I made a post in Cultures Shocked on abortion yesterday. It was funny since I considered myself pro-life, but I ended up sounding a bit choicy.
Basically, I believe that life starts at conception when the sperm get into the egg. So, therefore, unnatural destruction of it should constitute murder.
I also believe that most pro-choice argument stems from greed. They don't want to worry about a child so they will get rid of it. They could have the baby and give it up for adoption but they don't want the guilt of the possibility of giving it to a messed up system.
Another justification I heard thrown around was "it could turn into a serial killer" but I say it could turn into a really inspirational person who pulled themselves up by their boot-straps (pardon the cliche), so what gives you the right to make that judgment call?
I believe that reducing this life with terms and phrases like "mass of cells" "fetus" and I even saw someone mention an interesting comparison to "parasite" is all a tactic to feel less guilty. That way we'll play around and tweak meanings until the law fits our wishes.
However, I do have points where I struggle.
I don't believe it's right for a rape victim to be forced to go on with the pregnancy. Aside from the psychological problems that can manifest themselves physically there is also the way that it just seems fundamentally wrong...But how can I say abortion is murder and then allow a special case?
A poster pointed this out. Legal abortion may be worth keeping just for the avoidance of the unsafe alternatives.
And a distressed and potentially pregnant poster brought in a pro-choice argument from a more Christian perspective. She implied that she believes in predestination and/or election and that if God had a purpose for that life he would have picked a better host. While it's compelling, I still sustain that we cannot know for certain. After all, the "saved from potential abortion" story may be part of a bigger picture.
Also, I refrained from posting this since the environment seemed a bit hostile to opposing viewpoint but I am 17 years old. I am a virgin. I believe in abstinence. I was not raised in a bubble and I do think about sex. As a result, I do not really have much compassion for those who get pregnant and want an abortion, unless they've been raped. I do believe that abstinence is possible and we should all be aware of what we risk even with "protection." After all, things happen and we should take responsibility. Do we really want to put complete trust into mass-manufactured products that can have glitches for something as important like this?
However, I must admit that my stance on what qualifies as living is a bit wavering. Perhaps there is a small window where things like the "Morning-After Pill" can come into play so no major damage is done.
X-posted here.
Well, I have finally gone back to school on my final year as of last week on Monday, 13 August 2007.
It's annoying to have to go back to homework and stuff, but at the same time, it's a bit depressing. I am not one for these types of sappy remininces (or maybe I am...), but I might actually miss some of it.
...Yeah right!
No, but seriously, so far everything seems pretty cool. It also helps that I don't give high expectations to my school anymore, I just sort of try to grin and bear it. After all, I should be used to some of this crap by now, so I know the drill and I can pick my battles. But with the exception of a few things, I'm doing alright so far.
Don't get me wrong, despite what anyone wants to believe, I do not and will never love school. The blaring and apparent inadequacies in some of the teaching and "rules" irk me, but overall, I think this year can be pretty bearable.
Just Lord help me, because I have college to worry about. Applications, fees, forms, and retaking the SAT for the millionth time.
I suppose looking at that kind of stressful stuff has given me a different perspective on school.
Plus, this year I want to be more organized. I just wish we would get our second locker already! My books don't fit and I'll admit it, I'm too short too be having to mess around with a top locker with the big hardcover books. I already dropped them on my friend twice in the first two days within getting them.
Anyways, aside from that. Since I'm not a class officer this year, I need something impressive to do. I'm hoping that I can land a volunteer job at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Preferably, some kind of office or runner job since, I'm really squeamish and I can get all chuichi(I'll have to define that word one day)...
Also, I want to go back out for volleyball this year, but I need my stupid physical. So, I can't go to practice until I get that settled. I'm kind of mad that as long as I've been on the JV team, that I can miss just one year and that coach already forgets about me. I love how he's teaching that complicated formation to beginners, I'm just glad I know it already since it's annoying, and I always somehow get blamed when others forget their rotation spot.
