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Happy Halloween! For real this time! I would say this weekend was a success.  Definitely liked the clown costume more than the Regina one, but they both worked out well.  Today was a pretty lazy day.  I woke up at about 10:30, then went and got some breakfast at Baker.  I really don’t even like the food that much there but I mainly go for the all-you-can-drink chocolate milk.  My favorite.  Well after that I laid around for a few hours and didn’t really do much.  So I decided to take a nap. After my hour or two nap, I got up and finally took a shower.  I ate some oatmeal and popcorn and thought I should start my homework.  That didn’t turn out the well I wanted when some of the girls on my floor found that The Titanic was on.  I watched that for a little bet, then finally started studying for my psychology exam on Wednesday.  And since then I’ve been working on studying and watching some TV as well.  Tonight was Desperate Housewives night as well as Brothers and Sisters.  Recently I’ve gotten back into the show Brothers and Sisters since it’s on right after Desperate Housewives.  I don’t turn the TV off after it (which I should), so I just keep watching the TV.  Now I’m currently blogging while watching Everybody Loves Raymond.  Can’t get much better than this can it?  Well I’m out for the night. No class Tuesday!! Everyone go vote! Alright goodnight Bloggy!

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Hey there Bloggy. Today I’m going to talk about the trip to California that I’m taking this week. I’m leaving on Friday morning and my flight is at six am so I have to wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning, which really sucks because I go to bed late since I’m always up studying, so I’m going to be very tired. Anyway, the reason I’m going to California is because my cousin Stacy is getting married. I visit California pretty frequently because I have a huge family and most of my cousins and aunts and uncles live in Los Angeles. I’m flying into LAX but the wedding is in Palm Springs at La Quinta Resort. I’m really excited to go to Palm Springs because I’m very familiar with Los Angeles and know my way around since I’ve been there so many times, so I’m excited to visit other places in California. My mom is so excited to see me. She misses me a lot and has separation issues, so I’m sure she’ll cry once I get off the plane because she is super emotional. But oh well. Anyway, on Friday night we have a dinner for my family, and then I have all of Saturday to just hang out by the pool in the nice weather since the wedding isn’t until Sunday night. The wedding should be fun because all of my family events are out of control and wild. I can’t wait until I get off the plane in LA because it’s going to be so warm, and I hate how cold its been in Columbus. Well Bloggy, I’ll see ya next time!

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So I’m sitting here.. trying to do some last minute things to my paper before I turn it in.  I just realized I don’t even have an introduction yet.  But I have no idea what to talk about in the intro.  Usually in past papers I’ve just given examples of the arguments I’m talking about.  And since half of my paper is filled with real life examples, there are not many more to give.  Anyone have any ideas for me?? My paper is all about parents controlling children and their lives.  But anyway, it’s Halloween! : ) Not technically.. but whatever.  I’m still celebrating it as Halloween.  Tonight is my Regina George costume, and tomorrow is my clown outfit.  I was very hesitant about the Regina George costume today and wanted to change.  I almost wore a risky business outfit, with the boys shirt and long socks and sunglasses, but then I decided since I already cut holes in my tank top I had to be Regina.  I’m going to be FREEZING though.  Its supposed to be about 35 degrees out tonight.  And I will be wearing a tank top and skirt.  That sounds so horrible.  Why can’t it be warm like it was earlier this week?  That would have been perfect for my outfit.  I guess I’ll just have to suck it up; I can deal.  Well I need to get back to my paper now.  I’m at 6 pages so hopefully my intro will fill up the rest of the paper.  Wish me luck!!

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Personal Anecdote: 

A few years ago, my friend and I were hanging out after school got out. We were sitting on my couch just watching TV, like any teenage kids would be doing.  She then received a phone call.  She only talked for about a minute and then quickly hung up.  She told me something had come up and she needed to go.  I was a bit confused why she was leaving so abruptly, but I didn’t question it.  This kept going on, whether it was right after school or late on a Saturday night.  I started to notice that her leaving quickly was becoming much of a habit.  One day when she was leaving my house, I decided to ask her why she was leaving so quickly.  She told me that she needed to pick up her little sister; her mom was drunk.  I then understood my friend was much more of an adult that I had realized.  Since my friend’s family was suffering from alcoholism, she had to take up one of the parenting roles in her family.  Her father worked all day, so it was up to her to make sure her younger siblings made it home safely from school and practices.   Even though she was still considered a child herself, she had many more responsibilities than the normal 16-year old.  Since she had a few complications in her family, she was forced to act like an adult.

