Donnie Darko...

Decided to have a movie night with my best friends after a very hard week. My roommate Carrie suggested the movie Donnie Darko. I had never seen or heard of this movie so I decided to give it a chance. This was a horrible choice. It may have been the beer and wine but I had no clue what was going on and to this moment I am still confused. It was like the producer was on acid. Who in their right mind would think of these things? A young teenage boy that has mental problems including hallucinations containing an imaginary bunny named Frank. I don't want to ruin the ending for anyone wanting to watch it but the end was completely awkward and in a way morbid. It could just be my misunderstanding but like I said I don't have a clue. I think I will stick to the good old Disney Classics. Continuing movie night with Robin Hood. Goodnight y'all!

Today I am nervous...

I took my first exam for Biology 101 today. The test was suppose to cover chapters one through seven. My studying started on Monday and I completed two chapters a night. I read the book and my notes while also making close to 150 note cards full of scientific material. Last night I stayed up until around two in the morning going through all the chapters one last time to make sure I got all the details. This morning I got up early to start studying again. Needless to say I was ready for whatever this test could throw at me. In class a few people asked their last minute questions while I sat quietly...anticipating the moment when she finally gave out the test. I got my wish. But the moment I got it in my hands I noticed it seemed to be kind of thin. Forty-two questions. Are you kidding me? How can you cover seven chapters of material in forty-two questions? With slight disappointment I began to read the first question. I was soon interrupted by the professor explaining that many of the questions may be confusing and suggested that we should probably read the questions multiple times before choosing an answer. She made the test herself. Why do some professors try to trick you. I know college classes are suppose to make you think but with averages in the fifties would you not think you are tricking us enough. I took my test choosing my answers very carefully. After I was done I returned to the first page. I went back through every question and checked for mistakes once again. I will continue to stress about my grade until next Monday at 11:10. I feel fairly confident about the test but there is still that haunting thought in the back of my mind that I will fall into the range of average. Sad day, but I'm glad this week is over.

Too Violent for a Facebook Status

They kill and eat llamas in Peru.....Defiantly the DRAMA LLAMAS!!!!! If you were a llama I would kill you....but I wouldn't eat you because you are trash and more than likely have multiple STDs. You are a skanky, low-life, pitch black haired bitch.

With all my love,
Stacy Simpkins

In a small town...

In a small town there is not much to do. It is very easy to become bored and adventure out into trying new things. Also in a small town, everyone knows each other and everyone sticks together. In some cases this is a good thing but in some cases it can result in disaster. Most teens make the best out of what we have in the small town or either make the trip to downtown Spartanburg for a little more excitement. This was always the choice for my friends and I. I grew up with the same friends throughout most of my school years. We were all one big family. But after 13 years who wouldn't be? Even though some of us stuck together as we grew, others took a different route. I know drugs and alcohol are everywhere for teens these days but I feel like you see it a lot more in a small town. My town of Inman, SC was notorious for drug busts and busting teen parties. Many of my friends went to jail. Many of my friends dropped out of high school. However, nothing has effected me more than seeing many of my friends die. Teens are always looking for excitement whether they are trying a new drug or drinking just a little bit more and more each time. With their minds altered many bad decisions get put into action. They were the cool kids in school. Anyone could pick them out in the crowd. Nice clothes, Nice cars, and always surrounded by the same inseparable group. While at one of the famous weekend parties, they decide to drive home. These trips were cut short as well as their lives. I have been to too many funerals throughout my high school years. Responsibility is a large part of partying. I would be lying if i told you that I have never taken a shot or drank a beer. But I can assure you that after the first drop I was not going anywhere near my car. Even though there is a protector at most of the parties to stop people from leaving this technique does not stop everyone. I just wish people could realize they are not invisible. It can always happen to you. My heart drops every time I watch the news and I hear of a deadly car accident in Spartanburg. Which one of my friends is gone now? I just do not understand. Where were they going that was so important that it was worth risking their lives? So many questions go unanswered but one thing is for sure...they are missed.

RIP...Carlyn, Chelsey, Tyler, Will, Raymond, Chandler, David, and Carla.