I had been trying to think of something to write about all day. I couldn't seem to figure out what I wanted to write. There are so many topics in this world, why couldn't think of just one??
It occurred to me that I fried my brain because of all my studying and stressing this week. Aha! I've found my inspiration! I thought, "I'm gonna write about how lucky I am I didn't have a mental breakdown." And so begins my story...
Two words: Finals Week. The time most college students dread. I am lucky that I am still in high school (graduating in June) and I only was able to take 2 courses.
One of those courses, was an easy pass class. I went to class Tuesday, took the final and had some food. You're probably questioning the food part, my teacher thought it would be great if we had a potluck. It was great, a great end to a great class.
My second course, General Psychology. Dear God, this is why I almost had a mental breakdown. I was taking it as an online course, so as long as I took the e-Final by Friday I was in the clear. I studied hard, I made myself retake every practice test, every source I could get my hands on for the course.. I studied and reviewed it. I kept having to take breaks because my head would stop working, so I'd stop, nap, or play a video game.
I decided that I was ready to take my final yesterday. I swear to you, I almost had a panic attack, I was sorta hyperventilating, pacing back and forth. "God, did I study enough? I need to study more. No, wait... Maybe I studied too much! God, I don't want to blank out! Wait.. Did I really cover everything I needed to? Dammit!"
Those thoughts and more were rushing through my head a million miles per second. I was on my way to a mental breakdown.
This is where I say, Thank God for Parents! My dad could tell I was major-ly stressing. He told me to calm down, and I explained to him what was going on in my head. He told me to take a break.
That was all I needed. I took about a two hour break. I took the final and bam! I got a 90.
Thank God I Didn't Have a Mental Breakdown
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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What's the Deal with Cinco de Mayo?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
I've never figured out why it was such a big deal. I may be Hispanic but I've NEVER celebrated this day. People say the reason they celebrate it is because it's a celebration of Mexico's independence. Sorry to tell you guys, Mexico declared their independence from Spain on September 15, 1810.
So why do they celebrate this "glorious" day? Over here in Texas, I say it's just an excuse to party and get drunk off your ass. That is what most people do, not just Mexicans but all other races and ethnicities, it's really funny.
If anything I've said so far is somewhat humorous, you should check out this link. Cinco History This site makes me laugh so hard it hurts. Because of things like this,
"The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be. Mexico declared its independence from mother Spain on midnight, the 15th of September, 1810. And it took 11 years before the first Spanish soldiers were told and forced to leave Mexico.
So, why Cinco de Mayo? And why should Americans savor this day as well? Because 4,000 Mexican soldiers smashed the French and traitor Mexican army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico, 100 miles east of Mexico City on the morning of May 5, 1862
...Mexicans, you see, never forget who their friends are, and neither do Americans. That's why Cinco de Mayo is such a party -- A party that celebrates freedom and liberty. There are two ideals which Mexicans and Americans have fought shoulder to shoulder to protect, ever since the 5th of May, 1862. VIVA! el CINCO DE MAYO!!"
Maybe it's wrong for me to say this makes me giggle, but come on. Seriously people, Cinco de Mayo is bigger in the US because why? People love having an excuse to get drunk and party.
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The People at Google Are Racist.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Well, I was looking over my blog today and I came upon this.
This kinda offended me. Look closely at the Google Ad. You may or may not know, I am "Latina" or Hispanic, of Mexican descent, so this is a bit offensive to me.
I installed the Google AdSense application on this blog to help me make money. A Google crawler is supposed to "crawl" my page and then place a "relevant" advertisement on my blog. How in the hell is a "Pretty Mexican Bride" in ANY WAY relevant to my blog? Other than, I'm Hispanic and these people think it's funny to be racist. Well, ethnicist is probably a better word.. anyway.. this irked the hell out of me.
You would think out of the MANY advertisers on the Google network, they could come up with something better than this. This AdSense stuff isn't even making me any money anyway since no one is clicking on the Google Ads, but that's a different rant for a different time.
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