I'll Just Be

I want to be the plastic bag that floats in the air, destined to embrace the wind
Connecting with the world as it shifts and changes, gliding past the cars that fuel it's flight.
It's destination is the ground below it, only questioning where that ground may be.

I want to be the fish that swims in the bluest of seas, not because of its color but so I may see my enemies.
I'd float and sing softly along with the sounds that are made the seaweed and conch shells.
The water is home and soothing and true, it's vast and it's kind, it is everlasting.

I want to be the orange sky that only comes about when fall has arrived, it's color like magic brush strokes floating between earth and nothingness.
It bursts with flames of red and gold until it vanishes into pure blackness.
The changes may come still those colors are always there.

Until then I'll just be 

When I Grow Up I Want to be Like Jenna Marbles. #Comm325

YouTube,in my opinion, is the ultimate vessel in self promotion, besides blogging, that the Internet has to offer; oh, and it's free! This broadcasting website allows you show off to a world that never knew they wanted to know you.  With one click of a button you are "live" and in the homes of viewers all around the world, performing in any which way you feel most comfortable.

Creators Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim began YouTube in 2005 and the website basically featured clips from television and movies. Though it may not have been their idea to create a platform for people to use to gain popularity, it sure has become one. "But  its  most  unexpected  and  long-lasting  impact  has come  from  videos  made  by  nonprofessionals,  or,  rather,  by  people  who  are  not  cable  or  network  television  producers." (This quote was taken from a book I'm currently reading titled New New Media (pg.41). This book introduced me to a few things; Obama Girl, whom prior to reading I had never heard of; and Roy Orbison and his guitar, a recounting of how one guitar made a huge impression in a music video.  I was also reacquainted with the unique Jenna Marbles, and though I may not fully agree with how Miss Marbles promotes herself, (and the influences she may have on young girls), she is a great example of how anyone can upload a video and become an Internet sensation!  I am sure that she has motivated people all over the world to freely express themselves, and not just on-line but off-line as well.

Still, there is a dark side to anything that is free to the public and YouTube has had their share of videos that should have never been uploaded to begin with. One recent post that I came across, (due to the sick sense of humor of others), is, in one word, shameful. I was completely shocked that an adult would film such a thing, then actually post it for the world to see. Somehow the video has managed to stay posted and not be taken down as of yet.

We often must take the good with the bad in order to have society move forward and YouTube is a part of our societies future. With each upload there is a young girl or boy, man or woman, or even entire groups of people that just want to be heard. No matter if their desires are to become famous, spread a hopeful message, or to simply use as an outlet to express themselves; YouTube is where they turn. Let's keep this outlet safe for all that use it, and all that will in the future.

8 Steps To Becoming The Worst Person You Can Be #Comm325

You might think it's easy to be the worst person you can be; talk down to people, think you are better than others, or just simply ignore everyone around you.  No, it's not easy at all.  Actually, it takes skill, determination, and an 8 step plan to become the worst person you can be.  Follow these guidelines and I guarantee the outcome will be priceless.

1.  Create Your Own World- Though this step seems simple, it may prove to be more difficult if you are one of the unlucky ones without a stand out imagination.  Fret not, to create your own world all you really need to do is block out the one you already live in.  This may take a month or so, but slowly you will completely ignore whats happening around you and rest comfortably in your own state of mind.

2. Fake a Career- Now that you are living securely in your own world, it's time to get out there and get that career you always wanted but were never good enough to have, or to lazy to achieve.  Realize that the job that you currently have is not good enough to brag about.  You need something that suits you better.  Maybe you are a famous poet and have been published all along the coast; the coast of what is not important (that is covered in Step 3). Don't forget, choose a career that you can speak of with 100% confidence. No one will believe you if you don't believe yourself.

3. Location, Location, Location- It will never matter where you live, because when you are talking to someone the one thing that you must remember to say is, "It was when I was living in (fill in the city/state) when that happened."  This will prove you to be continental and learned. The more places that you have lived, the better.  Hence, move around, a lot, if you can, if not get on the net and start reading.

4. Know Your Surroundings- Make sure that you are talking up all the right people.  Every where you go there will be someone that will listen to you, make sure you find them.  Make yourself look well rounded and near perfection to as many people as you possibly can.  This is all part of making people not only like you, but talk about you to other people. Be a human social network.

