Reason #8472187 of why I hate leaving the house

So today at Walmart, my mom sends me to grab a bag of Veggie Straws. So I go down the aisle, and this lady and man are standing right in front of what I need to grab, and they're not moving. I figured they knew each other and they were just standing there while the woman looked for something in her purse.

When the woman started singing, I thought she was just being silly and trying to embarrass him: it's something I've seen multiple times at Walmart, so I didn't think it was that unusual. But right after I said, "excuse me sir can you reach me those-" I realized that they didn't know each other and that she was advertising something.

Instead of just passing me the bag, he interrupts the lady by saying "that was very rude." And he gave me this glare like I had just killed his puppy or something.

"Oh gosh, I'm so sorry." I said and I turned to apologize to the woman, when the guy says.

"That was very rude. You are very rude." I ignored what he said and turned to look at the lady again, but she had began to walk away. He starts to chase after her, calling her name, when I apologize again.

"I'm so sorry I thought you guys knew each other. I'm so sorry."

He looks back at me and goes. "Well now we do." And as I'm walking away, I hear him tell the lady. "Continue singing. That rude girl won't interrupt again."

And it was very hard for me to swallow back the tears. First: I am a very sensitive and emotional person. Very little things can trigger my tears and set me off. Second: it took me a lot of courage to even ask him to pass me the damn bag of veggie straws, since I have really bad social anxiety. Third: I think it was rude of them both to just stand there in front of the merchandise when they definitely could've walked two feet to the big open area where nobody was trying to grab stuff off the shelves. And I also thought the fact that he called me out and what I didn't think was being rude (for God's sake, I said excuse me, sir.) and why he thought he had to scold me like I was some child. He could've just handed me the bag and cursed me out in his head; there was no need to interrupt the lady again and be rude to me.

The moral of the story: if someone asks you to 'please pass me that' when you're standing in front of something, don't be rude to them. They could have really bad anxiety or they could be really depressed. Your comment may not seem harsh to you, but comments as little as "you are very rude" can make some people commit suicide. Oh and also, don't stand in front of the fucking shelves to yap your fucking mouths: move somewhere empty.

That is all.

Sea World//Sea animals in captivity

http://www.peta2.com/blog/veterinarian-visits-seaworld-san-diego/

Okay, so I am on a HUGE animal defense kick today. I read this article on Facebook about the sea animals being held in captivity at places such as Sea World. The way these animals are being treated is absolutely horrendous! No animal should have to go through the pain and suffering that these animals have to go through.

These animals are supposed to be wild. I mean, for crying out loud, these animals are supposed to have every single ocean on the planet to swim in. But these poor, poor animals are kept in swimming pools the size of the ones you can buy at Walmart. Their natural instincts tell them to roam free, but when held in these conditions, they cannot live to their potentials.

And the fact that these animals are developing MENTAL ILLNESSES is absolutely ridiculous. They're driving these animals to the actual point of crazy. They're killing each other; they're depressed and dis-formed; all for our entertainment. Is it really worth it? Is endangering these animals for our entertainment worth it? I don't think so.

In this century, scientists should have mechanical whales and dolphins that can survive in water for us to use for entertainment. I mean, if they can create robots to vacuum houses, they can create robotic animals to use.

These animals are NOT meant to be held in captivity. And I know some people are going to say: how about zoos? Aren't zoos inhumane as well? And yes, in some aspects, zoos are inhumane. But in other aspects, zoos are creating safe environments for endangered animals. If it weren't for zoos, both polar bears and tigers would be extinct, and probably a whole lot of other animals too. These sea creatures are NOT being held for their safety; they are NOT being held because they're endangered; they're being held for HUMAN entertainment. We aren't saving them from the wild; we aren't saving them from going extinct: we are shortening their lives and putting them in danger: of themselves and of their tank mates.

If we're going to keep these majestic animals in captivity, we need to not be cheap, and work on giving them better habitats. Habitats that are more like their natural ones: bigger, better, safer. These animals cannot help themselves: and as humans, we're responsible for their pain and suffering. But we can also be responsible for saving them and ensuring that they're treated right.

Animal abuse is never okay. And only we can help save them. Get educated. Get passionate. Get prepared to make a difference.

Justice for Caitlyn

https://www.change.org/p/justice-4-caitlyn?recruiter=323387326&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_page&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-custom_msg&fb_ref=Default


Animal abuse is never okay. Please sign this petition to help Caitlyn the dog get justice from her owner's horrible abuse. Comment if you sign this petition!

Pitch Perfect 2

Okay so a couple weeks ago, I went and saw Pitch Perfect 2 and I have to say: it was absolutely amazing! Just everything about it was perfect. I loved it so much better than the first one. I especially loved the new character, Emily, played by Hailee Steinfeld. I absolutely loved her story and I really hope they do a Pitch Perfect 3 with Emily as the main character! I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone!

A Tribute to Serena Hathaway

Recently, I've been to several funerals. I actually just got back from a trip to West Virginia, where we said goodbye to the lady who saved my grandfather's life.

