall winner,
Because neither would dare,
In the quest for power,
To try to destroy their own brother.
--Alyssa :)
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Remember Me
When memories fade,
When tears arise,
When tides retreat from the shore,
When time moves on,
You will recall,
And attempt to merely seek solace.
When in the dark,
Do remember the things
That once brought light into your heart.
Will you remember me?
Will you think of me,
And learn to let me go?
--Alyssa :)
Monday, April 1, 2013
Bring It to Life
It's all in your head.
That impure thought.
That dark feeling.
It's not real.
It's all in your mind.
There's nothing wrong with you.
It's all a lie.
It's not a thought anymore.
It's alive,
Racing through your body,
Trying to break free from the mind forg'd manacles.
If it's freed
It will annihilate you.
So breathe, just breathe.
--Alyssa :)
Thursday, March 28, 2013
A Heart
Heart.
Cracks,
Breaks,
Shatters,
Repairs,
Shrinks,
Darkens.
Heart.
Cracks,
Breaks,
Shatters,
Repairs,
Grows,
Lightens.
--Alyssa :)
Cracks,
Breaks,
Shatters,
Repairs,
Shrinks,
Darkens.
Heart.
Cracks,
Breaks,
Shatters,
Repairs,
Grows,
Lightens.
--Alyssa :)
Sunday, March 24, 2013
The Rose: A Short Poem
The rose,
That's beautiful and pure,
Torn and defiled,
By the profane fingers
That created it.
--Alyssa :)
Friday, March 15, 2013
Afterlife: Forever Lost
In the temptation of the sweet entanglements,
They lost the sense of desires.
In hopes their love would triumph all,
Overestimation led to their downfall.
When Prometheus ventured to cross the boundary
To change the human ways,
The struggles he faced were nothing compared
To the challenges the lovers faced.
Did Aphrodite, who was loved by all,
Beseech her lovers
And watch them fall?
Did Shiva open his third eye
When the other gods had dared to defy?
Lo! What fools these lovers be
To try to change the course of destiny!
As all their attempts will soon lead
To the single place where all souls feed.
Death, thy sweet sanctuary,
Will give the two a home,
Separated from one another
In an unearthly tomb.
Forever the souls will part,
Going their separate ways,
Never to join the body and heart
Nor see the light of day.
--Alyssa :)
Monday, March 11, 2013
My Frankenstein: A Poem
I write to prevent
What happened to my creation,
and left me in this mess.
It was I who tainted him,
And caused such chaos in the world,
Simply because I denied him.
To be sent to the tenth circle
Was the least they could've done,
For I created this monstrous being
Whom I did not consider the one.
Even though he left heart-broken,
I remained for ever in his thoughts.
He lost the line from dream to reality
And it for ever annihilated him.
I was lost in a stranger's arms,
Guiltless of what I had done,
Until the time had finally come
Where Death was a trophy I wished to have won.
His love was true,
His loyalty rare.
But I thought nothing of it,
Until his devotion turn into obsession,
And a punishment he saw fit.
Of my life he sought to ruin,
And succeeded rather well,
For my monster left me in this hole to die
And will soon join me in this never-ending hell.
--Alyssa :)
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
A Poem: Lines from the Thoughts
The coldness consumes her heart,
Where darkness and evil lie,
The luring Death devoured her soul,
Defying Heaven's piercing cry.
Upon the cliff, his heart she held,
Withstanding time and space,
Wrapped in silk she began to gaze
On the betrayer's golden case.
She gazed upon his endearing love,
And sensed her inner rage,
His love, like a rose, greatly grew,
Apart from her naive ways.
Even Versailles could not reflect
The pain she kept within,
Now on this cliff she stands alone,
Preparing for her dip.
As her corpse drifted ashore
The people stood amazed
For on that day three years ago
They set her secret ablaze.
The night she disappeared
The men hunted the grounds,
And as they came into her home
They were frantic upon what they found.
Into her chamber they slowly crept
And what they found was shoddy
For in the bed was a slain mistress,
And the lover's lifeless body.
They moved in closer at a slower pace,
In awe of what they saw next.
For what they found on the deceased man
Was an empty hole where a heart should be placed.
I assume that many people may need some background to the poem in order to get a better understanding. So this post is going to describe the previous poem.
