Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Tiger Mom and the Real World

Childhood being carefree is a relatively new thing. However, I do agree that everyone needs the chance to have some years dedicated to living without care and enjoying the world in innocent bliss. But that is not the thought of Tiger Moms.







Amy Chau popularized the term and it means a Mom that pushes her child to be the best academically. These Moms are very strict and don't really allow their children a childhood in the modern sense of the word.

I do believe children need to be educated, but there are some things more important than school. School/College/Grad School/ect. will only last for a certain amount of time and then you'll need to go out in the real world.

There is a vast difference between what you learn in school and what you see in the real world. I can tell you that you won't impress a date by saying how much education you have. No, you need people skills. You need to know how to communicate and not just to a roomful of professors.

So teach your kids to be good in school but allow them a childhood that's carefree and will allow them to connect to the rest of the world.

Q&A: The Green 2

Did Thomas Savan know what he was eating? Will Matthias ever see Makija again? These questions and more are answered in this Q&A!
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

420: Celebrating Pot

420 means pot and tomorrow is Marijuana Day. So I figured that I'd talk about pot aka Mary Jane aka Marijuana.

Now I don't smoke pot at all, but I don't mind those who do. I've seen some people who smoke pot and they are very well adjusted. In fact, they can hold jobs and have relationships. This idea that Marijuana somehow is the cause for people being stupid is just wrong.

I find it funny, though, that people consider celebrating pot. I could understand if they were celebrating the legalization of the drug, but that hasn't happened yet. I am not going to stop them from celebrating because they aren't harming anyone and are just having a good time.

Finally, I don't think the Marijuana should be illegal and am surprised it hasn't been legalized yet. Actually not really surprised because some companies would see their business drop if pot was legalized.

Have a Happy Marijuana Day tomorrow, my readers!

S&N: The Change 1

I opened my eyes and saw that Samara's arms were still around me. She was the only one I would fully trust to be by my side in this war against The Net and its Machines. Getting up slowly I looked out the window and saw that the end hadn't happened yet and the birds were singing a merry tune.


I started to hum a pop song and decided to go downstairs to make breakfast for us. Karma, the secret organization against The Net, had teamed me up with Samara and we had quickly become lovers. Something about being comrades was the reason I had found for becoming so close. Seeing my Mickey Mouse waffle maker I decided I'd use it.


"You're using that piece of crap again, Naz." Samara said and I smiled. My full name is Nazilla but most people consider that a mouthful.


"Yes, your girlfriend is being young again." I said and cooked us some waffles.


She sat at the table when I had both of our waffles ready. "You know if an Elemental came here they would reconsider you being part of Karma." She said and took a bite.


"Yeah, the highest people in Karma would really visit here. Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire would all come here." I replied. "Why don't you try and find a Machine with a soul?"


"If I do that the war might be over very soon." She said and we both nodded.


After we finished eating we got out maps and plans. We spent over an hour figuring things out.


"So what is this death wish about?" I asked.


"We're attacking a small The Net outpost. It isn't too big, but sources say it's part of a new testing facility for The Net." Samara said.


"Yeah, but why us?" I asked. "I know at least one other team that's closer to that location than us."


"The other team is probably doing something more important and I think they've had a kid."


Nodding I looked at the map. "Maybe after this is all over we can adopt."


Samara smiled and we kissed. After that touching moment I got ready quickly. The elation I felt from her made me know I could fight anything when she was around. The Net would go down and then we would be together until we died of natural causes. Dying of natural causes was something anyone in Karma wanted.


"So who's driving?" I asked.


"Me." Samara said.


"Come on, with a few drinks I'm sure you'll sober up to the idea of me driving."


"You buy after the fight."


"You're on." I smiled and got into passenger side of the car. "Netty and its Machines are going down!"

Monday, April 18, 2011

Subeta Masquerade 2011 Part 3

I talk about where I'm working, the Yunium Key, and I rate this event.


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Sunday, April 17, 2011