Saturday, September 25, 2010

A Blog for September

Well! It's that time of the year again. School's back with a vengeance. It also has bitch-slapped me very hard. But anyway, I'm sitting here bored on a Saturday afternoon with not much to do. So you know what that means? I sure as hell do! Time to rant/vent/etc


School: School is school AND I'm a Junior now! Classes are not destroying me yet and I think this is honestly the first year where I can say I genuinely enjoy most if not all of my classes. Physics is physics so it's not going to be easy, but it's science -_-. English is bleh though that's not saying much since my English class last year was the most fun I had in an English class in a while. Theater is practically my life this year and my new teacher is win. Math = amazing. Creative Writing > Life. Hahaha just kidding, but you get it I suppose. History is t3h s3cks (tis amazing!). Spanish is muy fantastico!

Friends: Well, I haven't really made any new "friends" persay, but I've gained some acquaintences. I happen to have a slight bit of a crush on a girl in my theater class, but I'm not saying her name. For reasons of privacy, AND because I don't know what it'll turn into if anything. Two of my friends are in a relationship (semi-awkward third wheel FTW!)

Other Things: I'm apparently a Nazi according to a few people at my school. I have been jokingly referred to as a Nazi in Creative Writing but it's all in good fun. I suppose I should say as to WHY I'm referred to as such. I'm slightly conservative but it mainly is economically so. Also, I'm of German descent so...you can put this puzzle together fairly easily. My main political beliefs at this point: Pro same-sex marriage, pro-life, undecided upon the death penalty, stop the damn taxation!

Other Things 2: The first woman in a LONG time was executed in my state. Crazy stuff. From what I've heard, the woman hired two hitmen to kill her husband and stepson in order to take out a $250,000 life insurance policy (or something of that nature). She was sentenced to death. Now I for one think that everyone should be held responsible for their transgressions, but I can't help but wonder, what was really happening. A very liberal friend of mine made his facebook status saying how the courts messed up and how she should've only gotten life with possible parole (not sure how accurate I am). I'd like to say this to anyone who thinks the death penalty is cruel and inhumane. If someone broke into your house and killed your family in order to take money, what would you tell them in court? Would you forgive them like that? I know for a fact I wouldn't. Wouldn't you also want to prevent this person from hurting anyone ever again? I think that she deserved at least life without any chance of walking thanks to bail or parole. The woman hired two hitmen. Generally hitmen aren't hired as bodyguards or to scare people. They're hired to kill. Nothing more. They're ruthless killers and it's their job to do it. Saying she was manipulated by them is completely irrelevant. She hired hitmen because she wanted money. Not because she wanted to scare anyone. She wanted them dead! I do agree that death could've been a bit extreme, but at the same time, she was the one funding the crime.

Sorry for the spastic rant!


Peace, love, and happiness to all!
Frieden, Liebe und Glück an alle!
平和、愛、そしてすべての幸せ!
Paz, amor y felicidad a todos!
Мир, любовь, и счастье для всех!
Paix, amour et bonheur à tous!

Languages used (in order) : English, German, Japanese, Spanish, Russian, and French

Monday, June 28, 2010

Stuff on the Brain

Hi Everyone! (Again assuming people read this?) Its time for another day.... awesome... -_-

Anyway, its Monday at 8:30 in the morning, so why would I be up at such an early hour in the summer one could ask? Well, the simple answer to that question is that I hate my body clock. It goes "LOL YOU HAS SCHOOL!!!"

See what I mean? Anyways, I've been getting into some really good anime series recently. Namely: Nabari no Ou, Kuroshitsuji, Higurashi something something, Neon Genesis Evangelion (I know I'm uber late with that one XD), and Serial Experiments Lain (again uber late)

Anyways (becoming a word I use too much along with epic) I've had a splendid weekend! On Saturday, I worked from 3-7:30 which was nice I s'pose. Then one of my friends came over and we had a sleepover. Or in teenage boy terms as some people would say, we hung out until the next day...or something like that.