Now the poem is, in short, about a girl who fell in love with a boy. The boy had an affair with another woman and, in response to her broken heart, the girl kills the mistress and rips out her lover's heart. After this event, she kills herself by diving off a cliff into the sea. No one knew what had happened to her, and the men of the town go and search for her. They begin at her home where they find the dead mistress and her lover. Her body drifts ashore three years later, but by then, everyone in town knew what she had done.
When the poem begins with a small description about her character now; she is cold and heartless (it is later that you discover why). Now, many people would think that the line "Upon the cliff, his heart she held" would mean something figurative, but in this case it is not. The girl is literally holding her lover's heart in her hand. Now the idea of the heart being wrapped in silk comes from the mysterious theory revolving around Mary Shelley. After the death of her husband, it was presumed that Mary Shelley kept his heart with her, wrapped in silk, until she died. The next five lines explain how she believed he loved her dearly, and how naive she was to believe him.
When she realized this, the girl was hurt. Here I made an allusion to the Palace of Versailles's Hall of Mirrors. When I wrote about how Versailles couldn't reflect her pain, I meant that even all the mirrors couldn't show her pain, and the result of all that pain was her death. The poems makes a quick three-year shift, and then turns into a flashback of how the town found out about the young girl's murder.
That's pretty much the essence of the poem. I didn't try to make it very complex, nor did I try to make it simple. The idea for this poem came from a combination of pieces of literature:
"Ozmandiyas" by Percy Shelley
"The Sick Rose" by William Blake
A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner
--Alyssa :)
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Reading Books: It's a Good Thing!
Dear Reader,
By now, you have probably realized that my topics are very random and differ highly from one another every time I write. Today, I am switching gears from the last topic because this is something that is very important for me...reading.
When I was little, my mother used to read to me every single night. Whether it was for 30 minutes or two hours, she was always in my bed next to me reading me a story. Now, keep in mind, my mom worked an eight-hour shift, came home, helped me with my homework, cooked, and cleaned...so when she read to me, she would sometimes fall asleep, but it didn't matter. The truth was I loved it when she read to me. It's those moments that she created with me that inspire me to read.
I love reading. During summer, I love to go to the library and read for hours and hours. I am actually becoming an English major because of my devotion to reading, and that's something I want to share with you, my reader. I want you to know how much reading has effected my life and how I hope that you will create some memories for yourself.
Reading books is a good thing! It doesn't make you nerd or a loser to read books. In fact, it does just the opposite. Books open a door to this new world of imagination. They create these worlds that help you escape reality and make you feel like you are in a different time. Take Harry Potter, for example. When I began reading the series, I became consumed in the wizardry that filled Hogwarts. I felt as though I were a student attending the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and fighting Voldemort with Harry. I also enjoyed mystery novels because they make you feel like you're a detective working the case with the best of the best. They make you pay attention to every little detail.
It's also a way to expand the minds of children. Kids today are so focused on television and video-games that their mental health is being destroyed. Their intelligence is literally deteriorating, and it is mainly the parent's fault for not instilling any values in them. Now, I'm not trying to attack parenting styles, but I do want to emphasize reading to people. If not for yourself, read because you enjoy making others happy. A way to make reading fun is getting people to read with you, pretending as though you are acting in a movie. Trust me, it's actually pretty fun when you get into it.
Now, reading is an option that I leave you to choose. I am merely trying to share something I am passionate about with you. You heeding my advice is your choice, and I cannot change your choice. So tis the season. Light a fire. Drink tea. Cozy up in your favorite chair...and enjoy a book.
Alyssa :)
By now, you have probably realized that my topics are very random and differ highly from one another every time I write. Today, I am switching gears from the last topic because this is something that is very important for me...reading.
When I was little, my mother used to read to me every single night. Whether it was for 30 minutes or two hours, she was always in my bed next to me reading me a story. Now, keep in mind, my mom worked an eight-hour shift, came home, helped me with my homework, cooked, and cleaned...so when she read to me, she would sometimes fall asleep, but it didn't matter. The truth was I loved it when she read to me. It's those moments that she created with me that inspire me to read.
I love reading. During summer, I love to go to the library and read for hours and hours. I am actually becoming an English major because of my devotion to reading, and that's something I want to share with you, my reader. I want you to know how much reading has effected my life and how I hope that you will create some memories for yourself.
