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Why I hate x-mas
I know what you're thinking. "What? No movie??" Sorry. Maybe next time.
Anyway, I just had a couple of epiphanies recently, both involving my dad. The first one is indirectly: My aunt sews and does crafts and stuff. My uncle writes and speaks publicly. Therefore, the creativity my mom sees in me and wonders the origins of must come from my dad's side of the family. The genes are just dormant in him. Wait- one more thought on the subject: dad sings! He also plays a couple instruments (guitar and piano). Maybe that's not the most creative of the arts, but music does require both sides of the brain. All this time I thought it just had to come from mom, because she's more fun. Huh. Weird.
Second: the reason I emphatically do not want to have kids. Ever. I NEVER SAW IT DONE THE RIGHT WAY. The nicest thing I could do for a kid is NOT to raise it, because I would make the same mistake my dad did: raise it in sheer ignorance and disregard for it's feelings. (Yes, I like kids so little that I actually refer to them as "it"s.)
Now on to another subject: X-mas. By the way, when did "X" go from sanding for "cross" to standing for "criss"? I know I spelled that wrong- its just how it sounds in the word "x-mas." But every other time "x" stands for a syllable, it's "cross." Railroad x-ing, pedestrian x-ing. So shouldn't it be "crossmas" when written like "x-mas?" But I digress...
Anyway, I'm writing it "x-mas" instead of "christmas" because I HATE X-MAS!!! Tell me anything you like about it, and I'll tell you what sucks about your reason to like it.
Lights? Try hanging them up and taking them down. Now why were they ever up? Because they're pretty? If that's the only reason, why do you have to have them only one time of year? If because they're pretty is the only reason you have them up, then it should be appropriate to have them up and lit all year. But you do this briefly each year, to put a spike in your electric bill and raise your fire hazard by electric malfunction risk dramatically. Now do you have a good reason for your lights?
Tree? Completely retarded. A.) If you can't keep a real plant alive, you shouldn't have one in your care, period. Fake plants are a mistake any time of year. Oh, look! A fake tree! How... nice? B.) Again, if you can't keep a real plant alive... Do you realize you are killing a tree to have its rotting corpse in your living room for the sole purpose of temporary decoration? Also, again a fire hazard, and unless you have an extra den lying around the house, there really isn't room any other time of year, so why put an unneccessary obsticle in your home?
Presents? Multiple things wrong here. A.) Again, you're killing trees for a very temporary asthetical purpose. The wrapping paper. How many thousands of yards are sold each year and thrown away the second they're torn off by eager little hands? How many people actually recycle the wrapping paper? Do you realize that you're buying wrapping paper that is so pretty and decorative that it actually diminishes the thrill of the actual gift? Once the beautiful paper is gone and away from the item, the thing has lost its glittery mystery and therefore has lessened the thrill monumentally. This is why we are all still hoping there are more to open once the last one has been opened. B.) Teaches children that it is perfectly fine and in fact encouraged to expect something for nothing. Supposedly you don't get anything if you've been "bad," but parents never actually stick to this. Children today are mostly COMPLETELY spoiled brats. Spoiling your children actually HURTS them in the long run. Maybe I don't like kids at all, but I still can't stand when people hurt them. My way of being nice to kids is completely steering clear of them. C.) Causes budgets to be streched beyond limits. D.) Searching for "the perfect gift" creates undue heart attack-inducing stress levels, especially on black friday.
Jesus? No, Jesus is not the "reason for the season." The reason for the season is the hemisphere we happen to be in and the tilt of the earth's axis. Period. Jesus was not even born in December, or he would have died. He would have been cold, wet (from just being born), and froze to death. Remember, the story goes that they were practically outdoors. Another problem I have with Jesus in general: he was most definitely not the son of any god. For a baby to be born of only one parent, he would have only one set of genes, and Jesus was certainly not a female. I'll bet Mary sighed with relief when she found out it was a boy, because that kept their cover story in tact. Remember, women were unimportant. Either Joseph was an idiot, or he was in on it with her. What do you think?