I went to the funeral home with the mindset that I wasn't going to cry. I didn't know Grandma Reni that well, so I had no reason to cry. Those who knew her had a reason to cry, but I didn't. That was until I heard the story of how she saved my grandpa's life.

When my grandpa was seven years old, his dad kicked him out of the house. Why? That's something that I wasn't told. But he was left to fend for himself at seven years old. Grandma Reni and her husband (who I never got the chance to meet) were friends with my grandpa's dad (Grandpa's dad's name was Ofie). When they heard that my grandpa had been kicked out, they took him in. They raised him as if he were their own, and even wanted to adopt him, but Ofie wouldn't let him. Ofie didn't want to lose a farm hand: yes, he still made my grandpa travel from West Virginia to Ohio in the summertime to work on his farm. She made my grandpa the man he is today. Who knows where he would be if she hadn't taken him in: I know for sure that I wouldn't exist.

My grandpa's three sister's, Barbara, Beverly, and Lois, spent the whole funeral making sure my grandpa was okay. Yes, it was their real mom who had died, but they put their emotions aside to make sure my grandpa was okay, to make sure my grandpa didn't need anything, and they clung to him the whole time. He's the oldest of the four, but the three ladies acted as if they were comforting the baby of the family: it was honestly a pretty amazing sight.

I'm very upset that I wasn't able to get to know this incredible lady who raised my wonderful grandfather and his three amazing sisters, but I am very thankful for everything she has done for my family. Rest in peace Grandma Reni: thank you for saving my grandpa's life.

Insecurities

A lot of people have insecurities that they don't like people pointing out. So I've went out and asked people what their biggest insecurities are. Here are some results of this poll.

Too fat: If you weigh less than 250 pounds, please do not complain that you are fat. I weigh roughly 275: you may consider me fat. But if you are 125 pounds and you have a little chub, so what? Just because you're a little bit chubby doesn't mean you're full blown fat. A lot of girls fat shame themselves for no reason at all. And if you feel that you're fat, do something about it. Eat a little better, get some exercise, and maybe then you'll feel a little bit better about yourself. But please, do not go overboard and become anorexic. Skinny is nice to look at, and being skinny feels nice, but there's a fine line between healthy skinny and unhealthy skinny. If you are fat: flaunt it. My cousin always says that she's "big and proud". But if you're like me and you don't like "flaunting" it, there are ways to hide it if losing weight isn't for you. I wear a lot of baggy clothing, or clothes with many layers of ruffles and such so my fat rolls are hidden. But whether you're skinny or "fat", you should feel happy in your body. 

No thigh gap: First off, I've never understood this whole thigh gap thing. Doctors have said that thigh gaps are unnatural, and that thigh gaps only happen to people who have wider hips. Thigh gaps aren't something that we can control: it's just the way our bodies have been built. So don't feel bad if you don't have a thigh gap, and you shouldn't feel bad if you have a thigh gap, either. We can't control the way our bodies are built, so embrace what you've been given. 

Looks: Not everyone is going to look like a Victoria's Secret model. It's just not possible. If you don't like the way you look, try a little make-up. I wear just eyeliner, but I feel like it makes me look a lot better than when I don't wear it. I know feminists say that you shouldn't wear make-up to look pretty, but if wearing make-up makes you feel good about yourself, who cares what people say? 

Scars: In this context, scars are those in which have been self-inflicted. I'm only going to say one thing about this: you may have the scars, but you're still here, right? The scars show that you've been through a rough time, but your presence proves that you made it through. But if your scars really bother you, cocoa butter works. 

The way people see me: This is something I always worry about. I have bad anxiety, so whenever I'm out somewhere and people are laughing, I feel as if they're laughing at me. I want to look good when I go out because I don't want people to see me as "trashy" or "gross". I always try to make my hair look good, I almost always have make-up on, and I always look out at what I wear. In all honesty, I'm not sure what advice to give you guys about this. But just try to make yourself happy, and don't worry about what other people think. 

Having no self-confidence: Not many people have self-confidence: I know I don't. If you do: that's great! Good job and keep that self-confidence. If you don't: try to look at the positive aspects of how you look, and don't focus on the negative aspects. 

Stretch marks: I used to think that only fat people have stretch marks. That's not true at all. Having stretch marks is not a bad thing: it just means your body isn't keeping up (I believe anyways). Cocoa butter also works when wanting to get rid of stretch marks.

 

February 2015 Playlist

Hey everyone! I wanted to do something a little different and post the top 15 songs on my playlist for this month. If you guys like this, I might start doing it every month!

Top 15 Songs of February 2015

15. Them Girls Be Like: Fifth Harmony
14. Bo$$: Fifth Harmony
13. I Hurt: Brooke Hyland
12. Fire N Gold: Bea Miller
11. Young Blood: Bea Miller
10. Jealous: Nick Jonas
9. Enemy Fire: Bea Miller
8. Homewrecker: Marina and The Diamonds
7. Sledgehammer: Fifth Harmony
6. Curl Up And Die: Relient K
5. Thinking Out Loud: Ed Sheeran
4. Obsessed: Emblem3
3. Middle of Starting Over: Sabrina Carpenter
2. Renegade: Cimorelli
1. Dracula: Bea Miller