Reading books is a good thing! It doesn't make you nerd or a loser to read books. In fact, it does just the opposite. Books open a door to this new world of imagination. They create these worlds that help you escape reality and make you feel like you are in a different time. Take Harry Potter, for example. When I began reading the series, I became consumed in the wizardry that filled Hogwarts. I felt as though I were a student attending the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and fighting Voldemort with Harry. I also enjoyed mystery novels because they make you feel like you're a detective working the case with the best of the best. They make you pay attention to every little detail.
It's also a way to expand the minds of children. Kids today are so focused on television and video-games that their mental health is being destroyed. Their intelligence is literally deteriorating, and it is mainly the parent's fault for not instilling any values in them. Now, I'm not trying to attack parenting styles, but I do want to emphasize reading to people. If not for yourself, read because you enjoy making others happy. A way to make reading fun is getting people to read with you, pretending as though you are acting in a movie. Trust me, it's actually pretty fun when you get into it.
Now, reading is an option that I leave you to choose. I am merely trying to share something I am passionate about with you. You heeding my advice is your choice, and I cannot change your choice. So tis the season. Light a fire. Drink tea. Cozy up in your favorite chair...and enjoy a book.
Alyssa :)
Friday, January 11, 2013
Sequels and Remakes to Movies
Dear Reader,
As you know there are many movies throughout history that have had sequels or have been remade. For example, we have the Friday the 13th movies that have been constantly remade and remade throughout the years. They actually include all the same things, but they graphics are just a little (and I mean little) bit better. The storyline is still the same, and yet there are probably about eleven movies where Jason comes and slashes everyone. They just keep recreating sequels and they just keep getting worse through the years. So my question is, why do they continue them?
Did you know that the James Bond movies is the longest running movie production? They consistently remake them, and then they change the man who plays James Bond and start everything over again! I understand how some stories are changed, but if you take a step back and look at it, the movies are pretty much the same. Let's go back to the Friday the 13th films again. Now, take a step back. Jason comes into a town. Who does he usually kill first? The answer is: the couple that's making out or having sex. Who's usually the one person that survives? The virgin. Then they also "kill" Jason, but little do they know he pretty much can't die.
This is actually a familiar pattern with all the popular horror movies. Some also include Nightmare on Elm Street and Halloween. The one thing that got me thinking about this topic was the release of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie. There's probably three or four movies out about this guy. I actually haven't seen the movies yet, but I have a general summary of what it's about. It's suppose to be insanely good because he's a crazy slasher.
I'm probably going to kill all those sci-fi and fantasy fans out there, but it's the same thing with Star Trek and Star Wars. I understand how it's a really good series, but you can only do so much to a movie until you just overkill it. I personally think a premiere movie and ONE sequel is fine. Why ruin a good thing by remaking it or making it a run-on? I personally believe it's pointless. Then, there's that one person who decides to remake the film, but totally ruins it. You know what I'm talking about. The horror film that has pink blood...
Here's my advice. Stick to the classics. Sure, nowadays we know how fake the effects look and whatnot, but the concept of the story is original and that's the point everyone should understand. Directors and producers just remake old movies because they can't think of an original work to create. Heck, call me and I can give you at least twenty original plots for a movie that would knock anyone's socks off. Creativity and originality is important today...remember that and you'll go far.
Alyssa :)
As you know there are many movies throughout history that have had sequels or have been remade. For example, we have the Friday the 13th movies that have been constantly remade and remade throughout the years. They actually include all the same things, but they graphics are just a little (and I mean little) bit better. The storyline is still the same, and yet there are probably about eleven movies where Jason comes and slashes everyone. They just keep recreating sequels and they just keep getting worse through the years. So my question is, why do they continue them?
Did you know that the James Bond movies is the longest running movie production? They consistently remake them, and then they change the man who plays James Bond and start everything over again! I understand how some stories are changed, but if you take a step back and look at it, the movies are pretty much the same. Let's go back to the Friday the 13th films again. Now, take a step back. Jason comes into a town. Who does he usually kill first? The answer is: the couple that's making out or having sex. Who's usually the one person that survives? The virgin. Then they also "kill" Jason, but little do they know he pretty much can't die.
This is actually a familiar pattern with all the popular horror movies. Some also include Nightmare on Elm Street and Halloween. The one thing that got me thinking about this topic was the release of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie. There's probably three or four movies out about this guy. I actually haven't seen the movies yet, but I have a general summary of what it's about. It's suppose to be insanely good because he's a crazy slasher.
