Thanksgiving Then Black Friday.

Wanna know something that urkes me? The fact that on Thanksgiving you are giving thanks to what you have and what you are grateful for but yet the next day you trample people over, yell at people, or do anything just to get the deals that you want! I find it kind of ridiculous.

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a non selfish day. A day to spend time with you’re loved ones.  Even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving still be thankful! Don’t get me wrong BlackFriday is pretty cool but I don’t go and trample people and fight for the things I want. If I don’t get what I want oh well. There always other times, or I could save up.

You’d do anything for that new phone when you just got one? You want that new T.V when you have a perfectly good one sitting in your room that you don’t even watch? Well some people want a place to live. Some people want food. Some people have to worry everyday how they’re going to survive and feed their families. While you’re over here wondering when the new phones going to come out so you can get it, think of all the people out on the streets who are wondering when someone can spare money for food.

It breaks my heart to see people all alone on the streets with just the clothes on their back and I’m sitting in the car eating. That’s why whenever I see a less fortunate person I give them money, or my mom will have bottles of water in the back and give them water and food. You should see the smile on their faces!! It makes a big difference, and those people don’t have to sit around thinking if someone actually cares about them. That Is why you should appreciate what you have and don’t take anything for granted. You never know what might happen tomorrow. 

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Black Friday 2012

147 million shoppers were expected to shop this Black Friday, when actually 247 million shopped on Black Friday. The total spending was an estimated of $59.1 billion dollars. This year, the average Black Friday shopper spent $423. Also, some stores opened early, like Target, they opened at 9 p.m., Sears, Toys R Us, they all opened at 8 p.m. But, some stores have been doing it for a period of time. Like, Wal-Mart, last year they opened at 10. And Toys R Us, they had opened an hour earlier.

Friends

Friends, you cant live without them, but how do you know that they are your true friends. I found an article that is very good. I asked myself some questions, and I think it is safe to say that I have a true friend.The article is called http://www.marcandangel.com/. At school you will probably notice some people crying because of broken friendships. I think this is the scariest thing ever. Friends are necessary for everything. If you have problems your true friends will help you out. 

When you don't have that special friend that will just make you fall on the ground laughing, you obviously don't know what living is. I think that when you have a best friend everyone knows that your friend is like your other half. When they are not with you you probably act differently, and not as upbeat and happy. Friendship is the best thing ever created. Friends can help you come out of your comfort zone and help you try new things that you never imagined trying by yourself. 

Something I think people should know the difference of is acquaintances and actual friends. Many people consider their acquaintances as friends. NO!! These people you might see around have a chat with, but they are not you true friends. I was ounce too in  the state of mind were i thought that some people were my friends but in reality they were just friendly acquaintances. It might be a little hard to find out who your true friends are at first, but when you do, you will find yourself happier than ever. So when the question is asked: Your friends are always your friends no matter what, the answer for me is yes!                                                        

Thanksgiving!!!

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Thanksgiving, a day to be thankful for what you have goes all the way back to 1621, when the first English settlers landed in the Americas. In 1621, the so called pilgrims shared an autumn feast with the Wampanoag native Americans. This day would impact the world forever. Now, 391 years later we are still celebrating this day, says http://www.history.com/.

Today many people forget the true meaning of thanksgiving. People are ungrateful and rude to each other. All they think about is heading out to the mall and buying all the new cheap gadgets that makeup our terrible society. And when 12 midnight strikes the herd of rude, and angry barbarians rush in pushing and shoving. Is this what people think the true meaning of thanksgiving is? I do admit that sometimes it is hard to not be rude, but we should all try to be kinder. If you do go to the mall on after thanksgiving, let the other girl take the last scarf, let the guy take the last pair of jeans. Be nice to other people, and not just on thanksgiving but everyday. To me the true meaning of thanksgiving is being thankful for everything, and everyone you love. Counting your blessings. When you see someone that has something you want, count your blessings. Afterwards you will see that you have enough and you will be very thankful.

Black Friday Horrors

I'm not much of a Black Friday shopper but at least my dad was able to get a new TV speaker at a crazy low price. People who stand in line for hours for an iPad or a TV say they go through hell standing in line and what-not.

For some people though, it was a REAL hell. Back in 2008 a mob of people broke down the doors of a Walmart located in Long Island. Walmart employees formed a chain by linking arms in an attempt to stop the crazy mob. An utter failure. The employees were no match against the mob. One employee fell over and was trampled. Even though his friends tried to help him he died after being repeatedly kicked and stepped on.

The same night as the Walmart incident an 8-month pregnant women stood in line to buy items for her baby. She miscarried and died at the scene.

Is this what Black Friday is? A time where you put your life at risk for a half-price Xbox? A time where we go crazy in line at Best Buy mere hours after being thankful for what you already have(Thanksgiving)?

Stories gathered at this website.

My View On Animal Testing

I was asked a question recently "Are animal experiments necessary to medical  science?" My immediate answer was,"No!"

Animals are individuals who experience pain just like you. An animal that is tested on in a lab goes through hell everyday of it's short life. Even animals that you share your house with like dogs and cats. Those animals are sometimes purchased from an animal shelters or stolen from backyards!

It breaks my heart every time I hear about the tests that these animals are used in. I heard of lab workers BURN live conscious dogs. Could you imagine the pain of being burning alive and still be able to feel it?!

There are also tests were dogs, apes, pigeons, rats, and bunnies are given a gas mask and are forced to breathe in cigarette smoke 6 hours a day until they are killed and dissected. These tests are pointless due to the fact that we already know what tobacco can do to your body.

Animals are not needed for testing. We already have super advanced technology, and previous research. If you still don't realize the importance of animal testing please watch this video, and maybe you will have a change of heart.

Black Friday!

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Its the day where people argue and fight over that big 50'inch TV that you want, or that iPod for yourself that you have been wanting, its the day after giving thanks for what your have and spending time with your family.


 Black Friday is also known for its aggressive crowds outside of the store. Those people who push and shove just to get in. Some families also have there kids with them, even tho its dangerous.

While i was reading an article on the violence on Black Friday I came across a very crazy one, a witness said, a woman with two children in tow became upset with the way people were pushing in line. The witness said she pulled out pepper spray and sprayed the other people in line. Another one was,
nine shoppers in a California mall were injured, including an elderly woman who had to be taken to the hospital, when the crowd rushed to grab gift certificates that had been released from the ceiling. I never knew shopping for Christmas gifts can be so dangerous!


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