My name is Anthony

                My name is Anthony Shackelford and I am an individual. I am not a color or a number. I am a person. I hate when I have bad hair days. I hate it because if my hair looks bad then my entire day is ruined. I hate when I wake up to find that my favorite pair of jeans isn’t in my closet so I can’t wear them. I hate when people pretend they know me when they have no clue. I hate when people complain when their lives are perfect. I hate when teachers place me into a category with other people.  Because, like I said before, I am an individual.

                No one likes to be put into categories. I know I don’t like to. I have been called a prep, an emo, and other various cliques. I am an INDIVIDUAL. I am not a prep, I am not an emo; I am not whatever you think I am.  I have tons of friends and I become closer to them every day. Well, the true friends anyway.

                I am loved by many people, and hated by some. But that’s ok with me. I realize I will not be liked by everyone but I also realize that it’s ok.  I love most people and I am the type of person to sit beside the “loser” at the lunch table. I love to sing even though I really can’t. I hate exercising so I try to keep that to a bare minimum. My name is Anthony Shackelford and I am an individual. I love life, but sometimes I hate it. I am a confusing person and sometimes I get annoying but it’s the only way I can function. I do stupid stuff when I get angry but it’s better than hitting someone. I am an individual, And it’s fine with me.  

Let's do a blog!

A blog is a series of frequently updated posts about a certain topic, used to inform. Many blogs are usually personal, “how do I feel about this” posts. Blogs usually are centered on one area or topic, or something that interest you.  Some people like to have a blog just for fun, some need it for work, and some, like me, need it to pass a class in high school. Personally I feel that a blog is a waste of life. That’s because I am lazy and have no goals.  That is a joke my fellow readers!  To me, a blog is an online journal! Except, with a journal you have privacy. But with a blog you have no privacy because it is online for the world to see unless you are a world-wide loser and no one likes you.  Then it is exactly like a journal because no one will read it anyways! Everyone has a reason for doing a blog. Like I said, some do it for fun, some do it for work, and some do it because they're being graded on it and theirl teacher is a nag! (She doesn’t think she is a nag though. Clearly she is delusional.)  According to internet guru Dave Weinberger: “blogs are a growing force in commerce because they provide a more powerful voice to individuals.” 

Please be neat! wipe the seat!

                As you all know, my blog is about the communication. Throughout my blog I have discussed various types of communication. Communication is an essential part of life. However, there are places where you should not communicate with people.  There are just some places where it just isn’t appropriate, and a good example of when it isn’t appropriate is public restrooms.  Here today I will provide you with a list of rules to follow and why they are important when using a public restroom.

Rule 1: Always pick the urinal farthest away from the door. It’s just common courtesy, allowing all later arrivals and possibly “emergency” users to choose a closer one.

Rule 2: When choosing a urinal, always make sure there is a space (an empty urinal) between you and the other person, unless it is not possible (all are filled at that moment.)

Rule 3: don’t EVER take the middle if others are open. Even if you think you will be the only person using the bathroom, someone might walk in. a good rule of thumb is “The farther you are away from a fellow user, the better.”

Rule 4: always stand directly to the side of the next user and remain in his peripheral vision. Don’t make others nervous by standing in their blind spot.

Rule 5: no talking. EVER!

Rule 6: NEVER look to the side! It doesn’t matter if you think Donald Trump is standing beside you. The only acceptable places to look are down and up.

Rule 7: if you only have to go #1, doesn’t use a toilet designed for extended use (the #2.) use a urinal. There is probably going to be someone that walks in needing to go #2 and they wont be able to if you are on the toilet going #1.  ALWAYS BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER USERS!

Rule 8: ALWAYS flush and WASH your hands. I cannot stress that enough.

Rule 9: NEVER make eye-contact with a fellow user. It is just weird and you might get punched.

                These are some of what I am sure are many rules of bathroom procedures to follow when using a public restroom. Like I said, always be considerate of your fellow user. What you wouldn’t want someone to do to you, don’t do to anyone else.

References:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/434782/unwritten_rules_of_the_mens_restroom_pg2.html?cat=7

http://www.askmen.com/money/how_to_300/385_how_to.html

Facebook!!!

My blog is about communication, and all this time I have been blank as to what I was going to do my blog on next. How about FACEBOOK!!! Everyone uses it so why didn’t I think of it? Well I’ll tell you why! Because I can be a bit slow at times,  hahaha.

                Facebook has got to be the most popular social networking site of the century! Facebook laughs at MySpace, MyYearbook, and all the others. I think Twitter is a close second to Facebook, though.  Kids of all ages and backgrounds use Facebook to connect with friends from school or family. Some adults use Facebook to re-connect with past friendships. And let’s not forget the games! There are so many games! Some people actually make a Facebook account to play the games. My grandma is a supreme example of that.  Although we enjoy Facebook, there are some that do not know the creator of this wonderful site.

Mark Zuckerberg is the creator of Facebook.  At the age of 23, a self-made billionaire, he is worth $1.5 billion dollars! He created the site when he was only 20 years old when he attended Harvard. His idea came from a program Harvard had called facebook (lower-case F) as a way of introducing students to each other. But Harvard’s facebook was equipped only with pictures of the students and was not a social networking site. Like I said, it was only created so that the students could go on and see other students in the University.

 Mark Zuckerberg took that idea, along with MySpace’s concept, and created the site we all know and have come to love. And in February of 2004, Facebook was born.  In just one month, half of the undergraduates of Harvard University had created an account.  (It was mainly a site for college students by the way). Zuckerberg expanded his site quickly, offering it to all Ivy League schools, and many other schools. By the end of its first year, Facebook had over one million users.

