I fucking love America.
Yeah, that’s right, I love it. In a time when it’s oh so trendy to hate society and all this country’s flaws, I love the United States of America.
And yes, I do acknowledge the flaws. It does suck that there’s still widespread racism and sexism and it sucks that same-sex marriage isn’t nationally recognized. (It also sucks that marijuana isn’t legal everywhere but ya know, I can let that go.)
I love America because I’m free. I love America because I’m free to love it or I’m free to hate it. I can choose. I can voice my opinions.
I love that it can be funny for people to stand up and say "this country is flawed as hell." I love Jon Stewart and how he can make fun of America and Americans while still loving it/them. It's not blind love but it doesn't have to be to be true. America is flawed, we all know, but that's not going to stop me from loving it.
'Cause look, there are a hell of a lot of people in other countries who don’t have the option to poke fun or voice opinions – it’s sit down and shut up or die. Instead, our Constitution protects us and our courts defend us.
And I love America because I believe the spirit of progressivism is alive and kicking. I believe, fully and truly, that things are better than they were and they will continue to get even better.
Look at this chart:
Look at how things have improved and think about how they will improve. That’s the people making those changes, the people opening their minds and gradually becoming more accepting. Honestly, I find that a lot more impressive (even if not necessarily more desirable) than being completely open-minded from start to finish. We are overcoming our shitty biases and opinions. We are stronger than those barriers.
And note, this is coming from a lesbian. I know what discrimination feels like, legally and socially. I hate that when I grow up I want to get married but I also want to live in Pennsylvania, and currently that's not possible. But the thing is, I believe it will be. We've gotten so many victories just in the past ten years that I really don't think it will be long before same-sex marriage is legalized nationwide. Then we can more fully tackle issues with trans* people, and keep moving forward, forward forward. Dissenters are a diminishing minority; we will win.
I also love America because there is upward mobility . When my dad’s father immigrated here he was dirt poor but he put himself through college and became successful. The cards may be against this mobility thanks to the offensively low minimum wage and old-money Republicans fighting programs like welfare and food stamps, but it’s possible if you fight for it, if you have that American spirit.
So hell yeah I love America. In addition to Big Macs, good music, California and Say Yes To The Dress, we have a history I’m proud of because it is story after story of overcoming adversity and bias. I believe we are currently laying the grounds for even more of those stories.
I won't apologize - I'm fuckin' proud to be an American.
Yeah, that’s right, I love it. In a time when it’s oh so trendy to hate society and all this country’s flaws, I love the United States of America.
And yes, I do acknowledge the flaws. It does suck that there’s still widespread racism and sexism and it sucks that same-sex marriage isn’t nationally recognized. (It also sucks that marijuana isn’t legal everywhere but ya know, I can let that go.)
I love America because I’m free. I love America because I’m free to love it or I’m free to hate it. I can choose. I can voice my opinions.
I love that it can be funny for people to stand up and say "this country is flawed as hell." I love Jon Stewart and how he can make fun of America and Americans while still loving it/them. It's not blind love but it doesn't have to be to be true. America is flawed, we all know, but that's not going to stop me from loving it.
'Cause look, there are a hell of a lot of people in other countries who don’t have the option to poke fun or voice opinions – it’s sit down and shut up or die. Instead, our Constitution protects us and our courts defend us.
And I love America because I believe the spirit of progressivism is alive and kicking. I believe, fully and truly, that things are better than they were and they will continue to get even better.
Look at this chart:
Look at how things have improved and think about how they will improve. That’s the people making those changes, the people opening their minds and gradually becoming more accepting. Honestly, I find that a lot more impressive (even if not necessarily more desirable) than being completely open-minded from start to finish. We are overcoming our shitty biases and opinions. We are stronger than those barriers.
And note, this is coming from a lesbian. I know what discrimination feels like, legally and socially. I hate that when I grow up I want to get married but I also want to live in Pennsylvania, and currently that's not possible. But the thing is, I believe it will be. We've gotten so many victories just in the past ten years that I really don't think it will be long before same-sex marriage is legalized nationwide. Then we can more fully tackle issues with trans* people, and keep moving forward, forward forward. Dissenters are a diminishing minority; we will win.
I also love America because there is upward mobility . When my dad’s father immigrated here he was dirt poor but he put himself through college and became successful. The cards may be against this mobility thanks to the offensively low minimum wage and old-money Republicans fighting programs like welfare and food stamps, but it’s possible if you fight for it, if you have that American spirit.
So hell yeah I love America. In addition to Big Macs, good music, California and Say Yes To The Dress, we have a history I’m proud of because it is story after story of overcoming adversity and bias. I believe we are currently laying the grounds for even more of those stories.
I won't apologize - I'm fuckin' proud to be an American.
Ever met that one person who really really aggervates you , like constantly talking or doing everything you do , well im gonna help you deal with them without punching them in the face (kris style <3)
1) always carry a stress ball , those things do work , and if not , you can always throw it at him/her
2) Carry a pillow in you purse/bag , so if you need to scream , scream in the pillow , this pervents people from thinking your crazy
3) Earphones , you COULD use them to block that person out , but studies show that if that person happens to swallow one of the earphones , they wont talk anymore ,
4)Just a hint ; throwing chairs never helps ,
5)Try to be their friend , mabey that'll work
6) if its your sibbling ,
Girl:flush her fav barbie doll
Boy:Flush his favorate comic book
mixed gender: Flush their face (:
Again; Kris style <3
any ideas on any other topis to make kris style , please tell me (: <3
KrisLovesYou !
