So, there's something that's been going around lately and it's really bugging me a lot. Of course, the title says it all, but to be more specific, I'd like to talk about what sex has become in society now-a-days. Quite frankly, I think the line needs to be drawn at some point. Taking STDs and divorce rates into account, I think something like this ought to be addressed in some way or another.
Way back, sex used to be looked upon with disgust. It was very closet, no one really talked about it, and it had maybe two purposes: stress relief and procreation.
Now-a-days, sex is looked upon as almost a fashion, for lack of better words. It seems to me that most people don't see it as much more than a satisfying biological act, maybe a thrill that could get them in trouble in some cases, but they want to take that risk anyway. I understand if you can't control your hormones, but damn, either stick with one person or become friends with your hand. There are countless sexually-transmitted diseases out there now, a lot of which have no cure and even more of which will kill you. And think of the divorce rates. It's a big stress, especially if the couple in question has children, and I think it's a big underlying cause of childhood depression and suicide, to be honest.
There's a new movie coming out, I think it may already be out, but it's called "Friends With Benefits." I haven't seen it, and I really don't plan to, but apparently, it's about these two friends who just have sex for the Hell of it. In the story, it's a satisfying biological act to them, (and I'm pretty sure they fall in love later during the movie, or else you wouldn't even have a good story at all, but that's beside the point). However, that's really not the way it's supposed to work. Love is supposed to come first, and sex in itself is supposed to be an act of love and commitment between two people. Society now-a-days has twisted it around and has started to say that it's perfectly fine to do it when there's no love involved whatsoever.
I think the most horrifying thing about it is the effects on children. I see children listening to musical "artists" such as Bruno Mars, who likes to sing about sex all the time, and he's not even subtle about it. I find it pretty scary that parents allow their kids to be influenced by those sorts of things.
Probably the craziest thing I've seen so far is a boy on Facebook. He asked a friend of mine if she would "smash" him, given it's apparently a sexual slang now. I went to look on his profile, and this kid was 13 years old. Everything on his profile was sexual, including his interests, inspirations, and more or less all of his wall posts. I was...pretty horrified by that. Especially since I know damned well that he hadn't even hit puberty yet.
Granted, there are some kids who hit puberty early, and that's when nature signals that it's time to start reproduction, but goodness, people. These kids have their whole lives ahead of them. Some are still in middle school and they're having babies. It's sad. It's really sad.
So, I guess I just needed to get that off my chest.
It's a little bit of a Conservative opinion, but then again, I don't even like Liberalism, so I don't care.
Sex should be an act of love and commitment between two people.
It should not just be a biological act to get a 30-second rush at the end of it, not to mention the later consequences.
Also, unless you're a total idiot, be responsible and use protection. If you don't, you probably deserve what you get anyway.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Collaborations
So, as I mentioned in my first blog entry, I'd be posting up some art collaborations I've done with a dear friend. We do a lot of pretty cool pictures that have extensive stories to go with them, and we're certainly very proud of the outcomes. My friend's name is Robert, I call him Robbie. He can be found on his DeviantART account, and everyone should see his drawings, because he's amazing. 8I
These pics all come from the Hetalia fandom. It's my current obsession and Robbie likes it too, so. Enjoy~
Our very first collaboration, featuring Germany and Yugoslavia..and Prussia. Robbie sent me some sketches one day, and I couldn't help but color them. <3
Our second collaboration with the same characters, only gender-bent. There's been an official gender-bend design for Germany since then, but this was back before it was released.
A collab of the children.
A collab of (almost) the whole family. We'd had a lot of improvement between collaborations.
One of our more recent collaborations, featuring Germany and Yugoslavia in a crossover with Scott Westerfield's Leviathan. Lots of improvement showing here. We had quite an extensive story to go along with this one, and it was quite fun. <3 The book is also fantastic. I highly recommend it.
Our most recent collaboration, featuring several characters from Hetalia, and two original characters, Yugoslavia and Lady Liberty. This one was a crossover with Hetalia and a post-apocalypse theme. As of right now, this story is still being developed and written out, but it's very intense and a lot of fun to write. <3
So, these are the collaborations we've done so far. If we get more, I'll be sure to post them. <3
Arts belong to me and Robbie.
