My Future Crushed Dreams (2012 New Year Resolutions)

Every year I make a list of things I wish to do to better myself as a human being. This year, I publicly embarrass myself by sharing them with you. Now, in random order.

1. The one everyone has.
   You know which one I'm referring to, and I intend to do it. I've told myself that I would do it for years now, and it's finally time I find time to exercise more.




2. Be a better friend.
   I'm not sure how to do this. Perhaps pick up a phone or sending an email a time or two.




3. Make new friends. (that I won't scare off)
   Again, not sure how to do this.




4. Become a better artist.
   Practice drawing and painting without losing my patience. Learn more about the programs I have to my disposal.




5. Create my own damn website with my own domain.
   Something I've been meaning to do for a while. Just want to get around to it this year.




6. Get a tattoo.
   See 5's explanation.




7. Get all A's and B's
   Why not throw some academia in there? Kind of corresponds with #4 too, since I'm an art student now.




8. Take a fucking vacation!*
   I haven't had one since 2009, maybe I should.




9. High five a kangaroo.
   I just randomly thought it would be awesome if I could high-five a kangaroo.

*If money and time are available to me.

Religion in Schools

Growing up in the South, I've been surrounded by the Christian religion. Regardless of what my beliefs were or now are, I've been a firm believer letting others believe what they want to believe and not to push my religious or lack there of views on them.

Now, I believe that if a public school puts up religious holiday decorations up they should follow one rule and one rule only: Either put up decorations for all religious holidays or none at all. Unfortunately, my Alma Mater doesn't quite feel the same.

When I first heard about this story and that the superintendent asked her to take it down, I thought it would be over like that. However, many Christians in the area took offense to this and saw it as an attack on religion instead of being tolerant to other's religious view. Which is what it is.

“We do live in the Bible Belt,” Counselor Kay Williams said. “One thing that really disturbed most of [the supporters] was we hear about things like this all the time in other parts of the country. But, this is kind of a first for the Bible Belt, here in Arkansas. I think the people realized [this issue] is here and we better take a stand. They took a stand because of their beliefs and how they felt about this.”

Taking a stand on tolerance? Really? At least, Greene Co. Tech Superintendent Jerry Noble didn't want to make those who already feel singled out due to their different beliefs, like even more of outcasts. Oh, wait...

“I think it’s due to the fact that most of us are Christians and this is a Christian community,” Noble said “We just decided if we are going to offend someone, we would rather not offend those who have Christian beliefs. The majority of people wanted us to take a stand and that’s what we’re doing.”

This is a good lesson for kids. "If you're going to offend someone, offend the minority." Because offending minorities hasn't back lashed anyone at all in the past.

If I worked in a public school around here, and I posted a sign telling students they can be good without god. There would be a petition for my firing or stepping down. I wonder if Superintendent Noble would stand up for me in that situation.

Work ethic, I lack it.

Well, in a way I do. I like going to work and working, and I like going to class and learning. But homework is a different equation.

I've never been good at doing homework, I get very distracted. I've noticed in the past couple of years, I'm not good at doing homework at home. (Not sure if it would be ironic or a coincidence) I've found that much time is lost just on the internet. Sure, my intention was just to check my email, but then I see notifications from various social sites and blogs, next thing I know it's two hours later. Then between my four dogs barking and the phone ringing constantly because of my mom's work.

I've been terrible with procrastination in the past, and it still comes up now and then. I try to work, but something in my mind tells me it can be done later. Then I try to do it at the last minute I can't concentrate because I'm mad at myself for doing that.

Especially now, things are a little different. I was a Radio/TV major until last spring. I decided what I wanted to do in life was something graphics oriented so I changed my major to graphic design and now I'm in drawing classes which I'm not very confident in already because I've never been a good artist. Drawing takes patience which is something I've always had a problem with.

But now I try to work on my drawings and hope they come out as good they can be.

Lack of posts...Sorry

Sorry, for the lack of posts. I'm going to start posting more, I just need to organize my time a little more wisely.

Life's been okay lately. Few of my friends have moved for new opportunities in their lives. I miss them, but it's I've been exercising more. If I ate better, I'd probably would get into pretty decent shape.

I've also been drawing more, because three of my classes for my graphic design major are Drawing I, II, and III. I like, but I didn't do it much when I was younger because I've always been jealous of how easy it comes for some people. But I'm practicing shapes and symbols, slowly working my way to people and animals. I'm honestly a little scared that I won't do well, but I'm trying to get the negative thoughts out of my head.

Starting fresh and new

I'm changing things up a bit in my life. Figured I'd start here. Welcome to my blog.