So the question remains: do we see mystery and wonder, and just walk on by? Or is it hard for us to see? If it is hard for us to see, if it really is hidden -- why? Or, of course: is it just not there?
I see the mystery. I see the beauty. It's hard for most of us to see the beauty in things. It's not hidden -- it's right in front of our noses. Even in large cities, you can find beauty. Even buildings can be beautiful, and human-made art is beautiful in many cases. Beauty is always there.
Something that you could never live without.
Should animals be treated like humans, like those mega-pampered pooches?
The best summer of your life.
I'm going to change "Something that you could never live without" to "Someone you could never live without". Because I can. Live with it. Anyway, the person I could definitely never live without is my best friend, Griselda! We're the perfect pair. :P And she's there for me whenever I need it. Unfortunately, she doesn't pay attention enough. -.- I'll be walking right by her and she won't notice me. Ugh. Annoying. But anyway, it's hard to imagine what life would be like without her. I've slept over at her house more than I have anybody else's. :P And she'll listen to what I say and won't judge me (unless we're joking around or it's really really disturbing). She's also one of those people who maybe won't say a certain thing herself, but doesn't mind when you say it. For example, "Oh my God". She says that, but (no offense to anyone in this class who may have this view), I don't get it when people think it's taking God's name in vain. It's not; trust me. Anyway, off-topic mini-rant. But yeah, she's my absolute best friend, and I can't imagine what would've happened if I hadn't met her in 7th grade. She's a year older than I am, so if I had waited just a year's time, she would've been out and in high school, and I would've been left with no best friend (due to the fact that my other best friend moved away).
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
#11: Internet Privacy, #12: Christmas Traditions
Topic 11
The topic I've decided to do for my argument is somewhat controversial; the government would say one thing, while we, the people, would say another.
My topic is internet privacy.
Here's my argument:
I think that Internet Service Providers should not track our internet usage. It's an invasion of privacy and we have a right to privacy. Doing this also acts like keyloggers, viruses, or hacking, which are all illegal. It is also not the ISP's job to monitor internet for illegal usage; that is the job of the police and other law enforcement agencies. In saying this, the ISP is encroaching upon the job of law enforcements.
Ok, I was finally able to load this, so I completely forgot lots of stuff...
Topic 12
Christmas traditions? Well, one, I most always write a letter to Santa, until this year, I believe. Just for fun. And we always have ham, mashed potatoes, yams, and such for Christmas dinner. I get to open one present Christmas Eve. I always get at least one thing I want for Christmas, and we always hang the stockings over the fireplace on special stocking hangers my mom bought years ago. Sometimes I'll get up really early by accident, like around 7AM or 9AM, and my parents are still asleep. I wanna wake them desperately, and I most always do :P I always get my parents a mushy Christmas card, too. Most of the presents under the tree are mine, because my parents never really want anything for Christmas and I have no siblings, so more presents for me! :P
Another tradition is that every year, I get a cat ornament! Turns out my mom bought me one this year, but forgot about it, so bought me another one! :D I get both!
I also always get $50 from my Grandpa for Chanukah and $25 from my Aunt Heidi for Christmas!
The topic I've decided to do for my argument is somewhat controversial; the government would say one thing, while we, the people, would say another.
My topic is internet privacy.
Here's my argument:
I think that Internet Service Providers should not track our internet usage. It's an invasion of privacy and we have a right to privacy. Doing this also acts like keyloggers, viruses, or hacking, which are all illegal. It is also not the ISP's job to monitor internet for illegal usage; that is the job of the police and other law enforcement agencies. In saying this, the ISP is encroaching upon the job of law enforcements.
Ok, I was finally able to load this, so I completely forgot lots of stuff...
Topic 12
Christmas traditions? Well, one, I most always write a letter to Santa, until this year, I believe. Just for fun. And we always have ham, mashed potatoes, yams, and such for Christmas dinner. I get to open one present Christmas Eve. I always get at least one thing I want for Christmas, and we always hang the stockings over the fireplace on special stocking hangers my mom bought years ago. Sometimes I'll get up really early by accident, like around 7AM or 9AM, and my parents are still asleep. I wanna wake them desperately, and I most always do :P I always get my parents a mushy Christmas card, too. Most of the presents under the tree are mine, because my parents never really want anything for Christmas and I have no siblings, so more presents for me! :P
Another tradition is that every year, I get a cat ornament! Turns out my mom bought me one this year, but forgot about it, so bought me another one! :D I get both!
I also always get $50 from my Grandpa for Chanukah and $25 from my Aunt Heidi for Christmas!
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