Ally Week!

I'm an ally. I wear purple on spirit days, and I'm silent on days of silence. I'm not a lesbian, but I sure as hell support the glsen and wear that label proudly. I think that ally week should be every week because they are just as important as the people who actually are in the community. Without allys, the community would lack the support needed for acceptance to make the community at long last, a part of society that truly has a voice.
One of my best friends is gay. It bothers me that he can't get married in certain states, just because he wants to marry a man. People who can get married after not known each other for very long can get married anywhere, but two men who are in love and deserve to get married can't because in some states, that's illegal. It bothers me that people still think that it's cool to say words such as "fag" or use phrases such as "that's so gay". Dude, it's offensive. Whenever I hear those words, I literally want to punch those people in the face. Hate has become an avid part of our society, and I think it's simply stupid. We're faced with prejudices and sterotypes, and some hate those are different than the norm. I think that since we don't know or are afraid of it, we simply hate on it. Hate is stupid, because when we hate, we're closing our minds to change. To change, we need to have an open mind. I think that we need to change, because things are pretty fucked up the way that they are. Sure, we've made progress, but that doesn't mean that there's still more to be made.
I've known people who are self conscious because they think lesbians are wierd, or self conscious, and that's  okay because that's what floats their book. I respect those who have oposing views because I want them to respect my views. We live in a society where I think that we can benefit from more ideas, and more ideas make a brighter future. If I encounter someone who doesn't agree with me, I simply nod, and ask them what made them think the way that they do. There are people on this earth who don't agree with gay marriage and rights, and they suck, in my opinion. To hate on them because they simply view things differently than I do? That's like going down to their level, and fighting a war on hate with hate will only produce hate.
One thing that I would like to address about being an ally is that it doesn't mean that I'm a lesbian. There's nothing wrong with that first of all. Second of all, I feel like people need to get their heads out of their asses and educate themselves on what being an ally really is. We support people who are lesbian, gay, transgenders, and bi. We're the progression, looking to make tomorrow a world that's free for everyone. If you're not an ally, we respect your views too. But don't hate on us, because we're trying to make tomorrow's generation more liberal.

#singlegirlproblems

I've been single for pretty much my whole life. Although sometimes it has its shining moments, other days I feel like I'm just ready for someone to be, you know, my man. (Ick, I hate that term; why did I just say that?.) I honestly can't navigate the whole finding a significant other thing. I'm awkward, clumsy, and clueless wrapped in one tiny little package. I can't flirt to save my life, and I sure as hell can't pull off sexy. Here's some of my problems I encounter or have encountered as a single gal. And FYI, I'm not complaining about being single. I believe that it's a good thing, and I'm not desperate to shack up with anyone. But sometimes, we single gals needa vent too..we have feelings ya know?

• This is the problem that I've been encountering a lot lately. I honestly can't figure out how to flirt, and I can't figure out if someone likes me, is just being friendly. If you can shed some light in this sort of this situation, please let me know. I wish there was a way that you can just automatically know how someone feels about you, like some sort of lightbulb going off on them. It makes life so much easier than playing a guessing game that you can be wrong with. I'm so worried about making a complete and total fool of myself, that I often a don't react or react stupidly. I constantly worry that I'm getting hopes up just to be friend-zoned. 
• Dealing with creeps. Story time? I was talking to this kid that I never met before. My friend gave me his number, and in a YOLO sort of moment, I decided to text him. Big mistake. Highlights of this story include being completely creeped on, and of course, the topper was being asked if he can rub some lotion on me. What a creep. Seriously, the worst part of being single is dealing with people who think just cause you're single, you're looking for someone, and you're into them. No, bro you're not getting into my pants. I don't give a fuck on how horny you are. Sorry not sorry.
• Dealing with friends who complain about their boyfriends. I've had friends like this, and it honestly made me not want to be in a relationship. I really don't like drama, because I think it's stupid, and childish. I don't like hearing it, and I sure as hell don't want to be a part of it. If I have to hear about your relationship drama, I'm probably not going to be talking to you much anymore. 

Those are my single gal problems. What are yours, single girls?

