9/10/07
DOL
Plant these Japanese iris bulbs next to the daffodils, Pam, if you want an attractive display next spring.
JOURNAL
Comment on the salty hamburger incident.
The story is ridiculous/hilarious/a total bummer for the chick involved. Neither of the two people are without fault, though. When the girl spilled the salt, she obviously should not have continued to prepare the tainted meat and distribute it to a customer. However, the policeman should not have arrested her because, for instance, if I got sick from eating a bad hamburger, I couldn't have anyone arrested for it. The cop was using his title to avenge his lunch. Also, was the cop really that much of a dunce that he would continue to consume a burger tasting of excessive amounts of salt? I mean, what an idiot.
9/11
DOL
Terry doesn't run very well but he always enters Run For Your Life, a five-mile race held on labor day.
JOURNAL
Do you believe the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 happened as reported or was/is there a sinister conspiracy/cover up?
It's difficult to tell nowadays. As always, I'm almost positive there are facts that the government is keeping from the public. For instance, the real reason why they attacked us in the first place? I'm sure it had nothing to do with our religion because there are hardly two Americans with the same religion anymore.
9/12
DOL
Neither of my parents is able to take me to the Village Theater to see Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest.
JOURNAL
Would you consider Britney Spears to be "fat"?
Certainly not. People whose bodies are 60% synthetic generally aren't. Britney Spears is repulsive for many other reasons.
9/13
DOL
Adriana, please set those books of Shakespeare's plays on this stand; we'll be using them later in class.
JOURNAL
Do you prefer this year's "enrichment" block to last year's study hall/tutoring? Explain.
Enrichment is basically the same thing as study hall. The tutoring thing last year was completely absurd, though. With all of the homework that I know everyone had, it was ridiculous how we were expected to use our extra half hour to do worksheets on material resurfacing from second grade.
9/14
DOL
Shawn said that neither of the singers was professionally trained, but their rendition of "Maria" was stunning.
JOURNAL
"Cheaters never prosper."<--True statement???
It may have been a true statement once upon a time. However, nowadays, everyone is too concerned with victory over virtue. I don't think anyone can achieve anything without bending/breaking the rules at least a little. In most situations, cheaters are actually the only ones that do prosper.
9/17
DOL
Neither my friend nor my sister has the time to address these envelopes; maybe someone else can help.
JOURNAL
Personally, is it more comfortable for setting or location (house, classroom, etc.) to be too hot or too cold.
I would much rather be cold than hot. It is much easier to get warm when you are cold than it is to cool off when you're hot. If you are cold, you can always put on more clothes, start a fire, run around and get your blood flowing better, rub your hands together, or sit closely to someone else and feed off of their body heat. In opposition, the only solution to excessive heat is ice or air conditioning.
9/18
DOL
Rob told us that the picture has not been hung properly, and it will have to be taken down and done correctly.
JOURNALS
Design a new candy bar. Describe its composition and name it.
My candy bar consists of: crumbled barbecue Frito's, chocolate Teddy Grahams, peanut butter, and coffee grounds strategically assembled, dipped in melted dark chocolate and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Freeze for at least three hours. Serve with a cold can of Grapette. I call it, "My Delicious Early Death". Believe it or not, I do enjoy these from time to time. They are really fun to make because the concoction is gooey and messy, and you'd be amazed at how delicious it is.
9/19
DOL
Keiko and I have to order these items: two dozen pizzas, three cases of juice, and, I suppose, enough place mats for everyone attending the festival.
JOURNALS
Which McDonald's item should be permanently removed from the menu.
In my opinion, sweet tea should be permanently disposed of. It is addicting and mind poisoning, and for the most part, evil. Sweet tea must be stopped.
9/20
Which fast food franchise should open up in Keyser? Which one would you eliminate?
I think it would be wonderful to have a local Taco Bell. Not only is the food tasty, but they also have sporks! I also love the annoying quirks on the hot sauce packages. KFC, however, has got to go.
9/21
Have you ever eaten octopus? Would you?
I have yet to consume anything eight-legged...or tentacled...whatever. But I've always felt that nearly everything should be tried at least once. If the opportunity should arise to eat an octopus, I will definitely let you know what it's like.
9/24
Are you (or were you) nervous to get your driver's license?
Not at all. I'm ecstatic to get my license. I can't wait until I need not be accompanied everywhere by my vicious, bickering, over-criticizing, fire-breathing dragon of a mother. If anything, I'm nervous that once I drive a block, I'll not be able to stop myself from driving to Michigan and changing my name so she will never find me. Mwah ha ha ha!!!
9/25
Is it fair to punish the entire class for the transgressions of a few? Is it effective?
It is unjust to punish everyone because some jerk gets in trouble. It doesn't help matters either. You can't get defiant students to follow the rules by punishing those that do. I get in enough trouble on my own. I don't need anyone else's help.
9/26
Video games: Which one has frittered most of your life away.
I would have to say that despite the fact that I don't have much free time due to guard and dance, an approximate daily minimum of three hours is collected by Guitar Hero II. It is insane how addicting that game is. Once you pick it up, you can't put it down until your fingers are numb and your wrist is in excruciating pain. Then, it's the only thing you can think about while awaiting recovery.
9/27
Video games (continued): Which one is most entertaining to watch others play?
I H A T E watching other people play video games!!!!! It drives me crazy. While I'm watching someone else play, all I want to do is play myself but I'm unable to because of the person playing. It's too frustrating.