What I'm Listening To: Pop-NSYNC
...I mean they don't cry in general. Alyssa Milano (Phoebe from Charmed--watch it!) tweeted this a week ago and it intrigued me. I know, I'm really late, but I wanted to post about it anyway. Oh, and disclaimer, my posts are going to become slightly more journalistic (hopefully) because I'm supposed to be staying up on current events--which I am horrible at--for my journalism class.
The post basically detailed the five situations in which guys are allowed to cry. I wasn't sure how I felt about it. Technically, society stigmatizes crying in general as a sign of weakness. I've bought into it yes. If we were to examine this further, there are a couple of downfalls to crying. There are only a few people who can do it and get away with looking cute. It makes your sinuses start to run and then you can't breathe (or at least I can't right after doing it), your eyes get red, your voice gets whiny, and you sound absolutely incomprehensible while crying. However, guys can be sensitive without crying. There is a limit, but the question is, should there be a limit to the amount that men are able to cry? Interesting concept. I'm not sure. I'm in the camp where men should not be afraid to cry when necessary, but there is a line. Somewhere. It's hidden and very thin, but there somewhere.
Egypt-oh boy. I've only heard/seen snippets and pieces (sad I know, yes it's all over the internet) and I am determined to fully educate myself by tomorrow. However, it seems sad that people are revolting because their government seems Americanized to them. Go figure. And the police are joining in as well. When you have the police on your side in a revolt, it's a guaranteed foot in the door. Obviously, this is a really simplified and blase view of the whole situation, and why I seriously need to educate myself more. But to be fair, I'm most likely going to be doing something in PR and not in Journalism...
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Relationship #1: Qualified, Bonified Freshmen (FIND THEM PLEASE)
What I'm Listening To: I'm Not Dead-Pink
I usually don't comment about relationships or whatever because I think so many people do that, but today something caught my attention. So today my friend and I were talking about the phenomenon going on at our campus. It involves men dating freshmen girls. This is just something random that we noticed. Apparently there is a lack of testosterone in Wisconsin and men expect women to go up to them. Strike there. Another thing is that older boys are really into freshman girls (and for only one reason...) The reason I say this is because 1) they are not cute 2) they are not smart 3) they are not qualified. The majority of them at least. The reason that I say this, is because it's true. You have to be an extra special freshman or I think guys should be able to find someone their own age if they weren't acting like adolescent, hormonal teenagers. For instance, as a freshman, I was Miss Black and Gold Wisconsin 2009, I was the Editor-in-chief of a magazine, I was an honors student, I made Deans List, I was a PEOPLE scholar and a part of the Academic Advancement Program, I had just finished writing a book, and I was successful and part of two groups. That was why I dated a 5th year senior because 1) I was mature enough 2) I was qualified enough 3) and yes I was successful and beautiful enough. I'm not saying this to brag, Im saying it because it's true and seems slightly ridiculous to me. When sex is the norm, people look past the qualifications to settle for something cheap. I saw a Facebook status that said it best
"Good girls are at the top of the apple tree. Some boys are afraid of falling so they pick the apples from the lower branches and are unsatisfied. But only the brave boys are strong enough to go the distance to the top and be fulfilled."
I'm just sayiing, if you're dating a freshman, please have some sense and do it for another reason besides the fact that she's turning tricks in your bed every night. Make sure she's cute at least, make sure she's doing her own thing, and make sure she's QUALIFIED and can compliment you. End of rant ;)
I usually don't comment about relationships or whatever because I think so many people do that, but today something caught my attention. So today my friend and I were talking about the phenomenon going on at our campus. It involves men dating freshmen girls. This is just something random that we noticed. Apparently there is a lack of testosterone in Wisconsin and men expect women to go up to them. Strike there. Another thing is that older boys are really into freshman girls (and for only one reason...) The reason I say this is because 1) they are not cute 2) they are not smart 3) they are not qualified. The majority of them at least. The reason that I say this, is because it's true. You have to be an extra special freshman or I think guys should be able to find someone their own age if they weren't acting like adolescent, hormonal teenagers. For instance, as a freshman, I was Miss Black and Gold Wisconsin 2009, I was the Editor-in-chief of a magazine, I was an honors student, I made Deans List, I was a PEOPLE scholar and a part of the Academic Advancement Program, I had just finished writing a book, and I was successful and part of two groups. That was why I dated a 5th year senior because 1) I was mature enough 2) I was qualified enough 3) and yes I was successful and beautiful enough. I'm not saying this to brag, Im saying it because it's true and seems slightly ridiculous to me. When sex is the norm, people look past the qualifications to settle for something cheap. I saw a Facebook status that said it best
"Good girls are at the top of the apple tree. Some boys are afraid of falling so they pick the apples from the lower branches and are unsatisfied. But only the brave boys are strong enough to go the distance to the top and be fulfilled."
I'm just sayiing, if you're dating a freshman, please have some sense and do it for another reason besides the fact that she's turning tricks in your bed every night. Make sure she's cute at least, make sure she's doing her own thing, and make sure she's QUALIFIED and can compliment you. End of rant ;)
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