Thursday, September 11, 2014

Why Lysistrata?

So, I'm in class.

Sept. 8th
We were to choose one of three Greek comedies to read outside of class, Clouds, Frogs, and Lysistrata. The reason why I chose Lysistrata prior to reading it was because it was about women. After researching online, I found I would really like it; feminism for Ancient times I suppose. I wanted to read a comedy with women starring in it. The two main characters I am aware of is Calonice and Lysistrata. Calonice portrays common women that need help from men and they are less dependent. Lysistrata however is not this way, she thinks differently and acts more independent compared to her friends. Lysistrata gathers all the wives and decide that to stop the Peloponnesian War by withholding sex from the men. I assume men feel entitled and in this starts a war between the sexes. Men are fun, women are more fun.

Sept. 11
Turns out literally everyone chose Frogs, because it was the shortest. I think this in itself proves something. Today the weather is particularly cynical all while I'm trying to not be so pretentious. 

Monday, September 1, 2014

I Like Aristotle

August 26th, 2014 
"Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind."


What goes on in my mind? I like Aristotle. I want to read more philosophy. I should be more mindful. If you can go through life with consideration and simply being kind even while you yourself has problems, that in itself is admirable and beautiful. So what if you have problems, I have them too - don't think this way, be compassionate. I'm guilty of this. I try so hard to not be such a jerk but like a lot of people I can't help it sometimes.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Useless Banter For Now

Pragmatic,. I said I was pragmatic. People don't take me seriously. I only know this because Felicia  told me this.  I work a lot. I'm Orange Leaf's best cashier - not much of an accomplishment. I'm the best because I'm a pushover and I'm a mat; people take advantage of me. They either yell at me, take things out on me, or they try to get free stuff out of me. I know this because Felicia told me this, she's my manager. She sticks up for me sometimes. I'm more or less grateful; I'd rather stick up for myself. I'm pragmatic. I'm afraid of wasting time. I'm sick and I woke up late. I always wake up late; but this mornings late is later than usual. I left my homework at home; my teachers don't care. There is no compassion in people anymore.