Super Powers

People always give me a bizarre look whenever they find out my answer to the old question "If you were a superhero, what superpowers would you want to have?". I don't know what it is, but perhaps it comes off as extremely nerdy when I say "I'd want the ability to speak every language." Mr. Tallman informed me the other day that there actually is a super hero whose power is to speak every language--and his name is Cypher. Granted, your average person is not comic book savvy, but sure this is a vindication of my answer. Rather than flying, or invisibility, or super strength, I really think speaking every language there is on Earth would be the coolest thing. I could go anywhere I want and be able to converse with anyone--maybe I could even resolve some world conflicts (the ones that are caused by a lack of cultural understanding). Ancient Mayan and extinct languages could be decoded and translated... think of what this could mean for science and history! So to everyone out there, what would your ideal superpower be?

College Headaches

Just when you think the applying to college process is finished, you get bombarded with other applications in all shapes and sizes--and the process starts all over again. Last week, I recieved an honour's college application from Fredonia as well as another scholarship offer, for both of which I have to write an essay. I just finished writing one for the University of Vermont last weekend. It's a good thing I enjoy writing, but even this is obnoxious--epescially when all of the questions sound the same and you find yourself repeating and repeating and repeating the same old topics (what are you strengths/weaknesses, write about a book you've read that stimulated you, and what sort of colour can you add to the university). I've got a headache just thinking about beginning everything; what with midterms, rediculous amounts of ap lit assignments, and Eastman homework... it's like im in college already! I've almost finished yet another sleepless week.

SAG

ATTENTION: I do believe we are getting somewhere with the administration.

Today, the student advisory group voted on which issues to address and which to set aside for future groups. The biggest one that seniors chose to focus on was their right to go off campus during Oasis and lunch.
...Exciting I know!
We don't know how long it's going to take, but the goal is to slowly ease the school into a completely off campus policy, especially for seniors.
We also scored major points on ipod use during homeroom. Everything's in the works, and I can't believe that I have an optimistic view on the whole thing now... just a week ago I was starting to think the whole idea was pointless!

Bob Dylan

Okay so recently, I've had this infatuation with Bob Dylan. He's all I've been listening to for the past three weeks, and I was even dorky enough to try to use the title of one of his songs in a sentence for three consecutive days. I succeeded.
My nerdiness aside, Dylan is probably one of the most genius song writers to have ever lived. Songs like "The Times they are a Changin'" are so fitting. But it's "Tambourine Man" that caught my attention. For some reason, it's stuck in my head.
I had one of those moments two nights ago where everything I listened to seemed to connect to some aspect of my life. And I made a decision... I am going to finally get some acoustic gigs, harmonica and all. Does anyone know any good places to play? Or any good song suggestion?

Me

Welcome! My blog shall consist of a variety of topics, most of which I'll have a strong opinion. However, I am not going to sit at this computer screen and preach my own gospel... I doubt many people will keep reading if I suddenly become uber-opinionated... I might as well be a reporter for FOX News if that were the case. The point of this blog is discussion--an American past time---the foundation of this country...

So our first topic...

This time of year is huge for Seniors... College is just around the corner and you can't help but feel the pressure from your guidance counselors to get going on the college application process... By this time next year, we will almost be finished with our first semester of college! What I'd like to know, is whether or not high schools do enough to prepare students for a post-high-school existence. In my own opinion, they do an atrocious job. They couldn't treat 17-18 year old students anymore like elementary kids; granted, many kids deserve this designation and have worked hard to get it. Personally, I've felt held back by the very system that's supposed to make me into the ideal image New York State wants me to be... isn't there more to gain?