Monday, October 28, 2013

Thinks I Like: Makeup

So, something about me that a lot of people find strange... I love artificial wounds. One of my favorite things about Halloween, though I do this at other times throughout the year when I'm desperately bored, is being able to make my younger siblings look gross. This all started when one day, my younger sister needed a fake injury because her school decided "injury day" would be an excellent homecoming week activity. I did this. It kind of looks like crap, but got a positive reaction from her classmates.
This inspired me to continue my experimentation with gruesome makeup. Here are a few more attempts:
Have a lovely day!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Things I Hear About My Major

So, I can't speak for everyone, and many of you are probably majoring in more practical fields, but isn't it aggravating when someone asks what your major is, you tell them, and they ask "What on earth are you going to do with that?" Yes, I understand that English is a major selection that's bound to get me a lot of flack from other people, but I don't understand why they have to be so rude about it. How about I worry about myself and you go do some calculus or whatever you're doing that's so directly applicable? I enjoy talking to people that are studying totally different things. It's fascinating to me that everyone's talents and interests are so different and that everyone has a different role in society. Apparently not many people share the sentiment.
The way I see it, it's just an undergraduate degree. I'm probably going to continue my education after this, so why not study something I love? Beyond that point, I also don't see why people think my major is totally useless. Critical thinking skills, communication and writing skills, and a solid understanding of the usage of our language are not useless skills. I see this as a door that will lead me to greater educational opportunities and when others consider that, it truly makes my day. In fact, the other day I was talking to someone who asked about my major and when told that I was majoring in English and considering getting a Minor in Political Science, she replied with, "Well, you'll be on Capitol Hill someday." While I'm not necessarily planning on going into law, having another person share my vision of endless potential was very encouraging. There are many successful people out there with degrees in English. Here are a few examples.
I guess the moral of the story is that you should really do what you feel you need to. Trust your gut. If things don't work out, you'll figure out another way. But don't worry too much about what other people think of YOUR life decisions.
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