Family? I'm sorry, but if x-mas is the only excuse my family could find to spend time with me, I would be insulted. These are the people who claim to love me, and the only reason they could think of to be with me is a fake holiday? That's pretty sad. What's wrong with a family reunion durring the summer? Or just a "Hey, we kinda missed you. Let's get together next weekend?"
Big dinner? PLEASE! Since WHEN do you need an excuse to eat a lot? I know I never need one! Sometimes I make a big dinner just because I feel like making something fancy! Since when is turkey a seasonal animal? Does it only exist on this side of the calander? Where are the turkeys in February? Did they go temporarily extinct?
Now, are there any more arguments? If so, by all means, let me have em.
So glad to get all that out of my system.
Anyway, I just had a couple of epiphanies recently, both involving my dad. The first one is indirectly: My aunt sews and does crafts and stuff. My uncle writes and speaks publicly. Therefore, the creativity my mom sees in me and wonders the origins of must come from my dad's side of the family. The genes are just dormant in him. Wait- one more thought on the subject: dad sings! He also plays a couple instruments (guitar and piano). Maybe that's not the most creative of the arts, but music does require both sides of the brain. All this time I thought it just had to come from mom, because she's more fun. Huh. Weird.
Second: the reason I emphatically do not want to have kids. Ever. I NEVER SAW IT DONE THE RIGHT WAY. The nicest thing I could do for a kid is NOT to raise it, because I would make the same mistake my dad did: raise it in sheer ignorance and disregard for it's feelings. (Yes, I like kids so little that I actually refer to them as "it"s.)
Now on to another subject: X-mas. By the way, when did "X" go from sanding for "cross" to standing for "criss"? I know I spelled that wrong- its just how it sounds in the word "x-mas." But every other time "x" stands for a syllable, it's "cross." Railroad x-ing, pedestrian x-ing. So shouldn't it be "crossmas" when written like "x-mas?" But I digress...
Anyway, I'm writing it "x-mas" instead of "christmas" because I HATE X-MAS!!! Tell me anything you like about it, and I'll tell you what sucks about your reason to like it.
Lights? Try hanging them up and taking them down. Now why were they ever up? Because they're pretty? If that's the only reason, why do you have to have them only one time of year? If because they're pretty is the only reason you have them up, then it should be appropriate to have them up and lit all year. But you do this briefly each year, to put a spike in your electric bill and raise your fire hazard by electric malfunction risk dramatically. Now do you have a good reason for your lights?
Tree? Completely retarded. A.) If you can't keep a real plant alive, you shouldn't have one in your care, period. Fake plants are a mistake any time of year. Oh, look! A fake tree! How... nice? B.) Again, if you can't keep a real plant alive... Do you realize you are killing a tree to have its rotting corpse in your living room for the sole purpose of temporary decoration? Also, again a fire hazard, and unless you have an extra den lying around the house, there really isn't room any other time of year, so why put an unneccessary obsticle in your home?
Presents? Multiple things wrong here. A.) Again, you're killing trees for a very temporary asthetical purpose. The wrapping paper. How many thousands of yards are sold each year and thrown away the second they're torn off by eager little hands? How many people actually recycle the wrapping paper? Do you realize that you're buying wrapping paper that is so pretty and decorative that it actually diminishes the thrill of the actual gift? Once the beautiful paper is gone and away from the item, the thing has lost its glittery mystery and therefore has lessened the thrill monumentally. This is why we are all still hoping there are more to open once the last one has been opened. B.) Teaches children that it is perfectly fine and in fact encouraged to expect something for nothing. Supposedly you don't get anything if you've been "bad," but parents never actually stick to this. Children today are mostly COMPLETELY spoiled brats. Spoiling your children actually HURTS them in the long run. Maybe I don't like kids at all, but I still can't stand when people hurt them. My way of being nice to kids is completely steering clear of them. C.) Causes budgets to be streched beyond limits. D.) Searching for "the perfect gift" creates undue heart attack-inducing stress levels, especially on black friday.