Music Monday: Ozzy Osbourne

Last week, I told y'all about my favorite band of all time. This week, I'm introducing y'all to my favorite male singer. And that my friends is Ozzy Osbourne. 

Ozzy was in a band called Black Sabbath, which was a part of the medal revolution in the 70s. Ozzy eventually ventured into his own solo career, in addition to his work with the band. I don't really follow Black Sabbath all too much, to be honest. I'm actually starting to get into them. However, with all of the works that I've listened to by Ozzy, I can see that he's the prince of darkness. 

One of my favorite albums of all time is "No More Tears", released in 1991. It went double platinum. I have the reissue verison, and honestly, it was one of the best purchases that I've ever made. I don't think that there's a single song on the CD that I don't like. (Fun fact: Mr. Tinkertrain is my number one most played song on my iTunes.)

I like to listen to Ozzy because whenever I listen to him I feel like a complete and total badass. Truly, and utterly, he is the prince of darkness, whereas Aerosmith is the kings of rock and roll. He may have crazy like tendencies, but all and all he's a damn good musician. 

Favorite Ozzy Songs: 

• Mr. Tinkertrain
• Not Going Away 
• I Don't Wanna Stop
• I Don't Know
• Desire
• No More Tears
• Hellraiser
• Don't Blame Me
• Zombie Stomp
• Mama, I'm Coming Home
• Party With the Animals
• Crazy Train
• Let Me Hear You Scream
• Time After Time
• Let it Die
• Iron Man

Not For Me

Recently, I had written an article for my school newspaper about partying. I wasn't sure how to write it, because I didn't want to include a rant about what I think about the matter. So, since this is my blog, and  I can do whatever the hell I want to with it, here's what I'd like to say about it. Needless to say, I have to put my two cents in.
I'm not into partying. I'm not into getting wasted every weekend, and hooking up with random strangers. It just doesn't satisfy me. I'm the type of person who would rather go shopping for hours, read a book, write a rant (like I'm doing now), or just watch movies. It's just not my thing, plain and simple. I'm not all for doing things that can cause me to act stupidly. When I'm 21, I do plan to drink don't get me wrong. Until then, I'm not going to engage in the whole forbidden apple complex. (Meaning that some people only drink just because it's illegal.)
Going out every weekend can have it's upsides and downsides. You meet people, and for some people get to relax. However, a downside of clubbing is that you have to deal with creeps who want nothing more than to get in your pants. I don't know about you, but to me that sounds kind of scary.
A lot of people think I judge people who engage in this sort of behavior. Although I try not to, I will admit that sometimes judgement leaks out. I do have friends who party, and that's okay. It's what floats their boat, and makes them happy. I can't tell them that their stupid or something simply because they do things that I don't agree with. It's none of my business.
However, if a friend or someone who thinks that they are my friend tries to change my views or try to suck me into that, I will, without a doubt cut them off. You're not my friend if you think it's okay to push me into something that I really don't want to do. You're not my friend if you think I'm uncool for staying home Friday nights, or go to movies versus going to a club. Friends don't push each other into doing things. If you need a reason to why I don't want to do so; you're not my friend. Once I say that I'm not into that, you shouldn't question it. It's my life, not yours. I can only respect your decisions if you respect mine. I don't want to be sucked into that, and I really shouldn't have to explain myself to you.
Society makes drinking seem like it's the it thing to do. It's really not for me, plain and simple.

To Tweet or Not to Tweet.

Tweet; tweet! No, I'm not a bird, but I'm on twitter. Twitter is great because in one swoop you can see what your friends are up to in one shot. However, with this amount of greatness, there comes some great responsibility. (as does with most power.) There is times when we shouldn't tweet. Here's a few examples of when you should hold back on Twitter:

