Too many people do it too often. In my previous post, I received a nasty comment:
OMG I can’t believe you have that article up… You’re supposed to be 19. I think you need to grow up. The world is changing… You better delete that stupid article or I’ll keep on writing nasty comments.
The article in question be found here (opens in new window).
I believe that the tone is quite explicit in that article but the commentator saw the title, read a bit, then jumped to conclusions without fully processing the entire message of the article.
[Edit] Another comment for the same issue:
Judgmental. A bit. Homophobic… yep you are. I think the person who wrote that comment was absolutely right. Grow up. It’s okay to have your opinions but to a certain extent…
What is wrong with gay marriage? Certainly nothing you wrote…
And if you think I’m being “immature” think again. Look in the mirror every once in a while.
I will have a petition. And I will get tons of signatures saying you should take that stupid and judgmental article down. If you would like to contact me…feel free.
Have a couple of people “flame” my site, sure I’m all for it. But hey that means YOU’RE the immature one.
If your article is not down with in 2 days I WILL present you with my petition…
[Edit] This following statement, by far, has got to be my very favorite (the original comment is not in this post, but rather among the other comments from “Anonymous”)
…homophobia is illegal…
I’ll admit that I can often overreact sometimes or think something too quickly, but never would I ever do what this commentator did. I respect what a person wants to put on his/her own webpage. Who am I to dictate what’s there? I also respect others’ opinions, even if they differ from mine and it just peeves me that this commentator did not. Though I must admit it was quite too funny to read this in the morning to realize that the commentator completely overlooked the tone of the article.
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Another incident just happened today with a message board that I frequent. Apparently, there used to be another message board with the same name, but it died out. My board (I don’t own it, but I’ll use “mine” to distinguish) was created in January, when the other board was nonexistent. The second board, which just resurfaced in June, just realized that we had the same name, which prompted three of their members, two admins and one member, to bombard my board. One was completely uncivil and nasty; the other two admins tried to be civil about the entire situation, but by their language, they obviously were not.
Anyway, they got upset because they think my board “ripped off” the second board’s name. Seriously folks, it’s a name. It’s not a trademarked name, it’s not something that was widely popular to begin with. There are other people out there with my name, but I’m not going to bash on them, am I? No. If there was another site named “Boscardin,” I would think that it’s cool. Someone else knows about my name and thinks it’s worthy enough to use.
(As of July 23, 2007 the issue has been resolved.)
[Edit] The issue’s been… well, not exactly resolved I should say, but it’s been put down. I admit that my board and I were defensive due to the member that was completely uncivil, so there may have been some heightened emotions. It’s done with and over. Finis.
But yes, overreacting can be funny if you get to witness other people doing it. I must say I got quite a few laughs out of all of these. What would you have done had you been in my situation?
Sorry if I offend you, but lately, I’ve realized that people in general suck.
Actually, I take that back. I didn’t just realize that. Recent events have reinforced the fact that I hate people.
“People” lost my kitty which resulted in mine and Stockton Boy’s paying $150 for a reward when said “people” could have easily returned the kitty to us instead of let her out the fucking front door.
(edit: rephrase) “People” let our kitty out the front door instead of return her to us in the apt. complex which resulted in us paying (another) “people” reward money to return the kitty.
“People” are money grubbing whores.
“People” are slobs.
“People” are lazy fucks.
And only once in a while are you lucky enough to find a person that doesn’t suck so bad. Only sometimes though.
I believe that what makes us human is our insatiable nature. You can be a happy person for one day and then for the next, you feel as if you want something more. You are already content with what you have, but now you feel that there’s something else out there that could make you happier.
Why is that? Why are so many of us so tied into that thought? I don’t mean to say that we’re always looking for something better. You could be just perfectly content and happy for the time being, but then little by little, you notice that you could be happier if this or if that.
I don’t mean to say that you’re unhappy either. You can still be happy but want something more. Does that make sense? It’s like having that perfect ice cream cone and the only thing missing to make it extra special are sprinkles. It doesn’t lessen the joy you already have, but you know that if you had sprinkles, then it’d be perfect. But you’re still happy that it’s a great ice cream cone.
Do you think that there’s going to be someone who’s already gotten everything s/he’s wanted and there is nothing else? Or is that just death? To know that it’s the end and that when you’ve finally gotten what you want, then you can die? But that’s another topic entirely.
How do you cure the insatiable human?
Plug: I never really do this, but I’ve been hooked by this cute Shockwave game, PandaPang, and for anyone who feels like playing, give it a shot. It’s in Japanese, but the controls aren’t that hard. Left click to shoot the green blobs. There’s no pause button (that I can find) so keep that in mind. The closer you hit the blobs, the more points you get. Here’s a tip though: Don’t pick up the question mark; it will reset your power and your extended energy back to normal (I don’t know about speed though). There are only twelve levels, but the last one can be a bit of a bitch.
Note: In the previous post, I did not call nor want to call any of those girls sluts, skanks, whores, etc. I just wanted to comment on how those women did not need to dress so provocatively in order to get attention.
