Technology Killed the Paperback Star

I'm in an argument right now concerning the new e-readers out there. Some people think they're amazing, but I see it differently.
So, when I want to read, I pick up a book. There's some things about reading from a book that I just love. For example, the new book smell they have when you open them. Or even an old book smell that you get when you open up a Shakespeare at the library. Books just have a smell to them, I guess. Then, there's just the book left, which is something awesome in itself.
But here's the thing: We've had books for years. Why replace them? Why must everything nowadays have to be high-tech? Are we really getting to the point in the 21st century where we even have to make the BOOK obsolete? Come on. Really?
Now, music, I understand. I still love looking through and listening to my Mammaw's records, because I love retro. But you can't have those in cars! It was only a matter of time.
But BOOKS?
It's not like we're still using candles to read at night or clubs to go catch food with, so we need to upgrade everything. Books are books! They're there to read. Books have been around forever-why stop now?
I'm not old, if that's what you're insinuating.  I'm in high school. I just feel that books are things that shouldn't be replaced. Books are always kind of comforting. Why do you think they say, 'Curl up with a book'?
They DO reduce the amount of paper used, though, and I'm big on recycling. But isn't anyone else worried that this is taking technology a little bit too far? Just wonderin'...

The Weather Outside is Frightful

Okay, so by what I've listed as where I live on my blog, you can tell I don't like putting personal info online. But I will say one thing: Where I live? THE SNOW WON'T STOP!!! My school is limited to three snow days a year; we've probably covered snow days for the next FOUR years. And it's only January!
In my area, when it snows, it snows. Our school board is made up of complete worry-warts, which doesn't help the matter. Yesterday morning, they called off school before the snow even started to fall. At 8 a.m., there wasn't a snowflake to be seen and buses arrive at school at 7:15. Why so cautious? And now that the snow really came down yesterday afternoon, guess who's closed again today?
Now, don't get me wrong, I love snow-to a point. I like that dreamy snow that just lightly dusts everything to make it look like it came from a storybook. I'm not sure I like the up-to-your-knees snow. Especially when I have to clean it off my Schnauzer when he comes in from outside. He looks like the Abominable Snow Dog whenever he goes out. Poor thing.
Another thing I don't like about snow is the cabin fever. I can't drive yet, so I'm stuck inside. (Not that I'd drive in this) I end up going crazy with boredom, or 'lack of imagination' as my mom calls it. So I'm either stuck with all-day chores, being lazy, or living on my piano-the piano part being totally okay.
Although, I must admit, I love watching the snow. Especially when it's nighttime and the street lights hit it just right so it looks like it glitters. How can something so beautiful have so many downsides? Just wonderin'...

Do re mi fa soap...

I am all for singing in the shower. I do it all the time and have gotten to the point where I absolutely do not care who hears! But it makes me wonder-why the shower? Why is it the shower that makes singing more  fun? Is it the acoustics of a bathroom?
For some people, or me, anyways, singing in the shower is a force of habit. But why does it feel right to belt out American Idiot while using conditioner?
I never sing in front of people because I don't realy like my voice. But in the shower, I love it! Most people that hate singing do it in the shower!
That would make an ineresting game show! Shower karaoke...but I'd suggest wearing bathing suits.
I think that the phrase should be not 'sing like no one's listening', but 'sing like you're in the shower'. Our world would be ten times more musical and might possibly resemble a dance number from a broadway production where everyone jumps in if we sing like we do in the shower. Just wonderin'...

Scary Movie No-nos

We've all seen our fair share of scary movies-well, except me. I'm only into comedies. If it's scary, I'll probably be sleeping with every light on in the house while armed for a zombie apocalypse just in case. But that's a whole 'nother story.
If you pay attention in these movies, you'll notice that the victims aren't the smartest people out there. So, if you're ever being chased by Michael Myers (insert music) or zombies are on your tail, I've made a handy-dandy list to help you out a bit.
1. Don't go in the closet. I highly doubt it'll open up into Narnia, or something, to give you an escape route. You go in the closet and it's game over. That's where everyone goes-these bad guys know where to look!
2. I guarantee you that if you're being chased and all you do is stand there and scream, things won't turn out well for you. Just a thought? RUN.
3. Avoid haunted houses, cemeteries, run-down/abandoned buildings, etc. Try a Starbucks; I love their caramel fraps.
4. If the people look creepy, you might not want to remain neighbors.
Well, that pretty much sums it up. People in horror flicks need to stop and think a little bit. But still, why the closet? Just wonderin'...

Superheroes *GASP!*

We all know about superheroes. There's Spiderman, Superman, Iron Man, The Hulk, and my personal favorite: BATMAN! But to be honest, not all of these superheroes' supersuits are planned out very well.
Think about it. Look at Batman! I love him, but the people of Gotham City should know who he is by now. A small mask that only covers the upper half of his face totally throws everyone off! And not to mention Superman. Come on. The guy takes off his glasses and no one knows who he is! Really?
What if Clark Kent was in a situation where his glasses get dirty? I can see it now: He takes them off to clean them on his shirt tail and the library erupts with, "LOOK! SUPERMAN!" Except the librarian, who just shushes them all. But then, his cover is blown! All because his glasses had a smudge.
Also, I feel bad for the guy. Imagine one of his friends he's known since preschool seeing him in Superman form and not knowing who he is!
"Superman! Oh my gosh, it's SUPERMAN!"
"Jeff, it's me. Clark."
"NO! Clark wears glasses! You're SUPERMAN!"
"Come on, Jeff! Remember? Preschool? Senior pranks? Our Washington D.C trip?!?"
"Yeah, yeah, Superman. Can I have your autograph?!"
All I'm saying is that we need to step up protecting our superheroes' identities with better masks and that the citizens need wake up and smell the coffee. Spiderman sets the example; his mask doesn't even have eyeholes!! Just wonderin'...

Dreams

Do you ever have a dream that just throws you off? One that leaves you wondering how you could have possibly dreamed it up? People say that your dreams are made up of things you think about the most and what's on your mind right before you go to sleep, but what if you've never thought of things like this before?
I have had a dream where I was running down the streets of Little Town to find a guy. I was running and heard The Script's 'For the First Time' overhead, kind of like a soundtrack in a movie. The sidewalk turned into stairs that had something waiting for me at the bottom-a baboon who announced that he was most definitely going to eat me. Then there was the dream of an army of miniature porcupines; no way I'm forgetting that one. I've even had a dream once of walking into my bathroom to find my history class (fully clothed) having a party in my bathtub.
So, what are dreams, really? Our imaginations gone wild is a good way to put it. Just wonderin'...