Random Topics of Death
      by Brenna


         Sunday, October 5, 2003 - 10:18 PM

 
 As I cannot think of one single topic to write a rant about, and Jay is harassing me to write on, I am just going to BS a couple of pages, changing topics as fancy strikes. Hence, Random Topics of Death. And Jay, I don't give in to threats.....

 Have you ever noticed that there is always that one person in class that has to ask the most annoying and lengthy question about two minute before class is supposed to end?  And usually said question is about the simplest concept in the whole class? Well, there seems to be a disproportionate number of these people in my classes, and it's getting very annoying. It wouldn't be quite so bad if the class material was difficult, but if you have to ask a question over a concept that a brain dead monkey could understand, you have problems.

 Apparently I look a good three years younger than I actually am, and it annoys me. Alot. Almost as much as people getting my name wrong. People always tell me that I will be grateful for it later in life, but I don't think so. When I get old enough to appreciate it, a couple years difference is not a big deal. A good example of my apparent youth is when I went to see Underworld a couple weeks ago with some friends. It's an R rated movie so you have to be at least seventeen to get in, and I GOT CARDED!!!! What the bloody hell!! SIXTEEN!!!!! *fumes* I'm nineteen, and I would like to think that I at least look old enough to vote!!!! At least I wasn't the only one, another guy whose name that I can't ever seem to remember also got confused for a sixteen-year-old. But he was also freshman, so...

 I believe that if people minded there own business, this world would be a much better place to live. Now I know that my previous statement has a certain 'duh' quality, but this only contributes to my surprise when I see people acting to the contrary. My usual daily outfits consist heavily of black clothing. I like black, and I feel that I should be allowed to wear whatever I want without people butting there noses into my life. I get several inane questions a day, and the most common of these questions are the "Are you (insert lifestyle-stereotype here)?". The main one being, "Are you goth?", and I have even come to expect that one. Some other questions that I have recieved this past week are "Why do you wear black all the time?", "Are you Wicca?", "Are you a Satanist?", "Do you hate people?", "Why don't you act normal?", and some that I can't remember right now. 
 

 To discuss the questions:

 "Why do you wear black all the time"
           Actually, it's none of your business what I wear. Do I go up to you and ask "Why do you dress like a 'gangsta'?" or "Why do you dress like you are trying to be the ill conceived love-child of Britney Spears and and a Las Vegas hooker?" No I do not, so stop asking me why I dress like I do. But since people won't stop asking, I'll answer. I dress in black because...(drum roll, please) I like black. Now I know that the concept of wearing clothes that you actually like, instead of clothes that are popular is a new concept for some people, so I will understand your confusion. But it really is that simple. Why do I like black? It just appeals to my aesthetic side. 

"Are you goth?"
            Whenever anyone asks this, I assume that they mean what the media blatantly stereotypes as goth. And the answer to that is no. Come and ask me again when you know what goth really is. My answer will still be no, but at least you will asking an educated question. And I'm so nice, I'll even give you a hint: Marilyn Manson is not goth. 

"Are you Wicca?"
          First of all, the term you want is Wiccan. Please learn to phrase your question correctly if you want then taken seriously. Unless you mean to ask if I am a religion. It doesn't really matter, as the answer to both is no. This question relates to the clothes I wear. Apparently, wearing black means that you are Wiccan, whether you want to be or not. Or maybe it's just wearing clothes that you like, but they don't necessarily have to be black.

 "Are you a Satanist"
           Once again, this relates to clothing. Once again it is blatant stereotyping based on misinformation. Once again, the answer is no. Once again, I beg people to know what they are asking before they open their mouths. Unless you like looking like an idiot. And apparently, there are several people who find looking stupid to be rather popular. 

"Do you hate people?"
          While it's true that I prefer to be left alone, I do not hate people. And to answer the underlying question that people are thinking when they ask this, no I am not going to mail you a bomb or anything. I just want to be able to be myself without having to justify it to a group of complete strangers.  

"Why don't you act normal?"
          I do, why don't you act normal? I act normal, for me. As for why I don't conform to the expectations of society, why should I.      

Why do people have to act so immature. As I sit here writing this rant, I received a lovely phone call and the only thing I hear on the other end is some very horrid music. So I hang up. Now, I have my suspicions about who the caller might be, and they are confirmed when the phone rings again. I hear the same music, and a little some else to verify the identity, or should I say identities, of the caller(s). So, now I could find a way to get my revenge, or I could be mature and pretend the whole thing never happened. 

Note: No actual deaths occurred in the writing of this rant....so you think.

Brenna,  Reality has exiled me, I am no longer bound my it’s laws

Currently watching:  Witch Hunter Robin
Currently Playing:  Legend of Zelda,  A Link to the Past
Currently Listening to:  Ave Maria, Cruxshadows
Currently Reading:   We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Shirley Jackson