Home Schoolers... the truth.

Mmmk, yeah. I'm sure you've heard of home schoolers, and you may even know some. I am  currently a home schooling freshmen, and... believe me, I've heard a lot of cracks about home schoolers. 

First thing. Home schoolers are awesome. No question about it. They just are ^_^ 

Second thing. TPSers are even more awesome. (TPS = the Potters School, an online Christian school)

Cliché homeschoolers vs. TPSers

The TRUTH behind the stereotypes

Cliché homeschoolers sleep until noon.

TPSers wake at four thirty for their mathematics class.

Cliché homeschoolers dofifteen minutes of school every day.

TPSers do fifteen minutes of school every ten minutes.

Cliché homeschoolers are under socialized and have no friends.

TPSers have friends in every country.


Cliché homeschoolers need their parents to help them do everything.

TPSers try to do everything AWAY from their parents

Cliché homeschoolers automatically get all As from their moms.

TPSers sweat drops of blood to write the A+ essay.

Cliché homeschoolers never set foot outside.

TPSers travel the world from their laptop.

Cliché homeschoolers are awkward nerds.

TPSers are awesome nerds.

^^That kinda summarizes my thoughts about home schooling TPSers. And yeah, if you say home schoolers are anti-social or quiet... you really don't know some of my friends ;)


...or me ^_^

Respect Myself Say Whaaa?

"Respect yourself."

^^I'm sure we've all heard that at least once or twice from our parents… or maybe 1000000x a day. Whichever the case is, have you ever wondered what the crap that means? I mean like, pshhh, seriously, of course I respect myself. Duh. I mean… I'm an arrogant teenager which makes me think that -> me = everything important. I'm an egotistical narcissistic adolescent, so logically, I should respect myself…right?

I've kinda figured out that being a self-loving narcissist doesn't really mean the same thing as respecting one self. Gee, no way…

Self respect is, in a way, sorta like your pride. Your dignity, your self-esteem, your honor… It's what keeps you from going to the mall in a duck suit. Or for guys, in a pink tutu and tights. (Hopefully you haven't done that…^^) On a more serious level… self respect is like your conscience. The more you respect yourself, the more others will respect you.

For example, it's what keeps you (or tries to keep you) from giving into peer pressure. It's that inner voice that asks… "Would this make others think more highly of me?" or "Would God be pleased with my actions?" For us girls, a sign of self-respect (or lack thereof) can usually be shown in our wardrobe. Personal problem of mine… I love to be "on top" of things. Low cut spaghetti strap tanks, mini shorts, short dresses? Got them all. I like to dress to impress. Sure, there's always the subconscious thought of pleasing the guys. And yes, there are some guys who like that… but really, I've finally realized that all I want to do is go with the crowd. Please to crowd, right? But what do other people really think about me when I dress like that? "She has no respect for herself."

Maybe they don't think that thought exactly, but something close to that. When people look at me, I want them to think, "She's different then the rest." And not in a bad way… -_- I want them to see that Jesus is in my life. Or at least that I respect myself. So, I've just recently threw out a lot of clothes that would probably not be considered very appropriate. It was actually really hard… but I guess it'll pay off in the end.

Another thing - gossip. That's my pet peeve, and so I don't have any problem with trying to keep from gossiping, but everything you say will affect someone else. If you're always gossiping and/or bad talking about someone else, I can assure you that people's level of respect for you is a lot lower then it could be. I'm not a guy, so I won't try and name a problem for guys… but I'm sure if you're a guy, you can name some yourself.

Anyways, have some pride. Be yourself. Don't just go with the flow… respect yourself.

Peace

^^

Ang

Go Out With Me?

This is kinda in reply to Mark's blog post about relationships… not really, but kinda ^_^

I don’t know about you, but I get pressured all the time to get into a relationship. It’s like “the thing” everyone does. And I admit, I did go with the crowd for quite a while. Mhmm, did all that fun stuff. But looking back, I wish I hadn’t. Not that anything that I did was bad, but it was a waste… a waste of time and emotion.