I'm probably going to kill all those sci-fi and fantasy fans out there, but it's the same thing with Star Trek and Star Wars. I understand how it's a really good series, but you can only do so much to a movie until you just overkill it. I personally think a premiere movie and ONE sequel is fine. Why ruin a good thing by remaking it or making it a run-on? I personally believe it's pointless. Then, there's that one person who decides to remake the film, but totally ruins it. You know what I'm talking about. The horror film that has pink blood...
Here's my advice. Stick to the classics. Sure, nowadays we know how fake the effects look and whatnot, but the concept of the story is original and that's the point everyone should understand. Directors and producers just remake old movies because they can't think of an original work to create. Heck, call me and I can give you at least twenty original plots for a movie that would knock anyone's socks off. Creativity and originality is important today...remember that and you'll go far.
Alyssa :)
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Let's Interact: Give me your Opinion!
Dear Reader,
As you know I have not been writing on my blog lately. College takes a lot out of you! So I have seen a lot in college and there was a huge fight on campus about religion. I know the election has just recently been popular and I wanted your opinion.
Now this fight was about religion. There were Christians (I believe) walking around and praising Jesus with signs that said "God is great" and stuff like that. Then I came across a sign that said, "Homosexuals, hell is waiting". Then there were the Atheists who were arguing about how God doesn't exist. Personally I'm Hindu and I don't believe in all of this, but I want to know what you guys, my readers, tend to believe.
Do you think it is right people to be like this with their religion or should they just stop? Should people be able to express their religion? And if so, should EVERY religion that is practiced be able to express themselves the same way?
Alyssa :)
As you know I have not been writing on my blog lately. College takes a lot out of you! So I have seen a lot in college and there was a huge fight on campus about religion. I know the election has just recently been popular and I wanted your opinion.
Now this fight was about religion. There were Christians (I believe) walking around and praising Jesus with signs that said "God is great" and stuff like that. Then I came across a sign that said, "Homosexuals, hell is waiting". Then there were the Atheists who were arguing about how God doesn't exist. Personally I'm Hindu and I don't believe in all of this, but I want to know what you guys, my readers, tend to believe.
Do you think it is right people to be like this with their religion or should they just stop? Should people be able to express their religion? And if so, should EVERY religion that is practiced be able to express themselves the same way?
Alyssa :)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Brand Name vs. Generic Brand
Dear Reader,
A question came to me about the difference between name brand and the generic brand. To that reader, here is you answer.
The truth is...there really is no difference. The only reason want the brand name item is, well, because it is known as a "brand name" item. The generic brand is just as good and even better most of the time. Let's take a T-shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch. The basic T-shirt, with just their name on it...is about $24. I mean, come on, are you really going to pay twenty-four dollars for a shirt that you might wear for at most a year. I could spend less than that to buy a plain shirt and the letters and sew them together. It would probably last longer too.
When deciding between buying a generic brand or brand name, remember this: How long are you really going to have it? Is it something that you're going to use forever, like a phone, or something that you will use temporarily, like toilet paper. There are certain times to get brand name and certain times to get generic. And as I explained above, brand name is better for the items that are permanent and generic is better for the items that are temporarily used. I hope this answered your question.
Alyssa:)
A question came to me about the difference between name brand and the generic brand. To that reader, here is you answer.
The truth is...there really is no difference. The only reason want the brand name item is, well, because it is known as a "brand name" item. The generic brand is just as good and even better most of the time. Let's take a T-shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch. The basic T-shirt, with just their name on it...is about $24. I mean, come on, are you really going to pay twenty-four dollars for a shirt that you might wear for at most a year. I could spend less than that to buy a plain shirt and the letters and sew them together. It would probably last longer too.
When deciding between buying a generic brand or brand name, remember this: How long are you really going to have it? Is it something that you're going to use forever, like a phone, or something that you will use temporarily, like toilet paper. There are certain times to get brand name and certain times to get generic. And as I explained above, brand name is better for the items that are permanent and generic is better for the items that are temporarily used. I hope this answered your question.
Alyssa:)
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Dear Reader: Help!
Dear Reader,
Okay, well today I am going through a dilemma. I need your help. For the purposes of anonymity I will not use names.
