I will not be writing this from a fan's point of view but from a view of seeing the music world. Boy bands (I actually hate this term but it sounds better than boy group) have been around for centuries but in different forms. There was The Beatles (which was actually a band), The Osmands, Jackson 5, Beach Boys and so on. Those were the bands from my parents generation. In my generation there was New Kids On The Block. The following generations were Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, N'sync, Hanson and so on. For every generation, there is and always will be a boy band (now I sound like the opening of 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'; Can you say nerd much?). The only difference between all these groups is the type of music. As each generation changes, so did the music, how these groups perform, look etc.
Back in the late 80's early 90's, all I heard was bad talk about NKOTB (mostly from guys). I wonder, was it like this with the boy bands from the past or is it a thing now? Why throw out negative comments about boy bands? I just don't get it. NKOTB have come back, well actually they have been back for awhile but they just put out another album called '10'. Sometimes I still hear talk like, "they are still around? More like old men on block. Ewwww new kids" and so on. I also hear the same things I heard back in the day about how they don't play their own instruments, they don't write their own songs, they can't dance, they lip sync, they can't sing. I never understood the comments and I still don't.
Not every singer writes their own songs (now NKOTB do write songs), not everyone has to play an instrument (although the term "band" does indicate instruments which is why I hate the term boy band but there isn't any other name that sounds good), they don't lip sync, so they are not the best dancers but most singers are average dancers unless the dancing is just as big of the performance as the singing and I will admit, they are not the best singers (I cringe saying it since I am a huge fan) but they are still pretty good and a hell of a lot better than a lot of artist out there.
When I hear comments or see that they are too old to be singing, to old to be dancing around and to be called New kids, I don't get it. What about The Beach Boys? They are grown men, still preform and yet they have the word 'Boys' in their name? There are so many singers out there that are well in their 50's and still make music. Everyone has their own taste in music. Music makes people feel a certain way and certain music doesn't apply to everyone. Doesn't make them bad singers. I just don't understand why so many people hate on boy bands or even on people like Justin Bieber. How many boy bands can go their separate ways, come back 20 years later and still hit it pretty hard? Not many and yet NKOTB has done it.
I guess I will never know why boy bands from my generation and today get so much negative attention. I do know it gets pretty old. If boy bands (or any singer for that matter) can make people happy and make money, what is the harm? Why does so much negativity have to be thrown around? Why is it the older generation boy bands don't get so much negativity like ours do? What is music to one persons ears, is crap to another which is fine. Not everyone is going to like their music.
Why I like NKOTB? I like the way it makes me feel. I like different types of music. They make me feel different things. NKOTB is my fun, let loose, feeling free, escaping from the stress of everyday life. Watching them on stage, well I'm a straight female who doesn't mind watching five guys on stage (just like men watching girls). I know this won't stop the feud but I needed to express it and just question it. I mean shouldn't we be discussing and worrying about more important things than "Oh my God they're still around"?
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Sex And Our Schools
Today I saw something on my FB timeline from one of the news channels in my area about if we think there should be an opt-in or opt-out option for sex education classes. I read the different comments from people and there is mixed feelings. This is one of the sensitive topics that I hear about. I've read/heard all concerns and feelings. Some make some good points but I feel there is only one answer, keep sex education in the class rooms and don't give the option to take the class or not.
I agree 100% that parents should be the one to teach their kids about sex. Problem is, not all parents do this for whatever reason. When this happens, kids/teens turn to other things/people to get their info. This is very dangerous. Since not all parents talk to their kids about sex, I think it should be taught in schools. I have also been hearing stories about some of the topics that are discussed in these class rooms and if condoms should be in middle and high schools.
Some of the things that the sex educators talk about, shouldn't be discussed or how they say things or even put in their own thoughts about something. They need to stick to the basic; how pregnancy happens, disease, the feelings and changes teenagers go through and that it's ok to have them, rape, what it takes to to take care of a baby (and details like with money and how much diapers a baby goes through etc etc) and a second part of the class a parenting class; first aid, how to change a diaper etc etc. The teacher should also know how to teach things that will make everyone feel comfortable about it especially if the kids have questions.
