As you stroll the halls of Park Street, you hear the ramblings of people as you walk by. Most talk at a normal level, discussing issues or what happened on the weekend and what not, but sometimes you walk past those people who insist on letting everyone know what is going on with them. The ones who if they're having a bad day need to scream and yell down the hall and be incredibly immature.
For example, I'm not going to name names, but here's an example. I was walking down the hall coming back from one of my classes and as I past this girl,who I'm guessing was having the worst day ever because someone was talking to her and all of a sudden she just started screaming at the top of her lungs "F**K OFF ! I'M NOT IN A GOOD MOOD ! DON'T TALK TO ME !". Oh boo hoo, other people have bad days and you don't see them screaming down the halls and carrying on like someone is going to murder them.
As I begin to think about this, I just wonder why is it with this generation that we need to make everything known to everybody, and almost like we need to document everything that we do. As the teacher from the movie Easy A would say "I don't know what your generation's fascination is with documenting your every thought... but I can assure you, they're not all diamonds. "Roman is having an OK day, and bought a Coke Zero at the gas station. Raise the roof." Who gives a rat's ass?" Those are my thoughts exactly :)
Take Facebook and Twitter, most of us use them, but some people insist on putting everything about their day on these websites where everyone can see. Nothing is private on these websites, sure you can have privacy settings on but other people can still read what you've written. Also once you post something on the internet, it is there forever. I think if you really need to let out something that is going on, write it down somewhere private, because once its out there you can never take it back. Just like this post.
hahah everyone shares everything about their lives, no offence to people but i dont desperately need to know that you hate someone right now, keep it to yourselves:)
ReplyDeletehahah & kirsten, you made some spelling errors, and repeated somewords hahah :)
i like the easy a quote:)
hahaha oppps sowwwy :)
ReplyDeletemy mistake :P
& yaaaay easy a !:D
I love this, It's so unbelieavably true. Our generation has this idea that every one else cares so much what they're doing at every moment of every given day, and I agree. You need to be careful what you broadcast; especially considering future employers will check your facebook.
ReplyDeleteLove the Easy A quote ! Best movie.
kirsten, this is so fricken true. i cant even believe it. i always hear people yelling out whats happening infront of their eyes or something like that. legit, i can see whats happening you dont need to inform everyone of the obvious. great quote from Esay A !! and im glad you put this out there. maybe someone will read it and decide not to be so immature ;)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else when they say that what you've said is true. It REALLY is. It is not like what they have to say is anything important, most of the time it is just really rude and annoying and even then it seems like all the people want is attention. I understand bad days too, but as you imply, there are better ways of handling it. !
ReplyDeleteAgree agree! Use the opportunity to make public statements worthwhile. And sometimes the way you are feeling is very temporary and you may regret making a generalization about someone, so show a little care and discrepancy when writng. Be creative, be entertaining, be informative. O.K.? Now I think I'll go feed the cats. hehehe
ReplyDeleteI think you should be more sensitive to others feelings,
ReplyDeleteThe person who you quoted yelling, probably WAS having a bad day, and if you dont know what they're upset about then you shouldnt judge
otherwise, agreed.
i like cats & dogs
ReplyDeletethought id let you know :)
This is riduculously true and unforunate. I can’t believe how many times during the day I hear a statement from a student among the halls of our school, and seriously worry for them. First of all, I wonder what is so wrong in their life that they have to make a public statement. I wonder if this is a cry for help or attention. Secondly, I feel embarassed for them. Publicizing your personal life has many disadvantages, and to be honest it makes people uncomfortable and annoyed; not eager to help you. I know from experience that keeping private hardship to yourself (at school and in public) is much better than shouting it for everyone to hear. I suggest that if people are struggling they talk to a close friend quietly, seek help from a teacher or their parents, because there is really no excuse for shouting in public. It becomes an issue not only of self respect, but respect for others. All I can say is, “think before you speak”.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I actually laughed out loud. I love this and the truth of it. I always find my news feed on facebook filled with stuff I could not care less about. And the scary part is that if someone wanted to find you, it probably wouldn't be that hard to be honest.
ReplyDeleteAs for at school, it really annoys me when people bring up drama at school. Deal with it on your own time preferably. Spreading rumours, talking shit, what are we, 10?