5. Be The Bad Guy- No one likes a "do-gooder." Make sure you are the one in the crowd that points out the negative in ever situation.  It is best to do so in a satirical or comedic manner as to not hurt peoples feelings, right away.  When you have mastered this you will have all the control to hurt as many peoples feelings as desired, all while still having people listen and love you; which leads to step number six.

6. Make Them Love You- The easiest thing to do is make someone hate, whereas the hardest thing to do is make someone love.  So, do your best to make most people love you, and then let the rest of them hate you.  You do need a small group of people to dislike you all together.  This will not only make you feel superior but you will begin to make others think you are superior.

7. Take Over Everything- Leave no stone untouched.  You need to be the center of attention no matter the place or situation.  Make sure that everyone near you, and those that are not, know that you are there and that you should be listened to.  Making people pay attention to you is something that should be very important in this journey.

8. End Game- Take everything you've learned, and worked for, and shove it in everyone's faces. Tell everyone how great you are! Belittle them, teach them lessons they never knew they wanted to learn. Speak off subject and make your listeners believe they are lost due to the fact they are stupid. Rise above the masses with little regard to anyone around you.

If you follow these steps I garauntee, you will be the worst version of yourself! It's easy to do and often we are doing it without even taking notice.

Of course, you may not want to be the worst person you can be.  You may want to be the best.  I wish I could help but at this moment I do not have a list for that.  Yet, as soon as I figure it out, the list will be posted.

A

# 2

It's October 2nd and that means the second story has been published.  This Town is told in the form of a letter, a letter I would not be interested in recieving.
It was a lot of fun to write and even more fun to post it! I hope you all enjoy.... Click the title to get to the page ;)

Happy October 2nd
A

Moving Mountains for Madison

This post is dedicated to all those that have given anything to help someone else's life become just a little better.  We find ourselves so wrapped up in our own problems that sometimes we just don't stop to see the good that is in this world.

A dear friend donated a piece of her liver today to her year old niece Madison.  Madison would have not survived if she had not had this surgery and I want you, and anyone you know to just stop and think for a moment, would you do the same, even if it were for a friend and not a relative.

It's seems almost a lifetime ago that Michelle Mari began her journey to help save the life her niece Madison. At the same same time it feels the same for Jim and Shannon and their journey to save their daughters life.

It began with testing; lots of testing. Worrying; lots of tears. Anger; why is this happening to such a young soul? Relief; when the Mari Family realized that Michelle would be able to donate a piece of her to save Madison. All of these emotions must have been debilitating at times.

The Mari family put their lives on hold for months upon months in order to prepare for today; a day that will forever change all of their lives. Today, two generations lay in one building connecting in a way that some may never understand.

A foundation was started to help the Mari family pay for the numerous amounts of testing Nd procedures that were ahead of them.  With the help of friends and family, Moving Mountains for Madison has helped raise over $10,000.00. The Mari family will continue to keep movie those mountains until their daughter is brought back to health.

We post about our headaches and stomachaches; we post about how bad of a day we've had and how life just isn't fair. Yet, sometimes we post about saving lives and families pulling together to help one another. We post about, how when push comes to shove, our minuet problems, though they may seem detrimental at the time, seem silly and unimportant after realizing how life can be taken away, as well as given.

Michelle has put aside all life's little pleasures in order to give the biggest pleasure to her family, a hopeful new beginning to her niece.

Think about this before you post about life and realize, though it may not be easy, or fair for that matter, we must stay true to our families, friends, and our own beliefs to make our world and others, better.

I'd like to just say how proud I am of you and wish you and the rest of the family all the best with their newly given future!
I love you Michelle... MOOO

Thanks for reading 

A

Think twice before getting your neighbors mail

HELLO MY READERS!!!!  HAPPY OCTOBER!!!!!!! THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR!!!!!

 The Package is the first entry in my new blog I Want to Suck Your Blog.  Join me during the entire month of October as I create a new tale of terror in new and creative ways every day!  I'm very excited to challenge myself as well as, hopefully, entertain all my readers and give each and every one of you a good scare; or at least question turning on the lights or walking down the street alone.

Follow these simple rules for optimal fear:

1. Have a drink (if you are old enough, care to have one, or do not have a problem with drugs or alcohol)

2. Turn off all of the lights.  Even if you read it during the day, the less light, the better.

3.  Read alone.  I know you are a very busy and popular person but take some alone time to enjoy each story.

4.  Relate to it.  Try and put yourself into the situations.

5. If all else fails, have another drink (if you are old enough, care to have another, or if you still have a problem with drugs and alcohol.)

Talk to you soon,

A