Parents visited my college today. It was the first time for my Dad and third for my Mom. When I gave them the tour of the campus my Dad did the funniest thing. When I took him to my floor he took two big whiffs of the air and said "Oh, it's that kind of college." Here's to that kind of college internet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vU-7xjLR9s

Today I joined the secret vampire society.  I have become a full fledged vampire.  I belong to a special clan known as the Nosferatu clan.  We have special powers of making people afraid of us and have super strength.  Life is like being a vampire.  Sometimes it just sucks. Sometimes you feel really powerful.  Stay Powerful internet. A$AP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofoIMg76Sng

Just had a nice lunch with the rest of the PSGA senate and listened to President Schwartz give a nice speech.  The food could have been better.  There is just so much pizza on campus you’d think they would have catered some pasta or something.  For some reason I always find a way to go on and on about food.  Anyway, I’m working on my essays today then seeing a nice concert by the Purchase wind ensemble.   Shout out to Kallen McMillan! Good luck tonight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsaxI1-tm84  Get it!

Today in my college writing class we talked about Sylvia Plath, the deceased writer of The Bell Jar who committed suicide a month after the books publishing.  It was a very morbid discussion at times.  There was a very jagged line of what was and what wasn’t okay to say in this discussion because of the nature of Sylvia Plath’s death.  She stuck her head into an oven.  As terrible as that sounds it CAN and IS perceived by some as a rather ridiculous and somewhat comical way to die.  Such a thought may seem to a diehard Sylvia Plath fan as disrespectful and appalling.  We’ve all had someone we know or are familiar with who has committed suicide or attempted it.  It goes to far in my oppinion, but maybe it's a good thing that those diehard Plath fans are knocked to their senses about the difference between what she represents, and what she actually did.

                After grappling with this issue today I have come to this conclusion.  Suicide is no joke. BUT! Sylvia Plath has become to some the “patron saint of suicide,” those who look at Plath’s death as glamorous need to be pulled back to earth.  Things such as reflecting on the ridiculousness of her death are helpful in this sense, and so I shall not mock the person, but caution those who idolize her.

                This is a sensitive issue.  It’s hard to navigate these waters and not hit an iceberg of someone else’s emotions.  It is ridicules for young people to look at this as a good thing.  She was mentally unstable, not a revolutionary in solving problems of young adults.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFo3BH9ZX7U D12 on suicide

I fell asleep in class today.  Coffee isn’t working and I don’t have much else I can rely on.  I’m at a loss for time.  I can’t eat right or exercise and I think I’m sick.  It’s clear to me that I’m over exhausting myself.  So what do I do? I keep exhausting myself (poor choice). I didn’t have any of these problems in high school, it’s clear that I have ignored a lot of my parent’s useful advice about staying healthy.  Hopefully I’ll come to my senses and go to bed earlier, get my work done in a timely fashion, and eat some more vegetables.  Wealth and health internet, take care of yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S77zUWqawag

R Kelly once said “I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky, I think about it every night and day, spread my wings and fly away.”  This statement really speaks to me.  It reminds me that no matter where I am in life, I can just get up and go somewhere else.  If I’m in a situation I don’t want to be in, I can just leave!  So can you internet.  You just need to believe you can fly.  So go internet!  Go to your windows and fly, fly away far away from here. You are a bird.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTahrYXCChI

I saw the new James Bond movie Skyfall today.  It was a fantastic film and I really recommend you all go see it.  The story differs from the previous two James Bond movies.   In the movie, the focus is shifted away from the usual fear of international threats to national security and is set on the domestic issues within MI6, specifically the vendetta of a former MI6 operative.  It was a refreshing change that I’m sure will thrill anyone who sees the movie.  SPOILER! At one point in the movie James Bond has a train thrown at him.

SKYFALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeumyOzKqgI

Texas defeats Detroit with a field goal in Overtime and my Uncle shows up at my house rocking the same mustache as my Bible teacher (it looks like a lower case “n” on your face).   It’s all good though, I got a root beer and some cocktail shrimp I’m working on.  I swear I stuff myself before the meal even starts.  Thanksgiving snacking is the best! Go Texas! Random Yelawolf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ4ORxSD_HQ

College essays are the best.  Instead of sitting down and taking a test that has all those bubbles and stuff, I get to make whatever argument I want to show that I know the material.  It’s so much less stressful as long as you can just get it started.  That’s the first big hurtle. To make this possible I suggest you sit down, unplug your internet, and write a thesis or two and go from there.  Give yourself procrastination and break time, no one likes writing in a rush. You may be good at it, but it’s never fun tht way.  Enjoy every opportunity to disagree with your teacher.  Five times out of ten they may actually appreciate it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nObIf- T pain and 2 Chainz not relevent but yeahhhh.