As for condoms being in the schools, yes they need to be. It won't make kids want to have sex and it's not giving them the ok to do it. It simply says "If you're going to have sex, protect yourself and wear a condom." Teens will always find a way to have sex if they really wanted to no matter what we say. It is our job to teach them the dangers of it and hope they listen. If condoms were more available to them and to where they could get them without feeling embarrassed or fear of their parents finding out, I think more kids/teens would wear them. Not all but more.
Sex is a part of life. More kids are not having sex than back in the old days, we are just more aware that it goes on because it's talked about more. We need to stop being so scared to tell our kids about sex, the difference between boys and girls, the changes they go through, the different types of sex and so on. They are not going to die or be harmed in any way. The more they know, the better of a chance they have of protecting themselves. Let them know it's nothing to be ashamed of. To respect themselves and the people they choose to be with. I would rather have my kids learn from me and a class then from their friends and possibly get the wrong info, get pregnant and/or a STD.
I agree 100% that parents should be the one to teach their kids about sex. Problem is, not all parents do this for whatever reason. When this happens, kids/teens turn to other things/people to get their info. This is very dangerous. Since not all parents talk to their kids about sex, I think it should be taught in schools. I have also been hearing stories about some of the topics that are discussed in these class rooms and if condoms should be in middle and high schools.
Some of the things that the sex educators talk about, shouldn't be discussed or how they say things or even put in their own thoughts about something. They need to stick to the basic; how pregnancy happens, disease, the feelings and changes teenagers go through and that it's ok to have them, rape, what it takes to to take care of a baby (and details like with money and how much diapers a baby goes through etc etc) and a second part of the class a parenting class; first aid, how to change a diaper etc etc. The teacher should also know how to teach things that will make everyone feel comfortable about it especially if the kids have questions.
As for condoms being in the schools, yes they need to be. It won't make kids want to have sex and it's not giving them the ok to do it. It simply says "If you're going to have sex, protect yourself and wear a condom." Teens will always find a way to have sex if they really wanted to no matter what we say. It is our job to teach them the dangers of it and hope they listen. If condoms were more available to them and to where they could get them without feeling embarrassed or fear of their parents finding out, I think more kids/teens would wear them. Not all but more.
Sex is a part of life. More kids are not having sex than back in the old days, we are just more aware that it goes on because it's talked about more. We need to stop being so scared to tell our kids about sex, the difference between boys and girls, the changes they go through, the different types of sex and so on. They are not going to die or be harmed in any way. The more they know, the better of a chance they have of protecting themselves. Let them know it's nothing to be ashamed of. To respect themselves and the people they choose to be with. I would rather have my kids learn from me and a class then from their friends and possibly get the wrong info, get pregnant and/or a STD.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Job Applying Questions - A Bad Thing
Whatever happened to the simple ways of applying for a job? Talking with someone face to face about getting one & not dealing with questions that makes your head hurt? I guess I can understand doing applications on-line. Less paper, easier when looking on-line for a job etc but the questions that come with it especially for crap jobs like fast food & retail is just insane. They shouldn't be allowed to do so.
The questions don't prove anything. A lot of the questions are repeated, not always job related, neutral questions & just a waste of time. It makes it so much harder to get a job this way or to even get a foot in the door. No wonder some people have such a hard time getting a simple job. What makes it worse is that there are at least 12 or more pages with the stupid psych questions. I mean really?!
You can still find some companies that have paper apps but hardly. I've even run into some with math type questions. These days the only thing you need to know is how to count change back. Even that is done for you by most registers these days. I've heard that in some places, companies are not allowed to do this. I think it should be everywhere. People are being screwed by this; hardworking people. I'm not really sure what can done about it if anything but I do know that I am fed up with this crap. I would just not apply to those places but when just about every company out there (even fast food) is doing this, I & others like me don't have a choice.
