Video Games: Bitter Sweet

          Video games are great.  I love to play video games, like most people, but I would not call myself a gamer.  Part of that is because I have a Wii, nothing more, and the most violent game we own is Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Which I rock at, Pit owns).  And while I'm sure the video game industry creates jobs and all that, I think that an immense amount of talent, especially in young people, is wasted because of them.  I can almost guarantee you that half the guys in my school could raise their grades if they spent a little less time gaming and a little more time concentrating on homework.  Great, now I just sound like a crabby mother nagging at her brain-washed child.  But imagine the art, science discoveries, real-life friendships, and even exercise that could occur if we put, not just our controllers down, but our laptops, Ipods and phones down too.  Now I have done yet another transformation, now turning into a hypocrite.  Hey, old habits are hard to break, especially when technology makes more and more advances to keep us coming back.  Well, with any luck they'll find some unrealistic reason to keep off technology, like trans fats or something, and we can make the jump back from virtual to actual life.   

Shopping

I hate shopping. Call me a tom-boy, but I really do. Going with friends is okay, but only until you run out of things to do and have to find a ride home because you're at that stupid age where you can't drive but have so many places to go. What I hate the most about shopping is the lighting. Blinding flourescant lights are fine for about an hour, but after that everthing starts going down-hill. I feel so trapped if I spend too much time in a store. It's especially creepy at night when you look out the window and see darkness, but are surronded by unnatural light. And then you have to go try stuff on. I don't think guys have this problem, but trying clothes on takes so long and puts you in an even smaller LOCKED room when you're already feeling trapped because of the stupid lights. It's just not a fun time for me, I honestly do not see he thrill. There can be some cool things to buy, which then requires spending money. Oh well, I really shouldn't be complaining because I really am thankful that I have clothes to wear and nice things to enjoy. That's why charities are good so you can share your blessings.