mention that I’m vegetarian and have been for over two years now. I’m not quite sure why and sometimes I wonder what my point is. At first my motive was the harsh ways these slaughterers treat the animals before killing them. But then I began to realise that I’m not making a difference and one person on their own cant make a big difference like that.
Unity - That’s another thing I stand for. Why fight each other? Why not unite and be productive? Another example of unity I’d like to mention involves my individuality. As you can probably see, I’m not a conformist as such. But at the same time I don’t see myself as an anarchist. I don’t like to be a sheep in a crowd; I’d rather be my own person and have my own opinions and ideas. I feel I respect people and their beliefs and I use common sense, I don’t just do something because ‘it’d be cool’ because most of the time those things are foolish and more of a danger than fun.
This type of unity is against those mindless sheep that follow everyone else and have lives that revolve around the latest fashion and what’s ‘cool’. I really dislike, maybe even despise, those people. They tend to be very narrow-minded and pessimistic as well - stereotypical I know, but it has to be said. Anyway, apart from expressing my individuality in some form and not being overwhelmed with trying to impress everyone all the time, I feel I’m quite a loyal and trusting person, almost too trusting at times!
I shove my sandwiches into my lunchbox and by twenty to eight I’m leaving for the bus, luckily it’s not too cold!
On the bus, I’m greeted by the first of many friends I’ll see today. We catch up with any news as the bus drags itself to school. Once outside school I wait for other buses for my friend: despite the weather! (That’s how much of a caring friend I am!)
The bell sounds and I make my way to registration where we are told to make use of the time. I never seem to have anything to do so I spend the time talking and staring blankly at my planner. Not the most productive of ways to spend it but it is what I do nonetheless.
The time soon rolls on to become first lesson... Then second... Then third... etc. Music, Humanities, RE, Maths, English and Science seem to fly by, possibly because it’s Friday and I have a weekend of freedom ahead, possibly because I also find Music and Science hilarious, which helps to pass the time. Maths and English are tolerable; RE I find is a waste of time and effort and Humanities isn’t growing too rapidly on me.
The reason I dislike RE so much is mainly because I don’t follow any particular religion and, without religion in Religious Education, there’s nothing much more to do! I also hold strong views against animal testing (links to my being vegetarian) and I’m proud to say politically I’m a socialist: I believe in equal rights and treatment for everyone and furthermore I believe people should not be judged by appearance or the colour of their skin (again with my ‘unity’). I for one have been judged by members of the public on past occasions solely on my appearance; just because I have piercings and brightly coloured hair doesn’t automatically make me a criminal! Quite frankly, I find narrow minded people, such as those of the judgemental character I just stated, rather ignorant and pathetic.
Nevertheless, I love that final bell at the end of Science. There is nothing more rewarding and blissful than to know I can leave and spend the next two days however I please. It’s not that I hate school because I really don’t. It’s just that everyone gets to Friday and can’t wait for the weekend. It’s a rule you see: Everyone hates Mondays and loves Fridays. The days in between don’t get a mention, but they’re definitely there!
After sitting on a bus for what seems like eternity, I’m finally back in Sileby. The climb up the hill doesn’t seem so bad just because it’s a Friday and just because I wont have to worry about school for two days.
My keys rattle around against my fingertips as I stroll up the drive and unlock the door. I pick up the post and then get the “greeting” from my dog. He resembles a firework, waiting to explode: his tail like a fish out of water; lashing around in anticipation and excitement.
Tonight, I remember I’m going out to see another band. As I said before, music is a huge part of my life. It surrounds me and aids me in every aspect. So this afternoon I’ve decided I’ll take a shower; sign into msn to chat to any friends I haven’t seen during the day; maybe watch a film and eat before venturing out accompanied by one of my best friends in the world (who has been there for me all my life – my mom) to a local venue to keep a fire of passion burning for what I do each day.
In the future I see myself hopefully doing what I love – combining art, music and passion. Tattoo art, I believe, is an obvious art form, is sometimes associated with music and is also physically portraying someone’s passion for something: be it another human, their motorbike or a Disney character. Yes expressing myself in this way is definitely what I want to achieve.
