In My Humble Opinion #2

Whats going the deal with social media sites? Aside from the artists who promote their music, and organizations that disperse valuable information to the public, no one should have Facebook or Twitter. Okay maybe that's a little brash, but in reality these websites are filling our brains with insignificant “status updates” that distract us from reality—i.e. we are getting stupider every time we long on.

On countless occasions I have found many of my classmates not caring what the teacher is teaching about and online on these sites. They’re more interested on finding out who’s hooking up with who, lurking through peoples profile pictures, or chatting it up with their best friend.

Something else that bothers me is how easy it is to meet strangers on these sites. Technology is literally everywhere and it is facilitating the world’s growing numbers of stalkers. Your should be aware that you are just a “finger tap” away, from being creeped on. The comScore report shows social media sites have increased 40 percent with stalkers over the pass three years, that is just insane!

Any way I promise you that we are all going to lose our motor skills from constantly hiding behind these technological screens. They are enabling stupidity and infidelity.

Personally, I have desensitized myself from the perils of social networking sites when opening up an Internet browser. It was truly addicting for me. I was one of the now 250 million plus users who religiously sign on every time they have an extra minute to spare. This took away from my productivity.

I would literally be signed on for hours at a time and go through roller coasters of emotions while lurking through people’s profiles. I would feel like a creep; I would get depressed and jealous at the same time because the manufactured lives exhibited through “their” pictures made “their” lives seem better than mine. It was horrible! And then I found it therapeutic to reinvigorate my page by adding new songs and what I thought were “hot” pictures of myself—how pathetic.

I find humor in this now. I don’t disagree with the idea of these cyberspace clubs but they should somehow limit the use of these things; which I don’t think would ever happen. If I could somehow abolish these sites I would. I want life to be simple again—without the pressure of having to “sign on” to let people know what you’re doing or to see what they’re up to—who gives a shit! Go read a damn book! (222)

Word of the Week #10

Word: gamut

In normally school-tax-friendly San Mateo County, voters delivered mixed results Tuesday, and the reasons seem to run the gamut from the tough economy to taxpayer fatigue to possible vengeance.

http://www.mercurynews.com/elections/ci_19301517?source=rss

noun

the entire scale or range: .the gamut of dramatic emotion from grief to joy

Medical staff dealt with the whole gamut of possible injuries.

Blog 10 – Fish Out of Water

I recently attend my friend 21st Nigerian birthday party at his house. Unlike most traditional American birthdays where you have balloons, ornaments and presents this one was very unusual. I quickly realized that not everyone celebrates birthdays in the same way.

As I was greeted at the door by my friend, he was dressed in a kaftan, which is a crafted colorful Nigerian suit. I automatically felt out of place because as I entered the house everyone was wearing one, even the little kids. Never have I felt like an outsider in my own race.

The party reminded me of a festival, there was about 100+ people in attendance ranging from extended family and close friends. A disc jokey was playing native African music, as people were dancing. Then the music stopped and the parents brought my friend forward. They gave the parent talk in front of everyone and told the audience how grateful they are to have him as their son. After the speech was over, they danced and people started to pull money out. The family and friends joined in by “Making It Rain,” which is a popular thing to do in the Nigerian culture. This ritual signifies that in the coming years, financial blessing well come down from God.

The food was like a potluck, it consisted of an entire roasted cow and goat. They also serve a dish called "jollof rice" which is rice with tomatoes, red peppers, and onions plus cassava which is similar to sweet potato. I fell in love with the Nigerian culture and the way they celebrated birthdays. I felt like my Americanized birthdays lacked the love and support that showed on that night.In the near future, I hope to have one like his.

Word of the Week #9

Word:magistrates

A panel of anonymous magistrates will rule after the six-week trial.

http://news.yahoo.com/carlos-jackal-trial-over-4-french-attacks-093522487.html

noun

a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, esp. one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

The magistrates decided the victims fate in the courtroom, for the bombing of Arab Towers.

Blog 9 – IMHO

This is not a shock to no one, Kim Kardashian is filling for divorce after 10 weeks of marriage to NBA star Kris Humphries. Famously known for her sex-tape scandal with R&B sing Ray-J, she has made headlines again and again on her rise to fame.

According to Yahoo entertainment, Kardashian and Humphries began dating late last year and announced their engagement in May. He proposed on bended knee with a 20.5-carat ring by spelling out “Will you marry me?” in rose petals.

Humphries told TMZ he was "devastated" to learn his bride had filed for divorce and is "willing to do whatever it takes to make it work."

Falling in love with a woman like this can be Humpries worse bet ever. He was known as a hard working NBA player, but now the public have pictures of him getting pedicures and being romantically in love with Ms. Kardashian.

Kardashain documented her whole wedding as a two-part special on E! Entertainment Television, which televises Kardashian’s show that follows the model and her family.

Making a total mockery out of marriage, Kradashian has disgraced the human race. She has ruined her image, and the minds of young girls that looked up to her.