The questions don't prove anything. A lot of the questions are repeated, not always job related, neutral questions & just a waste of time. It makes it so much harder to get a job this way or to even get a foot in the door. No wonder some people have such a hard time getting a simple job. What makes it worse is that there are at least 12 or more pages with the stupid psych questions. I mean really?!
You can still find some companies that have paper apps but hardly. I've even run into some with math type questions. These days the only thing you need to know is how to count change back. Even that is done for you by most registers these days. I've heard that in some places, companies are not allowed to do this. I think it should be everywhere. People are being screwed by this; hardworking people. I'm not really sure what can done about it if anything but I do know that I am fed up with this crap. I would just not apply to those places but when just about every company out there (even fast food) is doing this, I & others like me don't have a choice.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wacky Towns
In searching for a town name for a story I am trying to write, I came across this web site that has a list of some crazy ass names for towns. I thought it was so interesting, I thought I would post it. This is taken right from the web site infoplease.com
"America's a big country. From the easternmost reaches of Maine to the western Alaska islands in the Bering Sea, these United States include towns with every imaginable name. We've collected some of the more surprising examples."
Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/wackytowns.html#ixzz2IwpnLjzU
"America's a big country. From the easternmost reaches of Maine to the western Alaska islands in the Bering Sea, these United States include towns with every imaginable name. We've collected some of the more surprising examples."
"Towns that boast . . .
- Beauty, KY
- Best, TX
- Bountiful, UT
- Carefree, AZ
- Celebration, FL
- Friendly, WV
- Happy Camp, CA
- Happyland, CT
- Ideal, GA
- Lovely, KY
- Luck Stop, KY
- Magic City, ID
- Paradise, MI
- Smileyberg, KS
- Success, MO
- What Cheer, IA
. . . and towns that don't.
- Boring, OR
- Dinkytown, MN
- Eek, AK
- Embarrass, WI
- Flat, TX
- Greasy, OK
- Gripe, AZ
- Hardscrabble, DE
- Hazard, KY
- Oddville, KY
- Okay, OK
- Ordinary, KY
- Peculiar, MO
- Sod, WV
- Why, AZ
Towns that make you hungry
- Bacon, IN
- Big Rock Candy Mountain, VT
- Buttermilk, KS
- Cheesequake, NJ
- Chocolate Bayou, TX
- Goodfood, MS
- Ham Lake, MN
- Hot Coffee, MS
- Lick Fork, VA
- Lickskillet, OH
- Mexican Water, AZ
- Oatmeal, TX
- Oniontown, PA
- Picnic, FL
- Pie Town, NM
- Sandwich, MA
- Spuds, FL
- Sugar City, ID
- Tea, SD
- Tortilla Flat, AZ
- Two Egg, FL
Towns that remind you of bugs and birds . . .
- Beebeetown, IA
- Bee Lick, KY
- Bird-in-Hand, PA
- Birds Eye, IN
- Black Gnat, KY
- Bugscuffle, TN
- Bumble Bee, AZ
- Chicken, AK
- Fleatown, OH
- Goose Pimple Junction, VA
- Parrot, KY
- Shoofly, NC
- Turkey, TX
- Turkey Scratch, AR
. . . and other creatures . . .
- Bear, DE
- Beaverdale, PA
- Dinosaur, CO
- Dog Walk, KY
- Fish Haven, ID
- Hippo, KY
- Horseheads, NY
- Hungry Horse, MT
- Mammoth, WV
- Monkey's Eyebrow, KY
- Possum Trot, KY
- Rabbit Shuffle, NC
- Squirrel Hill, PA
- Toad Suck, AR
- Trout, LA
- Viper, KY
. . . not to mention humankind.
