So, I turned 24 on Sunday. 'Twas a chill B-day, the fam came over and we all went to see the Simpsons movie and then ate 2 types of cake. The Simpsons movie was a lot better than i thought it would be, hilarious in fact. It used to be a family tradition at our house, weeknights @ 8, my dad would yell "Couch!!" and my brother and I would scamper to the living room from wherever we happened to be just in time to catch the opening "couch" scene and sit on the appropriate piece of furniture, glued to the t.v. for the next 30 min. (Mom was inevitably reading a book through the whole thing.) The Simpsons almost mean as much to me as my own family, haha.
Anyway, I decided that it makes more sense to regard my birthday as New Year's, since it is for me, and therefore I have made 2 resolutions for my 24th year: 1, to be more honest with myself and others, and 2, to actually put effort towards the changes I want to see in my life. I realized Sunday night that in life, input = output, and that I haven't put nearly enough effort into the first side of the equation, yet I have expected the output to be great. Obviously this hasn't worked, and for some reason it never dawned on me until recently that to have great results, there has to be an equal amount of greatness in the effort put towards the result. (Ding!) As far as honesty goes, well...I haven't always been the most honest person when it comes to telling others how I really feel, and not only is that unfair to those around me but also to myself. I totally fuck myself over when i don't express my true feelings due to embarrassment or a fear of being disliked, or fear of hurting someone, but being dishonest is more hurtful to myself and others than speaking painful truths. And it's gotten me in some sticky and downright stupid situations. Fuck hiding the truth. I'm all about telling it how it is from now on. (I'd say this confession is a good start.)
And now, time for random useless (but honest!) information!
1. Where's your number one on your top 8?
Um....what?
2. What is your favorite possession?
I don't really hold much value in possessions, but I'd have to say either my violin or my dog. But I don't like to think of my dog as a possession, either, so lets say violin.
3. Do you own a gun?
Fuck no. Guns sicken me. They were invented by cowards to be used by cowards. But, a bow and arrow would be sweet....and a much more honorable means of protection, IMO.
4. If you could tell your last ex something what would you say?
I would tell him I'm sorry for trying to change him. In fact, I think that's what I'll do as soon as I finish this.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
If there is any bloodletting, yes. Oh yes.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Yuck. Veggie dogs are almost equally gross.
7. What's your favorite Christmas song?
I like some Xmas music, but can't choose. Not a big fan.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Water, tea, coffee.
9. Can you do push ups?
I can do about 25-30, girly style.
10. Is your bathroom clean?
Minus the shower curtain, yes.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
My Om earring. Too bad I lost the other one.
12. Do you take painkillers?
Unfortunately.
13. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
I don't know, because I'm not trying to, but I always seem to anyway.
14. Do you have ADD?
No. I don't know if I really believe in ADD...
15. Still have a birthmark?
I have a bunch.
16. What are you doing tonight?
Hmmmm....I don't know! Laundry, hanging out, hopefully drinking some wine and starting a new book.
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
Poop, gotta apply for that job, hope I get said job. (I know, totally contradicts my last blog....but seriously, being a meter-reader would be sweet!)
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought?
A banana, Malai Kofta, snacks at movie theatre. FOOD!
19. Name 3 things you drink regularly:
water, tea, coffee
21. Who's your number 1?
Me. Duh.
22. Current worry:
Hmmm...wow, I worry too much. Haha, and that's my current worry.
23. Current happy thought:
That, despite my worries, I know things are going to start looking up soon.
24.Favorite place to be?
My parents backyard, in a tree, or Chicago. (I never have just one favorite.)
25. How did you bring in the New Year?
Shit....oh yeah! Trippin on shrooms, watching The Point.
26. Where would you like to go?
All over the fucking world. Mostly Japan, Ireland, and Arizona.
27. Why do you wanna go there?
Japan because...well, it's fucking Japan, Ireland because of it's beauty, Arizona to see my awesome aunt and the Grand Canyon again.
28. What shirt are you wearing?
Aqua v-neck tee.
29. What is your Favorite Starburst Flavor?
Pink. It's a flavor, damnit.
30. Favorite color(s)?
Green.
31. Would you be a pirate?
YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I'd be a good-doer pirate, robbing the rich and giving to the poor!!
32. Are you a hater?
I hate stuff.
33. Do you sing in the shower?
Not as much anymore. I do most of my singing in the car.
34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
Candyman. Ugh...
35. What's in your pockets right now?
Burts bees chapstick, 1 dollar and 36 cents.
36. What are you going to do after this?
Go apply for a job.
37. Who do you want to be with right now?
Nate, Amanda, and Jes.
38. Worst injury you've ever had?
Wow...I haven't had any bad injuries. And I was a reckless kid.
39. Best feeling in the world?
Love!!
40. Worst feeling in the world?
Knowing that I've hurt someone, or knowing someone is in pain and I can't help.
41. Who is your loudest friend?
Christina
42. Who is your quietest friend?
Nate
43. Does someone have a crush on you?
Probably.
