Out of the Ordinary
Mar. 5th, 2003 11:27 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
azuriteYou know what, I'm not done. I'm going to post again because I want to have a different mood, music, and subject line. ^^; Yep, yep, dorky. Okay, for starters:
1 - some people at my school have planned a walkout, and I found out this morning that two fairly politically active (their words, not mine) girls in my journalism class -Colleen and Corinna- have had a hand in organizing the whole affair. Personally, I think it's a bunch of horseradish, since they're encouraging a walkout in the middle of this longer-class schedule. Why do I think this is stupid? First, the little flyers had bull for information-- stuff about how our democratic rights were being violated, and as the next generation, the "future of this country," we have to do something about it. Walking out though, isn't the solution. People staged walkouts in the 1960s to boycott practices at the places they were walking from! The school hasn't done anything wrong; we haven't promoted the war in the slightest. Quite the opposite; most of our student body is highly anti-war, including myself! But students are being brainwashed into thinking that Bush is some evil Nazi (admittedly, he's a crappy president, but we can't just impeach him, now can we?) and that this entire "war" because of our greed for oil. BULL! Has anyone else forgotten that we have a fucking 1000+ mile long oil pipe from Alaska?! WE HAVE OIL! It just so happens that a *majority* of the places where we get CHEAP oil are in the middle east. Anyone want to tell me why the US keeps butting into stuff that isn't our business? Why do we always have to act as mediators and get our own boys killed!? I've already lost friends, and more of my classmates in the reserves are on stand-by.
I'm fairly steamed at Colleen right now, because when I mentioned how the school was going to lose money for all the people walking out of 5th period, Colleen said that I was one of the biggest cutters she knew-- which is complete and total bullshit. I'm in ONE of her classes, and I am 85% always here. The other 15% I don't cut-- leave 5 minutes early, yes, but that's when I ask permission and am allowed to-- or I'm sick and I don't come to school at all. It's fucking ridiculous how she thinks she knows who I am, what I've been through, and what I'm feeling when I don't want to be in class. Even when I miss my early classes that I hate -like math and American Democracy- I always show up to Journalism. *hiss* You know, sometimes I like her rebellious, liberal, outspoken self, but sometimes she spews more shit than a fucking dinosaur. And if Eva doesn't show up to 5th period because Colleen's convinced her to go to this "walkout" (apparently other schools are doing it. I don't think the media's going to take much notice of this; the advertising certainly isn't citywide, and regardless of the cause it's for, all these people are cutting-- there's no excuse). *sigh* I'm not going to be pissed if and when she comes back. I just think it's ridiculous. My opinion.
Now, from Liz... an interesting question that reminds me of the thought-provoking "themes" from FreeOpenDiary.com.
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
Hm.
Is there a food that you consider a comfort food? Why?
Do you have any siblings? How have they changed your life?
Is there something that you make or do that you are particularly proud of?
If you could go back in time and change one historical event, would you? What would you change?
Are you making any New Year's resolutions this year?
Do you have a holiday tradition that is important to you?
Do you have a good luck charm? What is it and why?
A year later, what do you remember about September 11th? How has your life changed?
Do you have any brothers or sisters? How have they influenced your life?
What is your most valued possession? Why?
If you were given 24 hours to do absolutely anything you wanted, what would you do?
Do you have a piece of clothing that you absolutely couldn't live without? Why is it your favorite?
What do you find to be the most attractive feature a person can have?
Have you ever found out that someone that you're close to has a big secret?
In your relationships, when is "Enough", "Enough?"
If you could revisit any one moment from your life and live it again, what would it be?
Did you ever miss a chance to connect with somebody, and regret it later?
Were you ever roommates with your friends? What was it like?
When was the last time you took a step to commit yourself to somebody or something?
Did you ever go on a road trip, without knowing what the outcome might be?
Do you have a friend in your life that you would do anything for?
What is your favorite movie of all time, and why?
If you could meet anyone famous, past or present, who would that person be and why?
If you could go on vacation to any place in the world, where would you go?
Is there a person in your life that you trust completely? If so, what has that person done to win your trust? If not, why don't you have someone you trust?
