4/15/14
The IKEA test
The Ikea Test
So over my spring break my best friend Jada and I decided to go on an IKEA date! If you don't already know, an "IKEA" is a huge Swedish furniture store/ restaurant that's stupidly popular in the hipster state that is Colorado. It's just a very nice place to hangout despite the fact that all you do is look at furniture... the food is pretty good though :)
Anyway, we were there and we saw my thespian friend there with her boyfriend after they were done looking around the store... and they were holding hands and cracking jokes and doing generally cute couple stuff. This was VERY shocking because typically couples who emerge from IKEA are either A.) Not talking to each other... B.) Straight up fighting... or C.) Being carried out on stretchers. (This is an exaggeration of course- but seriously it's ridiculous what people are like when they leave IKEA with their significant other).
THIS is how the IKEA test was born. Basically the, IKEA test is a relationship test that states "If you can safety shop in an IKEA with your significant other and still be head over heals for them after you're done shopping then you are most likely going to be a successful couple." We're not entirely sure what the psychology is behind this phenomenon... maybe the "long-terminess" of furniture or the way the store is set up to look like a little home for your future families... but either way the test works almost every time. We are the future.
THE END.
1/19/14
The Butler
5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A very touching historical film following the life of a black man from his childhood to his old age.
Throughout the duration of the movie the audience connects with all of the characters during both their trials and achievements!
It had a multitude of acclaimed actors and actresses as well as incredibly visually pleasing cinematography! The costumes also accentuated the many time periods covered throughout the main characters life!
Overall it was a phenomenal "sad movie night" kind of flick, and an amazing point of view film on American history!
1/2/14
12/8/13
Pursuit of Happiness
The world likes to invent things so beautiful that they are unobtainable.
It wants you to have that perfect body with white teeth, long hair, hourglass figure and a flawless complexion.
It wants you to get all A's and a college education.
It wants you to have an amazing job with a great pay.
It wants you to have a perfect relationship and marriage where everything runs like clockwork and you have two perfect children who follow in your perfect footsteps.
It wants the most of your problems to be who to date and what to wear...
You see that's why they call it the pursuit of happiness my friends.. because the world wants you to think that the unobtainable is obtainable as long as you pursue it.
That's why we all feel like we're never good enough... because we always fall short of society's standards of cookie cutter happiness.
9/11/13
Trust
Trust
A tap of the tongue that leads pursed lips to hiss back to a subtle ‘t’.
T-R-U-S-T.
Something that my friends lack in me. Something that nobody will earn from me. And whilst your life hangs on a string I wait for you to give me the key on…
T-R-U-S-T.
Our lives dance around the word without being able to grace anyone but strangers with it’s presence in the confides of a lonely room on a long, cold, couch.
And my tears scream for somebody when there is nobody left to wipe them away.
And I cry because I just want to help you. But you won’t give to me your…
tap of the tongue that leads pursed lips to hiss back to a subtle ‘t’.
9/6/13
Hello Soldier. For Jamal.
Hello Soldier
by Jasmine Middleton
by Jasmine Middleton
Hello soldier, it’s been awhile
Since your name used to make me smile.
I remember when you came here in a flurry
Of slurred words, and fear of fury.
We adopted you and I called you my brother.
I feared every day that there would be another.
But childish fear would be resolved
by you.
I swear we were inseparable. Everything was possible.
The world was infinite.
Opulence true.
Hello Soldier, it’s been awhile
Since you flew away with unimpeachable style.
With your blue overcoat,
Your pins,
Your tie.
We knew you were meant to fly.
But dear soldier we missed you,
We prayed and we cried
And when you got back we knew .
Something wasn’t right with you.
You’re button up wrinkled,
Your tie broken and bent,
Much like my heart.
For I knew what it meant.
Hello Soldier.
It has been a while.
Since the fight that tore us
And broke your smile.
I wish I had known that it was you
That I was obviously talking to.
But then it was too late,
You ran, maybe cried.
My brave souled soldier wanted to die.
All because I made a mistake
And like the stake in my heart
I cracked.
Hello. Soldier.
I know it was me.
My fault, my blame
A tangle of grief.
My soldier my soldier I’m glad that you’re safe.
But things between us
Still scream like the wraith
Of what we once were.
Hello soldier,
It’s been a while.
How’s your daughter?
Does she have your smile?
I know how you must feel…
But after the scare
Of the pictures and violence and
Killing out there..
I hope you don’t go anywhere.
Even if only time can mend this tear.
Hello my dear soldier,
My brother, my heart.
I love you. I love you.
I love you.
9/1/13
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7/5/13
My Cats are Adorable
I was sitting on the couch watching Arrested Development and being generally unproductive when my little kitten Kiara came bugging me. I have two cats. One big, furry, fat, and loveable black cat named Simba, who is the oldest; and Kiara. She is an adorable psychopath.