- Bigfoot, TX
- Bowlegs, OK
- Brainy Boro, NJ
- Humansville, MO
- Left Hand, WV
- Shoulderblade, KY
- Stiffknee Knob, NC
- Sweet Lips, TN
- West Thumb, WY"
Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/wackytowns.html#ixzz2IwpnLjzU
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A Real Tarzan
Watching Disney's 'Tarzan', I got to thinking about a real Tarzan. In real life, a baby would not be able to survive in the jungle. Even if apes tried to take care of the baby, the baby could not eat the kind of food the apes would give him. Who knows if he could drink the water & mama ape's milk.
Then there is the harsh environment that apes are used to & can usually get through. The environment just wouldn't be suitable for a baby without the protection from other humans. How about when baby/kid Tarzan gets sick & gets his teeth in? Sure the human body could fight certain things off but if Tarzan survived high temperatures etc, it would cause a lot of stress on him & his body.
Let's say baby Tarzan has so far made it through the baby yrs; who is going to teach him morals? About the changes he would be going through? What about sex? I guess if the cavemen did all of it, Tarzan could. But then again he would be the only human with today's germs, colds & diseases.
Now lets skip ahead to Tarzan being an adult. If some how he survived all those yrs, what kind of man do you think he would be? He definitely wouldn't be a nice civilized guy. If Tarzan made it to a town, city etc, he wouldn't know how to handle anything. His anger would be out of control, he would be scared of everything he saw, he would be out of control and probably even rape women without realizing he would be doing something wrong. Tarzan couldn't communicate with anyone. He would probably be arrested & end up in a mental hospital. Such a sad life if you think about it. I prefer the Disney version where everything ends up in a happy ending. My brain was just on a go when watching it & thought I'd blog my thoughts since it has been awhile. ;)
Then there is the harsh environment that apes are used to & can usually get through. The environment just wouldn't be suitable for a baby without the protection from other humans. How about when baby/kid Tarzan gets sick & gets his teeth in? Sure the human body could fight certain things off but if Tarzan survived high temperatures etc, it would cause a lot of stress on him & his body.
Let's say baby Tarzan has so far made it through the baby yrs; who is going to teach him morals? About the changes he would be going through? What about sex? I guess if the cavemen did all of it, Tarzan could. But then again he would be the only human with today's germs, colds & diseases.
Now lets skip ahead to Tarzan being an adult. If some how he survived all those yrs, what kind of man do you think he would be? He definitely wouldn't be a nice civilized guy. If Tarzan made it to a town, city etc, he wouldn't know how to handle anything. His anger would be out of control, he would be scared of everything he saw, he would be out of control and probably even rape women without realizing he would be doing something wrong. Tarzan couldn't communicate with anyone. He would probably be arrested & end up in a mental hospital. Such a sad life if you think about it. I prefer the Disney version where everything ends up in a happy ending. My brain was just on a go when watching it & thought I'd blog my thoughts since it has been awhile. ;)
Friday, December 21, 2012
Fighting With Christmas
Merry Christmas, Happy holidays, what is the right one to say? Growing up (in the 70's & 80's), I never had to worry about this. Now it's all I hear. People fighting over how to wish someone a good holiday. Some are saying "keep Christ in Christmas" (something like that), "but we don't celebrate Christmas so why should it be forced on us?"........ Can someone tell me why are even fighting about this? Does it really matter? Are we going to be harmed if "the wrong thing" is said to us? Why do we have to take everything so personal? Why can't we just accept what is being said to us no matter how it's said & just realize that someone is being nice by wishing us something good?
Christmas means something different to everyone. Not everyone that celebrates Christmas is Catholic/Christian. My family for one. We are not in any region but we still celebrate Christmas. To some Christmas is about celebrating Jesus. To others it's just about celebrating life, about giving to others, about family & friends. I personally think Christmas doesn't have to be just a religious holiday, it's about love, family & friends. Christmas is what one makes it out to be. It's nothing bad against Jesus if we don't bring him into it. Isn't more important to just love & respect one another?
Not everyone celebrates Christmas. Some celebrate other holidays this time of year. Hell some even don't celebrate a holiday. All are ok. Having all these different ways people celebrate the holidays is cool & very interesting. We should embrace it. What happened to letting everyone celebrate the way they want & embracing those differences?