Have you had a dream for your life that you would do anything to accomplish? How far would you go to achieve your dream?
Have you ever loved somebody, even though you knew better?
Can one day make your life? Do you have one day that you think changed your life unexpectedly for the better?
Did you ever have to break something to your parents that you were afraid to tell them? How did you prepare for it, and how did it turn out?
Have you ever helped out somebody who was in need, without regard for yourself? What did you do, and how did it make you feel?
This week, a terrible tragedy struck the United States and its people. Please tell us your thoughts and feelings about it.
What would your dream job be? Do you think you will ever have a chance to work in that job?
If you came with a warning label on you, what would it say?
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Why was it special to you, and do you know where it is now?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation you thought was hopeless? How did you find your way out of it?
Do you think you could live without technology? Would being without technology be a bad thing, or do you think it would set you free?
Do you have a special place that you went to as a child, which still means a lot to you? Do you ever go back to visit?
Do you have any brothers or sisters? How do you think they have affected your life? Are you a different person because of them?
Have any of your family or ancestors served in the military? If so, what do you know about their service? If called upon, do you think you could or would make the same sacrifices for your country?
Do you think human society could ever exist without war? Or is violence between nations and cultures inevitable?
If you could be reincarnated as any animal species, what would you come back as? Why?
What do you think is the most important human quality? Is there somebody you know who displays that quality in their life?
If you could have a song written about you, what kind of song would it be? Who would you choose to perform the song, and what would it be called?
What do you believe makes a person wise? Is there anyone in your life that you consider to be a wise person, or has there been in the past?
You've been given a chance to live in the perfect paradise for a year, but with one condition - you must leave your family and friends behind, and have no contact with them. Would you go?
With spring approaching (we hope), we are looking forward to our spring rituals for comfort. Do you have any rituals that you perform at the changing of the seasons?
If you could speak to an all-knowing being, and ask for the answer to any one question - what would you ask? What would you hope for the answer to be?
How do you feel about time? Is time a gift, for us to enjoy - or is time an enemy, chasing us down? Or is it both?
If you could have dinner with any three people (living or dead), who would you invite? What would you talk about?
Do you have any pets now (or have you had any in the past) which mean a lot to you? What makes them special?
Did you set any goals or make any resolutions for yourself at the beginning of this past year? If so, were you able to accomplish any of them?
For many people around the world, the next few days are (or should be) all about giving to others. What is the best or most meaningful thing you ever gave to somebody else?
Do you have a best friend or significant other who is essential in your life? Describe that person, and the qualities that make him or her important to you.
Do you have a holiday tradition that is important to you, or did you have one in the past? What is it, and why does it have meaning for you?
Tell your diary about something that you have committed to memory - a poem, a prayer, a quote, multiplication tables, whatever. What feelings or memories do you have connected to this particular thing?
If you could change anything about the political system in your country, what would it be, and why?
If you had to pick the perfect costume to represent or complement your personality, what would it be? Why?
Was there ever a time when you thought you were being discriminated against because you were different from other people? How did you handle it?
Was there ever a time in your life when you had to choose between two paths, and you've always wondered what would have happened if you had chosen the other one? How do you think your life might have been different?
Tell us something about your ancestors - who were they, where did they come from? How did their cultural experiences help to influence or shape your life?
An asteroid is headed towards Earth, and civilization as we know it will end in seven days. What will you do with the time you have left?
If you could instantly master one skill or talent, what would it be? What would you do with your new talent or skill that you couldn't do before?
Do you follow the Olympics, or are you not interested? If you do, what's your favorite event? If you could add one sport to the Olympics that's not included now, what would it be?
If you could wake up every morning and look out your bedroom window at the perfect view, what would that view be?
If you were writing your autobiography, what would the title be (without using your name, of course)? What would be some of the important chapters, and how would you choose to have it end?
If you could eliminate the fear of one thing from your life, what would it be? What would you be able to do if that fear was gone?
If there was one person, alive or dead, that you could have a conversation with, who would it be? What would you talk about?
You have won $100,000 in a contest, but you must give it all to charity. Who (or what organization) would you give it to?
What we own (or what owns us) tells us a lot about ourselves. What is your most precious possession?