Anyways, I'm short, so I don't expect much. I'm content with my usually back positions and then sub out and then sub back in to serve, before subbing back out when I get to the front. I'm short and chubby and I cannot jump very well, but my underhand serve was enough to keep me off the bench!
Anyways, I pray to God for a great school year.
ESPECIALLY FOR THE CLASS OF 2008!!!!
Well today is...or seeing how there isn't much day left, was my birthday. I am a proud Leo who celebrates her birth from August 4, 1990 6:42 P.M.(I need to confirm that time thing...)
Anywho, I didn't do much today. I'm not the type to throw parties, so I kept it low-key. This morning I did some work by the church. I helped prime the wall so they could paint and then I help clean out some of the garbage from the unused lot. Apparently, a bum used to live there, so it smelled really gross. I must have washed my hands a million times when I got to go inside. On top of everything, we were on a field in Miami, so that's means a summer heat index of at LEAST a kajillion degrees. (I better have earned some Jesus Points! j/k)
But aside from the fact that I woke up the unholy hour 8:30 A.M. on the morning of my birthday, I don't mind doing some work. I don't like throwing parties anyway, it's too much of a hassle. And isn't it better to give than receive? So, I would rather give someone else the gift of my presence, than to receive a headache trying to plan a party in the summer and tracking people down around vacations.
Anyways, I had a serious ice cream craving, so I told my dad to take me to Cold Stone Creamery. This man had to take a "short cut" so we wound up driving all over North Miami. Finally, we gave up and went to Walmart for some AC since it was still hot, and that beat up car doesn't have AC. So I showed dad the kinds of digital camera I want:
Cute, red, and enough megapixels to make out what you're taking a picture of...
Anywho, he said he didn't have any money, so we would have to get it another day. Plus, it didn't like that one I saw in Walmart. That shutter delay seemed like a million years.
We FINALLY got to the ice cream place. The stupid guy didn't even sing when I tipped him! That's the best part of Cold Stone! Geez...
Well, I finally got home and layed (is that right? I don't know lie vs. lay) back for a while in my beautiful AC while I watched some TV. Then my dad took me to his room to pick out a camera online, but that was interrupted when my oldest sister came. She brought me some cake...and a Christmas card with a dollar. Apparently, it was her little joke--it worked! lol She gave me the real cards one from her sons and one from her with a hundred dollars. HAPPY Birthday!
Then my other sister who the second youngest, decided to show up...giftless...and she pick today of all days to take my dad to go car shopping. Of all the nerve!
So I decided to go with my other sister to her house for a bit. She got a new phone and it's nice, the Blackberry Pearl. So I was playing with it the whole time. Then her son has a Sidekick out of nowhere, so I was trying to steal that.
Well we rented a movie, went back to my house and had some cake. My mom was still at work and my dad was still...somewhere with my other sister...
I just took a took a nap and wasted away the rest of the day. Not much to it. Of course, I got some calls and stuff. But what do you want me to do? List their names and numbers on the internet?
Oh and for my future reference, "Wait, I need to go back inside and set the alarm!"
Warning: Somewhat Materialistic
Oh my...I found such an awesome site last night. When I found it, I just could not stop myself from browsing and browsing.
No, it wasn't some gold mine dating site!
Actually, it was a site that sold the most lovely shoes! The best part was that they were CHEAP too!
And as if I weren't drooling enough already the standard shipping is supposedly free for each additional item within its category (which are separated into: Apparel, Shoes, and Boots)
Anywho, the site is called CutesyShoes and they ship from California. They seem legit enough, however, it appears that they started off on Ebay. But they accept Paypal and they seem very put-together. Plus they ship international!
