People cross-examine each other all the time. Whether they are trying to find out some dirt they could use against you or if they are just plain curious, cross-examining has many uses. When people cross-examine each other, it just makes me want to tell them, "hey, they have their own reasons, let it go", especially if I'm the one being cross-examined.
Anyway, this blog is about something that people could cross-examine me about, and yes I do have several faults that can be examined. Frankly, anyone who has known me for more than ten minutes could tell you that. But, I think if I was cross-examined, it would have to be over my obsessive compulsive disorder, of sorts.
Truthfully, I don't have OCD like most think about it; it's mainly over things like music, games, girls, homework, and other things that I horde and become obsessed with. For instance, I have eleven Jimi Hendrix CD's, pretty much everything he ever recorded, mainly because I am obsessed with his music and guitar playing. Excessive, I really don't think so.
Hopefully you get my point. I'm obsessive. Sue me. Cross-examine me or whatever you wish. It doesn't bother me. And that's why you can't hold me down; I got to be free. Stone Free!!! That was from the Hendrix song "Stone Free" by the way. See, my obsession is spreading.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
William Carlos Williams poem
Here is a poem styled after the Williams poem The Red Wheelbarrow. It's called The Blue Wheelbarrow. No, not really, but here comes my real poem.
Simple Notes by Chris Elms
how can one
note
convey so much
emotion
without even speaking
words
or even being
thought?
There you go. A poem by me. Think about the meaning and see if you can figure it out. I dare you.
Simple Notes by Chris Elms
how can one
note
convey so much
emotion
without even speaking
words
or even being
thought?
There you go. A poem by me. Think about the meaning and see if you can figure it out. I dare you.
What to Celebrate
There are many things to celebrate in life, but one of the best is to celebrated your sixteenth birthday. Just the freedom and the fact that your parents aren't nagging at you all the way to school is enough to cause anyone to celebrate.
My sixteenth birthday was such a big deal and a cause of celebration for me because my birthday falls nearly at the end of the school year. This doesn't seem that bad at first glance, but when you take the fact that everyone, except me, can drive and doesn't have to wait on parents, it gets pretty bad real quick. During basketball season especially, everyone could go to get food before games, but there I was in front of the gym waiting like a sad little puppy that got left in the rain.
Well, if you feel sorry for me after reading this, my apologies. There is no need for the sympathy right now, because I do have my license now, so we're all good. Anyway, I guess that's a pretty good thing to celebrate.
My sixteenth birthday was such a big deal and a cause of celebration for me because my birthday falls nearly at the end of the school year. This doesn't seem that bad at first glance, but when you take the fact that everyone, except me, can drive and doesn't have to wait on parents, it gets pretty bad real quick. During basketball season especially, everyone could go to get food before games, but there I was in front of the gym waiting like a sad little puppy that got left in the rain.
Well, if you feel sorry for me after reading this, my apologies. There is no need for the sympathy right now, because I do have my license now, so we're all good. Anyway, I guess that's a pretty good thing to celebrate.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Mask poem
Here is my mask poem that I had to write for English a while back. It is titled "No Mask I Wear". Cue dramatic music and begin reading.
No Mask I Wear
by Chris Elms
No Mask I Wear today,
Or even yesterday.
Their mask, it smiles and jives,
As they try to live easier lives,
Waiting for someone to save them.
While I'm not a hero, or even a saint,
I always refuse to hide behind depraved war paint.
The world turns its head, but still
No Mask I Wear.
Sugar-coated and looked over; there has to be a better way.
The time is near when you can't take what they say;
Deception and misery love company, almost like wives.
The world may not give approbation, for questioning their ways,
But soon they will see why
No Mask I Wear!
Please hold your applause, unless you are just about to bust. Then go right ahead. I don't think it would be good for someone to bust. Kinda messy.
No Mask I Wear
by Chris Elms
No Mask I Wear today,
Or even yesterday.
Their mask, it smiles and jives,
As they try to live easier lives,
Waiting for someone to save them.
While I'm not a hero, or even a saint,
I always refuse to hide behind depraved war paint.
The world turns its head, but still
No Mask I Wear.
Sugar-coated and looked over; there has to be a better way.
The time is near when you can't take what they say;
Deception and misery love company, almost like wives.
The world may not give approbation, for questioning their ways,
But soon they will see why
No Mask I Wear!
Please hold your applause, unless you are just about to bust. Then go right ahead. I don't think it would be good for someone to bust. Kinda messy.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
What St. Patricks Day means
St. Patrick's day means a lot of things to many different people. Whether a special day that has had a great affect on someones kids (like Mrs. Gillmore) or if it's just a day where everything is green and a leprechaun looks for his pot of gold, everyone has their own opinion. But for me, St. Patrick's Day is just another holiday, even though it should be a big deal because I'm nearly all Irish, as my glow in the dark paleness can attest for.
St. Patrick's day has always seemed like a strange holiday to me. I'm not really sure why it strikes me that way, but it just does. Some cities really get into the day, like Chicago dying the river green and New Orleans basically having a second Mardi Gras, but it's never been my holiday. Maybe some sort of life-changing event will occur to change this, but for now I just think of a leprechaun and a pot of gold.
Well, there is my opinion about St. Patty's day. Sorry it is not more interesting, but I'll work up something and have a big shebang for it. How's that sound?
St. Patrick's day has always seemed like a strange holiday to me. I'm not really sure why it strikes me that way, but it just does. Some cities really get into the day, like Chicago dying the river green and New Orleans basically having a second Mardi Gras, but it's never been my holiday. Maybe some sort of life-changing event will occur to change this, but for now I just think of a leprechaun and a pot of gold.
