To Those of You..

Driving. It seems like a right that all of us have, but after seeing the way people drive on the street, I beg to differ. People must not really think about how driving can change your life in just a second. Drivers of all ages are breaking laws all the time. Everyday, I see people speeding, not using turn signals, swerving in and out of lanes, and many other things. After going through Drivers Education myself, I often find myself mentally pointing out errors in people's driving technique, even with the driver of the vehicle I'm in. I scare myself when I realize that I'm being driven by people who often break laws that are in effect for a reason. I posted this not to complain about the bad drivers, not to try to change the world, but to get some people to realize that driving badly is not okay.

Shrinking Clothes: A Growing Problem

        The fashion in schools is always changing. One day, it's hoodies and sweat pants, the next day, it is short shorts and tank tops. High school is a place where people try to identify who they are to the rest of their peers. Sometimes, though, the fashion trend is a bit out of the ordinary. Teens often do not know when to stop in terms of privacy and decency which is why some clothes have to be outlawed in school.

School uniforms could make dress codes much easier

        Teens should have reasonable limits on their attire for a few reasons. One reason is that public decency is something that all of us should have, and revealing clothes can be a distraction for everybody in the classroom. Dress codes should be in place to stop this problem, and they are, but there is just one problem. Students don't listen. Because this ongoing issue, many schools across America have decided to put an en to all of it, and switch to uniforms. A polo shirt and nice slacks are way easier to deal with than tube tops and yoga pants.
        Even very relaxed school uniforms are a way better idea (in my opinion) than try to tell students what not to wear. The reason being, the latest fashion trend is always changing, and thus making it hard to tell the kids what not to wear because the list would have to be updated to fit the latest trend very often. If the list is outdated, then nobody will be wearing those clothes anyways.
        It is my belief that it would be simpler and more effective to have uniforms instead of a dress code. JROTC programs have uniforms that have to be worn on some days, and the students don't have a problem wearing them, so there shouldn't be a problem with uniforms for the whole school.

My Sincerest Apologies

Regarding my last post, I am completely sorry. Yesterday, I did not know what was going on. I was not in my normal state. I thoroughly beloved that recycling is in fact a healthy, good activity. I am very sorry to anybody that I offended by my unnecessary outburst yesterday. To all of those that read my blog, or have ever read my blog, I formally apologize, and I promise it will never happen again. The reason for said post will not be said, but I can assure all of my readers that look up to me that it was not anything bad. I understand if people stop reading, but I wish that those words have not lost any loyal fans. And I must mention the last post was in fact a satire.
Best regards,
Sergeant Wilkins Jr. (The Third)

Blogging is Bad Business

        I have noticed something very recently because of this blog that I just started. What I noticed is that there is not much of a reason for me to have a blog. Blogs are nice for people to send their opinion out to the world via Internet. It can also be nice for new ideas, or to have a journal online. Those are all valid reasons to have a blog, but I don't do anything like that. In fact, I don't blog at all. This is somebody else typing, not Sergeant Wilkins Jr. The point is that blogging is a very vestigial activity that many people do. Why would anybody ever want to give useful information or interesting stories to billions of potential readers? It just baffles me.

        People that blog are probably the same people that recycle and eat healthy foods, both of which, are terrifyingly normal. I don't think I'll ever understand what the deal is about writing to an unknown public online. Blogging is just as reasonable as investing money into safe, profitable investments. Speaking of saving money, why do people use alternate sources of travel such as riding bikes or using the max? I just do not understand why people like the environment enough to not drive their own cars.
Extending on the thought of people doing good things for their community, I believe that people feel better about themselves when they try to do something good, even when they know that their efforts are useless. They feel better because they know that they tried by recycling, carpooling, and everything else, for the greater good of mankind. I feel bad for all those people, they work so hard, but they don't get anything in return. Such a shame, but I suppose that's what happens when you make blogs.

Ode to Pants

One day, after years of wearing, 

I finally changed my very old pants.

It took a while, and lots of caring,

but I got out of my trouser trance.

These pants were blue and faded,

they had holes and were fraying too.

But they were never jaded,

and to me, they were as good as new.

They went through much of life with me

without complaining a bit.

Whenever I wore them, I felt so free

'cause of the way they fit.

 Made of such quality fabric,

it was hard to tell their age.

It was like they were made with magic,

but pants can't be made by mage.

I will miss those pants with all my heart,

 but it is their time to go.

people told me it was time to part,

I'll just buy another pair tomorrow.

Are teens ready for JROTC?

Young adults in a program similar to JROTC

Colleges have had programs for young people wishing to join the military. The program, called ROTC teaches the kids about the military through a tough program involving hard work and life lessons.The program later made it's way to high schools with a different name: JROTC. A program like ROTC for high school students has proved problematic and a very hot topic for debates. It is hard sometimes to choose a side because both sides are equally understandable. On one side, people think that high school students are capable of choosing a sensible choice, and will not get fooled by enlisting schemes. One the other hand, People think that JROTC is a cheap way to recruit a large amount of eager, oblivious students. These two arguments are proved legitimate claims. Personally, I think that JROTC should not exist, nor any program similar. It should not be in high school because young people are easily persuaded by free stuff and fun games. It is a bad idea to let unsuspecting kids think that the military is all fun and games. I think it is fine for those who want to be in the military to be in a JROTC class, but my understanding is that many people join to be with friends and have fun. That they have no idea what the military is really like, so they base their knowledge off the class experience. That is just my opinion. I may be wrong.

You Don't Have to Be a Psychic to Like This Show

Shawn (Right) and Gus (Left) are the
crime solving team

Set in Santa Barbara, this show sets itself apart from the rest. There are many police/detective shows, but not like Psych, a television series about a man that claims to have psychic abilities. Shawn (main character and "psychic") uses his "powers", while his buddy Gus (other main character and sidekick) uses general knowledge of everything to solve crimes for the Santa Barbara Police Department that are not solvable to a normal detective. From werewolves to aliens, this duo has seen it all. Shawn started a business called "Psych", which is a private detective agency that solves both personal and police crimes using "psychic" powers. Shawn is a silly guy that tries to make everything fun, which often leads into trouble. The main reason he gets anything accomplished is because of Gus. Gus is the smart person that gives Shawn valuable information all the time. Shawn manages to keep his secret hidden only because he and Gus make such a good team. Without their great friendship and their shinanagans, this show wouldn't be even close to the same.