These pics all come from the Hetalia fandom. It's my current obsession and Robbie likes it too, so. Enjoy~
So, these are the collaborations we've done so far. If we get more, I'll be sure to post them. <3
Arts belong to me and Robbie.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Art and Character Thieves
So, I recently found out that someone had stolen a fan character of mine and had been using it for role play purposes on Twitter. I wonder how long she though she'd get away with it before I found out. Of course I was going to be upset with her, considering she took the character AND art without permission.
That's not even the worst part of it though.
She took my Yugoslavia fan character for Hetalia. It wasn't even an original character, but it's the only one I feel very attached to as a creator. The person on Twitter took my character and turned her into an unbelievable Mary-Sue. Seriously, making her speak Japanese and being a clingy little school girl figure toward the canon characters? I don't think so. My Yugoslavia has a lot more dignity than that.
So, for that reason, I had to call her out and put a stop to that bullshit.
I asked her nicely to remove the account and stop stealing from me.
And suddenly, she drops all sorts of cuss words at me, being totally unappreciative toward the creator of the character she was using. It took some negotiating, but I got what I wanted out of her. Stupid weeaboo girl.
Shortly after, I stuck a bunch of "NOT FREE FOR USE" labels all over my Yugoslavia's wikia page. The nerve of some people...
Seriously though, how pathetic is that?
Some people lack so much creativity that they have to look on the Internet and STEAL someone else's fan characters to have role play with their friends? They can't stick a person together, give it a name and background, and call it their own?
Oh, that's just sad. I am so disappointed in this new generation.
This girl on Twitter couldn't make up her own fan character, so she had to steal mine. I had all my research and information done, well-developed personality traits, designs drawn out, and everything. And this child comes and takes it all, and role plays my character like a Mary-Sue. It's so sad.
Anyways, I did put a stop to it, so that's good. I'll be keeping my eyes on this little whore though. If she puts my art back up, there's really going to be a Hellstorm after her.
A friend of mine told me, "You know you're a good artist when someone is stealing from you."
I dunno about that, but finding out someone stole something of yours is very hurtful. It's a horrible feeling of loss, really, and I hope it never happens again.
Thank God for Google. Look up my characters' names and I've got everything at my fingertips.
That's not even the worst part of it though.
She took my Yugoslavia fan character for Hetalia. It wasn't even an original character, but it's the only one I feel very attached to as a creator. The person on Twitter took my character and turned her into an unbelievable Mary-Sue. Seriously, making her speak Japanese and being a clingy little school girl figure toward the canon characters? I don't think so. My Yugoslavia has a lot more dignity than that.
So, for that reason, I had to call her out and put a stop to that bullshit.
I asked her nicely to remove the account and stop stealing from me.
And suddenly, she drops all sorts of cuss words at me, being totally unappreciative toward the creator of the character she was using. It took some negotiating, but I got what I wanted out of her. Stupid weeaboo girl.
Shortly after, I stuck a bunch of "NOT FREE FOR USE" labels all over my Yugoslavia's wikia page. The nerve of some people...
Seriously though, how pathetic is that?
Some people lack so much creativity that they have to look on the Internet and STEAL someone else's fan characters to have role play with their friends? They can't stick a person together, give it a name and background, and call it their own?
Oh, that's just sad. I am so disappointed in this new generation.
This girl on Twitter couldn't make up her own fan character, so she had to steal mine. I had all my research and information done, well-developed personality traits, designs drawn out, and everything. And this child comes and takes it all, and role plays my character like a Mary-Sue. It's so sad.
Anyways, I did put a stop to it, so that's good. I'll be keeping my eyes on this little whore though. If she puts my art back up, there's really going to be a Hellstorm after her.
A friend of mine told me, "You know you're a good artist when someone is stealing from you."
I dunno about that, but finding out someone stole something of yours is very hurtful. It's a horrible feeling of loss, really, and I hope it never happens again.
Thank God for Google. Look up my characters' names and I've got everything at my fingertips.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Ranting and Raving
It's come to my attention that some people have no idea what ranting and raving actually is.
These individuals tend to think that rants and raves are meant to be well-thought out, intelligent, and backed up with evidence.
Well, they're not.
By definition, a rant or rave is a loud exclamation, often expressing anger or violence. It says nothing of being a debate topic that is well-thought out or researched. Quiet often, it's just a way to blow off steam.
That's what I do. I rant and rave to get things off my chest. It's a form of venting, (which is sometimes used as an excuse for people who do stupid things like cut their wrists or do drugs).
For some reason or another, some people think my rants are well-thought out and intelligent. Why, I have no idea.