And it has just now occurred to me, the extremely annoying stereotypes that are a "teenage boy". I suppose the stereoypes are justified no less but I digrese. It only then occurred to me how many emotional problems I apparently have.

I'd obviously would rather not go into specifics right here for well....obvious reasons, but simply put, I am a lot weirder (not the good weird either) than I had originally anticipated. It's a frustrating prospect.

Moving on to books I've read! I started reading Catcher in the Rye yesterday and have gotten to Chapter 4. Generally I'm a fast reader but I see that my reading rate has declined sadly. Anyway, I was able to draw parallels between myself and the main character, Holden Caufield. The frustrating thing is, I see how he acts in the book and it almost reminds me a bit of myslef and when I grow annoyed with him, I realize how annoying I am O_O

Anyway, I also bought the first book of the Maximum Ride series yesterday and while I haven't read too far into it yet, I must say, I think I'll enjoy it.

I also have a story in the works which I'll give more details about in an upcoming journal entry.


So until then, stay safe, and don't feed the trolls!

With lots of love, Stephen

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

End of School/Update

Hi everyone! This is me here back for another update! Well, it's currently June 23rd and I have only a single day of school left!! Finally, it seemed as though this year would never end! Anyways, enough with the exclamation points. Time to get to business.....(resisting urge to sing Disney song)

Looking back at this year, I remember all of the things I did. Some stupid, some not so stupid, and some incredibly stupid things. I thankfully wasn't betrayed which was awesome! But I did get rejected for the first time...it was tough. I think I've had enough of 'love' for a while now. I don't think I'm going to like anyone for quite some time now but anyways that put aside....

This school year has been one hell of a roller coaster (is that one word or two? I can never seem to figure it out) Anyway, I'm excited because I may have a potential sleepover with a friend who I haven't seen since January and well... as you all can see or rather...tell, it is in fact June.

Wow 2010 has gone by in a blur don't you think? Anyways what else am I doing for the summer....Hmmm..

Oh well I'll list them as they come onto the brain:
Working, Otakon (maybe), lots of reading and anime watching, hanging with mis amigos y mis amigas, and really bunches and oodles of other things.

Places I'd like to go over the summer: Germany, Japan, Russia, Netherlands
(though I'm well aware none of those are going to happen XD)

Till next time, enjoy life and stay safe.

Best Wishes

Friday, June 4, 2010

Update On Life

Hi Everyone! This is Stephen again with an update on life! Well, since my last post, my evil relic of a Geometry teacher retired and the new teacher is probably about infinitely better. A nice math teacher "who woulda thunk it?"Anyways, letsee... I feel the urge to rant so I will in fact... about multiple topics.

First: Chemistry
There is generally a class or two which no matter how hard you try, you always seem to come up JUST short of the goal. For me, that class is mentioned above. I get the whole elements and radioactive half-life crap but the math...shoot me now.

Next: Athiests
Okay so while generally, I have no problem with people, I am bugged by Athiests. "Why?", one may ask? Well, because they REFUSE to believe in a god or really... in any higher power whatsoever. I'm generally totally tolerant.. (try saying that 5x fast haha) but the people who simply come back with the argument of "There's just no god because I say so and science supports me," can just go....fall...in a hole. I am completely understanding to Agnostics who simply need more evidence to prove their findings or believe in a higher power but not a specific one but the Athiests who simply hate people for loving God are rediculous. In my opinion why I believe in God is because I believe in miracles, its what I've been raised on, and really when you think about it, the "Big Bang Theory" is utter bull... Try Law of Conservation of Mass..or Matter... whichever one.

Anyways... moving on

Next: People who Hate Homosexuals

Now I am an extremely open guy about what I view on homosexuality. I believe its perfectly fine for two people of the same gender to love each other. It's not a sin because if it is, then love in itself must be which as we all know, it is in fact not. Those who say that its a disease really need to get their facts straight. Also, no one would actually CHOOSE to be an utter reject of society. Lets see here... also, those who want to propose an ammendment (spelling fail?) to the Constitution (again?) BANNING gay marraige on Biblical precedent are out of their right minds! It is a clear violation of the 1st Ammendment. If I'm not mistaken, Congress shall make no law establishing a religion. So... by outlawing on pretence of the Bible is utter well... blasphemy.