Well a friend of mine made a promise to me that they would not do drugs or anything bad like that. They told me yesterday that they smoked a hooka and I was mad. They broke a promise, so I believe I had a right to be angry. Then I find out from this friend's girlfriend that he has been giving girls piggy back rides and almost puts his arm around girls. She gets jealous and I don't really know what to tell her. He seems like he wouldn't do that, but life changes people.
What should I tell her? Obviously, I have an opinion, but I would like to hear from you, reader. Please comment your thoughts and opinions and I'll get back to you. Thanks.
Alyssa :)
Okay, well today I am going through a dilemma. I need your help. For the purposes of anonymity I will not use names.
Well a friend of mine made a promise to me that they would not do drugs or anything bad like that. They told me yesterday that they smoked a hooka and I was mad. They broke a promise, so I believe I had a right to be angry. Then I find out from this friend's girlfriend that he has been giving girls piggy back rides and almost puts his arm around girls. She gets jealous and I don't really know what to tell her. He seems like he wouldn't do that, but life changes people.
What should I tell her? Obviously, I have an opinion, but I would like to hear from you, reader. Please comment your thoughts and opinions and I'll get back to you. Thanks.
Alyssa :)
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Time Managing: Everyone Has to Do It!
Dear Reader,
I apologize for the lack of posts, but college has started and I have been very busy. This topic will discuss time managing, which is something all of will have to do one day or another.
Right now I am having to manage my social life with my educational life. It's not easy. I am taking six classes and am taking an online course program. I also have a boyfriend and I have parents and grandparents, and the rest of my family that says they "need" to hear from me everyday. I'm not going to lie, it's hard. I mean, why wouldn't it be? There is always one thing or another that makes you struggle with basic things. What should you do?
Get a schedule
This was the first thing I did. I got myself a planner that was strictly meant to help me keep track of classes, assignments, and projects. Not only that, but it also helped me manage any family events or calls that I needed to attend; it also helped keep track of doctor's appointments, etc. This helps you keep better track of where all your time is going and where you can manage to switch things around. When I got a planner, the first thing I did was put all the due dates for all my homework for college and the online program (making sure to include projects and exams). After, I wrote in all the family events and personal events (doctor's, dentist's, etc.). If you are working or have interviews and meetings, put all that information in. If you have kids, put their schedule and information down in case an emergency pops up and you need to rush out and get them.
Stay Organized
I know this is cliche, but you have to stay organized. There's a difference between saying and doing. Don't just say you're going to follow the planner and don't even look at the thing for two years! Stay organized and keep with it. Don't lose papers and files that could cost you your grade or job. Don't forget meetings and appointments that are important. Create folders, make special boxes, file information, create a schedule with sticky notes, etc.
Give and Take
Okay, now I don't always day this, but sometimes you have to give some time to get some time. For example, say you have an exam on a Thursday and you know that you have to study or else you will fail, but you have no time because you have to study for other exams. Well, study for the classes you really need to study for and spend less time studying for the ones you don't really need to study for. See, there is always something you a give time to and take time away from.
There are many ways for people to manage time. It is important that we understand this. Do you really want to be known as the "sloppy one"? I don't. Trust me, if you do these simple things it will remove so much stress from your life. You might even find out that you have time to spare! Take my advice and enjoy the benefits!
Alyssa :)
I apologize for the lack of posts, but college has started and I have been very busy. This topic will discuss time managing, which is something all of will have to do one day or another.
Right now I am having to manage my social life with my educational life. It's not easy. I am taking six classes and am taking an online course program. I also have a boyfriend and I have parents and grandparents, and the rest of my family that says they "need" to hear from me everyday. I'm not going to lie, it's hard. I mean, why wouldn't it be? There is always one thing or another that makes you struggle with basic things. What should you do?
Get a schedule
This was the first thing I did. I got myself a planner that was strictly meant to help me keep track of classes, assignments, and projects. Not only that, but it also helped me manage any family events or calls that I needed to attend; it also helped keep track of doctor's appointments, etc. This helps you keep better track of where all your time is going and where you can manage to switch things around. When I got a planner, the first thing I did was put all the due dates for all my homework for college and the online program (making sure to include projects and exams). After, I wrote in all the family events and personal events (doctor's, dentist's, etc.). If you are working or have interviews and meetings, put all that information in. If you have kids, put their schedule and information down in case an emergency pops up and you need to rush out and get them.