Then there are people who decide to say that my rants are invalid because...well, actually, I have no idea. I'm not exactly sure how a violent verbal outburst can be valid in the first place. 8I
Rants and raves need not be backed up with evidence or research, they need not make sense, and they need not be used for anything more than blowing off steam.
Personally, I always feel a lot better after letting out a rant.
I don't need some dickbag to come up and start another fire just because they don't like what I said.
At some point, it just becomes a, "You didn't even have to read that, you know" kind of thing.
So yeah.
Leave me to my rants and don't try to tell me that they need to make sense.
I'll just call you a moron and probably drop an F-bomb on you. :'I
These individuals tend to think that rants and raves are meant to be well-thought out, intelligent, and backed up with evidence.
Well, they're not.
By definition, a rant or rave is a loud exclamation, often expressing anger or violence. It says nothing of being a debate topic that is well-thought out or researched. Quiet often, it's just a way to blow off steam.
That's what I do. I rant and rave to get things off my chest. It's a form of venting, (which is sometimes used as an excuse for people who do stupid things like cut their wrists or do drugs).
For some reason or another, some people think my rants are well-thought out and intelligent. Why, I have no idea.
Then there are people who decide to say that my rants are invalid because...well, actually, I have no idea. I'm not exactly sure how a violent verbal outburst can be valid in the first place. 8I
Rants and raves need not be backed up with evidence or research, they need not make sense, and they need not be used for anything more than blowing off steam.
Personally, I always feel a lot better after letting out a rant.
I don't need some dickbag to come up and start another fire just because they don't like what I said.
At some point, it just becomes a, "You didn't even have to read that, you know" kind of thing.
So yeah.
Leave me to my rants and don't try to tell me that they need to make sense.
I'll just call you a moron and probably drop an F-bomb on you. :'I
Saturday, May 7, 2011
"Illnesses"
I started thinking about all the new diseases and disorders that people have come up with in the past 10 years. It's starting to get a little outrageous, if you ask me.
Two "diseases" in particular that I'd like to recognizes are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (better known as ADHD), and Autism.
ADHD is apparently a condition in which a person (usually a child) has difficulty paying attention and is usually mildly to greatly hyperactive.
Now, to me, I just see this as something children do. That's normal of kids, isn't it? Not everyone is going to be a perfect little angel, sit down, and read a book.
Next, there's Autism. Autism, (particularly Asperger's syndrome), is characterized by difficulty in social atmospheres, often causing the victim to be quite anti-social.
Did anyone ever stop to think that this might just simply be who the person is? Is everyone in this world required to be a social butterfly now? Did it ever occur to some parents that their children are afraid of being judged because they've been labeled as "ill"?
I don't know if this is just me, but I've known some kids with these so-called "disorders," and they seem like perfectly normal children to me. The problem is that they've been labeled as children with problems who won't fit into society. They have mind-numbing medications forced upon them on order to "settle them down," when all they're doing is being kids.
It never occurs to anyone that this may just be who these kids are. People have different personalities, and I don't think they should have to be put on medication, (which, most meds usually have some pretty risky side-effects), to make them what this society deems "normal."
It's wrong, and it's hurtful to our children.
Don't put them on medication for being kids.
Instead, learn to be a parent.
Two "diseases" in particular that I'd like to recognizes are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (better known as ADHD), and Autism.
ADHD is apparently a condition in which a person (usually a child) has difficulty paying attention and is usually mildly to greatly hyperactive.
Now, to me, I just see this as something children do. That's normal of kids, isn't it? Not everyone is going to be a perfect little angel, sit down, and read a book.
Next, there's Autism. Autism, (particularly Asperger's syndrome), is characterized by difficulty in social atmospheres, often causing the victim to be quite anti-social.
Did anyone ever stop to think that this might just simply be who the person is? Is everyone in this world required to be a social butterfly now? Did it ever occur to some parents that their children are afraid of being judged because they've been labeled as "ill"?
I don't know if this is just me, but I've known some kids with these so-called "disorders," and they seem like perfectly normal children to me. The problem is that they've been labeled as children with problems who won't fit into society. They have mind-numbing medications forced upon them on order to "settle them down," when all they're doing is being kids.
It never occurs to anyone that this may just be who these kids are. People have different personalities, and I don't think they should have to be put on medication, (which, most meds usually have some pretty risky side-effects), to make them what this society deems "normal."
It's wrong, and it's hurtful to our children.
Don't put them on medication for being kids.
