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This whole dress code deal going on in schools is just getting a little bit out of control.  Girls being sent home or having to miss class time is just taking away from their education and all because what they’re wearing isn’t what’s considered “appropriate”.

If you were to go to a mall and go to half of the clothing stores to buy shorts nearly more then 3/4 of them would only be able to sell you short shorts.  I’m not saying that it’s not our faults the shorts are short but what I will say is that, “short shorts” are what’s in for this generation.  I highly doubt students in the 70’s were taken out of class for wearing bell bottom jeans.

My last complaint about these dress codes is that if we’re not allowed to wear all these things, then why doesn’t the school just issue a uniform? Many schools in New York have them and most Catholic school do as well. My point is, if they’re going to complain so much, they might as well just tell us what to wear.  Although when uniforms are put into play, that’s just taking away from our form of expression.  I put on what I do in the morning from my mood and my personal likings. Telling us what we can and cannot wear is just being ignorant.

Plastic Surgery in my dictionary translates into “risking your life for the sake of looking pretty”. With Hollywood glamorizing this activity more and more people are taking it up.

On a national average a breast implant is $3,541, A face lift is $6,881, and the amazing Liposuction is $2,803.  Instead of spending money on more important things, people think it’s necessary to spend thousands of dollars on these surgeries. In 2009, Americans spent $10.5 billion on cosmetic procedures.

Many people can undergo various negative effects during the procedure as well.  You could have a bad reaction to one of the medications being used, and you could also go through an organ failure.  Also, after going through the surgery, many have come to face a high emotional effect.  The surgery can effect a persons life greatly therefore playing with their emotions. Going too far may also lead to looking like a totally different person. Changing from your natural beauty into a monster isn’t my top suggestion.

Let’s not all turn into Barbie dolls. You’re born the way you are, and in my opinion I think that’s the way we all should stay; we all won’t be 21 forever my friends.

I know the saying “Let’s Go Green” is getting very over used nowadays but honestly, it’s right.  Us, all of us, should be “Going Green”.  We only have one earth and basically, if it comes crashing down, we’re all going down with it.  In order to save ourselves we must take up some changes in our lives. In order to “Go Green” we must, Be Green.

1. Save Water : These tips will not only save you money on your water bill, but help save our oceans.

(a)Turn off the foist while your brushing your teeth. (b) Don’t let the water run before you get into the shower (c) Don’t leave your hose running when you’re watering flowers . (d) Don’t let the sink run if you’re not using the water at the moment.

 

2. Save Our Air : It’s horrible how easy it is to ruin our air supply, and here we are not even taking a second about it.  Follow these tips to see how you can help something that we breathe in everyday.

(a) Carpool! or ride your bike more. (b) Cut down on the hair spray. (c) Replace air filters on your air conditioner regularly. (d) Use solar power.

3. Save Energy: With all the technology being used present day, comes all the more energy being used.  Here are ways to reduce the over flow of energy.

(a) Unplug phone chargers and laptop chargers when they’re not being used.  (b) Replace light bulbs with fluorescent ones. (c) Turn off appliances when they’re not being used.  (d) Use a microwave when you have a choice over a toast oven or a stove top. 

Save Paper: There are so many instances where paper is used.  Therefore, there are so many ways paper can be recycled and reused. Here are example of things you can do to help.

(a)Recycle news papers, old school work, and cardboard food boxes.  (b) Print papers front and back. (c) Use less toiletpaper. (d) Use reusable napkins during dinner other then paper ones.

There are so many ways to help our environment all you have to do is take that extra step to help.  In the end, it’ll pay off.

Jamm to: Drive my car - The Beatles                                                                               Alive with the glory of love - Say Anything

Tryout: Palm Reading! As strange as it is, it’s actually pretty interesting.  There are many different parts of your hand that mean many different things about not only how your life will be, but what your personality is like.

Munch On: COCOA CLUSTERS - “Yummy Cocoa-Puffs Dipped in Chocolate!”  -Walmart

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