Stay Organized
I know this is cliche, but you have to stay organized. There's a difference between saying and doing. Don't just say you're going to follow the planner and don't even look at the thing for two years! Stay organized and keep with it. Don't lose papers and files that could cost you your grade or job. Don't forget meetings and appointments that are important. Create folders, make special boxes, file information, create a schedule with sticky notes, etc.
Give and Take
Okay, now I don't always day this, but sometimes you have to give some time to get some time. For example, say you have an exam on a Thursday and you know that you have to study or else you will fail, but you have no time because you have to study for other exams. Well, study for the classes you really need to study for and spend less time studying for the ones you don't really need to study for. See, there is always something you a give time to and take time away from.
There are many ways for people to manage time. It is important that we understand this. Do you really want to be known as the "sloppy one"? I don't. Trust me, if you do these simple things it will remove so much stress from your life. You might even find out that you have time to spare! Take my advice and enjoy the benefits!
Alyssa :)
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Reality TV Shows
Dear Reader,
This is topic is something that I've wanted to discuss for awhile, but I never really knew how to go about with it. So instead, I'm just going to throw some thoughts out there and you tell me what you think.
Okay, well we've all seen a reality TV show at one point...whether it's Teen Mom, Jerseylicious, Animal Cops, or even the Jersey Shore. Some are really pointless and some break your heart.
Take Jersey Shore for example. All they do is party, fight, and have sex. There is drama and pointless arguing and fake relationships. I've watched a few episodes to see what the hype was all about, but seriously? I kept watching and thinking, "Are people really entertained by this? THIS??" Now, I get that sometimes it's funny to watch people fight and get drunk, but can't you go outside and experience that firsthand? What do you think people would want to hear, "Dude, these chicks I saw last night got so drunk and broke out in a catfight" or "Hey, Sammie and Ronnie broke up again"? I watch in awe and think, "This is a result of the indictment of the American Education System".
Now there are those shows that have an impact on you. Like Animal Cops. When I see those cops and the animals that they save, it makes me happy and mad. I'm happy because they saved the poor animal(s) and I'm mad because the person who does that crap to the animal doesn't even get punished most of the time. I don't understand, if you don't want the animal then take it to a shelter!!!! Don't abuse it or neglect it, chances are it'll lash out at you or someone else because of your negligence. I am completely against animal cruelty and I hope you guys all are too and if you're not, watch Animal Cops and then get back to me.
Like I said, some reality TV shows are really, REALLY pointless and some are really moving. Some are educational, and some remind you to keep that stuff in the bedroom. Either way, please do not become a mindless zombie by watching dumb shows like Jersey Shore and Teen Mom. You are sending the wrong message to everyone, unless you're doing it to feel better about yourself then go for it!
Alyssa :)
This is topic is something that I've wanted to discuss for awhile, but I never really knew how to go about with it. So instead, I'm just going to throw some thoughts out there and you tell me what you think.
Okay, well we've all seen a reality TV show at one point...whether it's Teen Mom, Jerseylicious, Animal Cops, or even the Jersey Shore. Some are really pointless and some break your heart.
Take Jersey Shore for example. All they do is party, fight, and have sex. There is drama and pointless arguing and fake relationships. I've watched a few episodes to see what the hype was all about, but seriously? I kept watching and thinking, "Are people really entertained by this? THIS??" Now, I get that sometimes it's funny to watch people fight and get drunk, but can't you go outside and experience that firsthand? What do you think people would want to hear, "Dude, these chicks I saw last night got so drunk and broke out in a catfight" or "Hey, Sammie and Ronnie broke up again"? I watch in awe and think, "This is a result of the indictment of the American Education System".
Now there are those shows that have an impact on you. Like Animal Cops. When I see those cops and the animals that they save, it makes me happy and mad. I'm happy because they saved the poor animal(s) and I'm mad because the person who does that crap to the animal doesn't even get punished most of the time. I don't understand, if you don't want the animal then take it to a shelter!!!! Don't abuse it or neglect it, chances are it'll lash out at you or someone else because of your negligence. I am completely against animal cruelty and I hope you guys all are too and if you're not, watch Animal Cops and then get back to me.
Like I said, some reality TV shows are really, REALLY pointless and some are really moving. Some are educational, and some remind you to keep that stuff in the bedroom. Either way, please do not become a mindless zombie by watching dumb shows like Jersey Shore and Teen Mom. You are sending the wrong message to everyone, unless you're doing it to feel better about yourself then go for it!