Kiara came up to me and demanded to pet, but as soon as I pet her she pretended she was too cool to be pet anymore. This is a normal occurence when it comes to Kiara, so I went about my tv watching.
When I went to click on the next episode on Netflix though, I found her like this.
She let me have it back and then promptly fell asleep.
#ican't
7/4/13
15 Perfect Life Tips
Thank you original blogger!
http://likes.com/misc/life-tips-you-need-to-know?pid=101766&utm_source=mylikes&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ml&utm_term=25575935
But let me lay it out in simple format!
#15 DVD Scratches
If the disk is skipping, rub a banana over it to seal the scratches and keep the DVD playing. Remember to wipe it off before you stick it back in.
#14 Wood Scratches
Rub a walnut on scratches in your favorite wood furniture pieces to make those blemishes disappear.
#13 Amplify
Put your iPhone or iPod into a bowl. It will amplify the speaker and make the party even louder.
#12 Save Ink
Whenever possible, print in Times New Roman. You'll get 100 more pages out of a cartridge than you will printing in heavier fonts like Arial or Verdana.
#11 New in The City
Lost or bored in a new city? Call up the concierge at a local upscale hotel. They'll give you insider tips and answers to questions that only locals can answer.
#10 Motion Sickness
Pop a couple of olives in your mouth if you start to feel the effects of motion sickness. They have tannins that dry up the saliva that makes you feel like you're going to heave.
#9 Dryer Sheets
Put a dryer sheet in your pocket next time you go hiking or camping. It will keep the mosquitoes away from you.
#8 Grilled Cheese
Put bread and cheese in the toaster sideways. It makes a DIY toaster oven that makes great, crunchy grilled cheese sandwiches.
#7 Popsicles
Place a muffin tin liner on the bottom of your popsicle. It will catch the drips and keep your fingers from getting sticky.
#6 Grocery Bags
Don't let those plastic handles dig into your fingers. Thread a small, hard item through the handles and hold that instead.
#5 White Boards
Accidentally wrote on the white board with permanent marker? Scribble over it with dry erase marker and it will erase right off.
#4 Wasp Spray
Work in a shady area? The cops recommend keeping a can of wasp spray on your desk. It will deter would-be attackers from up to 20 feet away and won't blind everyone else in the room too.
#3 Unplug It
Before you leave for work or class, unplug everything. Even when electronic devices are off they suck up energy. Pulling the plug can cut up to 10% off of your energy bill.
#2 Plane Tickets
Buy your plane tickets in the middle of the week to save $100 or more. Ticket vendors jack up the prices on the weekend to trap vacationers who make impulse ticket purchases.
#1 Alarm Clocks
Does your roommate's phone alarm sound through the wall and drive you crazy? Call them. It will turn the alarm off. Wait for them to answer and they won't even miss work.
http://likes.com/misc/life-tips-you-need-to-know?pid=101766&utm_source=mylikes&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ml&utm_term=25575935
But let me lay it out in simple format!
15 Incredible LIFE TIPS
#15 DVD Scratches
If the disk is skipping, rub a banana over it to seal the scratches and keep the DVD playing. Remember to wipe it off before you stick it back in.
#14 Wood Scratches
Rub a walnut on scratches in your favorite wood furniture pieces to make those blemishes disappear.
#13 Amplify
Put your iPhone or iPod into a bowl. It will amplify the speaker and make the party even louder.
#12 Save Ink
Whenever possible, print in Times New Roman. You'll get 100 more pages out of a cartridge than you will printing in heavier fonts like Arial or Verdana.
#11 New in The City
Lost or bored in a new city? Call up the concierge at a local upscale hotel. They'll give you insider tips and answers to questions that only locals can answer.
#10 Motion Sickness
Pop a couple of olives in your mouth if you start to feel the effects of motion sickness. They have tannins that dry up the saliva that makes you feel like you're going to heave.
#9 Dryer Sheets
Put a dryer sheet in your pocket next time you go hiking or camping. It will keep the mosquitoes away from you.
#8 Grilled Cheese
Put bread and cheese in the toaster sideways. It makes a DIY toaster oven that makes great, crunchy grilled cheese sandwiches.
#7 Popsicles
Place a muffin tin liner on the bottom of your popsicle. It will catch the drips and keep your fingers from getting sticky.
#6 Grocery Bags
Don't let those plastic handles dig into your fingers. Thread a small, hard item through the handles and hold that instead.
#5 White Boards
Accidentally wrote on the white board with permanent marker? Scribble over it with dry erase marker and it will erase right off.