1) always carry a stress ball , those things do work , and if not , you can always throw it at him/her
2) Carry a pillow in you purse/bag , so if you need to scream , scream in the pillow , this pervents people from thinking your crazy
3) Earphones , you COULD use them to block that person out , but studies show that if that person happens to swallow one of the earphones , they wont talk anymore ,
4)Just a hint ; throwing chairs never helps ,
5)Try to be their friend , mabey that'll work
6) if its your sibbling ,
Girl:flush her fav barbie doll
Boy:Flush his favorate comic book
mixed gender: Flush their face (:
Again; Kris style <3
any ideas on any other topis to make kris style , please tell me (: <3
KrisLovesYou !
I am sorry. I hate it when i have to do this, because i know that it's really silly! But the only reason why i wouldn't fan anyone back, would be if they had joined the twilight saga club. I can see it on their profile and i immediately go all prejudice against them.
I shouldn't, i know, but it's against my morals to fan someone who loves the Twilight saga. If you're only a fan of Twilight, sometimes i forgive you... if you've done something to earn my respect.
Which would lead me onto my next reason...
If you have done nothing to earn my friendship, and not joined any of my favourite/major clubs, then i don't feel obliged to fan you.
However, if i can see that you're a fan of 'Random' or 'Harry Potter' or 'HP v T' etc, then the probability is that i will fan you back.
On the other hand, if you are looking at this thinking that you haven't done any of these things, then feel free to fan me... i'll gladly return the favour! :)
xxx
I shouldn't, i know, but it's against my morals to fan someone who loves the Twilight saga. If you're only a fan of Twilight, sometimes i forgive you... if you've done something to earn my respect.
Which would lead me onto my next reason...
If you have done nothing to earn my friendship, and not joined any of my favourite/major clubs, then i don't feel obliged to fan you.
However, if i can see that you're a fan of 'Random' or 'Harry Potter' or 'HP v T' etc, then the probability is that i will fan you back.
On the other hand, if you are looking at this thinking that you haven't done any of these things, then feel free to fan me... i'll gladly return the favour! :)
xxx
(name unknown for now)
Dear, What ever
I am new to this,but I have to try this I can't keep my thoughts in.
And I can't tell anyone so here is what I call an Intro...
Sup,My name is Zain fox.Ah,hell I'll tell you my full name.
Zain samuel fox
DONT LAUGH! I am goin' crazy...talking to some book.
I am a very tell you what I think guy.
Oh and did I tell you,I am a fucking vampire.
I am new but freakishly strong.
I don't have a girl anymore cus this stupied crave I can't control...
And no I didn't eat her,I left town and she thinks I'm dead.
But she is the most beautiful person you will ever lay your eyes on,and her name is Jade.
Even if I stay this thing that jerk turned me into,I will never forget my love even if I live forever.
See ya,
Zain
P.S
I feel like a girl. Stupied diary!
Dear, What ever
I am new to this,but I have to try this I can't keep my thoughts in.
And I can't tell anyone so here is what I call an Intro...
Sup,My name is Zain fox.Ah,hell I'll tell you my full name.
Zain samuel fox
DONT LAUGH! I am goin' crazy...talking to some book.
I am a very tell you what I think guy.
Oh and did I tell you,I am a fucking vampire.
I am new but freakishly strong.
I don't have a girl anymore cus this stupied crave I can't control...
And no I didn't eat her,I left town and she thinks I'm dead.
But she is the most beautiful person you will ever lay your eyes on,and her name is Jade.
Even if I stay this thing that jerk turned me into,I will never forget my love even if I live forever.
See ya,
Zain
P.S
I feel like a girl. Stupied diary!
Hopefully I will have another chapter soon, but this story is awfully difficult to write so I'll have to leave you hanging. I think my title is reasonable (I think my descripton will be something like 'It's said that even the smallest thing has an effect similar to dropping a stone in a pond - it causes a ripple that effects everyone in one way or another.') but please give me feedback.
This just the prologue, but please let me know what you think!
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We were only young. We didn't know what was ahead of us. We were blind. If we had have opened our eyes we could have stopped what happened. We could have stopped that stone from being thrown in our calm lake.
But it happened, and that's something none of us can accept, even after all these years. I look at the photo on my end table and wonder what could have been. She was the light of our lives, and we didn't even know until she was gone.
This just the prologue, but please let me know what you think!
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We were only young. We didn't know what was ahead of us. We were blind. If we had have opened our eyes we could have stopped what happened. We could have stopped that stone from being thrown in our calm lake.
But it happened, and that's something none of us can accept, even after all these years. I look at the photo on my end table and wonder what could have been. She was the light of our lives, and we didn't even know until she was gone.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, well, one of them, wanna know wy? cause for desert, you get pie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D!
"hello there pie, are you ready to be eaten?"
"yes i am" said the pie. it was pumpkin pie, my fav.
"your the best thing thats ever been invented! i love you!
"well, instead of thanking the guy who made pies, go thank the guy who made pumpkins!
"oh yeah, huh?
"what are you doing?" my sister came intothe kitchen.
"talking to my friend."
"the pie?"
"yeah"
"well, its ready to be eaten"
"OH BOY!! PIE!!!! YEAH!!" Then i started running aroung the house like and idiot lol.
i was SOOOO BORED, so thtas why i made this. blablablabla
"hello there pie, are you ready to be eaten?"
"yes i am" said the pie. it was pumpkin pie, my fav.
"your the best thing thats ever been invented! i love you!
"well, instead of thanking the guy who made pies, go thank the guy who made pumpkins!
"oh yeah, huh?
"what are you doing?" my sister came intothe kitchen.
"talking to my friend."
"the pie?"
"yeah"
"well, its ready to be eaten"
"OH BOY!! PIE!!!! YEAH!!" Then i started running aroung the house like and idiot lol.
i was SOOOO BORED, so thtas why i made this. blablablabla