Friday, February 29, 2008

Taxes

I actually thoroughly enjoy getting my taxes back. It is nice to get at least a little bit of the money back that the government takes. Maybe if I move somewhere else, the government won't be so up for taking my money without my permission. I will have to look into that.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Valentine's Day

So yesterday was Valentine's Day, and for probably the first time in my life I actaully had someone to spend it with. And it was really fun. I think if Valentine's Day were less focused on candy and flowers, and more on just spending time with those you love and care for, it would be a much better holiday and a lot less junk food would be eaten on it. Anyway, I learned this year that Valentine's Day can be fun, and it should be. That is the lesson of the day.

NIU Shooting

I really can't believe that so many shootings happen. Within the last year there has been at least 2 school shootings, and the one at trolley square. I don't understand what posseses these guys to just go and shoot people they don't even know. I'm wondering if there is research out there on these types of things.
Everytime I hear of a campus shooting, it not only makes me feel deeply sad for the students and families of that school, but it scares me. What if some wacko sees this happen, and decides he/she should do the same thing here at my school. That is frightening.
I was also wondering why all the shootings are always committed by males? I know that they are more aggressive and whatnot, but is it something about the male gender that makes them want to stop taking their meds, or to take revenge on someone?
Northern Illinois University, we are all deeply sorry and we hope that you will all recover from this.