Well, there is my opinion about St. Patty's day. Sorry it is not more interesting, but I'll work up something and have a big shebang for it. How's that sound?
Friday, March 12, 2010
Book review for Call of the Wild
"Buck ran with them, side by side with the wild brother, yelping as he ran."
This statement tells what happens after Buck leaves the world of civilization and enters the wild. The Call of the Wild tells the story of Buck, a dog living a normal dog life in California, and how through several twists and turns of events comes to lead a wolf pack and become legendary. This compelling read, written by Jack London, tells a tale of survival and hardship, and paints a harsh and real picture in the mind of the reader. This is one of the better books I have read this year, and I urge everyone who has not read it to go get a copy and read it.
An aspect of this book that stood out to me the most was the way the author developed Buck into a real person and gave an interesting perspective for the story. A dog would not be an author's first choice for a main character, or even a large part of a story, but at about the middle of the book, you almost forget about Buck being a dog. This gave an interesting perspective for the story, and I personally think that taking a non-human character and making them human-like takes a great deal of skill.
The setting of the story was another great aspect in the story. The Alaskan wilderness has long been thought of as an amazing place to see, and London's descriptions help with that assessment. The long snow covered trails and mountains are all described in great detail, and the dangers are also described. Sub-zero temperatures, cracking ice, and wild animals are just a few of the dangers described in detail. The really scary part is that this is all true and people and dogs went through a lot of the same hardships during the Klondike gold rush.
All in all, The Call of the Wild has been my favorite book that we have had to read this year. While I do not like to be told what to read, I was glad to be told to read this. I probably would not have read the book if I hadn't been told to. Good job, Mrs. Gillmore. I applaud you.
This statement tells what happens after Buck leaves the world of civilization and enters the wild. The Call of the Wild tells the story of Buck, a dog living a normal dog life in California, and how through several twists and turns of events comes to lead a wolf pack and become legendary. This compelling read, written by Jack London, tells a tale of survival and hardship, and paints a harsh and real picture in the mind of the reader. This is one of the better books I have read this year, and I urge everyone who has not read it to go get a copy and read it.
An aspect of this book that stood out to me the most was the way the author developed Buck into a real person and gave an interesting perspective for the story. A dog would not be an author's first choice for a main character, or even a large part of a story, but at about the middle of the book, you almost forget about Buck being a dog. This gave an interesting perspective for the story, and I personally think that taking a non-human character and making them human-like takes a great deal of skill.
The setting of the story was another great aspect in the story. The Alaskan wilderness has long been thought of as an amazing place to see, and London's descriptions help with that assessment. The long snow covered trails and mountains are all described in great detail, and the dangers are also described. Sub-zero temperatures, cracking ice, and wild animals are just a few of the dangers described in detail. The really scary part is that this is all true and people and dogs went through a lot of the same hardships during the Klondike gold rush.
All in all, The Call of the Wild has been my favorite book that we have had to read this year. While I do not like to be told what to read, I was glad to be told to read this. I probably would not have read the book if I hadn't been told to. Good job, Mrs. Gillmore. I applaud you.
78 pages
Characteristics of a Winner
There have always been winners. Even in prehistoric times there were winners: the guy that got eaten was the loser and the one who didn't was the winner. But, usually when people think about winning, think about winning a contest or a game. The person who wins always has something that sets him apart from the others he is competing against. These are the characteristics determine winners, and I will now discuss a few of them.
Winners seem to have a drive that will not let them quit, no matter how difficult the task may be. This drive comes from deep within them, and helps them to achieve anything. The point where most people say, " I quit, I give up," is the point where the people with the drive are just about warmed up. No matter how many times a person with the drive is thrown done, they always get back up and keep coming. They thrive on the ridicule and the thought that no one believes they can succeed just makes them that much more willing to go for the goal and take risks.
Winners also will do anything they need to succeed. On sports teams, the player that scores all the points or is always in the best position to score will usually get all of the credit, but the people who really know what they are doing, like college recruiters, know that this is not the player they want, but the guy who is giving him the ball and doing everything that he can at all times is the guy. Someone who really wants to win will do anything and everything is their power to come out on top. It's not a choice (well, it sort of is), but it is also a desire that won't let them sit back and let whatever happens happen.
Well, there are my characteristics of a winner. Everyone needs to go out with these characteristics at all times because it will help you in the long run. Trust me; I'm a professional. Well, not really, but you get the point.
Winners seem to have a drive that will not let them quit, no matter how difficult the task may be. This drive comes from deep within them, and helps them to achieve anything. The point where most people say, " I quit, I give up," is the point where the people with the drive are just about warmed up. No matter how many times a person with the drive is thrown done, they always get back up and keep coming. They thrive on the ridicule and the thought that no one believes they can succeed just makes them that much more willing to go for the goal and take risks.
Winners also will do anything they need to succeed. On sports teams, the player that scores all the points or is always in the best position to score will usually get all of the credit, but the people who really know what they are doing, like college recruiters, know that this is not the player they want, but the guy who is giving him the ball and doing everything that he can at all times is the guy. Someone who really wants to win will do anything and everything is their power to come out on top. It's not a choice (well, it sort of is), but it is also a desire that won't let them sit back and let whatever happens happen.
Well, there are my characteristics of a winner. Everyone needs to go out with these characteristics at all times because it will help you in the long run. Trust me; I'm a professional. Well, not really, but you get the point.
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