#4 Wasp Spray
Work in a shady area? The cops recommend keeping a can of wasp spray on your desk. It will deter would-be attackers from up to 20 feet away and won't blind everyone else in the room too.
#3 Unplug It
Before you leave for work or class, unplug everything. Even when electronic devices are off they suck up energy. Pulling the plug can cut up to 10% off of your energy bill.
#2 Plane Tickets
Buy your plane tickets in the middle of the week to save $100 or more. Ticket vendors jack up the prices on the weekend to trap vacationers who make impulse ticket purchases.
#1 Alarm Clocks
Does your roommate's phone alarm sound through the wall and drive you crazy? Call them. It will turn the alarm off. Wait for them to answer and they won't even miss work.
All credit goes to the link below http://likes.com/misc/life-tips-you-need-to-know?pid=101766&utm_source=mylikes&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ml&utm_term=25575935
More!
Audrey Hepburn!
She is so beautiful and lovely! Audrey is my beauty and love and cherish her acting. I felt she should be acknowledged with her own post on my blog! <3
This is how you Patriot
This is my sister and I love her 5ever.
Lookin ratchet <3 Feeling awesome. Watching adventure time and girl code! :)
This Guy in Front of 7-11
Yesterday, in front of 7-11 there was a guy. He was cursing like a sailor at some random car that was driving away. Now this may seem like something insignificant to notice, but it is not very characteristic to Colorado!
Later on we wondered what was going on so we went back! We found out that the guy had talked smack about some random guy's girlfriend and got punched right in the face.
I'm not saying that the guy didn't deserve it.. But this is Colorado not the Jersey Shore!
Later on we wondered what was going on so we went back! We found out that the guy had talked smack about some random guy's girlfriend and got punched right in the face.
I'm not saying that the guy didn't deserve it.. But this is Colorado not the Jersey Shore!
7/10/12
Being a Teen
Sometimes I think being a teen blows.
It always seems like every adult who judges teens can't remember what it was like to be one! And they all have been a teen. But they just can't understand.
(Well actually I guess that's not fair... because I usually can't understand them either. But at least I try, right?)
There are a lot of things I think they get a little wrong. It's like they blow simple things completely out of proportion. Examples.
I can't stand that every question is deemed sarcastic. Yes I am asking if the place has bathrooms. No, that doesn't mean that I am assuming you're too poor to afford a latrine... I simply have to pee. I am not talking in a sarcasm only language. (Although sarcasm is apart of my way of speaking... it's just as apart of yours.)
I know a lot of adults claim "they would kill to be a student, and be carefree again." But I honestly would rather have a full time job that pays...and work my tailbone off if it means I can be taken seriously and get a little respect.
Thank you. :)
It always seems like every adult who judges teens can't remember what it was like to be one! And they all have been a teen. But they just can't understand.
(Well actually I guess that's not fair... because I usually can't understand them either. But at least I try, right?)
There are a lot of things I think they get a little wrong. It's like they blow simple things completely out of proportion. Examples.
I can't stand that every question is deemed sarcastic. Yes I am asking if the place has bathrooms. No, that doesn't mean that I am assuming you're too poor to afford a latrine... I simply have to pee. I am not talking in a sarcasm only language. (Although sarcasm is apart of my way of speaking... it's just as apart of yours.)
The respect is only one way. Don't get me wrong. If you don't respect your elders I will slay you. All I am asking is we get a little respect back. I appreciate all you do for me. What about all my work? Even a thank you for doing chores, or babysitting, will make me feel a little less like worthless, hormonal trash.
Those are the big examples that I think people can agree are fair. Some of us have valid arguments. Just because we call you adults out on something doesn't make us disrespectful. Sometimes we might be out of line... but it wouldn't hurt to hear us out.
I know an old saying that supports my claims.
"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children"
I know an old saying that supports my claims.
"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children"
I know a lot of adults claim "they would kill to be a student, and be carefree again." But I honestly would rather have a full time job that pays...and work my tailbone off if it means I can be taken seriously and get a little respect.
Thank you. :)
7/3/11
Lif3
MY FIRST POST!I'm glad I can get this blog started...
Lets start by saying… hi! For those who don’t know me personally, My name is Jazzy. I’m a teen living in the U.S… I will say now though, I’m NEXT to normal.
Like everyone, I’m unique… and I come from a unique type of family. AS people say, you can choose your friends but not your family.
But lets just cut to the chase… this blog is really for teens… topics they don’t always cover in the “growing up” books in the library or the “teacher/parent recommended sites” that don’t tell you nuthin’.
Its also just a fun place for me to talk about my opinions on dumb things like MC. Donald's or the letter “Q”. If you have a topic that I could share… don’t hesitate to ask!!!
~Jazz
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