So, I know that things always change, even the way you think, but it's just weird to experience. Over the past few years, the way I think (not even necessarily the things I think about) has been changing. There have been many times in the last few years where I'll say something to my dad and either he or I will just be like, "wait a second. That ( Read more... )

Every so often, I have a moment when I just wonder what is wrong with the US. I'm working on taking notes on a criminology chapter about controlling gun crimes and I just had another one of those moments.

People murdered by guns, 2006

Austria                            18
Australia                         27
England and Wales     59
Spain ( Read more... )

In the area of New Jersey that my dad lives in, they publish a magazine/coupon book that you can pick up free pretty much everywhere. They always have funny little stories, so I thought I'd share some that my dad cut out and mailed to me:

Public Service Message
 Too often we lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it ( Read more... )

There have been a lot of tour groups walking around our school in the last 2 or so weeks. I don't actually pass them that often, but I can seem them from my room a lot ( Read more... )

I just finished reading this book a little less than an hour ago and it is one I would definitely recommend. There are a few parts that remind of parts from the Twilight Saga, but I feel like this is a more grown up, adult version.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness


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I don't know what my problem was yesterday, but I was fine for the morning, but a little after lunch, I just...I don't even know what happened. I was really tired, less motivated than normal to do homework, and none of the things that I normally do when I have free time (watch TV, read, go online, listen to music, write) sounded appealing at all. ( Read more... )

This is very cool. If any of you are tech-geeks, you might want to check on this video:

Predator: A Smart Camera that Learns

I was listening to Tom Sawyer by Rush (partially distracting myself from studying) and decided to look at the lyrics. I have to say, I really like these two lines ( Read more... )

I finally got around to writing another part of this...

Title: Distracted ( index)
Author: d353r7r47
Rating: G
Word Count: 1,217
Summary: Jhera finds out who her new sparring partner will be.

It was the next day and Jhera had just finished changing for her combat training class.