Even though Christmas is the most celebrated, we shouldn't ignore the others. If lets say a county building wants to put a nativity scene in front of it, they should be able to do that without worrying about complaints. Although, if they are going to do that, I also think they should take the time to put out other things that resemble the other holidays that are celebrated.
I just don't understand why some think Christmas is being "forced" on them. No one is forcing anyone to do anything or to embrace a certain holiday. I think this madness needs to stop & get back to what the holidays REALLY mean (stated above). I am now afraid to say anything in fear of someone getting pissed with me because I didn't say it the way THEY think it should be said. How about it if someone says "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays", we just take it as someone being nice & accept it for what it is? To not worry about being politically correct? Let's stop fighting over which way is the right way to wish someone peace & love. Let's stop arguing over words & such. Let's just smile & say "same to you" no matter what someone says. Know that either way is out of good from the heart. No matter if it's Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas, it all means the same thing. Let's get back to peace & love, forget about the petty things.
Merry Christmas/Happy holidays to everyone!
Christmas means something different to everyone. Not everyone that celebrates Christmas is Catholic/Christian. My family for one. We are not in any region but we still celebrate Christmas. To some Christmas is about celebrating Jesus. To others it's just about celebrating life, about giving to others, about family & friends. I personally think Christmas doesn't have to be just a religious holiday, it's about love, family & friends. Christmas is what one makes it out to be. It's nothing bad against Jesus if we don't bring him into it. Isn't more important to just love & respect one another?
Not everyone celebrates Christmas. Some celebrate other holidays this time of year. Hell some even don't celebrate a holiday. All are ok. Having all these different ways people celebrate the holidays is cool & very interesting. We should embrace it. What happened to letting everyone celebrate the way they want & embracing those differences?
Even though Christmas is the most celebrated, we shouldn't ignore the others. If lets say a county building wants to put a nativity scene in front of it, they should be able to do that without worrying about complaints. Although, if they are going to do that, I also think they should take the time to put out other things that resemble the other holidays that are celebrated.
I just don't understand why some think Christmas is being "forced" on them. No one is forcing anyone to do anything or to embrace a certain holiday. I think this madness needs to stop & get back to what the holidays REALLY mean (stated above). I am now afraid to say anything in fear of someone getting pissed with me because I didn't say it the way THEY think it should be said. How about it if someone says "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays", we just take it as someone being nice & accept it for what it is? To not worry about being politically correct? Let's stop fighting over which way is the right way to wish someone peace & love. Let's stop arguing over words & such. Let's just smile & say "same to you" no matter what someone says. Know that either way is out of good from the heart. No matter if it's Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas, it all means the same thing. Let's get back to peace & love, forget about the petty things.
Merry Christmas/Happy holidays to everyone!
Against Gay Marriage Companies
These days you hear a lot about companies & organizations being against same sex marriage. Then comes along whether to donate to that organization or to support that company by spending your money at a certain place. Some may chastise you for not supporting these places or for supporting these places. There is the question of what is really the right thing to do. Should one boycott a company/organization for their right to believe what they feel is right or should one just brush it off?
Everyone has their own thoughts & feelings about this subject. It just amazing that we can sit here & focus on something like if should support or not support these places instead on focusing on more important things in life. Everyone wants to play their part in life, to help or even to not care. Hey, it's not a bad thing; after all we are all human & all of this is human instinct. Survival of the fittest if you will.
Here is my take on it. We all have a choice. We can choose to support or not to support. What we shouldn't do is judge someone who is making their choice for their own personal reasons. I personally wouldn't work for a company knowing that they have strong religious beliefs that might effect me. Would I give money to that company knowing they give money to fight against same sex marriage? Most likely not but then again it depends on the company.