Next: Substitute Teachers

We've all had them. The really bitchin' ones! And the absolute crap ones. So far this year, I think I've had maybe.. 3 substitute teachers I actually didn't dislike. And coming from someone like me, this is surprising I know.

Next: Regular Teachers and their inability to teach

Now I'm not a teacher, but if my future plan of voice acting doesn't work, that's my alternative career. I believe that in today's society, teachers are underappreciated and underpaid... At least the good ones. For example my English teacher whom I love to death. She's a single mom who had her baby in January. Probably the nicest English teacher I've had to date. She's so inspiring with her unlimited kindness and words of wisdom and her great sense of humor. And though the pay is absolute crap, why does she teach? Hopefully because she enjoys teaching the subject and helping us become better writers. She's actually inspired me to write more often and has actually helped me realize that writing doesn't always have to be a chore. But, there's certain teachers *cough Geometry cough* that just well... suck....immensely. She was in her mid 60's I think and was just well...terrible. She was a grouch and was just an all-around bad teacher... especially with the tests she made by herself... When she went in for her surgery for approximately 3-4 weeks, her husband took over for her. He's such a jolly, cheerful old man who you can respect because he actually tries. I fail to see why instead of him, we got his bitter old wife who needed to take a chill pill approximately every five milliseconds. Don't worry, 2 teachers left whom I have to talk about. My Spanish teacher who has a fabulous personality is fantastic for Level 1 Spanish. She actually speaks it to us rather than saying... this translates to this and...well I think you get the point. My P.E. teacher who is one of the wisest men I've ever met once said to me.
"Son, in this world, you're gonna have to deal with all sorts of people whether you want to or not. You just gotta play with the cards your given... Even if they suck... which I wouldn't know because son, I'm not an expert in sucking. To criticize others, you yourself have to be an expert in what you're criticizing them in"

Those are the words I leave you all with.
Thanks and be safe!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Some Thoughts

Hi Everyone! Time for blog entry number 4?! I lose count easily as math isn't my forte. It's Friday, my second favorite day of the week besides Saturday. Ugh... am I the only one who's that the week has ended? I've been drained a lot this past week whether its been arguing with my parents, teachers, or doing physical activity, I'm sure I'll get some well-deserved sleep tonight. Anyways, the main reason I decided to post this was because today was the 2010 National Day of Silence. I myself in recent months have become a full supporter of equal rights for same-sex couples. Today, kids around my school took oaths to be silent for the day to stand up against LGBT bullying. I wish I had that much determination to be silent for an entire day but alas, I don't. I thought about trying to last through school, but the urge got the better of me. I support anyone performing in the Day of Silence, but if I may ask, what does it accomplish? I support same-sex rights but honestly, what does this accomplish? Wouldn't it be better to raise awareness by speaking out rather than staying silent? Not to say that I have a problem with the concept, but sometimes, one just wonders.

Well... I suppose this is it for now :D Please Enjoy and Don't Feed the Trolls

Saturday, April 10, 2010

What's Interesting About High School and Life in General

Hi everyone back for entry 3!



Has anyone ever noticed that in high school, when you try to do nearly ANYTHING (Ask someone out, cheat on a test, tell off a teacher you disagree with.. etc) that you almost never think about the outcome of the decision? Maybe I'm the only one with this mindset but, in school, my Geometry teacher who can't teach to save her life actually goes out of her way to insult me in front of the class! This happens every day mind you and while on some days I'd love nothing more to walk into her classroom and tell her off, I realize that as a teacher she has complete and utter authority over me.

Besides teachers, friends make awkward situations better... or worse depending on the friend and the situation. High school is a maze to which there is no path out once entered. I assume that in college and the working world, people are even crueler which brings me to my next point.