44 Do you wish on shooting stars?
No, but next time I see one I will.
45. What is your favorite food?
Peanut butter
46. What is your favorite candy
Chocolate
Anyway, I decided that it makes more sense to regard my birthday as New Year's, since it is for me, and therefore I have made 2 resolutions for my 24th year: 1, to be more honest with myself and others, and 2, to actually put effort towards the changes I want to see in my life. I realized Sunday night that in life, input = output, and that I haven't put nearly enough effort into the first side of the equation, yet I have expected the output to be great. Obviously this hasn't worked, and for some reason it never dawned on me until recently that to have great results, there has to be an equal amount of greatness in the effort put towards the result. (Ding!) As far as honesty goes, well...I haven't always been the most honest person when it comes to telling others how I really feel, and not only is that unfair to those around me but also to myself. I totally fuck myself over when i don't express my true feelings due to embarrassment or a fear of being disliked, or fear of hurting someone, but being dishonest is more hurtful to myself and others than speaking painful truths. And it's gotten me in some sticky and downright stupid situations. Fuck hiding the truth. I'm all about telling it how it is from now on. (I'd say this confession is a good start.)
And now, time for random useless (but honest!) information!
1. Where's your number one on your top 8?
Um....what?
2. What is your favorite possession?
I don't really hold much value in possessions, but I'd have to say either my violin or my dog. But I don't like to think of my dog as a possession, either, so lets say violin.
3. Do you own a gun?
Fuck no. Guns sicken me. They were invented by cowards to be used by cowards. But, a bow and arrow would be sweet....and a much more honorable means of protection, IMO.
4. If you could tell your last ex something what would you say?
I would tell him I'm sorry for trying to change him. In fact, I think that's what I'll do as soon as I finish this.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
If there is any bloodletting, yes. Oh yes.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Yuck. Veggie dogs are almost equally gross.
7. What's your favorite Christmas song?
I like some Xmas music, but can't choose. Not a big fan.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Water, tea, coffee.
9. Can you do push ups?
I can do about 25-30, girly style.
10. Is your bathroom clean?
Minus the shower curtain, yes.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
My Om earring. Too bad I lost the other one.
12. Do you take painkillers?
Unfortunately.
13. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
I don't know, because I'm not trying to, but I always seem to anyway.
14. Do you have ADD?
No. I don't know if I really believe in ADD...
15. Still have a birthmark?
I have a bunch.
16. What are you doing tonight?
Hmmmm....I don't know! Laundry, hanging out, hopefully drinking some wine and starting a new book.
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
Poop, gotta apply for that job, hope I get said job. (I know, totally contradicts my last blog....but seriously, being a meter-reader would be sweet!)
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought?
A banana, Malai Kofta, snacks at movie theatre. FOOD!
19. Name 3 things you drink regularly:
water, tea, coffee
21. Who's your number 1?
Me. Duh.
22. Current worry:
Hmmm...wow, I worry too much. Haha, and that's my current worry.
23. Current happy thought:
That, despite my worries, I know things are going to start looking up soon.
24.Favorite place to be?
My parents backyard, in a tree, or Chicago. (I never have just one favorite.)
25. How did you bring in the New Year?
Shit....oh yeah! Trippin on shrooms, watching The Point.
26. Where would you like to go?
All over the fucking world. Mostly Japan, Ireland, and Arizona.
27. Why do you wanna go there?
Japan because...well, it's fucking Japan, Ireland because of it's beauty, Arizona to see my awesome aunt and the Grand Canyon again.
28. What shirt are you wearing?
Aqua v-neck tee.
29. What is your Favorite Starburst Flavor?
Pink. It's a flavor, damnit.
30. Favorite color(s)?
Green.
31. Would you be a pirate?
YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I'd be a good-doer pirate, robbing the rich and giving to the poor!!
32. Are you a hater?
I hate stuff.
33. Do you sing in the shower?
Not as much anymore. I do most of my singing in the car.
34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
Candyman. Ugh...
35. What's in your pockets right now?
Burts bees chapstick, 1 dollar and 36 cents.
36. What are you going to do after this?
Go apply for a job.
37. Who do you want to be with right now?
Nate, Amanda, and Jes.
38. Worst injury you've ever had?
Wow...I haven't had any bad injuries. And I was a reckless kid.
39. Best feeling in the world?
Love!!
40. Worst feeling in the world?
Knowing that I've hurt someone, or knowing someone is in pain and I can't help.
41. Who is your loudest friend?
Christina
42. Who is your quietest friend?
Nate
43. Does someone have a crush on you?
Probably.
44 Do you wish on shooting stars?
No, but next time I see one I will.
45. What is your favorite food?
Peanut butter
46. What is your favorite candy
Chocolate
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just google "civilian inmate labor programs" for yourself. a copy of the document that describes the whole thing is on the United States Army website. I don't know how much more official it could be than that. It's there, it's current practice and law, but no one talks about it. Of course it's not on the news - i'm sure you already know the media is controlled and spits out lies to brainless people who eat it up.
here's the link to the document:
http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r210_35.pdf