Do We Have Reason to be Arrogant?

The other day someone made an interesting comment. He stated that we deserve everything because "America kicks @**."

Why do you think other countries do not like or support us? Do you think it is because of this attitude? Do we have reason to believe this? Are we really as great as we say we are?

Granted we have much, much more than most countries, but does that make us spoiled, whining babies who exert our power when someone else disagrees?

Would you want to live anywhere else?

I pose a lot of questions here and I would like to start an intelligent conversation.

He Said What?!

As I am sitting here debating what the Hades to put on our Blog, my friend Jill is telling me about her day at school. (I really need to get a computer so I can do these at home!)

Jill was doing a math lesson on money. She was showing the kids on the board how to write dollar amounts using decimals. (Remember, she teaches second graders.) One of the students informed her that he had to move from where he was sitting. He told her, "I had to move over." Jill responds with, "Oh, that's fine. As long as you can see."

The kicker response: "Yeah. I couldn't see 'cuz your big, fat booty was in the way!"

(Mind you, Jill is stick thin so it makes it just makes the comment 1000 times more hysterical.)

What is the funniest comment you ever heard someone say to someone else?

BE APPROPRIATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How's Your Novel Going?

Discuss your novel you are reading in class. Are you liking it? Hating it?

Would you consider this "good literature"? Why or why not? What would make it better?

Senior Trip Thoughts

So, toward which trip are you leaning? NYC or Florida? What are the benefits to each?

"Pets" --By My Friend Jill

My friend Andrea put me up to this and I teach second graders so um, have fun with this one.

I have a black pug named Geno. My husband and I spoil him and treat him like he's a human boy. He sleeps in our bed, we take him everywhere, we dress him up for Halloween and we celebrate his birthday. (We put him in a Scooby Doo party hat.)

Is this weird? Are your pets part of your family and what do you do to spoil your pets?

"Amazing Tales" --By BaerBaer

So I have been reading a series of books, as some of you may have heard: Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. They're great! The books are of pure brilliance.

What is the last book you read? How amazing was it? Be descriptive.

"Seeing Ahead" --by L's Army

If you had the choice of knowing what was in the future, would you want to?

Do you think things like fate and destiny are set in stone, or can they be changed?

"Geist for President" --by bees4ever

In November, the American people will vote for the President of the US --the most powerful man (or woman?!) on earth. Until then all the candidates will have held thousands of speeches, spend millions of $$$ for their campaigns (which amount could probably feed two or three African countries), and fought for every voter.

Who will you vote for? Will you vote at all or do you not care? What do you think about the whole election? In my opinion, it is too much about the person himself (or herself) and not enough about what they want to change (or not change).

What do you think? (Shouldn't we just all vote for Miss Geist?) ;)

"Obsession" --By stupidgirl2190

Don't laugh but my obsession is One Tree Hill (a TV show on the CW). I have all four seasons and for three weeks any chance I got I watched them (even though I already saw Season 3 and 4 on TV). Every Tuesday at 9 you'll find me watching Season 5! I am definitely obsessed.

What does it mean to be obsessed? Is it enjoying spending your free time with a certain person or calling them 24/7 until he answers? Is it liking only one type of food and refusing to eat anything but that type?

What do you think? Do you have any obsessions? A person? movie? TV show?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

FIRST, I WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU TO HAVE A WONDERFUL COMMERCIAL HOLIDAY AND KNOW THAT I AM SORRY I COULD NOT WISH YOU THE FINAL "BE SMART! BE SAFE! I DO NOT WANT TO READ ABOUT YOU!" BEFORE BREAK. I GUESS THIS WILL HAVE TO DO.

MAKE SURE YOU RESPOND TO EACH OF THE POSTS THAT ARE LISTED HERE IN QUOTATIONS (""). (THERE ARE ELEVEN.) THEY WERE WRITTEN BY YOUR FELLOW CLASSMATES SO BE SURE TO BE RESPECTFUL, KIND AND THOUGHTFUL. GO INTO DETAIL. START A DIALOGUE.

DO NOT BE INAPPROPRIATE. THE SAME RULES APPLY EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT HOVERING LIKE A HAWK. THIS IS SCHOOL, YOU KNOW...

AND FINALLY...

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE. SEE YOU IN A WEEK!

"Super Powers" By: Nowakowski

If you had a super power, what would it be? Be creative--no "pity powers" here.

"Is Being a Senior Making You Go Broke?" By McFeely

Being a Senior is supposed to be fun--the year to enjoy your last chance of being a kid. But with all these costly events and things we have to buy it's making students put in more hours at work. Having to pay for a cap and gown, the Senior Dinner Dance, bus tickets, class rings, yearbook, and a class hoodie, it's using up most of a student's pay check.

Putting in more hours leads to missing school events. What do you do think: Ss being a Senior making you go broke? Tell me what you think!

"Sports" By -[]-[]-<>[]-[]-

What is your favorite sport? Do you have a favorite team? If you do not enjoy sports, what do you like to do outside of school?

"Almost Time for Graduation" By: Okaykaykay

So it's less than five months away until we are out of here....forever. I am sure we have all dreamed about that summer where either you can't wait to go have fun and party it up at college, or can't wait to never have to look forward to another "first-day-of-school". Almost all of us have been classmates since kindergarten. We have all gained and lost friends, but in the end we all really have to admit that we'll miss it. As much as we hate the nagging teachers, we are going to wish we had them in college.

So my question to all of you is, what exactly are ya going to miss about all of this? And what can't you wait to get away from?

"Hats" By: Sanitarium

For every year I have been in this school I have not been able to wear a hat. Why do you think we are not allowed to wear hats? And if you had the chance to wear one, would you?

"What's Praying?" By: Hellblazer

Why is Religion such a touchy subject in public schools? Is it really a big deal if you're praying or worshipping in a school? Let's hear some feedback, people!

"Dream Job" By Alisha B.

If I had a dream job, it would be making video games. I would make more video games for girls because there are so many boy games but not many for girls. My business would make money.

What is your dream job? What would your dream job change? Do you think your business would make money or would it fail?

"Are School Lunches Terrible?" By: boyustanktakeabath

Do you feel that the school lunches suck? There are no chocolate chip cookies or assorted ice cream desserts being sold. Should the school dictate how you and other students eat? How should the school lunches be better improved? Or are you content with the meals that are served?

"This Year's Seniors Being Punished?" By: Doglover

It is my opinion that it is not fair that we are getting punished for what the class of 2007 did for pranks last year so this year's Seniors have no privliges at all.

Do you think Senior pranks are harmless? Do they go too far? Should they be allowed? Think about this topic from all sides--administration, students and teachers.

"Normal Routine" By: Nowakowski

When you get up, what is your normal routine? What do you do if you wake up late? Are you a person that wakes up super early or one that wakes up 5 minutes before school? Explain a little in detail of what you do in the morning.