I think photos of vanity - the ones where people try to appear beautiful and stunning -are really very unnerving.

Trying to be and stay friends with hundreds of people is just really awkward.

Being in love is something that comes with maturity. I see all these girls trying so hard to act grown up (wearing too much makeup, too little clothes, and experimenting with just about everything) that it's no wonder that they throw the L word around like it's something you can develop in a week. True love takes time. It's surprising how often infatuation gets confused with love. All these girls seem like their rushing towards marriage or something. They have their fantasies, scribbling her first name with his last. I think it's crazy. You are 14 years old, being in "love" should not be the apex of your life. There are plenty of other things out there that you can live for. The way I see it, you have tons of time. So why not chill?

http://www.goveg.com/feat/chewonthis/index.asp


1.) "Because heart disease starts in childhood"
"Because a vegetarian diet reverses heart disease."
"Because eating meat and dairy makes you fat."

None of these reasons give any specific scientific proof. The only reason why vegetarian diets seem to have these positive effects on the body is because vegetarians are very cautious about what they eat. Meat and Dairy are crutial parts of a healthy diet and they also fail to tell you that vegetarian diets often lack the protien and omega fatty acids that are essential to your health.

2.) "Because in every package of chicken, there's a little bit of poop."

We use manure to fertilize our vegetables. And in case you weren't aware, that's poop too. So on every leaf of lettuce, in every tomato and on every carrot, you will also find a little bit of poop. (And chicken is invariably cooked, which kills the bacteria, while vegetables are often eaten raw.)

3.) "Because meat is filthy and bloody."

Filthy is a subjective term; It depends on your perspective. Vegetables are grown in the ground, and many people think that dirt is filthy too. I can't really argue with the fact that it may be bloody sometimes, especially if you like your steaks rare, but that, too, is a matter of preference.

4.) "Because it isn't fair."
"Because no living creature wants to see her family slaughtered."
"Because it's violence you can stop."
"Because no one should have to make a living by killing."
"Because they're defenseless."
"Because they don't want to die."
"Because they feel fear"
"Because might doesnt make right."
"Because this is wrong. [in this case refering to a farmer abusing a pig.]"

Agreed. Although this is all subjective. There is no concrete proof or scientific evidence.

5.) "Eating meat causes impotance."

Wrong. Eating an unhealthy diet will increase your chances of becoming impotant, but integrating meat as part of a healthy diet will not harm your reproductive system. This is only used as a scare tactic.

6.) "Never eat your dog."

I do believe that there is some merit in this point. Will explain later.

7.) "Because mad cow disease is in the US."

They also found E. Coli on many of the spinach crops from California this year. E. Coli is in the Us, Should we stop eating spinach? (this also proves the point that there is poop on vegetables as well.)

8.) "Because it takes a small person to beat a defenseless animal, and an even smaller person to eat it."

This is infuriating. This is such a pig-headed statement (excuse the pun), that I don't even know where to begin. This relies on petty name calling and little fact. What of free range animals? What about animals raised and killed in humane conditions? You people are nothing but self-richeous bastards and anyone who doesnt conform to your ideals is automatically labeled as a bad person.

9.) "Because no animal deserves to die for your tastebuds."

Animals kill eachother all the time. It's called a food chain.

10.) "Because the grain used to feed them, could feed them [children in nations of poverty]"

This is true I suppose.

11.) "Did you know, more than half of all the water in the US, goes to raising animals for food?"

And what do your crops grow on? Fairy dust?

12.) "You can't eat meat and call yourself an environmentallist."

Watch me. I fail to see how raising some cows and chickens, if done properly, could possibly harm the environment.

13.) "Because when animals feel pain, they scream too."

Yes, this is why it is crutial that this is handled very carefully, to insure the comfort of the animal.

14.) "Because everyone wants to be free."

Yes, this is why many farms raise free range animals.

Also, many of the images used are not of conventional farming practices and were only used to add shock value. There was little scientific evidence or concrete facts which leads me to believe that this is nothing more than Propaganda.

You know, it finally struck me. Instead of spending countless hours on some dumb website, i could be doing something productive.

