Of Interest: Obama's Education Speech

Of particular interest today is the letter that went home to school children today. Our principal loves to keep the lines of communication open and clear, so we always get letters sent home to us. Last time we got one I believe it was detailing Hurricane Ike...and then we had one about the new state law demanding to know everyone's race. Anyway, today's letter was intriguing. Apparently, parents in our school district were upset and alarmed- because President Obama is giving a speech to the nation about the importance of education on Tuesday. They did not want their precious babies seeing this video (which would be broadcasted during school).

Now if the teachers were miffed that would be fine. Their classroom time is being interrupted. However, I can't understand...can't possibly fathom why regular people are up in arms about this address. I hate to sound ignorant, but I just don't care that much. Let the video play- you can choose to watch it or not.

Our superintendent wanted to clear up the issue by simply stating that the video would be displayed in school. Of added interest, I heard a few "Obama is the antichrist" arguments today...I love my country.

Less political, more personal. Today was great on the whole. I am feeling a bit stressed about my quizzes, tests, and debate tomorrow. Unlike sports and performance activities, with debate you can always read more and write more and prepare more. Unlike sports and performance activities, each debate is different and I never grow complacent. Because we debaters deal with the art of language, we are always surprised because words bend at one's will. You may be amazingly persuasive and sharp, but you can always lose if the other team is both skilled and prepared.

I cannot stress preparation and anticipation enough.

I have to do my exercise now, then study for my math test, then all this other crap. Peace out.

Better Late Than Never

I know, I know. I had resolved to record every day of my senior year of high school. Well...it's been so crazy! I can't even get my precious six hours of sleep anymore like I did last year. Oh well.

I have set aside some rules for this blog. If I am to record my life, I should change the names of some people to protect their privacy. So, I will use pseudonyms when I deem it necessary. The gist of the story will still be maintained so no worries.

I don't have time to recount my first week of school, so I will just start with today.

It was alright. I found out some interesting things about my sister's ex-boyfriend. Yup, he's a cheater. We suspected it but I had simply hoped he was better than that. And the girl he cheated with? Wowwwwwww. But she didn't get too mad. She's completely over him- but I do understand her being miffed at him. He played her for a fool.

I left my backpack at school so that fact has coerced me to work on my debate case. Our first tournament of the year is on Friday so I need to get that done. I want to win.

So I'm done with this blog...on to illegal immigration.