On their "About" they include a statement about how they believe in feedback, good or bad, and then they link to a Google search for "cutesyshoes." However, I hardly found it very useful, since the search results were dominated by their sites. That's why when I do a search to find if a place is legit, I add keywords to the search like "forum" or "complaints" or "reviews." Basically, things that would lead you to unbiased reviews and comments by real people. It could take a while to find enough to ease your fears, but it is worth the time in my opinion, to find a real gem of an online shopping site.
I LOOOOVE SHOOOEEES!
I just need to convince my mom that I want to do my back to school shoe shopping online. She's still wary of that online stuff, especially with such a large purchase that I'm going make. *drool*
The best part is that they have my dreaded size 5 1/2. It's hard enough to find a half size, but a half size under 6 that's not a children's shoe? *cries at the stupid shoe stores made for all those bigfoots out there...* Loooove it!
What's this I feel?
I think I'm feeling pity!
My mom was surprised the other day by an out-of-nowhere call from my sister. The reason that this is such a surprise is because this sister is my mother's only other daughter and she has two sons. Even though they live about five minutes from here, they never visit and they scarcely call. My poor mum gets more calls from my brother in Trinidad than my sister that's five minutes away.
So then my sister--who acts like a total hermit and ALWAYS has an excuse of why she couldn't come or why she didn't pick up the phone (even though she was most likely just screening her calls)--finally calls our mom to tell her that she and the kids are visiting on Sunday.
My mom is pleasantly surprised and she even cooks extra. Unfortunately, hours pass. And noone comes. My mom calls my sister to find out what happens and it turns out that my sister decided to get her hair done and her son went to some other person's house because they have a pool.
Now that's just RUDE!
I never knew my sis that I looked up to could be so inconsiderate. That was wrong, I could see the disappointment on my mom's face as she hung up the phone after talking to my sister.
Apparently, in an attempt to make it up, my sister is going to come over for a few minutes.
Yeah! Way to step up there!
I could tell that it hurts my mom, now she's upset and trying to pick a fight with me as I'm typing this. My mom is tired of having to explain why noone ever hears from my sister.
Oh...there she is...
The Devil Wears Prada. I just finished watching this movie since I heard it mentioned in Ugly Betty--which is my recent obsession.
What can I say about this movie?
Well, it did not jump out to me when it was out, and it certainly did not jump out to me now. It was not the total lack of action that got to me. It was the total lack of…well…anything…
Unless you just want some fashion eye candy, there is absolutely nothing worthwhile to see about this movie. The so-called “Devil” of The Devil Wears Prada is actually quite average and it is just the kind of normal “devilishness” that you would expect from anyone in business. Frankly, if I wanted to watch something this average, I would go and find a job pretty much anywhere.
Of course, I’m not supposed to expect much from a chick flick, right? But my goodness! The best part of chick flicks are romances and drama. The pathetic excuse for Andrea’s romances, seemed horribly rushed. I probably could count the amount of scenes of her with either of the guys on one hand.
Thoroughly an unremarkable movie. I spent most of the time amazed at how huge Anne Hathaway’s eyes are…wow…Why even line them? I'm sure we can find them...
But if I must say something nice to make a full criticism sandwich, I enjoyed Meryl Streep’s nonchalant voice as she played Miranda Priestly, our local Prada-wearing Devil.
Oh God! Another one?
Yes, I have decided to bless the internet with yet another blogging attempt. But the same rules apply: I suck at updating.
I suppose I so say some things, ne?
My name is Sherise. I am currently sixteen years old and I will be turning seventeen in a couple of weeks.
My interests are varied but I like anime, Harry Potter, some reading, fashion, and the internet. Plus my favorite colors are red and gold.
I'm short, black, and chubby. Or to be more eloquent, I should say that I stand just a little over five feet tall, my heritage is mixed Afro-Caribbean, and I am working on my weight issues, but I am happy to say that I have finally come down to the maximum healthy weight for my height range.
Last, but not least, I am a Christian. If you want to be technical, my church is Southern Baptist, but in name only.
Well, I hope this blog survives, I suppose I'll find out. This is more for me, anyway.