Take for instance Chick-fill-A. I don't think their food is that great, I don't have to go there for something only they sell so I don't bother. I heard Hobby Lobby craft store is run by highly religious people. I wouldn't work there but since they are the closest craft store to me & I do a lot of crafts, I have to shop there.
The Salvation Army is another company that people have been back & forth on. Some still give their money to them & some refuse to do so all the while we sit back & argue how right or wrong whatever choice we make. I myself have battled with this one. Just yesterday I made the choice to give my loose change to the red bucket. For me it has come down to this: They help ANYBODY who is homeless & just in need of help. Why should the people that need help suffer just because the organization has different beliefs than me? Now if they were to help only those who are straight & was just vicious about everything, then yes I could see not giving them any money. As far as I know, they do nothing of the sort so why not help out people who are in need? By giving them money, I feel like I am going against those I care about that are gay. If I don't give them money, I feel bad that I am refusing to give help to those that really need it. I am still battling this one myself.
What it comes down to; every person, every company/organization has their own right & beliefs. We shouldn't put anybody down or make them feel less just because we do not agree with how they feel. Trying to boycott them is to much. These places have a right just like anybody else. They need to put food on the table too. We can simply choose not to support them, doesn't mean we have to fight with others & them just because we disagree. We should focus our energy on things that we can really change. As for something like the Salvation Army, again it's up to anyone to give them money. If they are not actively discriminating anyone (psychically harming or refusing help etc), we should continue to help those who have less than us.
Instead lets get schools to stop treating our kids like freaks & make sure they do their job to protect kids; teach our kids that there are different people in the world & even if we may not agree with how they live, they still have rights & are humans who should be treated with respect. Focus on organizations that actually do harm to others. Focus on more important issues.
Everyone has their own thoughts & feelings about this subject. It just amazing that we can sit here & focus on something like if should support or not support these places instead on focusing on more important things in life. Everyone wants to play their part in life, to help or even to not care. Hey, it's not a bad thing; after all we are all human & all of this is human instinct. Survival of the fittest if you will.
Here is my take on it. We all have a choice. We can choose to support or not to support. What we shouldn't do is judge someone who is making their choice for their own personal reasons. I personally wouldn't work for a company knowing that they have strong religious beliefs that might effect me. Would I give money to that company knowing they give money to fight against same sex marriage? Most likely not but then again it depends on the company.
Take for instance Chick-fill-A. I don't think their food is that great, I don't have to go there for something only they sell so I don't bother. I heard Hobby Lobby craft store is run by highly religious people. I wouldn't work there but since they are the closest craft store to me & I do a lot of crafts, I have to shop there.
The Salvation Army is another company that people have been back & forth on. Some still give their money to them & some refuse to do so all the while we sit back & argue how right or wrong whatever choice we make. I myself have battled with this one. Just yesterday I made the choice to give my loose change to the red bucket. For me it has come down to this: They help ANYBODY who is homeless & just in need of help. Why should the people that need help suffer just because the organization has different beliefs than me? Now if they were to help only those who are straight & was just vicious about everything, then yes I could see not giving them any money. As far as I know, they do nothing of the sort so why not help out people who are in need? By giving them money, I feel like I am going against those I care about that are gay. If I don't give them money, I feel bad that I am refusing to give help to those that really need it. I am still battling this one myself.
What it comes down to; every person, every company/organization has their own right & beliefs. We shouldn't put anybody down or make them feel less just because we do not agree with how they feel. Trying to boycott them is to much. These places have a right just like anybody else. They need to put food on the table too. We can simply choose not to support them, doesn't mean we have to fight with others & them just because we disagree. We should focus our energy on things that we can really change. As for something like the Salvation Army, again it's up to anyone to give them money. If they are not actively discriminating anyone (psychically harming or refusing help etc), we should continue to help those who have less than us.
Instead lets get schools to stop treating our kids like freaks & make sure they do their job to protect kids; teach our kids that there are different people in the world & even if we may not agree with how they live, they still have rights & are humans who should be treated with respect. Focus on organizations that actually do harm to others. Focus on more important issues.
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