Instead, learn to be a parent.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Guy-Dependent Girls
Lately, I've been seeing something that's been disappointing me even more than how bad I suck at calculus. I'm talking, of course, about girls who are totally dependent on boys. It just makes me sad when a girlfriend of mine comes up to me and starts telling me a sob-story about her fifty-sixth boyfriend and how he's using her or cheating on her or not paying enough attention to her. It really and truly upsets me, not because the boy is being an asshole, but because this teenage girl is so boy-crazy that it's making her clinically depressed.
Girls, let's be clear... This is the exact sort of thing our founding mothers had been trying to avoid throughout their lives. "Back in the day," women were nothing. They were not allowed to do anything. They couldn't vote, they couldn't work, they couldn't wear the things they wanted to wear. This still goes on in some countries today, and I see teenage girls here in the United States that take these rights for granted every day. They think they need a boy in order to be happy or even survive. It's just flat-out saddening.
I'll be eighteen years old next Saturday. I have never dated at all. With all these sob-stories going around, I'm pretty glad that I haven't. Not only have I saved myself the agony of dependency, but I've kept myself from looking like a total idiot as well.
Girls, why so many of you want to have babies in high school and get married at eighteen is beyond me. Quite honestly, I think that baby bump or that engagement ring may as well be a gigantic sign hung around your neck with the word "STUPID" in big red capital letters. Here's the thing: You probably will not see the likes of that boy much longer after graduation. Divorce rates now-a-days are through the roof, and as soon as that guy finds out you're knocked-up, he's gonna bail. You're very lucky if he doesn't. Teenage boys are generally very irresponsible, especially about this thing you're referring to as "love."
High school dating ≠ Love
Study that very carefully for a moment, will you?
And I know all you girls in denial are thinking, "Oh, you're just jealous 'cause you've never dated. You wouldn't know what it's like anyway. Guys don't wanna date you 'cause you're ugly and stupid and blah blah blah."
Haha, okay, sure. I'm not the one getting screwed around on by a boy who says "I love you" just to get sex from me and then leave. Nope, I'm not all depressed and crying every day because of it either. Let's re-evaluate who's stupid on that part, shall we?
I'm not the one ruining my whole life. I'm going to do the smart thing and wait until I'm not a child anymore before I start dealing with relationships. I may want a companion later in life, but right now, I'm focused on my future. I'm going to graduate and become successful. I won't have to depend on some guy to support me.
I'm not dependent on love either. I don't need anyone to be happy, unlike you girls who claim to. I think the problem is that you're just as hormonally-driven as the boys are.
I'd like to send a message to all you dependent girls out there:
Stay away from boys if they're making you this depressed all the time, okay?
What do you do when you get a nail in your foot and it starts making you bleed? Do you leave it in and walk around like nothing's going on, then later die of rust poisoning?
No, you don't. You get that nail out 'cause it freaking hurts.
Boys are sometimes nails, girls. Remember that.
And for you boys out there, I can sympathize with you too:
Girls may very well just be using you for money and gifts. Yeah, they still do that. Hell, they may even be using you as a status symbol. I know of girls who date football players just to brag about it. I refer to those little girls as "whores."
Also, be smart about what you're doing. Don't go getting some girl pregnant unless you're willing to pay. Oh, and don't think she won't find out if you're cheating or something. They have connections.
I don't have anything special to say to the homosexual couples. Just switch some words around in the above paragraphs and you've got your lecture. I'm fairly sure they all act the same, minus the pregnancy issue.
So, that pretty much sums it up. Relationships in high school are often pretty disasterous. I know a few girls who get emotionally ass-kicked every day because of some boy they're dating or used to date. I've also heard of boys getting ass-kicked because they want some girl so bad and she's not even interested, (same goes with some girls, actually). Honestly, if they say no the first time, don't keep pursuing them. It's a lost effort and a waste of time.
In conclusion, I'd like to say:
Teenage stupidity upsets me.
Be smarter.
Girls, let's be clear... This is the exact sort of thing our founding mothers had been trying to avoid throughout their lives. "Back in the day," women were nothing. They were not allowed to do anything. They couldn't vote, they couldn't work, they couldn't wear the things they wanted to wear. This still goes on in some countries today, and I see teenage girls here in the United States that take these rights for granted every day. They think they need a boy in order to be happy or even survive. It's just flat-out saddening.