Alyssa :)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Pregnant Teens: Are you Serious?
Dear Reader,
This is a topic everyone knows about, but not really discussed. I am going to give you my complete and honest opinion. Unless you have been raped, you should not be a teen mom!
Look, I know that when you are a teenager your hormones run high and you see this guy and think, "Oh my god I want to have sex with him". Girls, sometimes there's a guy that says he'll love you no matter what and that if you had sex with them then he would stay with you after. You know that almost 98% of those guys are only wanting to get in you and then never call you back. And if you get pregnant and he doesn't want to help support you, then you're shit out of luck right? There is less than 0.01% of men out there that can deal with caring for another man's child.
Honey, you are suppose to be finishing your education! You are suppose to be getting a great job, making a name for yourself that is worth mentioning, not "pregnant teen mom". Are you serious? I don't care what anyone says, you are worth more than that. You are better than just laying on your back and taking it. You can become something.
Please, please, do not have a baby just to get money from the government. You won't even be able to use that money if you're pregnant and complaining that your feet hurt, or you're always hungry, or you look fat.......are you serious? If you're worried about getting fat, then don't get pregnant!!!!
I understand that if you have been raped, that's a different story. There is nothing that could make you forget that and a baby is a constant reminder of the event that took place, but a child is still a blessing.
Look, even if you do have a child don't take them for granted. Don't abuse them or do anything that you would regret later. Here's an article on what a mother did to her child that is unforgivable:
http://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/articles/167991/20110622/microwave-baby-killer-mom-arrested-jailed-bail.htm
If you are a pregnant teen and do not want to keep the child, you can willingly give your child away. Hospitals have this program where you have 48 hours after the child's birth to willingly give them up for adoption. Please, don't make the mistake of thinking killing a baby or dumping it in a trashcan, will take the problem away. That would be something you have to deal with for the rest of your life. Instead, give the child up and someone who is unable to have children would give the child a better life. That person might not be able to have children and you just completed their world.
To all the teenagers out there, do not have sex while you're young, unless it is somehow part of your religion. To all the pregnant teens out there...please be smart and not make the same mistake twice. Men, keep that thing in your pants.
Alyssa :)
This is a topic everyone knows about, but not really discussed. I am going to give you my complete and honest opinion. Unless you have been raped, you should not be a teen mom!
Look, I know that when you are a teenager your hormones run high and you see this guy and think, "Oh my god I want to have sex with him". Girls, sometimes there's a guy that says he'll love you no matter what and that if you had sex with them then he would stay with you after. You know that almost 98% of those guys are only wanting to get in you and then never call you back. And if you get pregnant and he doesn't want to help support you, then you're shit out of luck right? There is less than 0.01% of men out there that can deal with caring for another man's child.
Honey, you are suppose to be finishing your education! You are suppose to be getting a great job, making a name for yourself that is worth mentioning, not "pregnant teen mom". Are you serious? I don't care what anyone says, you are worth more than that. You are better than just laying on your back and taking it. You can become something.
Please, please, do not have a baby just to get money from the government. You won't even be able to use that money if you're pregnant and complaining that your feet hurt, or you're always hungry, or you look fat.......are you serious? If you're worried about getting fat, then don't get pregnant!!!!
I understand that if you have been raped, that's a different story. There is nothing that could make you forget that and a baby is a constant reminder of the event that took place, but a child is still a blessing.
Look, even if you do have a child don't take them for granted. Don't abuse them or do anything that you would regret later. Here's an article on what a mother did to her child that is unforgivable:
http://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/articles/167991/20110622/microwave-baby-killer-mom-arrested-jailed-bail.htm
If you are a pregnant teen and do not want to keep the child, you can willingly give your child away. Hospitals have this program where you have 48 hours after the child's birth to willingly give them up for adoption. Please, don't make the mistake of thinking killing a baby or dumping it in a trashcan, will take the problem away. That would be something you have to deal with for the rest of your life. Instead, give the child up and someone who is unable to have children would give the child a better life. That person might not be able to have children and you just completed their world.
To all the teenagers out there, do not have sex while you're young, unless it is somehow part of your religion. To all the pregnant teens out there...please be smart and not make the same mistake twice. Men, keep that thing in your pants.
