Me fail English? That unpossible! — Ralph Wiggum


English is a funny language; that explains why we park our car on the driveway and drive our car on the parkway. ~Author Unknown

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Turning to Google for all the Answers




After being bored for awhile, you can find some pretty interesting things to do with your time. One hobby I found to do that is extremely entertaining and gives you a good chuckle is going to Google.  You go to the Google hompage and type in beginning words or phrases such as why, how, what, who? These are just a few of the many that you can try out.  When you type these phrases in, Google helps you out and gives you some suggestions of what to search for and popular searches that others have tried.  And it comes up with a plethora of humorous responses.  Yet, as I read these suggestions, it makes me question society.  Are people really that dumb? Do people not have family or friends to ask these questions to? Why would someone want to know the answer to that? I'll give you a few to ponder...I'll stick to the appropriate ones. For example, if you type in "why does," one of the suggestions is "why does it always rain on me?"  If you type in "why are," the first suggestion is "why are birds dying?" And, one of my favorites, if you put "how do you," google suggests, "how do you get pregnant?"  Hmm...some parents aren't doing their jobs... In addition to those, there is also "what time is it?"  Maybe someone should introduce this person to a clock.  Another question is "What should I do with my life?" This person really does need some serious help if they're asking a computer. There is also "Is kevjumba a heterosexual bear wrestler? I do not even know what that is pertaining to.  Although there are funny ones, some sad ones I came upon were "why does my mom hate me?" or "why does my mom hit me?"  On a lighter note, "what do kids need?" I'm assuming this is a new parent or a new nanny. Personally, seeing what people type in is humorous to me even though it may seem odd to you.  If you enjoy it, try it out and let me know what you found!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

"I think I can, I think I can" - Thomas the Tank Engine (from one of Chase’s favorite books)




Today, in calculus, Mr. Maas discussed how he believed he almost felt actual physical pain while he walked into school today; he was feeling very reluctant to start off this week. But, as he talked about this terrible morning, he said, "Even though it seems bad, you know what gets me through it? That the AP test is in three months!” This did not quite brighten my day, but it did make me realize a few things.  In a little over three months, we will be done with the school year, but better yet, us seniors will be done with high school. This has made me so excited and will help me push through these long winter weeks. Not only do we get to look forward to graduating high school, but even before that, two vacations, President's Day weekend and Spring Break. Also, we have Prom to be excited for, which will be so much fun. And not to mention, most of us will turn 18 in the near future, allowing us to vote, buy cigarettes, buy "adult material," get tattoos/ piercings, and best of all, sign school permission slips! Also, summer is really only a little over three months away, which I am super pumped for, because I just got a summer job as a nanny. I am watching a 5 year old, Chase, who is also my best friend because he rocks. Hanging out at the Lifetime pool all summer with my friend Chase...what else could I ask for? And, in the fall, we will begin a new chapter in our lives, with most of us attending all different, interesting, and unique colleges and universities, all over the country. Needless to say, I am eager for the end of high school, the summer, to turn 18, and the new experience of college in the fall. And who knows, maybe I'll get a little rebellious and get a tattoo like Alex Hurtuk (Yeah, he has a tattoo).