Facebook:good or bad?

Like basically every teenager i log onto facebook just about everyday. But the question is "is it bad or good"?


In my opinion i think that facebook is a good thing, i think that it could be a negative affect on your life if you use it the wrong way. Its nice to keep in contact with those family members that you don't see often and keep in contact with friends after highschool is over with. And you can share videos and pictures with friends and family. Many people say that facebook is a negetive way of communication because studies have shown that regular facebook users would rather communicate on facebook then in person. I do admit that facebook is a major distraction from my homework. Its also annoying when you have that one person who posts status about every single thing that they did that day. My uncle is a perfect example of that kind of person "Today Robin and I went on our three mile jog and we are now making our traditional Friday night low carb pizzza with basil". Cyber bullying is also a major issue. Facebook is the cyber bullying playground. Teenagers so easily will post a negative comment on a picture or wall and not realize the damage that they did to that person. It also makes bullying easier because kids can hide behind a screen and not face the person they are bullying. Over all i think that facebook is a good thing, just don't be stupid and say or post pictures that you would want your mom to see.

Dealing with Divorce

Statics show that 49 percent of married couples will get a divorce and my parents contribute to these statstics. My parents were officially divorce when i was four and my sister was two. I dont really remember my parents ever been together so i have adapted to the divorce life well. For those of you who parents may me seperated or parents are currently going through a divorce, your not alone. I have personally never experenced going through divorce as a teenager, but i would imagine it would be more emotionally painfully because you actually know whats going on.

You should never blame the divorce on yourself, you may feel like its your fault but its actually not. Realistically its your parents issue not yours.

Also do not choose sides with parents. This has been by biggest issue growing up. I would one day be on my dads or moms side and then in the end they would always just get into a huge fight and i would get caught in the middle.

Don't listen to your parents when they vent to you about they other. Some information your just not spose to know and you don't want it to affect your relationship with that parent.

Visit your mom/dad on the weekend! I know on the weekends we all want to hang out with our friends but take a saturday or sunday afternoon and hang out with them. You don't realize how much they miss not seeing you everyday.

My final suggestion is don't let divorce reuin your life. Talk to you parents, if you are struggling to adapt to the situation.

Warped Tour 2011!!!!!!

Only 138 days till Warped Tour! Which will be July 20th at the blossume music center. Why is it at blossum instead of the tower city amphitheater this year? This is beacause they are tearing down the amphitheater and putting up a casino. Some of my favorite scremo bands that are going to Warped this year are Of Mice and Men, A Skylit Drive,Dance Gavin Dance, Miss May I and We Came as Romans.

I recommend Of Mice & Men - The Ballad of Tommy Clayton & The Rawdog Millionaire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLxSyixSeLg

And Dance Gavin Dance-Tree Village

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqwIb1RZ0OA

For those of you who aren't into scremo there are alternative, reggae, power pop and many more genre of bands that perform at Warped Tour. Some of this years artist include Pepper, Relient K, Simple Plan, The Ready Set, and Every Avenue.

I Recommend The Ready Set-Love Like Woe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjIjKT1QfQE

Also Relient K-Must Have Done Something Right

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejkkfntmUTU

Relient K-Let It All Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0En7JZ0KQc&feature=related

If this is your first time attending Warped Tour this year here are some helpful tips:

-Don't wear flip flops! Your feet will get black and get stepped on
-Bring at least 20 dollars with you. Pop is six dollars a bottle, water is five and a hamburger is eight dollars.
-Don't go into the "mosh" pit. If you think you can mosh then go right a head but i don't recommend going into one that you don't think that you can handle.
-Find the Free Water Fountain.
-Dont wear your favorite outfit. By the end of the day you are going to be covered in grossness so wouldn't suggest wearing your favorite cloths.
-See bands that you have never heard of, never know might find your new favorite band.
-In General, just have a good time. Warped tour is one of my favorite days in the summer and i recommend to go to at least one Warped Tour in your life.