Over the span of six years, Facebook has expanded to the whole world, quickly becoming the world’s fastest growing social networking site, and now anyone, not just college students, can have a Facebook account!  Thank you Mark Zuckerberg for your contribution to the social networking world!

So there you have it folks! Now you know why Facebook was created! I hope you enjoyed my blog! Have a nice day! J

References:

http://www.founderbios.com/mark-zuckerberg.php

Breast Cancer :(

as we all know, or should know, it is breast cancer awareness month. so I thought I would do a blog post on breast cancer. I hope you enjoy and I apologize for the late post.

Breast cancer is when cells in the breast divide and grow out of control.

About 85% of breast cancer begins in the mammary ducts.

About 15% arise in the lobules.

Tumors in the breast usually grow slowly. It can take up to 10 years before you even feel a lump in your breast! However, some are aggressive and grow much more rapidly. There are two types of breast cancers:

·         Invasive breast cancer

·         Ductal carcinoma in situ, aka, pre- invasive breast cancer.

Who gets breast cancer?

 About 207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women will occur in the United States and estimated 39,840 of those women will die from it in this year alone! Also, an estimated 1,970 men will be diagnosed and 390 of those men will die in this year! In addition to invasive breast cancer, it is estimated that 54,010 new cases of in situ breast cancer will occur among women in 2010.

Understanding risk:

Absolute risk:

Absolute risk is a person’s chance of developing a specific disease over a certain period of time. One absolute risk we often see is the lifetime risk of breast cancer.

Risk factors:

Anything that affects a person’s absolute risk of developing a disease is called a risk factor. Risk factors can be related to lifestyle, genetics, or environment. Inactive women have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than active women.

Relative risk:

Though it may not sound familiar, it is often seen or heard about in stories about health. Relative risk is a way to present the increase or decrease in risk that’s due to a certain risk factor.

References:

http://ww5.komen.org/

what is emo?

People are always asking “what is emo?” most think it is troublesome teenagers who wear too much black and listen to loud, weird music. But we know that’s not the case at all now don’t we? ,

The word “emo” is short for emotional.

“Emo is a slang term known to be short for emotional
Emo is actually a subculture that has evolved dramatically over time. (so there is the emo of yesterday, and today.)Emo of yesterday:
Emo was created as a shortened term to describe “emotive hardcore”. emotive hardcore is a genre of music. It is said to be the “true emo.” the name was applied to hardcore punk rock bands who separated their selves from other music artists by adding a lot of emotion to their music. Sadness, love and angst were dealt with in their lyrics.Emo of today:

The music has changed dramatically over the years and is not really considered “emo” if an emo from the 80’s were asked. Nowadays, it is more about fashion, hair, clothing, behavior and perspectives on life.
Most of society considers emos as failures because they wear their hearts on their sleeves. They are not “strong” enough to keep their emotions hidden.
So what is emo? Is it music? Is it clothes or hair? What is it? I’ll leave that up to you to decide. Just remember: there is not just one definition of emo. For some, it is someone “different form the social “norms.” if you will.”

references:
soemo.co.uk (N.D).
emo community emo scene.
retrieved from, http://www.soemo.co.uk/

it's not worth your life

Crimson Blood and Poison Tears

Rain, rain, go away,

Because of you the pain will stay.

Slit my throat, cut out my heart,

Leave me here, tear it apart.

Poison tears stream down my face,
My heart beats at a steady pace

As I try to stand again;

Alone and standing in the rain.

I don’t need you anymore…

Is what I think while tears pour.

I hate you like I hate my life;

But love is what cuts like a knife.

Love is death and death is you;

Its pain stains like a black tattoo.

Those memories come back again

And bind me in the ropes of pain.

Crimson blood streams down my head

Like a long, silk ribbon, tied by a thread,
To a platinum bullet, a hole in my skull…


...Now just a memory that’s faded and dull.

http://www.afsp.org/

　
This is a poem created my a girl named Jessica. My question is this: why do people get so down that that they write things like this? Beautiful no doubt is this poem. But still it is filled with resentment and hatred.
I think it is because people deal with their issues in different ways. This is actually a healthy approach. Period. While some lean toward cutting themselves, other people write. Whether it be a journal entry, a song, or a poem. (no offense intended to anyone out their reading this that has ever cut their selves by the way.)
Did you know?
“According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)







19.3% of high school students have seriously considered ending their lives
14.5% of high school students made actual plans for committing suicide

900,000 youth planned their suicides during and episode of major depression”

Depression plays a large role in causing teen suicide. It is very important to understand teen depression. (Parents, if your teen is acting depressed, don’t assume that they are just feeling sorry for their selves. Whether it be big or small, there is a reason they are upset. Find out what it is, but don’t force them to talk about it, and try to be there for them as much as possible.)

There are people out there that do care and want to help you. You are loved. I could think of 100 reasons for you to live.

For more information about teen depression and suicide,
Go to: http://www.afsp.org/

And teens, if you are considering suicide, please call:
1-800-784-2433
Or
1-800-273-8255
　
References: Crimson Blood And Poison Tears, Emo Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/teen/poetry.asp?poem=22881#ixzz11ATbldMw

Pictures:
http://tollieschmidt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Teen_Suicide_Girl_Screaming_By_TollieSchmidt.jpg
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/img/annie/suicide.jpg
http://www.cpyu.org/files/Articles/Fall%202004/cutting1.jpg
http://freedepressionhelp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/depression1.jpg