It happened when I was a young guy in my 20s back when i was trying to get my money up. I was broke and needed some money so I thought of a way to get some. There used to be a drug dealer that lived by my house and everyone always said that he used to have at least 30 grand at his house at all times. I began to think of ways to break into his house. I looked for doors, windows anything that could get me inside. Everyday I would look outside my window to find out what time he left the house and who was with him and try to get a glimpse of house through his window but they shutters were always closed so it was very hard. I occasionally passed by the house acting as if I was going on walks and tried to find a point of entry which was not as strong. At nights I would try to count how many people were in the house by their shadows and thought of a way to get in and get the money. It took me 2 weeks to finally come up with a plan to get the money. On the 21th of the June 2006, I got my AK-47, a 9mm pistol and a sledgehammer and headed towards the house. I woke up that day and knew that if I wanted this money I will have to rob the house during the day because the residents are not home then. All day I watched outside my window for the perfect time. It really did not make any sense but I had a gut feeling that I would now when the right time would come. It was at 3:12 pm and at that moment I felt as if this was the right time to strike and so after putting everything in my duffel bag I left my house and after looking around for anyone I opened the back gate and smashed it open with my sledgehammer. I got into the house and went into each and every room flipping it over until I could either find the safe or the place where he put the money. I was very sad because I could not find the money then as I was about to leave I saw a shoe box that had some money hanging out of it. I quickly took the box and opened to find what I was looking for. I found the 30 grand and for a moment I froze knowing my tensions were about to go away. After about a minute of staring at it, I snapped back into the current situation and then left the house as fast as I could and ran away the rest has been history.
May Poem
You,just you is what makes stay
You,just you is what keeps me from going astray
You,just you is what keep me right
You,just you is what I cannot forgot
Through you is when I see no neglect
Leaving has caused me regret
Making me feel sorry
Making me want to leave as well
What a knifes stroke would feel
Will the scar take away all this pain
Guess I will have to try it out
Oh wait I cannot leave without saying
GOODBYE
Authors Note:
This poem is about a love story gone wrong and something which was not all happy and as a social teacher would say Disney type. I have seen this kind of situation happen to many people and it just came to me after watching 13 reasons why even though they have different reasons for the person to commit. In the first sentence it talks about how the guy is able to stay when the person he loves is with him and in a sense she holds him down. In the second sentence the guy in the poem talks about how he does not go anywhere when he is with her. In the beginning of the poem he talks about how she makes the guy feel so good and how she has an immense effect on his life. In the middle of the poem we see that they have been separated and now he started to feel remorse and regret. His life is starting to change for the worse. He starts to feel like he has lost everything and now it is his time to leave as well. He starts to have suicidal thoughts and eventually he goes towards the route of suicide. He kills himself by slitting his wrists and bleeding out just like Hannah baker in 13 reasons why. I believe that suicide is never the answer even though for many people after they lose something important in their life they believe that it is over for them. It may feel like that but you just need to get up and try to get over it because once you do you will feel much better. If you ever have suicidal thoughts you should talk to someone you can trust or if you do not know anyone you can call the anonymous suicidal helpline 1800-273-8255
April Fools
April fools is a day where people may prank you and get a couple of laughs out of it. This day is also one of embarrassment as you might get pranked hard and is usually one that stays in the books.
Ever wonder when or why April fools such a stupid yet funny tradition was made. April fools day started on April 1, 1508 when the french poet, Eloy d’Amervel referred to a poisson d’avril, this was probably the first introduction to April Fools. Then in 1539, Flemish poet Eduard de Dene wrote of a noblemen who sent his servants on foolish errands on April 1st.
Many different countries have different traditions when it comes to April fools. In the United Kingdom, the person who is fooling the person says April fools and the person fooled is called the April fool.
In Nordic Countries, most news media outlets post exactly one fake news article usually on the front of the newspaper but not as the headlines.
In Switzerland, people usually try to put paper fishes onto others without them noticing and newspapers also release a fake article in which their is a reference of a fish to give the reader a hint that it is fake.
April fools has made it to popular culture as many individuals now relate this day to the pranks and laughs that it surrounds itself with. We might watch Just for Gags here and then but on April 1st we all gather around to joke with our buddies and see who gets the last laugh. As we have seen the popularity in these pranks we have seen many movies that revolve around this tradition. In 1957, BBC had posted a news clip about people in Switzerland who were harvesting spaghetti and I mean not the long sticks that we boil but the actual cooked spaghetti that we eat at dinner. After this news broadcast had been aired many people around the country of England were calling in asking were they could find this harvest and their phone lines had been buzzing non-stop. Later next day the BBC had to air a public apology telling others that this was only just a prank for April Fools.
As you can see this tradition has been passed down for many centuries and is a nice way to kick off spring and a new month.
Marijuana: Do Not Judge A Book by Its Cover
When we hear about marijuana we tend to relate it to other drugs such as cocaine or meth. We associate marijuana with people who are mellow and do not care about their lives otherwise known as potheads. We also believe that marijuana is bad for other health compared to substances such as alcohol or cigarettes. In this Article I will example to you all why I marijuana is better than cigarettes and alcohol. This article does not encourage the consumption of marijuana just displaying facts.