Jesus? No, Jesus is not the "reason for the season." The reason for the season is the hemisphere we happen to be in and the tilt of the earth's axis. Period. Jesus was not even born in December, or he would have died. He would have been cold, wet (from just being born), and froze to death. Remember, the story goes that they were practically outdoors. Another problem I have with Jesus in general: he was most definitely not the son of any god. For a baby to be born of only one parent, he would have only one set of genes, and Jesus was certainly not a female. I'll bet Mary sighed with relief when she found out it was a boy, because that kept their cover story in tact. Remember, women were unimportant. Either Joseph was an idiot, or he was in on it with her. What do you think?
Family? I'm sorry, but if x-mas is the only excuse my family could find to spend time with me, I would be insulted. These are the people who claim to love me, and the only reason they could think of to be with me is a fake holiday? That's pretty sad. What's wrong with a family reunion durring the summer? Or just a "Hey, we kinda missed you. Let's get together next weekend?"
Big dinner? PLEASE! Since WHEN do you need an excuse to eat a lot? I know I never need one! Sometimes I make a big dinner just because I feel like making something fancy! Since when is turkey a seasonal animal? Does it only exist on this side of the calander? Where are the turkeys in February? Did they go temporarily extinct?
Now, are there any more arguments? If so, by all means, let me have em.
So glad to get all that out of my system.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Just Watch This, Please.
This video is totally awesome and I agree with every word of it. No, it's not about the election.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Cute...
My brother introduced me to a bunch of funny tests... Go figure.
You Are a Colon |
 You are very orderly and fact driven. You aren't concerned much with theories or dreams... only what's true or untrue. You are brilliant and incredibly learned. Anything you know is well researched. You like to make lists and sort through things step by step. You aren't subject to whim or emotions. Your friends see you as a constant source of knowledge and advice. (But they are a little sick of you being right all of the time!) You excel in: Leadership positions You get along best with: The Semi-Colon |
Your Personality Is Like Acid |
 A bit wacky, you're very difficult to predict. One moment you're in your own little happy universe... And the next, you're on a bad trip to your own personal hell! At your best: You understand the world completely, and every ordinary experience is sublime. What people like about being around you: You say and do the craziest things. You're very entertaining. What people dislike about being around you: You're unpredictable. Your mood swings are quite intense. How addicted people get to you: They pretty much don't get addicted to you. |
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Another Video... Exhausted on the subject yet?
Yes, I have another video I'd like you to watch. I've recently discovered that I'm kinda passionate about politics lately. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM4NxHGb6iI&feature=related
It's about the candidates' tax plans. Clear as a bell what the obvious choice should be.
NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO MCCAIN!!!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM4NxHGb6iI&feature=related
It's about the candidates' tax plans. Clear as a bell what the obvious choice should be.
NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO MCCAIN!!!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Another political video that's easy to follow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qTShDVcH5s&feature=related
(sorry, don't know how to do links, so just copy/paste it)
NOT MCCAIN FOR PRES!!! WOOHOO!!! GO NOT-MCCAIN!!! Guess that means Obama, but whatever. Go him! Yay!
And an update to the Kiss List, almost forgot:
On a steam train :) yay!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qTShDVcH5s&feature=related
(sorry, don't know how to do links, so just copy/paste it)
NOT MCCAIN FOR PRES!!! WOOHOO!!! GO NOT-MCCAIN!!! Guess that means Obama, but whatever. Go him! Yay!
And an update to the Kiss List, almost forgot:
On a steam train :) yay!
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Future of America!
The future of our country is in our hands, people (however few of you actually read my blog). Please don't throw it away!
Just take a look at this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c&NR=1
Just take a look at this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c&NR=1
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
My Kiss List
I had a hard time sleeping last night, and while I was laying in bed thinking of everything and nothing, I came up with the idea to blog my list of the most romantic places my husband and I have kissed. :) Yay!
