Not only can rumors certainly break up friendships and relationships, but how do we know a person is a credible source? Having someone say they saw it can only mean so much. Typical high school parties unfortunately include alcohol and drugs, and do those make people’s ‘vision’ clearer? And what about those so called best friends that know everything, but claim nothing happened. Are they telling the truth, or just trying to cover up something so “no one gets hurt”?

Bottom line is that apparently a guy and girl hooked up and the girlfriend is left out of the loop. What does she think about this? What does he think about this? What do you guys think about this? Clearly it’s in all of your interests to talk about it, but would you be the one to tell the girl if you really saw it? Would you want someone to tell you? Rather than talking about it, maybe step it up and tell the person if it really concerns you. So think about it. What would you do? Are you playing along in the game of Truths and Rumors?

I’m blogging today to vent about some issues I have during the holiday shopping season. The biggest one: Venders in the mall who ask you to try their product EVERY time you walk by. Last year, there was a hair straightener that this guy totally wanted me to buy, but I was like, no thanks, I don’t need one. But what does he do? He pulls my arm over to the stand and starts picking at strands of hair and starts straightening them as if I was a doll or something. BUT, that is not all. Then he decides that he is going to amaze me with curling my hair with a straightner. Like I’ve never seen that before. I obviously had to sadly reject him with my annual line of, “You know what, let me go get my mom, then I’ll try and convince her to get one,” as I rapidly speed walk away so he doesn’t see which direction I walk off in. What is up with these venders? It’s obnoxious. The worst is the ones who want to thread your eyebrows, and the thought of that, just freaks me out. Does anyone else have any holiday pet peeves or horror stories at the mall? I have my fair share.

First thing Monday morning, I talked with Mrs. Stoker about The Lobby-O setting up a fundraiser for the children. Luckily, I got it approved by her and Mr. Callaghan. Sooo readers, I am holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, December 14th, at the first Boys’  Basketball Game at 7pm. I will have a cute little booth set up towards the fan crowd and I hope that you all donate something towards Meg and Joe’s future.  Any amount is appreciated. I also will be making announcements on the morning announcements for rest of the week and reminders after every quarter at the basketball game. There will possibly be a half time activity to raise some money. Thanks for your support and I hope you all donate!

Actually, I decided that this is a big concern. Are we really saving money here? Does anyone know? And how is this reducing the amount of styrofoam? Because now there is plastic on them too. Hmm. It also seems to reduce the amount of food Dotty can put on our plates. And when there are mashed potatoes involved, I’m not sure if I like that. Well, does anyone else believe that this is a big deal, or am I sadly just weird? Well even if I am, I’d rather be upfront about it. So here it goes, I’m weird. I just can’t get over my hot sauce dilemma, can you? What do you all think of this? Is there any room for your dipping sauce?

As a blogger, I am supposed to casually talk about things that interest me, or in this case, disinterest me. In a recent poll at WHS in which I conducted, I have come to the conclusion that a lot of WHS students find PDA nauseating and repulsive. If you have never seen the act of PDA, consider yourself lucky, or let’s face it, it’s probably you I am talking about. Kidding. But anyways, the common sight that most are disgusted by is the making out in the hall ways, the grabbing of the hips, the obnoxious gaze into each other’s eyes while holding each other’s faces, and the occasional butt slap we all sadly laugh at. There is a time and place for this matter, such as in front of a camera in Hollywood acting a skit or in your home secluded from society.

Of course there are the exceptions. The couple who holds hands as they walk to class, or the ones that give a brief, non heartfelt hug at some point during the day are totally acceptable. As long as hands and faces are kept to their selves, all should be fine. “Excessive kissing is annoying and awkward, but hand holding and hugs are acceptable,” according to a well defined senior. Other ideas about PDA are, “Making out in the hallways are a little too intense,” and “PDA should really stand for: Pretty Damn Annoying” (Pat Bryant). Bottom line, no one really wants to see you groping your significant other. Use the rule of “Would you do this in front of your grandmother?” Please be courteous of others. It’s gross.

Thinking about it now, are faculty as uncomfortable as I am about seeing this sight? Think about it, how uncomfortable would you be if one of your students walked into class half naked, and you couldn’t help but stare? This is very blunt, but my heart goes out for the male teachers. I’ve always gone by the rule that as long as your shorts go down to your finger tips, they are 100% fine, but with the recent trend I question myself if I have just been too conservative for the past seventeen years of my life. But as a blogger for Westborough High School, I want to know your thoughts. Are these shorts a trend and I need to get over it, or are there others out there that find this style unattractive and unbarring? As I finish my post, my words to you all are: please cover up! It gives people a probable misunderstood judgment of who you might be. Again, the question is to all, to wear? Or too short and bare?