We are all shaped by what we believe in. What is your most important belief?
What was the best vacation you ever had?
If you could pick another country or culture to live in, which would it be?
What is the most important thing you learned from your father?
What is your most vivid childhood memory?
Have you ever really wanted something, and then when you got it realized it wasn't so great?
Has the Internet changed your life?
Have you ever done something stupid when you were trying to impress someone?
What person has influenced your life the most?
Was there a moment in your life when you knew you had become an adult?
What is the greatest responsibility you have in your life?
Have you ever been caught doing something you shouldn't have been?
If you could go back in time and change one moment of your life, what would it be?
Do you have any living heroes? Who are they and why?
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Did you have a favorite book as a child? Did it change you in any way?
Valentine's Day - romantic holiday for lovers, or meaningless creation of money-hungry card company executives?
Has keeping an online diary changed you in any way?
Winter weather - love it or hate it?
What do you remember about the first person you thought (or knew) you were in love with?
What do you predict for humanity in the next millenium?
What is your most favorite holiday memory?
What will you be doing at midnight on Dec. 31, 2003?
What is the most ridiculous (or thoughtful) gift you have ever given to someone?
What are you thankful for?
I'm somewhat calmer now. Once again, we shoulda been doing distribution, but oh well... I like being laid back. We do need to take care of this Target ad thing though... I sincerely hope they do dish out the 5K for the 12-page spread-insert ad... it *is* full color. Lunch is in a few minutes, so I'm going to head out.
1 - some people at my school have planned a walkout, and I found out this morning that two fairly politically active (their words, not mine) girls in my journalism class -Colleen and Corinna- have had a hand in organizing the whole affair. Personally, I think it's a bunch of horseradish, since they're encouraging a walkout in the middle of this longer-class schedule. Why do I think this is stupid? First, the little flyers had bull for information-- stuff about how our democratic rights were being violated, and as the next generation, the "future of this country," we have to do something about it. Walking out though, isn't the solution. People staged walkouts in the 1960s to boycott practices at the places they were walking from! The school hasn't done anything wrong; we haven't promoted the war in the slightest. Quite the opposite; most of our student body is highly anti-war, including myself! But students are being brainwashed into thinking that Bush is some evil Nazi (admittedly, he's a crappy president, but we can't just impeach him, now can we?) and that this entire "war" because of our greed for oil. BULL! Has anyone else forgotten that we have a fucking 1000+ mile long oil pipe from Alaska?! WE HAVE OIL! It just so happens that a *majority* of the places where we get CHEAP oil are in the middle east. Anyone want to tell me why the US keeps butting into stuff that isn't our business? Why do we always have to act as mediators and get our own boys killed!? I've already lost friends, and more of my classmates in the reserves are on stand-by.
I'm fairly steamed at Colleen right now, because when I mentioned how the school was going to lose money for all the people walking out of 5th period, Colleen said that I was one of the biggest cutters she knew-- which is complete and total bullshit. I'm in ONE of her classes, and I am 85% always here. The other 15% I don't cut-- leave 5 minutes early, yes, but that's when I ask permission and am allowed to-- or I'm sick and I don't come to school at all. It's fucking ridiculous how she thinks she knows who I am, what I've been through, and what I'm feeling when I don't want to be in class. Even when I miss my early classes that I hate -like math and American Democracy- I always show up to Journalism. *hiss* You know, sometimes I like her rebellious, liberal, outspoken self, but sometimes she spews more shit than a fucking dinosaur. And if Eva doesn't show up to 5th period because Colleen's convinced her to go to this "walkout" (apparently other schools are doing it. I don't think the media's going to take much notice of this; the advertising certainly isn't citywide, and regardless of the cause it's for, all these people are cutting-- there's no excuse). *sigh* I'm not going to be pissed if and when she comes back. I just think it's ridiculous. My opinion.
Now, from Liz... an interesting question that reminds me of the thought-provoking "themes" from FreeOpenDiary.com.
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
Hm.
- Write to Barbara Walters asking about how she got as far as she did, and what advice she has for a wannabe-journalist like myself
- Write to YM, Teen, and Seventeen about maybe getting an internship (!?)