In no particular order, here it is:
1: Our first kiss, when we got married, was our first kiss ever, and it's on DVD
2: In a helicopter over Las Vegas
3: 300 feet under the earth's surface, in a coal mine
4: In a rowboat on a lake, surrounded by water lilies, while he rowed
5 + 6: On the beach at sunset, in Santa Monica, and on the boardwalk there at night
7: In a wooded area with deer nearby
8: In the rain
9: Under a full moon
10: In the Stratosphere, above Las Vegas at night
11: Every day before one of us goes to work :)
I love my Sweet Sweet <3
In no particular order, here it is:
1: Our first kiss, when we got married, was our first kiss ever, and it's on DVD
2: In a helicopter over Las Vegas
3: 300 feet under the earth's surface, in a coal mine
4: In a rowboat on a lake, surrounded by water lilies, while he rowed
5 + 6: On the beach at sunset, in Santa Monica, and on the boardwalk there at night
7: In a wooded area with deer nearby
8: In the rain
9: Under a full moon
10: In the Stratosphere, above Las Vegas at night
11: Every day before one of us goes to work :)
I love my Sweet Sweet <3
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Shape Update
Okay... Umm... I gained back four of those five pounds I lost... but then I lost them again! Yay? I don't know how I gained them again, or lost them again for that matter. While I was gaining them back, I was going for my walks and trying to eat right. Then, more recently, while they were coming back off, I was sliding back into yummy eating habits... Mmmm, Oreos... :P~
In other news, I got my hair cut! :) It's so cute in a little pony tail. After I went to the salon to get it cut, I went home and decided I wanted bangs, too... Yeah, I did that myself... Now they're a pain in the butt. Great. But they're cute! I think... And the other day, I went to the eye doctor, and got CONTACTS!! :) Yay! I love to see without my glasses :) And I love that I get to buy all the cute accessories now: glasses case for when I'm not using them durring the day, contact case, rewetting drops, solution, and the best part, SUNGLASSES!!! :D The pair I bought is so cute :) they have little flowers on the sides.
I'm such a shopaholic...
In other news, I got my hair cut! :) It's so cute in a little pony tail. After I went to the salon to get it cut, I went home and decided I wanted bangs, too... Yeah, I did that myself... Now they're a pain in the butt. Great. But they're cute! I think... And the other day, I went to the eye doctor, and got CONTACTS!! :) Yay! I love to see without my glasses :) And I love that I get to buy all the cute accessories now: glasses case for when I'm not using them durring the day, contact case, rewetting drops, solution, and the best part, SUNGLASSES!!! :D The pair I bought is so cute :) they have little flowers on the sides.
I'm such a shopaholic...
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Take a Hike!
So yesterday and today my hubby and I went on a hike. Yesterday he made it longer by parking on the other side of the lake. And, since it had been a few days since I'd last hiked, I was hating it all the way. I was huffing and puffing, whining, and yes, I even cried. It was hot out, and I was sweating a lot, and I was just very uncomfortable. But, I have the best hubby ever! :) He was there for me the entire time, encouraging me, even when I stopped to cry, and blowing on me to cool me off! Such a Sweetheart! Today I didn't need much prompting to go on the hike. I didn't want a repeat of yesterday, and I know that to avoid that, all I need to do is do it more often! Keep doing it, and eventually, it will get easier. Today it was a LOT cooler out, and there was very little sun, until we got off the trail to go home. I did pretty good today. Hubby even says that I feel a little smaller when he puts his arms around me! That is SUCH good motivation! I love it!
LOVE MY HUBBY!!!
LOVE MY HUBBY!!!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
In (round) Shape
So, after being weighed at the doctor's office about a month ago, I've gradually come to the conclusion that I should change some of my lifestyle habbits. It just hit me (long after the fact) that I'm about 14 lbs away from being FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS! I could barely make it up over the hill that goes out of the appartments. My weight had litterally trapped me, confining me to a very small area of flat land. So, lately, I've been keeping a food journal, just jotting down what I eat every day (don't worry, I won't list the boring details of that here) and going for walks on a beautiful hiking trail not too far from here. The other day, I made it up the hill in my apartment complex without stopping to catch my breath!! WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!! :D I'm awesome! Pretty soon, I'll be able to do it without huffing and puffing the whole way, either! Yay!! I'm so proud. :)
Hope I can keep it up! It feels so good!
Hope I can keep it up! It feels so good!
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