Trends that Should Die with 2014

     I think that we should let the whole Breaking Bad craze die with 2014. The show was great, I liked it a lot. But I'm sick of seeing all these apparel stores with Breaking Bad apparel all through the store. It's not that great.

     First off, I know it's a great show, I watched them all. But it's not like you see Greys Anatomy fans sporting fan type T-shirts. I think it's great to be a fan but the show was not even like a sci-fi kind of show. It was a drama...... About crystal meth......

     Secondly, if a show is that great then just watch it? No one needs a Heisenberg mug to represent their love for the show. No one cares you like to watch some old guy cook meth. I'm not saying I hate the show, it was good. I have even recommended It to friends. But some people need to open their eyes and see that there are better shows and Breaking Bad is kind of over rated.

     Last of all, most of the people who watch Breaking Bad also watch The Walking Dead, which Is way over rated. People need to just watch their shows instead of wearing them. I think the shows good but not that good. If you haven't watched it you should. Just don't go buy Breaking Bad apparel cause that needs to die with 2014.

Do/Don't Essay

Let me tell you the best-kept secret about stretching your ears. Be patient. The two worst things you can do in order of how much Damage you will do, 1. Skipping sizes and 2. Going too fast. Using the taping method barely even counts as "stretching."

I've collected a brief list of do's and don't's for what to do if you want to stretch your ears.

DO: keep your ears moisturized. And I don't mean just water, get off your butt and buy A and D or vitamin E. Personally I use both and I recommend it but at least have one of those. Your ears need care and keeping your ears warm and moisturized is crucial if you want healthy lobes.

DON'T: skip sizes. Skipping sizes is the worst thing you can do. Instead of stretching your ears this is more like tearing your ears. This causes bleeding and tearing and leaves your ear with scar tissue making it harder to stretch to the next size. And let's face It , if you're stretching, you're going to go to the next size.

DO: keep your ears warm. It is very important that you keep your ears warm in the winter. Wear a scarf, ear muffs, or even just a hoodie. You ear will stretch easier if they are warm. Just think about your fingers they don't move very quick when they're cold. Same logic with your ears.

DON'T: use tapers past 00 gauge. Tapers are good for smaller sizes but after 00, gauge tapers get too heavy and can stretch your ears uneven. They also give you the whole stretch at once which can cause tearing. When your ears get bigger they need more time between stretches anyway.

DO: use the taping method. This is the best method and the most common for larger sizes. This is when you take a non adhesive tape such as bondage or Teflon and wrap a couple layers on your plug at a time. You add layers everyday for about a week and you're at the next size. It's  painless unless you add too much tape at a time.

Even though people say it looks painful DON'T: let it scare you, it's completely painless if you do it right.

If I Could Change the World

     If I could change the world I would get rid of war, judgement, and Bad habits. First I will tell you that I do not hate these things with all my heart I would just make a few changes to our world with these elements. It's not to make a statement it is just to kind of explain why it would benefit me if these things were gone.

     First I will talk about war. I have sat in so many classes and learned about all the different wars. I know there are reasons why we went to war in the past; people wanted power, land, a pure race, etc. And what I keep hearing is we learn about this to learn from our mistakes. Why do we find it necessary to go into Iraq and Afghanistan and try to change the way they live. Let them live the way they want. Why are you fighting over land both just just spare the thousands of people that will die and just go halvsies. Come on people you are literally contradicting what you fighting for by fighting for what you WANT. You don't have to like Certain things just mind your own business.

     Next I want to talk about judgement. Too many times have I judged someone and then later find out how cool of a person they are. They end up being really cool people when you just thought they were some weird kid you saw in the halls. Judgement really makes me think about myself and how people see me before they meet me. It puts an impact on my relationships with people when I do become friends with them. I'm always thinking about what I thought the first time I even saw them. I also hate to hear people tell Me all these things they thought about me when they first laid eyes on me. It's just sort of off putting.

     Lastly I will talk about bad habits. Coming from a person who has a very addictive personality I have too many bad habits. This one kind of ties in to a lot of things I would just want to change about myself. I try something out once and just want to keep doing it. Cigarettes, which is horrible is probably the one that has affected me most. All it takes is just one try and you could be stuck doing something you hate. I do this with food, drugs, and even girls. I know it sounds weird but I honestly think bad habits shapes people to something they always want to change and that's no way to live.

My Favorite Mistake

     This is my story. It was supposed to be just a mistake and how I reflected but it kind of turned into "my story." It kind of goes through everything I went through to be placed on probation to going into JJS custody to where I'm at now. It doesn't go too in depth with my family issues but that's not the reason I'm writing this.

One day when I was fifteen years old, my friend told me that after everyone went to sleep I should sneak out and take my moms car. It sounded like a good idea so I agreed. I went to sleep and set an alarm for twelve o'clock. The alarm went off, I got dressed and took the car. I met up with my friend, smoked some weed, had a cigarette, and went to the store. We got some drinks and everything was good till we saw red and blue lights. I pulled over and waited. When the cop approached the car he asked for my license and registration. I took a deep breathe and told the officer that I'm only fifteen. He told me he pulled me over because I didn't have my head lights on. My mom showed up and when they asked if they would take me she said no. 

        I went to DT for three days and got out. When I got drug tested I failed for marijuana and I got put in a day treatment program. I was there for about eight months and just kept failing my UA's. I got a few contempt charges and would only get locked up for about a week. Finally my judge said she had enough and sent me to O&A. I spent about a month in DT then went to O&A for forty-five days. While I was there they did all sorts of assessment and gave my judge a recommendation. They recommended I be sent to a six month program called Blue Hills. I got in a little trouble while I was there and was there for about seven months. I got out and the 4th of July and was doing great. 

        About a week later I used and failed a drug test. It wasn't that bad until I started using a lot again. I started using as if I wasn't being drug tested. I was buying and selling again and before I knew it I was fighting with my step dad. He kicked me out and I stayed with my dad for a few days but he was going to be leaving town again because he's a truck driver. My caseworker made a decision that I should be placed in proctor care since at this time neither of my parent's houses were suitable for me. I was placed in proctor and now I go to Summit High. 

        This reflects who I am because if I had never taken the car out that night I would have never been placed on probation. I wouldn't have the issues I have with my step dad either. I think if I hadn't taken the car out that night I would be living with my family happily. I wouldn't have to have been taken out of my moms home because me and her fiancé would not have issues.


         I think that is my one mistake that I regret the most in my life. My world was turned upside down for one night of being able to drive around in a sweet Audi A4. It reflect who I am because of the environment it surrounded me by and the people I have met. It put me into a lifestyle I never thought I would be apart of. I never thought I would be some who got locked up and went to programs and got drug tested regularly but that one night turned my life into that. I have made mistakes along the way but nothing compares to that night.