This blog is for my thoughts and feelings on things such as guns, psychology, school, my life in general, celebrity snark, and whatever is on my mind at any given time. I may wax political one day, talk philosophy and religion the next, and then turn into some sort of psychopathic, hyperactive, prolific super-poster of random crap.
My political affiliation is closely associated with libertarianism, but I’m more moderate in most aspects. One thing you can always expect to hear from me, however: NOTHING in the Bill of Rights says that you have the right to not be offended. In other words, if I offend you, it’s your problem, not mine. If you whine, I’ll continue to try to offend you just to be an asshole. Because it’s funny not only to me, but to those who regularly read my blog.
My religious affiliation is as firmly rooted in agnosticism as I think you can be. I tolerate other religions because I think it’s important to have faith in something. However, the second you try to use your religion in any sort of offensive manner, you’re banned. Think of how it feels when someone tells you you’re stupid for believing what you do – if it makes you mad, re-consider saying it to someone else. If they choose to disagree with you after you’ve shared your opinion, you’ve done all you “need” to do in order to “share” your religion, and no other action is required or welcome in this blog.
Here are some general statistics:
I’m a female in my mid-20s.
I attend a university in the Memphis area, and am working on my BA in Psychology. I’m undecided as to whether grad school or a leap straight back into the job market are in the cards for me, but I’m sure that whatever I decide, you’ll get to see the whole process unfold here. I’m currently a teaching assistant, which may influence my decision at some point.
I’m a “gunnie” – i.e. I staunchly support the Second Amendment, and believe that every American should exercise that right, at the risk of losing everything else they have to oppressive, “feel-good” politics.
I think there should be lawful concealed carry allowed on campus. If you’re carrying safely elsewhere, and have had a background check, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be allowed to carry where you go to school or work. The boundaries of the campus don’t change who you are, and they don’t change who a criminal is, either. We’re all the same type of person no matter where we may be, and the only folks who are affected by laws are victims – criminals couldn’t give less of a shit. If they’ve broken the law before, what makes you think they’ll obey it if it’s worded more strongly?
I hate socialists. I hate communists. If anyone ever tries to argue the benefits of Welfare or “universal healthcare” with me, I will take great pleasure in telling them why they’re wrong, with a metric fuckton of examples to support my claim. It is not my job to pay for someone else’s health care, nor is it anyone else’s job to pay for mine. In either case, if care is volunteered or donated, that’s a different thing entirely, and I have no problem with it. If you can’t see the distinction between “compulsory taxation” and “donation”, then I’m going to make a broad, sweeping assertion that you probably don’t deserve to live in this country, if you deserve to live at all.
Am I bitch? You betcha.
I think Affirmative Action is one of the biggest social scams ever. I get passed over for things because I’m white. Who do I have to complain to? No one, because if I complain, I’m apparently a racist. Go figure. Ditto for Feminism, and any other program that seeks to “equalize” people who aren’t WASPS. Guess what, folks? By drawing attention to yourself, you’re isolating your group further. Congratulations, you’re a hypocrite.
From another perspective, if someone tells you that because of your gender, class, race, or nationality, you’re unable to accomplish something without help, you should be insulted. If you’re not, you’re a disgrace to those who worked so hard to attempt to get everyone on equal ground. People DIED so that you can go to school and apply to certain classes of jobs and vote – tossing those opportunities away is like pissing on their graves.
I love photography, and have recently tried to launch my own business, but school has gotten in the way. So now I merely go geek out with friends and our myriad of camera equipment. You can find pictures that I’ve taken, as well as products that I’ve created with those pictures on my Photography/Zazzle page, the link of which is located in the bar at the top of this page.
I sing with Opera Memphis. I’m also the person you see in the car next to you singing out loud to the radio with no idea how ridiculous they look. Except I do know how ridiculous I look – I just don’t care any more.
I paint. A lot. Some of my paintings are for sale. Ask me about them.
I tend to think that people are both the most interesting things on the planet, and the most revolting creatures in existence. This comes across in my writing. It’s hard to hide an opinion like that.
I don’t write to spare anyone’s feelings, but I generally don’t lash out and attack a certain group of people for no reason. If you are offended by anything I write, you are more than welcome to let me know in the comments, but I can’t guarantee that you’ll get any sort of response unless you have a really good point to argue, and even then I’ll probably just tell you you’re entitled to your opinion and move on.
If you have any questions, ask away. In the interest of my privacy and personal safety, I reserve the right to be as indirect and wheedling as I want while answering, but I will always be honest.
