Casual Harangues

If you didn't already know, axiom and I are going are separate ways, him to FSU, me to UF.  Recently I had the opportunity to reserve a class to take at the so-called Honors college.  Scrolling through the options, I saw many examples of the festering liberalism college is said to be. Take this one for example: 

"The news about our global environmental problems has become increasingly troubling, if not downright frightening. Hardly a week goes by without disturbing reports of species extinction, water shortages, the irreversible loss of ice caps, the inexorable rise of global temperatures, and, withal, the haunting specter of a catastrophic "tipping point," the point of no return. This course takes a frank look at our largely unsuccessful efforts over the past half century to protect the natural world. Focusing primarily on recent U.S. history, we will examine the limited achievements of "environmentalism&qu ot; and identify the daunting economic and cultural obstacles that impede true environmental sustainability. Along with surveying the bad news, we will also explore strategies and solutions, in the limited time that remains, for saving nature and humanity as we know it. "

Naturally I avoided this class and all like it (What really got me was the "in the limited time that remains." LOL. Like the whole Earth might collapse if a few college students don't whine enough about evil developers and the precious trees they cut down.  But I'm not bitter). I ended up choosing Chinese as my top pick. This way when and if we are ever invaded, I will be able to look the enemy in the eye and confidently say, "Give me the fish of your brother Chang." Seriously though, everyone's always saying you should learn Chinese, because their economy is dominating/will dominate the world.

-Revan

Things will never be the same. I'll miss everything here. Underclassmen friends, the halls, lockers, class rooms, the fields & gym, and especially the track and routes I take to run. These days are gone from high school life.

Luckily, of course they will be in memories, and and always here. I live close to the school, and lots of my friends on cross country show up every day there to run together, so I'll join up with them some. Also the beach is the best place to meet up with people. Just about the entire school goes there every day. I'll miss it all.

I am optimistic for college though. FSU will join high school as the best days of my life. There's part of me that can't wait until I'm out of here. Things will change of course. I don't know exactly what will happen. Luckily, 6 of my best friends are going to FSU with me. That will help things be comfortable. We'll grow closer together, I'm sure.

Well that's about all I've got. I just wanted to record how I am feeling at the moment.

-Axiom

It's not their fault as far as I believe, unless they do it with intention to hurt you. Exchanging information is human nature. If you know something that you actually don't want spread to more than one or two people, then keep it in your own head. That's a lesson I've been learning for many years, and every time I've thought of something to tell I would say to myself "Ok, this time I'm sure they won't pass this info on." I'm always wrong. No matter how much they promise.

I'm not angry at them. Like I said, it's human nature. I know that I am probably the only one reliable to truely put information in my vault and not release it. I'm luck to say that a lot of people trust me with their info. I'm like Swithzerland is for money. Impenitrable.

For the last time I want to say it, don't share info you don't want spread with ANYONE.

As Ron White said: "If you ever have a thought, let it go." That is the perfect example of what I believe now.

I'd recommend that you take this advice. I only have 18 years of experience, but I believe I'm on the exact track that I should be on.

-Axiom

Geist
I pick up this game just yesterday, and it is one of the best I have ever played on the GCN.

Positives:

• GOOD graphics
• Gripping plot/exciting occurrences
• A gaming system that fits the classic game-play style, (levels, bosses, etc) better than just about any game I've ever played.
• What I call revolutionary plot/game-play. What other game have you been a possessing ghost in?
• Addictive quality, thanks to frequent changes, and many possibilities.

• It can be considered repetative
• Gory/Mature rating (def. keep away from the young)
• Slightly extra-complicated controls, but they grow in quick enough

I rate Geist: 9 out of 10