Alyssa :)
Monday, August 20, 2012
Long Distance Relationships
Dear Reader,
Now this is something that everyone knows about, but doesn't always go through. I got a question about whether or not long distance relationship are good or bad. Well, there are pros and cons to it. My boyfriend and I are currently in the middle of a long distance relationship. I am still here and my boyfriend is at San Jose State studying biomedical engineering. Now, it's hard not being able to see him everyday like we used to, but I still Skype and FaceTime him everyday and we text each other. Those simple things makes your partner feel so good because they know you're thinking about them.
There are times when, in a long distance relationship, you start suspecting your partner's loyalty to you. There have been stories where people have cheated, but there are also stories where they don't. Unfortunately, people tend to focus more on the negative than the positive.
If you are in a relationship where your significant other has cheated on you, then I have one thing to say...WHY ARE YOU STILL WITH THEM? If you are in a long distance relationship and have zero trust in them, then dump them. Why lead someone on and why hold yourself back from finding someone near you that's possibly "the one". Let me tell you it takes a strong couple and an even stronger relationship to handle the distance.
Take it from me, I've gone through a long distance relationship. I dated a guy who was all the way up in northern California. That's about 5-8 hours away from me. I thought that it would work out, but the truth was, after awhile, I hardly knew the guy. He completely changed and, to top it all off, he had his eye on another girl (whose name I will not disclose no matter how much I want to). She didn't know about me. She was such a sweet person when I met her, and now looking back, I see what he saw in her. They broke up about a year later, the world works in great ways sometimes. The point is, our relationship wasn't strong enough to handle the distance.
Now, I'm in a relationship. We've been together for two and a half years. He just left for San Jose State University two days ago and I miss him, but I trust him so much that I know he wouldn't do anything wrong to hurt me, just as I wouldn't do anything wrong to hurt him. Skyping and texting are one of the major tools that keep us in contact.
If you're in a long distance relationship, don't stress yourself out. You only need to answer three questions: (1) Do you trust your significant other, (2) Is your relationship strong enough to handle the distance, and (3) Is this relationship worth it? If you are doubtful about ANY of these answers, you need a serious chat with your partner. If you are too worried about what they will say or any issue, come to me and I will be super happy to help you out in any possible way!
Alyssa<3
Now this is something that everyone knows about, but doesn't always go through. I got a question about whether or not long distance relationship are good or bad. Well, there are pros and cons to it. My boyfriend and I are currently in the middle of a long distance relationship. I am still here and my boyfriend is at San Jose State studying biomedical engineering. Now, it's hard not being able to see him everyday like we used to, but I still Skype and FaceTime him everyday and we text each other. Those simple things makes your partner feel so good because they know you're thinking about them.
There are times when, in a long distance relationship, you start suspecting your partner's loyalty to you. There have been stories where people have cheated, but there are also stories where they don't. Unfortunately, people tend to focus more on the negative than the positive.
If you are in a relationship where your significant other has cheated on you, then I have one thing to say...WHY ARE YOU STILL WITH THEM? If you are in a long distance relationship and have zero trust in them, then dump them. Why lead someone on and why hold yourself back from finding someone near you that's possibly "the one". Let me tell you it takes a strong couple and an even stronger relationship to handle the distance.
Take it from me, I've gone through a long distance relationship. I dated a guy who was all the way up in northern California. That's about 5-8 hours away from me. I thought that it would work out, but the truth was, after awhile, I hardly knew the guy. He completely changed and, to top it all off, he had his eye on another girl (whose name I will not disclose no matter how much I want to). She didn't know about me. She was such a sweet person when I met her, and now looking back, I see what he saw in her. They broke up about a year later, the world works in great ways sometimes. The point is, our relationship wasn't strong enough to handle the distance.
Now, I'm in a relationship. We've been together for two and a half years. He just left for San Jose State University two days ago and I miss him, but I trust him so much that I know he wouldn't do anything wrong to hurt me, just as I wouldn't do anything wrong to hurt him. Skyping and texting are one of the major tools that keep us in contact.
If you're in a long distance relationship, don't stress yourself out. You only need to answer three questions: (1) Do you trust your significant other, (2) Is your relationship strong enough to handle the distance, and (3) Is this relationship worth it? If you are doubtful about ANY of these answers, you need a serious chat with your partner. If you are too worried about what they will say or any issue, come to me and I will be super happy to help you out in any possible way!
Alyssa<3
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