...those against military assistance with refugees

A crisis happens, and people flee murder, rape, and war, and American troops are expected to help by possibly risking their lives.  However, sending troops does not mean that the problem is fixed, like the incidents of Somalia and Lebanon when things turned violent. Americans are quick to be the problem solvers, but many times at others' expense. The many men and women who join the military to defend the nation are being put into possible danger when the nations security is not even threatened.

Instead of constantly trying to be global police, we should focus on our domestic problems. Crises in other countries that do not affect us should be left to others, not our military troops.

... an undeclared college student

How do you choose what you want your major to be? How do you know/how do you not know? 

As someone who knows what they want to major in, how does it feel to not know. Are you confused and stressed, or are you filled with excitement because you have all options? I suppose the undeclared student has about a year to finish their general education classes while figuring out what they will decide.

I think if I was undeclared I would be stressed out all the time. I would not know what to choose or how to choose. I would be scared of taking the wrong class, or not taking the correct class.

It is interesting from each view point, I suppose.

...The Office lovers

The Office. Another one of "those" shows about nothing. I overheard a girl talking to (someone) on the phone and she said to them "Speaking of the office, you should watch that show The Office...yeah, you would like it, it is your kind of  humor." 

The Office is really funny. It is just about people, around 15 or so of them, in an Office and how they spend their days. It is literally about NOTHING, just like Seinfeld and similar to Curb Your Enthusiasm's humor, but for some strange reason is extremely funny. There is the wacky boss, who does not know how to act or what to say most of the time. There are a few office romances, there is a gay guy, and a weird guy. There are office pranks and parties.

I would recommend the show, at least watch it once.

...the apartment searcher

Searching for apartments is a very tricky process. It is strictly first come first serve, which leaves you with the tough choice of whether or not to immediately take the first apartment you like or to continue looking. There are so many strict rules to follow:

--Who are you going to live with?

--How much is the apartment? 

--What is included in the rent (water, sewer, trash, heat, cable, internet, electricity, gas)?

--Is there off street parking?

--Are the bedrooms big enough?

--How many bathrooms in comparison to bedrooms are there?

--Is there central air or window air conditioning units?

--Is there a washer/dryer?

--Is there a balcony/deck/back yard?

--How far from campus is this apartment?

--Is it in a (somewhat) safe part of town?

It is an extremely stressful process! So good luck to those who are looking!

...a girl with a whim.

"I've done lots of stuff on a whim. I've flown to Florida, Arizona, all on a whim. You have to just let yourself do it. Thats why its on a whim."

As I was walking to get Starbucks I overheard a girl on her phone talking about doing things on a whim; flying to Florida and Arizona from Virginia just on a whim! So I started thinking about the things that I have done on a whim, but could only really think of one thing.

I was just starting at a restaurant the first semester of college, and even at noon it was packed. I kept feeling my phone vibrating, but ignored it until finally I asked someone to watch my tables. When I looked to see who was calling, it was my mom, which made me a little worried. She answered the phone I could tell she had been crying. I didn't know what happened, but I started to get teary eyed. She didn't want to tell me while I was at work, but I made her spit it out. My great grandfather, who had had Alzheimer's for at least a year at that point, had just died. I started hysterically crying, thinking about how in 2 weeks we were supposed to go visit him. Luckily, they let me immediatly go home. The next day I went out and got "Papa 23-07" tattooed on my right foot.

Other than that, I have never done anything on a whim. I have always been one to plan things out months in advanced, whether that be classes that I plan to take, or flying. Then I thought about how crazy this person must be! I can't even imagine waking up one day and deciding to buy a ticket and go anywhere. Where would I stay? How would I get around? What do I take?

So, if anyone has crazy "on a whim" stories, leave them in a comment!

...a troubled couple.

WHY? 

Lauren comes home from work only to find that her boyfriends is nowhere to be found. The dogs are crying, nearly peeing themselves after being in the kennel for 4 hours, and there is no food in the cabinets. Upset, she calls him to come home as the dogs are frantically running out of the house. When he gets home he is wasted as usual, causing them to fight for the next 2 hours. Her roommates hear him incoherently yelling and her crying. 

"He's a bum anyways. I wish he would just leave," says one of her roommates.

He works at Rite Aid for $8 an hour, and yet is living free of charge at Lauren's house. He wakes up in the morning expecting to get the shower first, "What is he thinking?" His dog is constantly whining, causing the whole house to go crazy! They eat out every night, and he recently bought her lingerie from Victoria Secret, which must have cost at least $75, and he bought $100 Radiohead tickets; and yet he does not "have the money" to help with rent or utilities.

"How can you just bum off of your girlfriend and her roommates and not feel bad?" says the friend.

"He is just an asshole," says the roommate.

Blogging...

I have never had a blog before, so I am about 2 weeks behind. I will have my stories up soon!

Sorry!

Megan Thompson