We'll thats not true, because I can't stay on for even half an hour before my brain feels like it's dripping out the side of my ear. But anyways, that half an hour is better spent elsewhere.

http://albumoftheday.com/facebook/

probably the only useful forward i've gotten.

I want a guy who doesn't take himself too seriously. Who can hold an intelligent conversation, who is well educated (not necessarily in the book-smart way) and can introduce me to new ideas and perspectives, but can turn around and be a total shit-disturber. Who can laugh and have a good time without worrying about what other people are thinking, who has a certain mature immaturity about him. I want someone who is caring and honest, who has the integrity and self respect to be completely honest with those around them, even if the truth may sting because he knows how to treat others properly. I want someone with a sense of adventure. I need someone with goals and dreams and who has enough vigour to actually achieve them. Because we all have dreams, but having the determination to actually make them happen, well that really sets you apart. I want someone with passion. I don't care what it's over, but as long as you are passionate about something, it means you have heart. And I want someone with a strong heart to be the one to love me. I want a strong heart that I can love back. I need someone different, someone original, who can actually keep up. I love a guy with a wee bit of a romantic streak, but I hate feeling overwhelmed. The most important thing is having the capability to care for someone else, and actually being able to communicate those feelings in ways more than mere words. I'm a sucker for the simple things. Like breakfast, videogames, and amazing scenery. (I would also love a person who can see the amazing within the mundane.) Things home-made have a special place in my heart because there is nothing more valuable than someone's time. You are only ever given a certain amount of it, therefore it is important to be very careful about what you do with your time, and that is exactly why it is so touching when someone gives it to you. I need someone to balance me out, and to be the perfect compliment to the life that I wish to lead.

Note to self: Fix Grammar.


I just want someone to share my newspaper with.

I have so much hatred for you that it is turning my soul black.

Fortunately it is this hatred that inspires me to be a far greater person than you ever thought I could be.

it feels like i've lost everything all at once. I lost my home, my family, my boyfriend, and my best friend. I don't even know who you are anymore. You are no longer the boy I fell in love with, which is really sad, because he was amazing. I don't know who this lying, selfish, two-faced, person is, but I really want to just have the old you back. I know we can't ever be together again, but is it to much to ask just to have my friend back? We had so many good memories together but yet they are meaningless because now I feel as though I am mourning the death of someone close to me. Yes, the real you is dead, and all you've left behind is some pathetic human shell.

Yeah.

You could have thrown me into the depths of the ocean, letting the water crush my heart and lungs until I break.

Because honestly, it feels like you have.

I'm like a teeter totter. One minute I want to be with you, the other I dont believe that we can ever fix this. Maybe calling it quits is the best option, but I just cant stand to lose you. I've been fighting so hard, but I dont feel like we're gaining any ground. I just want all of this confusion, hurt, and frustration to be over.

I just feel so incredibly torn apart.

I would like to make a correction, since I have probably said this at least once within these entries. this blog is not me. this blog is simply a part of me. I dont think anything like this can truely sum a person up, but I write this because I need somewhere to keep my thoughts, and I hope to give you just a glimpse of it all.

It's too scary to believe that someone might be able to read something and come to know who you.

Do you ever find yourself reading your blog and becoming suddenly terrified of what a certain person would think of it? Do you ever scrutinize over every single word and wonder what kind of thoughts it might inspire the reader to think about you? I do. I know I don't sound as cool or smart or creative as I would like to, but let's be honest here... this is me, and im stuck with it.

These tacky words,
Just can't describe,
All the things,
I feel inside.
You wanna know,
But, Baby, this,
Is all I can give you,
Just one kiss.
Trust me,
It's better this way,
Because better than words,
A kiss can say,
What I feel,
And how,
If you didn't know yet,
You'll know it now.
It's heaven, baby,
You and I,
Twisted in this way,
You can't deny...
This is perfection.

I moved on a long time ago. I think it's time that my blog showed it. Oh and btw, now that i look at it, most of the stuff I wrote about ended up being completely insignificant.


Entry 9 - Friday April 7, 2006, 11:49 pm

This one remained private until after the 13th.