Why do people intentionally try to harm each other merely because they believe their ideas are better than those they are hurting. (Sorry if that was nonsensical) I believe in God and Jesus Christ and that Jesus died for the sins of the people of this blasted Earth but if someone doesn't from a personal perspective, I have no problems. I simply just don't see the point in blowing someone's head off due to religous beliefs (or lack thereof). Also, as a Christian, isn't it our job to save as many people from eternal damnation as possible? I have not a single problem with tolerating religous differences. After all, variety is in fact the spice in the dish known as life... sounds poetic :D! Anyway, what bugs me about the human race in general is how seemingly hostitle we've become towards one another. Nowadays, two people can't say they love each other and want to be with each other without some huge commotion going on. This isn't merely for love, but pretty much everything these days. How lovely it would be if we could go back to the days of building blocks, naptime, and playing hopscotch on the playground but alas, that's not possible.

Next point of buisness. I'm about to get a bit more serious here. In today's world, there is one thing I can't stand hearing about more than ANYTHING in the history of the Earth. Especially in high school, hearing about "so and so having sex with this person" or "those two having sex" extremely bugs me. In today's America... no in today's world, sex has become some overglorified way of expressing your love to your partner. Maybe I'm the only one who's currently wondering "How does this make any sense whatsoever?" If you find this answer PLEASE let me know. I personally think that sex before marriage is dumb because you're giving body away to someone who you don't even know whether or not they'll be there in the morning. So please, save it for marraige

Thursday, April 8, 2010

2nd Entry

Hi everyone who reads this..(someone reads this?)
Anyway, I am just bored at 7pm on a Thursday evening with nothing to do. No homework makes anyone's day much better. Today went as follows
History: Fantastic as always but Mr. Daniel (my history teacher) needs to learn to not bore everyone else in the class to sleep besides me
Chemistry: I found out I have a C! Woohoo! Made my day much better because originally, thought I had well... let's not go there.
P.E./Health/Driver's Ed: Final today.. then walked around the track with Melissa discussing her wedding (Melissa is one of my bestest friends and is like a sister to me.. also for those who are wondering, I don't like her like that. It is very much possible for guys and girls to be good friends without having romantic feelings for each other)
Geometry: Quiz... drained whatever energy I had left. Circles, it's personal now.

Other than school, my creative life is going well for the most part. Started working on another fanficton this time based off of Pokemon. (Yes I'm a Pokemon Spazz even at age 16). Also got into D.Gray-Man which is an awesome anime but not as good as Fullmetal Alchemist or Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)

So.. play nicely and until next time, I am signing off. God Bless Everyone

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

First Blog Entry

Um... Hi. For those who can't see, I am Stephen and am a 16 year old at my local HS...... I enjoy doing things out of the ordinary such as dancing without music or to the music in my head that only I can hear. I also like to sing though I know for a fact that I kind of fail at it.... extremely but that doesn't phase me because I enjoy it. Another thing you should probably know about me, I like watching anime and reading manga and I am a REALLY open person in terms of emotions... that is so long as I'm with my friends. I think I'm a totally different person in front of my friends and my mother than I am in front of my dad. I'm more... reserved in front of my father but when I'm with my mother and friends, I'm not at all afraid to be myself because I know what I am and what I am not. So for those who feel like hating on me for being who I am, go away and jump and a hole.... also, please don't come out. All right... more info... I am a devout Christian and stuff... I try to go to church as often as possible but just because I am a Christian and consider myself a "moderate who more often sides with Republicans" doesn't mean I'm a crazy, anti-gay, Republican. I am all for equal rights to same sex couples because as one of my friends put it: "You can't help who you fall for and if you could, no one would choose to be gay because its a social monstrosity."

So... in a nutshell, be nice to me and I'll be nice back but if you insult me, expect me to fight fire with fire... even though internet fights are quite meaningless to me, I won't stand by and let myself be insulted....

So play nicely and.... Enjoy!