- Get the guts to talk to Joe and just find out why he hasn't talked to me at all
- Finish writing ALL of my fanfiction; get started writing all my ideas before I lose sight of why I wanted to do them in the first place
- Go to Petaluma and just hang out... to to Copperfield's, Dodge City, the library... without fear of seeing my dad
- Sing karaoke (maybe "White Destiny" ?) at Fanime!
- MAYBE go to Northridge/LA for Passover the day after my 18th birthday... being free from all parental restrictions, not have to worry about seeing my dad or having him tell my aunts and uncles what I can and can't have
- Go to all the school dances... maybe have some courage to either a) ask for a date or b) just plain have fun
- Actually find a way (and be determined to) to hook up a road trip out East to either NYC or Jersey
- Actually apply for some of those scholarships/jobs/internships I've heard about...
- DDR Heavy songs (hah!)
- Max Combo and/or PA "Break Down"
- Para Para like the graphics tell you to, instead of just doing my own "freestyle" thing...
- Not worry about money so often... maybe be spontaneous and treat my friends to dinner or a movie or something.
- Open a website design company... hey, I actually have skills, and I have friends who would make fantastic co-workers!
- Learn to play a real instrument... not just "sing." Maybe drums or guitar or piano... >_>
Is there a food that you consider a comfort food? Why?
Do you have any siblings? How have they changed your life?
Is there something that you make or do that you are particularly proud of?
If you could go back in time and change one historical event, would you? What would you change?
Are you making any New Year's resolutions this year?
Do you have a holiday tradition that is important to you?
Do you have a good luck charm? What is it and why?
A year later, what do you remember about September 11th? How has your life changed?
Do you have any brothers or sisters? How have they influenced your life?
What is your most valued possession? Why?
If you were given 24 hours to do absolutely anything you wanted, what would you do?
Do you have a piece of clothing that you absolutely couldn't live without? Why is it your favorite?
What do you find to be the most attractive feature a person can have?
Have you ever found out that someone that you're close to has a big secret?
In your relationships, when is "Enough", "Enough?"
If you could revisit any one moment from your life and live it again, what would it be?
Did you ever miss a chance to connect with somebody, and regret it later?
Were you ever roommates with your friends? What was it like?
When was the last time you took a step to commit yourself to somebody or something?
Did you ever go on a road trip, without knowing what the outcome might be?
Do you have a friend in your life that you would do anything for?
What is your favorite movie of all time, and why?
If you could meet anyone famous, past or present, who would that person be and why?
If you could go on vacation to any place in the world, where would you go?
Is there a person in your life that you trust completely? If so, what has that person done to win your trust? If not, why don't you have someone you trust?
Have you had a dream for your life that you would do anything to accomplish? How far would you go to achieve your dream?
Have you ever loved somebody, even though you knew better?
Can one day make your life? Do you have one day that you think changed your life unexpectedly for the better?
Did you ever have to break something to your parents that you were afraid to tell them? How did you prepare for it, and how did it turn out?
Have you ever helped out somebody who was in need, without regard for yourself? What did you do, and how did it make you feel?
This week, a terrible tragedy struck the United States and its people. Please tell us your thoughts and feelings about it.
What would your dream job be? Do you think you will ever have a chance to work in that job?
If you came with a warning label on you, what would it say?
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Why was it special to you, and do you know where it is now?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation you thought was hopeless? How did you find your way out of it?
Do you think you could live without technology? Would being without technology be a bad thing, or do you think it would set you free?
Do you have a special place that you went to as a child, which still means a lot to you? Do you ever go back to visit?
Do you have any brothers or sisters? How do you think they have affected your life? Are you a different person because of them?
Have any of your family or ancestors served in the military? If so, what do you know about their service? If called upon, do you think you could or would make the same sacrifices for your country?
Do you think human society could ever exist without war? Or is violence between nations and cultures inevitable?
If you could be reincarnated as any animal species, what would you come back as? Why?
What do you think is the most important human quality? Is there somebody you know who displays that quality in their life?
If you could have a song written about you, what kind of song would it be? Who would you choose to perform the song, and what would it be called?