• Saying something about someone that perhaps would hurt someone's feelings. Those things you should leave off of the internet, because it's so hurtful reading something, especially negative about you on a public forum. If you're hurt that's fine. That's why they make diaries, and private messaging for. Vent your feelings for. 
• Leave relationships offline. I hate going on to Facebook, and constantly reading relationship statuses, about how you're boyfriend's the love of your life, and your soulmate. I think it's okay to post a few pictures here and there, and write about what you're doing. I however do think that there's a limit of what you should post about your boyfriend. For starters, it takes away from the privacy off your relationship. It then becomes to viral and public, and you lose all of that private intimacy that you crave. That's what's important. So, basically limit yourself to what you post on the social networks about your boyfriend. Not everyone needs to know about that.
• Going with the last post, is leave your relationship drama offline too. I think that you shouldn't post statuses when you're angry with anyone, whether it's your mom or your significant other. With that being said, don't post things about how your boyfriend doesn't answer his phone or how he hurts you because he's a bad person or something. I don't want to hear it. I don't want to see it when I'm casually browsing my newsfeed. So please do me a favor and vent to your friends about it, not random strangers or people you kind of know. Like I said before, relationships are something that should be private, and thus shouldn't be all of what you're posting.
• Nude or drunk pictures. Plain and simple, Twitter's a public place, and by posting pictures of yourself wearing skimpy clothing or being plain old drunk is cool. However, when your future employer looks at that...then you're screwed. 

All and all, I love Twitter. I get to contact my friends across the world, and the country. I get to know what my favorite celebraty is up to at this very moment. However, it has its bad things, and these are just to name a few.

Words Hurt Too.

I’m not a huge fan of Facebook. Something about the fact that your friends can see everything that you’re doing at any moment really annoys me. Also, I don’t like that the posts which are very obsolete in my opinion can cause arguments and despair. So many times, friendships and relationships have come to an end based on posted on social networking sites. This, in my opinion, is stupid. I believe simply that  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter is a public place, so whatever is published on those sites is available for all people to see. However, under the first amendment, we have the right to say, post and publish whatever we want without penalty and or punishment.

                The thing about social networking posts is sometimes they can hurt. Boyfriends with new girlfriends haunt the bitter ex. Former best friends, people who we thought could never hurt us, use things that we told in secret as ammunition in a war both virtual and actual during a dispute. Since they know how to hurt us, we get hurt. Things can get ugly in the blink of an eye, and there's nothing we can do about it. It's there for us to see, unless we block that person. 

                Whoever said that sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me was clearly lying. Names and words can hurt. Sometimes, their effect because although it's pain, physical pain gets healed with medicine and happy doctors. Psychological pain, on the other hand not so much. It can take years for a psychological scar to undo itself.

                Overall, the post is be careful what you post. Facebook is a good way to connect with the people that’s actually around you, in addition to the people who we no longer get to see everyday. However, with something that is great, there is some evil. Every good thing has something bad about it. Treat others the way that you want to be treated, and that should be as simple as that. With that being said, you should be careful what you post, because it can have effects greater than what you can think of. 

Music Monday; Aerosmith

My favorite band in the whole wide world is a band from Boston, started in the early 70s. They, in my opinion are the true meaning of rock and roll. I literally can't say that there isn't a song by them that I don't like. Whenever I listen to them, I feel like a badass. Who is this band, who in my opinion, are the kings of rock and roll? Why that would be none other than Aerosmith!
Aerosmith has been around for decades, producing tons of hits. Most of you would know their song "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing" from Armageddon. (I will admit that it's a very good song), and "(Dude!) Looks Like a Lady!" from Mrs. Doubtfire. And who can forget their hit "Walk This Way" from Sex and the City? They are icons in the name of rock and roll, and will always be my favorite band, despite the fact that sometimes I may not listen to them on a daily basis.
Here's my favorites:

• Angel
• Blind Man
• Crazy
• Dueces Are Wild
• Dream On
• Dude! Looks Like a Lady
• Eat the Rich
• Get a Grip
• Heart's Done Time
• I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
• Let the Music do the Talking 
• Livin' on the Edge
• Love in an Elevator
• Luv XXX
• Nine Lives
• Pink 
• Rag Doll 
• Rats in the Cellar 
• Sweet Emotion
• Toys in the Attic
• Walk on Water
• Walk this Way
• What Kind of Love You're On
• Woman of the World

Here's a music video to Walk on Water:

Walk on Water

Rock on!