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I’m the type of person who can’t sit and do one thing. I need to multi-task; I need to feel busy, never idle. Sure, I don’t mind a break here and there, but that’s different from a life-long break.
How many of you are like me? How many of you feel the need to challenge yourself? Even if it’s just a little bit, like doing a Sudoku or a Crossword puzzle? Maybe even picking up a book to read leisurely? Do you push yourself as far as you can go or just sit while the fat accumulates?
If, in fact, you are not satisfied with where you are, then take a look around you. What can you do to change? What can you do to fix yourself? To steer yourself in the direction you want to go? Don’t take the wrong turn or go too quickly; you could crash, burn, and melt an overpass*.
My point is, don’t sit there idly waiting for your big moment, for your big change. If you want something to happen, take it upon yourself and do it. Take the initiative, learn, and grow.
*real image. Read the story here.
Posted under: People
Happy Birthday to Boscardin!
Sexy - adjective; 1 : sexually suggestive or stimulating: EROTIC; 2 : generally attractive or interesting : APPEALING
How do you see sexy?
To me, I think a woman is sexy when she’s confident and she knows what she wants. She wears clothes that flatter her body, but don’t make her look trashy. Here are a few examples I found on MySpace that I think definitely do not make the woman look sexy (pictures will open in new window):
Bad #1, Bad #2, Bad #3, and Bad #4.
In #1, her shirt is way too low and actually makes her look a bit anorexic. The shirt/dress doesn’t flatter her body at all and looks like she was trying too hard. In #2, she’s practically baring what she’s got, and acts as if a seductive smile and hand-covered breasts make her look hot… but it doesn’t. In #3, yes, she has large breasts, but to put them up that much makes them look too flashy, too gaudy, and most of all fake. Whether or not they’re real, they should be treated with some respect, not shown for all the world to see. In #4, she’s leaning forward, trying to use her breasts as methods of seduction, to allure the audience.
Why are people so obsessed with breasts? (I admit it, I have breast envy too, but that’s beside the point)
Luckily, I was able to find good examples that definitely flatter the woman:
Good #1, Good #2, Good #3, and Good #4.
See, #1 is not exactly a size 2, but the way she wears the dress compliments her figure well. #2 works her image with the accessories. The way she holds the glasses covering a part of her eyes gives us a sense that she’s a bit mysterious and a bit alluring. #3 has a nice figure, yet does not bare all. She leaves a bit of cleavage and the rest for imagination. #4 knows how to emphasize her features. The belt helps create a figure and although you get the hint of a large chest area, they’re not hanging out for all to see.
Yes, you are free to disagree with any of these pictures.
I suppose that my main point is that women these days feel as if they need to have large breasts, a large ass, or a skinny waist in order to feel sexy, but that’s so far from the truth. It’s all about feeling confident in your skin and knowing that you don’t have to show it all to get the looks and to feel attractive. I’ll admit that I don’t have the best figure: I’ve got my baby fat lounging around and my thighs are huge, but hey, I’ll put on a pair of jeans and a nice shirt that shows a little neck and I’ll feel great.
Moral of the post? Women, please don’t feel that you need to put your best assets up front in order to get attention. Be confident in your skin, in your body and find clothes that flatter what you want to emphasize. If you’ve got great legs, then find a good pair of pants that accentuate that. If you’ve got a great set of breasts, then find a top that flatters that without having them hang out and gasp for air (that means don’t squish them).
And men, please try not to make women feel that they need to show their bodies just to get your attention. Be interested in something else besides a pretty ass. (Though I’m not saying that all men are like this, by the way)
In the end, what you choose to do is your own choice. If you’re happy showing it all, then go ahead. I just wish that you wouldn’t feel the need to show so much when showing so little can often have the same impact.
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(Despair readers must reference both parts of this blog)
(Contest) Review: The Symposium
So my lovely friend, Joana, runs this book review site called The Symposium. The site is easy to navigate and offers much more than it seems. She gives you a list of upcoming reviews, recommended readings, and even allows you to recommend a book for her to read through the contact form. With this site, she writes reviews for books she’s read, offering a brief synopsis and an explanation as to why the book received such a rating.
For example, her review for Go Ask Malice offers a quick summary of the text and then quickly dives into why she’s skeptical about such a book. However, she does forget to mention the reference of the title Go Ask Malice to the anonymous teen-read Go Ask Alice. It would have been nice if Joana could figure out if there were similarities between the two characters, “Alice” and Faith.
Through another review, The Stepford Wives, Joana offers again the brief summary and jumps right into the meat of the book. Notice that she only tells a bit of the story, never giving away the ending of the story nor the obstacles of the protagonist(s). Instead, she talks about what makes the text a good work, such as the author’s strategy and work.
The Symposium offers readers the truth; the reviews will tell you what makes the text a worthwhile read and why it doesn’t. If you happen to be a book fanatic and have the time, check out The Symposium for a list of good reads.
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