I'll be eighteen years old next Saturday. I have never dated at all. With all these sob-stories going around, I'm pretty glad that I haven't. Not only have I saved myself the agony of dependency, but I've kept myself from looking like a total idiot as well.
Girls, why so many of you want to have babies in high school and get married at eighteen is beyond me. Quite honestly, I think that baby bump or that engagement ring may as well be a gigantic sign hung around your neck with the word "STUPID" in big red capital letters. Here's the thing: You probably will not see the likes of that boy much longer after graduation. Divorce rates now-a-days are through the roof, and as soon as that guy finds out you're knocked-up, he's gonna bail. You're very lucky if he doesn't. Teenage boys are generally very irresponsible, especially about this thing you're referring to as "love."
High school dating ≠ Love
Study that very carefully for a moment, will you?
And I know all you girls in denial are thinking, "Oh, you're just jealous 'cause you've never dated. You wouldn't know what it's like anyway. Guys don't wanna date you 'cause you're ugly and stupid and blah blah blah."
Haha, okay, sure. I'm not the one getting screwed around on by a boy who says "I love you" just to get sex from me and then leave. Nope, I'm not all depressed and crying every day because of it either. Let's re-evaluate who's stupid on that part, shall we?
I'm not the one ruining my whole life. I'm going to do the smart thing and wait until I'm not a child anymore before I start dealing with relationships. I may want a companion later in life, but right now, I'm focused on my future. I'm going to graduate and become successful. I won't have to depend on some guy to support me.
I'm not dependent on love either. I don't need anyone to be happy, unlike you girls who claim to. I think the problem is that you're just as hormonally-driven as the boys are.
I'd like to send a message to all you dependent girls out there:
Stay away from boys if they're making you this depressed all the time, okay?
What do you do when you get a nail in your foot and it starts making you bleed? Do you leave it in and walk around like nothing's going on, then later die of rust poisoning?
No, you don't. You get that nail out 'cause it freaking hurts.
Boys are sometimes nails, girls. Remember that.
And for you boys out there, I can sympathize with you too:
Girls may very well just be using you for money and gifts. Yeah, they still do that. Hell, they may even be using you as a status symbol. I know of girls who date football players just to brag about it. I refer to those little girls as "whores."
Also, be smart about what you're doing. Don't go getting some girl pregnant unless you're willing to pay. Oh, and don't think she won't find out if you're cheating or something. They have connections.
I don't have anything special to say to the homosexual couples. Just switch some words around in the above paragraphs and you've got your lecture. I'm fairly sure they all act the same, minus the pregnancy issue.
So, that pretty much sums it up. Relationships in high school are often pretty disasterous. I know a few girls who get emotionally ass-kicked every day because of some boy they're dating or used to date. I've also heard of boys getting ass-kicked because they want some girl so bad and she's not even interested, (same goes with some girls, actually). Honestly, if they say no the first time, don't keep pursuing them. It's a lost effort and a waste of time.
In conclusion, I'd like to say:
Teenage stupidity upsets me.
Be smarter.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Beginnings
So, I finally decided to create a blog of my own. It'll be filled mostly with rants. I may also post art collaborations with a dear friend here to show off. :)
Things have been a little stressful in life lately. I have my AP Calculus BC test coming up next week, so I probably won't have a lot of time to post anything here until that's over. Graduation is soon too. Saturday, I've got an appointment to talk to a university representative... Plus, I have two projects on my list I need to get finished...
If I do happen to have something tick me off beyond reason one day though, I'll certain post it here. This blog will be used for venting... A lot. Some things I say here may be...rash. 8I But, I'm entitled to opinions, and I do what I can to back them up with evidence, (for some reason, people tell me to justify my opinions, so I do).
Anyway, that's the intro to this page. If you feel like reading rants or seeing some awesome art collaborations in the future, follow me! :D
Things have been a little stressful in life lately. I have my AP Calculus BC test coming up next week, so I probably won't have a lot of time to post anything here until that's over. Graduation is soon too. Saturday, I've got an appointment to talk to a university representative... Plus, I have two projects on my list I need to get finished...
If I do happen to have something tick me off beyond reason one day though, I'll certain post it here. This blog will be used for venting... A lot. Some things I say here may be...rash. 8I But, I'm entitled to opinions, and I do what I can to back them up with evidence, (for some reason, people tell me to justify my opinions, so I do).
Anyway, that's the intro to this page. If you feel like reading rants or seeing some awesome art collaborations in the future, follow me! :D
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