Sorry to say this, but it's time for me to give it up. I deserve a lot better than this unreliability. Maybe it just took me too long to take the hint, but I got it now. I'm upset because I allowed myself to be mislead, and because I tried to cling to something I had already lost; I thought I knew better than that. But now it's so clear. If you want something, you'll work for it. If you want me, you'll make time for me. So I guess u never really wanted it in the first place. It's just too sketchy for me to deal with. I liked you a lot, but I think that might have been foolish of me. Maybe im overreacting, or maybe, just maybe, I know how I deserve to be treated. I deserve respect, and I wont let anyone pass for less. I let my guard down, and now I suffer for it. I'll be fine though, I always am. I'm stronger than anything anyone can throw at me. I know you will try to deny it, but it is your loss.

Long story short, Anything im missing out on, you're missing out on too. I just don't think you realize what things could have been like. But there is a time for everything, and I do believe in the so-called "meant to be" It took me so long to get myself to admit it wasnt going to work. Far too long.

Entry 13 - Wednesday April 12, 2006, 9:23 am

This is Creepy. Btw, Don't take that L word too seriously.

Libra

Unfortunately, you may feel as if you are invisible to the one you love this month. He or she may be so preoccupied with his or herself that he or she is unable to give you the kind of love and support that you are expecting from your romantic partner. When April kicks off, you will be feeling strong, but on April 5, you could start to lose your bearings. Your goals become unclear and communication becomes muddled. Your partner will be sending signals that you just don't seem to understand. The Full Moon on April 13 will be powerful for you - big issues will come to a difficult climax at this time.

Entry 15 - Sunday April 16, 2006, 1:40 pm

Making paper cranes from old love notes,
Setting them on the water to watch them float,
Down down the river and farther away,
Drowned Drowned, with the things u used to say.

Away with all the promises you couldn't keep,
The goodnight kisses before I went to sleep,
Tugging on the corner of my skirt to make me feel,
I guess It was just too bittersweet to be real.

I wish we had a chance to make another memory,
I hope you understand, this is the way it's gotta be.
And I've gotta give it up, give it up before it's too late,
I just wont let you get to me this way.

Two days I'll never forget, even if I try,
But sorry buddy, but this is goodbye,
Thanx for the good times, but you can take back the bad,
I don't need them where im going anymore.

Entry 16 - Sunday April 16, 2006, 4:42 pm

Alright. It's time to fess up these feelings. I did care okay? It pains myself to admit it but I did let myself get affected by a silly boy. I thought I was smarter than that.. but apparently we all have our slip ups. I am so thankful that I am strong enough to deal with these kind of rifts. I realized that I shouldn't care.. and instantly I didn't. I'm sorry that it was this easy to deal with, I really liked you, but no one is worth my tears. I still have a good deal of anger and resentment tho. I was sorely mistreated, and I deserve a lot more respect than I was getting. I should have done something about it sooner, I noticed this so long ago, and if i hadn't been so unwilling to just let go, it would have ended much earlier. Trust me, if you knew what was going on, surely I, the one who was not getting enough attention, would have noticed. I should have followed my gut, but once again I got burned by my failure to let go. I will fight to the grave for something I want, it's just who I am, but I should have realized I was wasting my time. Sometimes in these situations, people have a tendancy to be blind. I guess I'm a little stubborn. I tried to leave it so completely open for you to be honest with me; you could have told me anything and in the end I would have been fine. That was ALL I ever wanted from you. And you can't even give me that? That's so sad. I made it so easy for you and all i got in return was this bullshit. Well I'm not going to waste any more time thinking about you. I will honestly never believe a single thing that you have to say again. I just can't trust you anymore. But I mean its not like I'm going to have to deal with it anyways becaus we are not going to be friends. I am quite aware that you only said that to make things easier.. I just regret that you felt you had to make stuff up to make me feel better. No one is worth my heartache, so just don't think that by telling me that, that you were saving me from any sort of psychological or emotional dilemma. Don't take it personally, I just happen to know myself too well. Well I guess that just about sums it up. Here is my final Goodbye.