What do you believe makes a person wise? Is there anyone in your life that you consider to be a wise person, or has there been in the past?
You've been given a chance to live in the perfect paradise for a year, but with one condition - you must leave your family and friends behind, and have no contact with them. Would you go?
With spring approaching (we hope), we are looking forward to our spring rituals for comfort. Do you have any rituals that you perform at the changing of the seasons?
If you could speak to an all-knowing being, and ask for the answer to any one question - what would you ask? What would you hope for the answer to be?
How do you feel about time? Is time a gift, for us to enjoy - or is time an enemy, chasing us down? Or is it both?
If you could have dinner with any three people (living or dead), who would you invite? What would you talk about?
Do you have any pets now (or have you had any in the past) which mean a lot to you? What makes them special?
Did you set any goals or make any resolutions for yourself at the beginning of this past year? If so, were you able to accomplish any of them?
For many people around the world, the next few days are (or should be) all about giving to others. What is the best or most meaningful thing you ever gave to somebody else?
Do you have a best friend or significant other who is essential in your life? Describe that person, and the qualities that make him or her important to you.
Do you have a holiday tradition that is important to you, or did you have one in the past? What is it, and why does it have meaning for you?
Tell your diary about something that you have committed to memory - a poem, a prayer, a quote, multiplication tables, whatever. What feelings or memories do you have connected to this particular thing?
If you could change anything about the political system in your country, what would it be, and why?
If you had to pick the perfect costume to represent or complement your personality, what would it be? Why?
Was there ever a time when you thought you were being discriminated against because you were different from other people? How did you handle it?
Was there ever a time in your life when you had to choose between two paths, and you've always wondered what would have happened if you had chosen the other one? How do you think your life might have been different?
Tell us something about your ancestors - who were they, where did they come from? How did their cultural experiences help to influence or shape your life?
An asteroid is headed towards Earth, and civilization as we know it will end in seven days. What will you do with the time you have left?
If you could instantly master one skill or talent, what would it be? What would you do with your new talent or skill that you couldn't do before?
Do you follow the Olympics, or are you not interested? If you do, what's your favorite event? If you could add one sport to the Olympics that's not included now, what would it be?
If you could wake up every morning and look out your bedroom window at the perfect view, what would that view be?
If you were writing your autobiography, what would the title be (without using your name, of course)? What would be some of the important chapters, and how would you choose to have it end?
If you could eliminate the fear of one thing from your life, what would it be? What would you be able to do if that fear was gone?
If there was one person, alive or dead, that you could have a conversation with, who would it be? What would you talk about?
You have won $100,000 in a contest, but you must give it all to charity. Who (or what organization) would you give it to?
What we own (or what owns us) tells us a lot about ourselves. What is your most precious possession?
We are all shaped by what we believe in. What is your most important belief?
What was the best vacation you ever had?
If you could pick another country or culture to live in, which would it be?
What is the most important thing you learned from your father?
What is your most vivid childhood memory?
Have you ever really wanted something, and then when you got it realized it wasn't so great?
Has the Internet changed your life?
Have you ever done something stupid when you were trying to impress someone?
What person has influenced your life the most?
Was there a moment in your life when you knew you had become an adult?
What is the greatest responsibility you have in your life?
Have you ever been caught doing something you shouldn't have been?
If you could go back in time and change one moment of your life, what would it be?
Do you have any living heroes? Who are they and why?
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Did you have a favorite book as a child? Did it change you in any way?
Valentine's Day - romantic holiday for lovers, or meaningless creation of money-hungry card company executives?
Has keeping an online diary changed you in any way?
Winter weather - love it or hate it?
What do you remember about the first person you thought (or knew) you were in love with?
What do you predict for humanity in the next millenium?
What is your most favorite holiday memory?
What will you be doing at midnight on Dec. 31, 2003?
What is the most ridiculous (or thoughtful) gift you have ever given to someone?
What are you thankful for?
I'm somewhat calmer now. Once again, we shoulda been doing distribution, but oh well... I like being laid back. We do need to take care of this Target ad thing though... I sincerely hope they do dish out the 5K for the 12-page spread-insert ad... it *is* full color. Lunch is in a few minutes, so I'm going to head out.