Driving home from college today was pretty nice.  There was little traffic and I got some cheap gas too. When I got home the first thing I did was make food…then I made more food… oh my God… I used to eat so well! Melted cheese and cold cut sandwiches! Spaghetti with meat sauce! Papa Chiavaro’s garlic bread!  Home cooked food is the absolute best!  Make sure you spend time with what family you have this thanksgiving Internet, if I didn’t have to work black Friday I’d stay the entire five days off I’ve got at home, college is exhausting.  Oh and J-Cole is awesome http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITbkEAHmNVg

Republican senator Marco Rubio loves rap music.  No big deal right? Wait…Re-pub-lic-an!?  It seems musical preference transcends politics.  His top three favorite songs are “Strait out Of Compton” by N.W.A, “Killuminati” by Tupac, and “Lose Yourself” by Eminem.  I’m sure the people on the far left think he’s just trying to identify with black voters and the people on the far right feel it demeans his character and that he should put on some Taylor Swift or something.   Here are his top three. Peace out internet.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-MrQtOoQRpc  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3jH0oqHV81k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hO2wA0Te0wM

Technology fails you at the most important times.  As of today my computer doesn’t have internet, my phone is busted, and the only place where I can access the internet is my school library.  Being away from that connection can make you feel distant, especially living in the age of Wi-Fi, smartphones, and the greatest social networking tools ever created.  #Firstworldproblems I know, but in a first world country, these things are the tools you need to survive.  Take care of your hardware and software internet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtdWHFwmd2o

I got the Job at Toys R Us!  My first shift is on Sunday from twelve through six.  My boss seems cool.  He looks a lot like J Cole for some reason. I'm about to blow up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p74sRyhPNaU That is all internet.

In world news the head of the military wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas was killed during Israeli air and naval strikes in the Gaza Strip…but who cares?! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are breaking up! What are we going to do internet!?  I can’t believe it! My entire world is falling apart right before my eyes!  Love you Justin stay strong through these tough times <3333333http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4em3LKQCAQ <333333

Well in case you live under a rock you probably have heard that residents in twenty states have begun petitioning to succeed the nation. 

“Louisiana was first to file, followed by Texas.  States with secession-related petitions on the White House website include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina and Tennessee” (yahoo news).

I doubt it is going anywhere, but come on people!  When you’re in a group and the majority prefers one argument rather than your own, calling it quits just isn’t what a good team player does.  As far as teams go “team America” is a pretty good team to be on.  It isn’t a perfect nation but it’s what we got, instead of these petitions how about a little team spirit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg I know it’s not a rap video!

Within my time being “Surrounded By Hipsterz” I have learned many things:

-Everything is cool… and then isn’t when it is

-Longboarding is really not that hard.

-If it’s not on vinyl, no one cares

-All trees deserve knitted sweaters

-My scarf is an all season accessory

That first one is pretty deep.  Maybe Too Deep for the intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfEGX0rNOvA

Hi Internet.  Sorry I have not been on for two days.  I've been in NYC getting some stuff to help out people in the wake of hurricane Sandy. Went out a bought "The Heist" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis!  It is amazing!   I can't stop listening to it. Favorite song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcip7MZxdtM

Today I am going for a Job interview at Toys R Us for the prestigious position of cashier. I know, amazing right?  Anyway, I really need this job to recover from those parking tickets I got.  Working there really fits my personality, and I need to get on that grind for some cash anyway- to build that resume- and maybe there will be some serendipity (but I’m not a rapper).  Wish me luck! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSelvJ1fpbg Get that Money Internet!

Tremendous amounts of money were put into this election cycle.  Countless commercials, posters, buttons, flags, and online advertisements were thrust into the faces of the American people for so long.  It's nice that things are back to normal.  Well maybe not so if you think the world is going to end under Obama... But for everyone else including myself it's refreshing and I'm glad we can all now move on with our lives with no hard feelings.  Sorry internet, no more Romney memes.  So for now, just sit back and kick it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbDFS6cg1AI

I voted for the first time today.  I was surprised with my own choice when I got in there but I feel like it was the right one.  Hope everyone out there could participate.  In other news Waka Flocka Flame also voted for the first time today, he voted for Obama, Biden. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db3aHcOU4m4  Hope life changes for the better internet.

A guy sitting in front of me in class today who fit the exact description of a hipster was on his Mac scrolling through his Tumblr during a very interesting lecture. I mean no big deal, it's his life right? Then I saw what was on his Tumblr, it was extremely pornographic. People, there's a place and time for everything. Don't be doing this during a lecture, especially one on the atrocities of the Vietnam War. I swear it was like rack city had its own Tumblr page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knWnMKKEt88

I must say that being at SUNY Purchase being "surrounded by hipsterz" has some advantages. I can walk around with whatever lazy arrangement of clothing I want because no matter how crazy I look there's always someone here to “1 UP" you on weirdness (weirdness is a good thing don't get me wrong). I eat more healthy foods because the only places to eat around here go through tremendous lengths to keep fruits and vegetables my face.  Best of all, everywhere I go on campus there's free food. Give me one more month and I'll be as big as Ricky Rose http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVO5WhIm4uI

Three days till voting booths open and everyone in America picks their candidate: Obama or Romney. Though, I’m worried that so many will not have to opportunity to vote. Due to the damage of hurricane Sandy I can't imagine that many of the places hit hard will not be putting voting at the top of their priorities. Food, water, and gas will take priority. In a race as close as this every vote counts. If you can vote you are very fortunate, remember that.  There are too many problems in the world that are yet to be resolved. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI6iZJOntY8

Please donate to the recovery effort for Hurricane Sandy! Find a way there's a million charities.  A lot or a little just do something. Thank you Internet.  Goodnight.

Remember those midterms? Well I've gotten most of my grades back. I did okay. I could round my total grade to a B-. For some people that's a good thing. For others it's a catastrophe. I don't know what to think but I know now at least what I am up against and I am going to try a lot harder. I can say I worked hard but it's the time in life when everyone is just "working hard." I've got to "work harder then who works the hardest"-Big Sean. Keep on trying internet! Don't let anything like grades get you down, accept what effort you put in, and choose to push forward. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-eWGPwSRM