Am I the Walrus?

I know I had mentioned earlier that I am not really the walrus. I revoke that statement- simply take it back. Of course I love the Beatles, but I am the Walrus is not my favorite song. It just happened to be what I was listening to at the time of my blog's birth. But maybe I am the walrus after all.

History tells us (haha I don't know why but I think it's kind of funny how I introduced what I'm about to say in such a formal fashion, but, then again, it is history) that one fine day, Lennon returned to his alma mater. He then met one of his old teachers who told him his class was analyzing the Beatles' lyrics. Lennon was amused and with that, he decided to create an utterly nonsensical song- analyze that bitches! (excuse the profanity.) This, along with a little inspiration from C.S. Lewis, was supposedly how the song I am the Walrus came to be.

Now you're probably wondering after reading that anecdote, "What does this have to do with anything?" It was only tonight that I truly discovered that everyone is the walrus. Not everything has a deeper meaning. Some things in life are purely fun. And sometimes being illogical is more worth while than, well, anything else. Easier said than done. Everyone has the power to be zany, innovative and Lennon-esque. Let's utilize it.

If life in suburbia had a theme song...

It would go something along the lines of "there's nothing to do because everything closes at 9:00."

I've taken the effort to create a list of fun and relatively inexpensive activities to try. I've tried to make them appeal to different types of people, from those who are seeking something "chill" to those who are, well, not.

1. go berry picking- I used to do this when I was younger and it was always something that made my entire year. Sounds lame? No. Inspired by the poem "Blackberry Picking" by Seamus Heaney (I recently read this in English class.)

2. Have a fondue party- whoever came up with the concept of dipping food into chocolate was pure genius.

3. Host a rave- ok. This, in reality, is a really horrible idea. But if you can pull it off without getting in trouble, maaad props. Include a solid dj and some glow in the dark paint. If you do happen to get in trouble, don't blame me- it's not like I didn't warn you.

4. Make a music video - Grab a video camera and a song. Lip sync your way through. i've seen people on youtube make really, hilariously good ones.

5. Walmart- it seems too classic, but it's actually one of the best places to go when you're bored. I can attest to this.

6. Watermelon eating- cut the top off of a watermelon and grab a few spoons, in addition to a few friends. then keep scooping out the inside of watermelon and you can eat it, like ice cream! Much fun if eaten outside on a picnic blanket.

7. Explore a city- If you live in the suburbs, chances are there's a city that isn't too far away. Go to an area ie: Center city. just walk up and down the streets. Chances are, if it's a nice part of town, you'll find really cute places, which will spark other activities!

8. Bike ride- an often forgotten past time. No destination necessary, just riiiide.

9. Tie Dye- you can easily find tie dye at arts and crafts stores and it's actually so fun. suggestion: couple this with the watermelon eating.

10. Create a secret book and put in the school library for someone else to find and contribute to.

12. Start an "improv everywhere" type thing- if you don't know what this is, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/ImprovEverywhere

11. Just dance- gonna be ok. dah dah, doo doo.

Education as taught by Jersey Shore

Everyone knows about the show Jersey Shore, no need to explain. I've only watched the show a few times, considering that it's not the most intellectually stimulating thing on TV. It's fun to watch every once in a while, true, but one question always comes to mind.

WHERE DID THEY FIND THESE PEOPLE?!

Seriously, what did MTV have to tell these people to be on the show? Did they know that when they signed up to have their lives followed that they would gain an entire following of people making fun of them? I know the economy is rough, but REALLY? Is it worth it for anyone to subject themselves to this?

Well, I guess the cast of Jersey Shore is being slightly helpful to their viewers by teaching "educational" concepts. By watching Jersey Shore I have learned...

1. what a girl being punched looks like

2. to use discretion when speaking the words "the situation"

3. the definition of "guido."

hello.

One of my new years resolutions, I guess you could call it, would be to try new things.
This is something I wanted to try- a blog. We'll see how it goes. Nothing fancy and I don't expect anyone to read it, it's more just a personal device to say I fulfilled a new years resolution.
Ca plain pour moi!
ps- I'm not really the walrus.