Okay, now I think it’s time to say that relationships. Are. Not. Bad. Really. But, I think that relationships can be (doesn’t mean it has to be) very damaging, especially in the teenage years. Yup, I’m a teenager, so I can say that…

Before you start thinking of having a relationship… think about why you want one.

Reasons I’ve heard

1. I want/need someone to confide in… someone I can really trust…and that person just happens to be the one I really like.
2. I really feel that I love him/her.
3. Peer pressure. Everyone wants us to get together. That… is not an uncommon reason for a lot of my own friends.
4. He/She’s hot. ß Umm…? Sorry to break this to you dear, but that’s not going to work out…
5. I need someone to help me get through all the stress I go through… to be honest, I need something/someone to be my vent. To be my way of escaping all the stress I have.
6. A bit of all of that ^^
7. A different reason…

To be blunt, I don’t see the reason of having a relationship unless the both of you are serious; trying to hold the relationship together, hopefully permanently until marriage… or at least a long-term one. Otherwise, what’s the purpose? To have fun? To feel loved? To fill in the space in your life? Really? I have friends who have had two day relationships. Literally. All I can do is give them a hug, and later shake my head.

Why allow yourself to be vulnerable to unnecessary heartache and pain? It hurts to be rejected… not that I would know *cough* but why put yourself up for that? Also, having relationships have ruined many really strong friendships.

On the other hand, I have several friends who’ve had, and are still having, a long-term relationship. For two years and up. I really respect them, and yeah…

Anyways, to sum it up, having a relationship is overrated, unless you and your… partner (?) are both willing to stand up to the commitment. So, firstly, pray. Really pray. And pray hard. Because this is important. Secondly, ask around for advice. Could be your friends, your parents, your youth pastor, whatever. Get other people’s opinions. In both steps, make sure you’re open to other’s opinions… and don’t be blinded by your own desires.

Just fyi, I plan to become a monk when I grow up. Just sayinnnn… so come visit me in my robe and my monastery. Oh, and I won’t shave my head. Nope. Shan’t do that. Love my hair too much. But still, visit me mmk? That’s all, kthx.

Peace

^^

Ang

P.S. - I'm fully aware that my feelings on this will probably change… but for now… xD

Let the Sunshine in… Face it with a Grin

Ever feel like you don’t feel anything? Or rather, you can’t feel anything other than the pain that’s blinding you? Do you ever feel like the anger and/or hurt has taken control over all your emotions and, therefore, your actions? Or has guilt taken over your life?

Just know that you’re not alone. God’s love never ends… this song (Times by Tenth Avenue North) says it all.

My love is over. It's underneath.
It's inside. It's in between.
The times you doubt Me, when you can't feel.
The times that you question, 'Is this for real? '
The times you're broken.
The times that you mend.
The times that you hate Me, and the times that you bend.
Well, My love is over, it's underneath.
It's inside, it's in between.
These times you're healing, and when your heart breaks.
The times that you feel like you're falling from grace.
The times you're hurting.
The times that you heal.
The times you go hungry, and are tempted to steal.
The times of confusion, in chaos and pain.
I'm there in your sorrow, under the weight of your shame.
I'm there through your heartache.
I'm there in the storm.
My love I will keep you, by My pow'r alone.
I don't care where you fall, where you have been.
I'll never forsake you, My love never ends.
It never ends.

There will be times when you feel like you can’t take it anymore, that you can’t take all the emotions, or sometimes, lack of emotions. You already know that…

But, God is always there. He’ll always be there for you. Even when you don’t feel Him there… even when you can’t feel His presence.  So in the meantime… smile. Life could be so much worse.

Launching Time

*Ahem* 


Okay, so I spent five minutes thinking of a sufficient title for my personal blog. Apparently, that wasn't enough time. I won't pour out my personal problems onto a public webpage, contrary to what the blog title might suggest. However, I will allow this blog to illuminate my personal views on topics. My opinions. The way I think on certain matters. 


Not that I expect you as a reader to care or understand, but I sometimes wish I could have someone else's opinion on particular subjects. So, please excuse the amateurish writing as I try to put my scrambled thoughts into fairly understandable sentences.