Is 99 the New 100?

While peering on Mr. Schreiber's desk, my homeroom/chemistry teacher, I came across a paper listing examples of what teachers should say to congratulate their kids. But the list held only 99. 99 is a lot, but why not 100? I'm sure people at the county could think of something else; it's not hard to just smile. Or perhaps 99 has become a more powerful number. I guess those double nines are pretty potent. i mean one nine is pretty concerning, but two?? That's a doozey.

Ridiculous Labels

If I read any of the side effects on any pill, I'm pretty sure I would have died by now or at least never gotten well because of all the ridiculous symptoms.

Make me Younger

I feel like when you age as a kid and teenager, it's more like you're getting younger because people still think of you as being young. But when you're older like in the twenties and thirties you're really getting older because soon you'll be the big 4-0 and that if officially old, supposedly. So, basically, this first birthday celebrated with my blog, does not make me much older.

My Springtime Poem

We scamper about the house
our chests beating madly
with excitement and anxiety.
Panting,
while silencing our playmates,
we lower ourselves into our planned positions;
perhaps behind a couch stashing our feet under a frieze,
or
perhaps inside a down cupboard
prohibiting it to close.
Smothering ourselves into walls,
dust puddles,
or our curled knees,
someone would sneeze,
cough,
or some other din
surrendering our positions.
So, we would begin again,
just as we had before.

I Used to Look Up to You, Buddhism

After brushing up on some Buddhism I came to the conclusion that its overall purpose is no different from any other religion. I do give it props for being more worldly and open to others, but it is still for humanity. It still is greeedy in a way because the person wants to find nirvana. Plus, if you are not greedy or selfish just follow rules it makes it somewhat fake. I like the ideas but not as a whole. I think truely "good" people can be selfless and serving to others without a manual.