What the heck is Algebra?!

I recently began taking a Pre-algebra class at the local college. I got through almost 2 classes before I had to reveal my own stupidity and ask the teacher what the heck he was talking about. Who in their right mind would estimate that adding 248 and 25 would result in 200? That's just stupid! Who decided all this? Who made up these words that nobody seems to be able to explain in English? AND WHAT IS AN IMAGINARY NUMBER!!!! Isn't it bad enough to try an figure out the numbers we do have, do we have to make up more?

Believing in something

Why do some people spend so much energy complaining about things they don't believe in, and trying to convince other people not to believe in it either? Why don't they spend this energy finding something they can believe in? Or why do they pick one little aspect of something and decide, because they disagree with that one thing everything must be wrong? Of course I know the answers to all these questions but I just don't understand why people act so illogically. I for one don't believe in Buddhism but I don't spend all my time researching more things about Buddhism that make me not believe in it (actually Buddhism has some really good things about it). I just want people to respect one another and their beliefs, is that ever going to happen?

Why I'm afraid to have teenagers

Have you noticed the state of the world lately? Kids are being bombarded from every side with pure trash and filth. My children are safe as long as they are young and only influenced by what I allow into my home, but that can only last for so long. In 4 years my oldest son is going to start school and I will no longer be in control of every thing that he is exposed to. I feel that once he starts school it will be me and my husband fighting the world for our son. The world expects and encourages teenagers to experience everything and experiment. The problem with that is many of the things they are pushed towards are addictive and dangerous. How do I help my children understand that even though the whole world says it's ok, it really isn't.

Confessions of a Star Wars addict

I'm not a crazy person that could tell you the exact number of sand people on Tatooine, or why Darth Vader didn't sense that Laia was his daughter, but I know stuff and definitely have my opinions about other stuff.
Okay so if you haven't seen Episode Three don't read this because it will either spoil it or it just won't make sense. The emperor says that only one has ever cheated death, and then Yoda tells Obi Wan that Qui-gon is back and going to train him, does that mean he is the one? The emperor also tells Anakin that there was a Sith that could manipulate midi-clorians and create life, is that where Anakin came from, remember his mother said he has no Father? Does Anakin actually bring balance to the force by being the evil counterpart to his own son? And how is the force balanced, does there have to be good and evil?
As for my addiction, I have sons named Liam and Harrison you do the math. In fact I was watching the original Star Wars while in the hospital giving birth to my second son and all those annoying contractions just kept distracting me.

A day in the life

I wake up. This is my first opportunity of the day to trash my room. Mommy has foolishly folded my blankets and stacked them nicely and that can't be left alone. Mommy finally wakes up when I unplug the baby monitor and blast her with static. Then it's on to a full day of making mommy and daddy tackle me to change my diaper, smearing food all over myself and whatever else is in reach, watching Spongebob and/or Toy Story for the millionth time, poking my baby brother, trashing my room several more times, and throwing temper tantrums because I can't watch Spongebob and/or Toy Story again.
Then it's bed time and you guessed it my final chance to trash my room, in the dark this time!
Why do I do these things you ask, Because I'm two and I can.

The Dictatorship of "Toy Story"

It's obvious that Woody is in charge of the toys in Andy's room because he is the favorite. Who established this system? No one voted for him to be in charge. When Buzz comes along and threatens Woody's rein, he knocks him out the window. Clearly Woody has some control issues and violent tendencies as seen when he throws checkers because slinky dog isn't waiting to play with him. Mr. Potato Head seems more than happy to get ride of Woody, so could it be that not everyone is happy with the dear leader?
Next time: "What is he thinking?!" a day in the shoes of a 2 year old.

The disturbing inaccuracies of Spongebob

I have a son who loves Spongebob. It makes him laugh although I never know why he is laughing. So if anyone watches as much Spongebob as I do (unlikely) you know what I'm talking about.
Why does it snow under water? Why does Gary the snail meow? Why do they have a beach and an ocean to go swimming when they are already under water? Isn't it wrong that Mr. Crabs sell Crabby patties? Why is Mr. Crabs daughter a whale? I know, I know, who cares it's only a cartoon show but this is what I have to think about all day.
Next time: The Dictatorship of "Toy Story"

nothing very important

I just thought I'd jump on the band wagon. I don't have no learnin' so I'm sure I don't have anything important to say but who cares right.