First of all we should talk about what makes marijuana marijuana. Marijuana is actually a plant which is originates from Cannabis or(Cannabis sativa). The substance that gives you the “High” is known as delta-9 tetrahydro-cannabinol or also known as THC. Their is a huge range of the potency for different marijuana products.
People smoke marijuana because it gives them the feeling of having a “high”. This feeling is different for everyone as the THC alters the brains thinking differently. Most commonly they do not perceive things as they are or feeling that they are higher than the Earth hence the name “high”. Many smoke because it gives them a good feeling but it is not just for pleasure but also used for many other reasons.
Marijuana is a really important cure or sense of comfort for many patients facing different medical issues. For many patients that have been diagnosed with cancer, chemotherapy is usually a must for them to cure themselves. This procedure is also very hard and patients tend to opt out of it. Marijuana helps people be relieved of nausea which is a major side-effect of chemotherapy. Marijuana not only helps in cancer but also for people who have HIV/AIDS. Many people tend to lose their appetite but when using Marijuana it helps people regain that appetite. Many people who face stress and sleep deprivation problems tend to use sleeping pills which help them sleep but they can also lead to addiction. According to Researcher I Feinberg, Marijuana can also help you sleep and is also a much less dangerous route as marijuana is one of the least addicting drugs. Marijuana also helps relax muscle tension,spasms and chronic pain.
Marijuana is also one of the more safer or maybe the most safest substances to enjoy. According to history, ever since Marijuana has been introduced to mankind not one person has ever died of a marijuana overdose on record. Compared to this in 2010 alone 25692 people died of alcohol-related causes and there is said to be 7.1 million people who die of smoking both first-hand and second-hand roughly every year. Another huge misconception people have is that marijuana is a gateway drug(Gateway drug: A drug which leads to other drugs often ones that are more harmful). After many studies scientists have concluded that if people take marijuana before there is a less chance of them doing other drugs than people who smoke cigarettes and alcohol.
Marijuana is probably one of the least addicting substances out there. Studies have shown that marijuana is not as addictive as coffee is. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNNs leading medical correspondent says that we are being “systematically misled” and that only 9-10% of marijuana users are dependent on it while ironically one of the most common and legal substance, cigarettes has an astonishing 30% of users dependent on it. Cigarettes are one of the most addictive substances out there comparing to cocaine which has a dependency rate of 20% and heroin which has a dependency rate of 25%.
Fun Fact: Almost half of America has smoked marijuana which is more than the number of people who know who Jennifer Lawrence is or more than the number of people who are left-handed in America.
Anecdote
It was one of the best summers that I had. I was chilling with my friends almost everyday and always talking to different people and meeting new ones every day. It was like nothing could go wrong, wishing that this would not end. It was the 24th of July which would make the rest of my summer very boring. We had met about two weeks earlier when we had met coincidentally at the stampede.We had both known each other since middle school but since I moved schools we haven’t talked for about a year.After meeting each other at stampede we immediately started talking and we became friends in only a matter of a week, she had even gotten to my #1 best friend on Snapchat. After two weeks, we decided to go to the movies and in particular watch the amazing Spider-Man. I had kinda gotten to the movies early but because the theatre did not have wifi, the wait felt so long. I could not see my messages and thought that she had bailed on me but about 10 minutes later I saw her come through the door and was surprised at what I saw. Usually one would expect an individual they have not seen in a year to go through massive change but she stayed the same. We had said our Hi and hellos but along the way an awkward feeling started to set. After getting popcorn we got to our seats which to my surprise were recliner ones so it was pretty comfortable. We were watching the movie but I could notice she had no interest in it nor did I. 20 minutes before the movie ended we had a thing. It was fun while it lasted but as we left the mood had changed and it was really bizarre. While the movie was playing it was dark so no one had paid attention to what we were doing. Once the movie was over we both left the theatre without talking to each other, which to my opinion was not a good choice. Due to the awkwardness and not talking about what had happened we just left things all in disarray we just stopped talking altogether. All I can say is that I lost a good friend.
Love-Real or a myth
As February has ended, you might have been happy because everyone got chocolates for 50% off on February 15 or maybe you are one of those people who are happy that there are only 28 days in this month and that summer is only four months away now. During the beginning of this month; many people believe that before the 14th of February they should find themselves a date so that they can express their love too them. If they do not they will not find a date by the 14th their snapchat story will be dry and not cool. Like some every intellectual person had said, valentines day is also known as single awareness day. I really do not care about this because I for one do not believe in love but rather believe in a relationship that benefits both parties. Valentine’s day has become a business opportunity. Just think about it, couples in Hollywood or famous people usually date or marry each other but break-up quickly which could result in both people losing a lot of money. One might believe that love is the definition of life or the fact that without love one is lonely but I feel as if instead of love one needs care and happiness. I
have noticed that especially for teens there is no love factor. One might have a crush on someone but falling in love and living together forever is just a step I believe has no point. There is nothing called love, it is just made up and is a type of standard people think they should follow. I personally never care about love or any of that. People ask me what I love and all I tell them is money and buying myself things I want because it is something I really desire. Dating people is different because people date each other because they like each other’s external features. Love is over-rated and it has no purpose in my life. Instead of going on a date, I can go chill with my friends or do something else which is fun. I have personally never dated anyone and do not plan on doing so because all I plan on doing is go getting me some money.