Hypothetical Scenario:

Children are supposed to live this ideal life, where there only responsibilities are their homework and cleaning their room.  We find many exceptions where these children are taking on adult responsibilities to help take care of themselves or their families.  But what if no child took on this responsibility? What if they refused to help out their family just so they could live a normal life like their friends?  Many families would struggle, and the younger children would suffer.  When the parents aren’t able to take responsibilities, they leave it to the child.  With a child who would refuse to help, many of the responsibilities would never get done.  Sometimes the responsible children don’t realize how much their efforts help.  Some families without dependable parents would go through difficulties if it weren’t for the older child.  The adult like children will take control of their dysfunctional families to give their younger siblings a more “normal” life.  

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So for my Commonplace article, I read “Fat and Happy.”  It was all about raising awareness for obesity, and the dangers it is causing.  It describes how this next generation will not even live as long as their parents if we keep this child obesity thing the way it is.  Obesity is the number one most preventable death, but it people die from it year after year.  Then the article talks about how much money obesity is actually costing America.  Obesity causes many diseases in children and adults, which is costing us $150 Billion a year.  The article tries to give parents options to helping their children not become overweight.  Also, it talks about how schools are a major problem is trying to keep kids fit.  Schools are taking away recesses, which for some kids is their only exercise throughout the whole day.  Also, many middle schools and high schools have contracts with soda companies, so children are not only eating fat foods, but drinking them as well.  The article really just wants adults to be role models for their children.  It doesn’t matter if it’s their children or someone else’s child, but they still need to act as a role model.  If adults aren’t doing anything to keep themselves healthy, why should the child? It’s like a monkey see monkey do sort of situation.  If a kid sees their parent exercising and eating healthy, then most likely the child will want to do the same.  I liked this article and I think it was sending out a good message to children and adults.

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Bloggy. How is it going? I’m currently watching Glee! So exciting.  But anyways, I need to blog about my CP article.  My paper was all about parents and their relationships with children, and how it affects the child’s life.  I decided to take that a little further.  I want to talk about instances when children become the adults in the family.  Children sometimes have to become the “responsible” ones, and for many different reasons.  Sometimes something has happened to a parent, or both parents, where an older sibling acts more as the parent.  Other times, a parent who has had drug problems or addictions with children can fail as the responsible parent.  In many cases, the oldest child will take responsibility for the younger children, or the girl in the family will act as the motherly figure.  I’m not really sure which way I will take this but I think with a few real-life instances, I will be able to prove my point a little better.  It seems that the parent will just leave the responsibility for the child, whether the child wants it or not.  But how do the children know how to handle that? Did their parents previously teach them, and are they just passing it on to their younger siblings?  I’m not sure if this is the exact way I’m going to take my article but I’m sure once I get started on it, it will get easier.  But for now I need to finish my ARP.  Goodnight Bloggy.

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Hello Bloggy.  This week is going to be a very busy week for me.  Along with the paper we have due on Friday, I have a math exam that day as well.  Also, I have a math quiz Tuesday, paper homework due Tuesday, and Webwork due on Wednesday.  Then I have a psych exam next Wednesday, and since I didn’t do so well on my first one, I really need to get on top of studying for this next exam sometime this week.  But I guess all this work will be made up for since it is Halloween this weekend.  I’m just so excited.  I’m currently sitting in the basement of my dorm waiting for my laundry to dry.  I figured since I was done with classes today at 12:18 that I should accomplish something, rather than just take a nap.  Mondays and Wednesdays I finish classes at the same time, but I always just want to nap after since my day starts off somewhat early.  It was pretty tempting today but I made myself do work instead.  So after my laundry is done, I will have finished that, went to an REP for my psych class, finished some of my Webwork, and finished my blog for the day.  It seems like I’m managing my time somewhat well.  Then tonight I have a math help session for the extra credit problems, and after that 90210! :) I love when I have a TV show on at night so I have something to look forward to throughout the day.  And tomorrow is a new Glee episode!! What a great day.  Gotta go get my laundry out of the dryer! Bye Bloggy.