The Classics.

When I was younger the only music I ever listened to besides Barney was classic rock. Ever since then, I've been in love with the oldies. I would go for a nap and when I woke up would be in my dad's arms and he'd be slowly dancing to the song "Like a Rock" by Bob Seger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keIvA2wSPZc

That song has become such an inspiration to me, I listen to it whenever I feel sad, angry, depressed any emotion besides happy; I listen to it and I instantly feel better. Just like the Doobie Brother's state "music is the doctor, makes you feel like you want to."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8uCryLHnt4

These days, pretty much all of the mainstream music is about drugs, alcohol, money, girls and sex. Yes, some oldies are about all of those things too but they are presented in a more classy way, unlike...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP6XpLQM2Cs

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz2z87KHpN0

It's like the famous female singers have no class, especially compared to Stevie Nicks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dsh9M6qnhE

I don't just love the oldies but I do also love some mainstream music, mostly only if it has some meaning behind it. That's what I think all good music has, a meaning.

Rumour Has It...

Rumours are horrible things that NO ONE likes have spread about themselves. If that's so then why do people spread them about other people? To make them feel better about themselves, or maybe just the slip of the lip. No matter what the reason rumours hurt innocent people. As rumours get passed on and on, the more people add onto them. Rumours happen in the media, through social networking, in schools. They are hard to get away from, try to ignore it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adykndEqA4o

Define: Love

The technical definition of love is a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. Does gender or age have an effect on your own definition of love?

A sixteen year old male, Cawthra student would

define love as "One of the deepest feelings of affection towards a person that one can have."

A sixteen year old, female, Cawthra student would define love as "When you find someone you like that wants to be

there for you, that you can tell anything to. Love is when you find someone who wants to be with you not for your body, but to hold you in their arms to let you know they are there for you."

An twenty year old male would describe love as "When you care about someone as much as you care yourself."

Aatwenty-three year old, female would define love as "A mutual support system. It's not just based on lust or physical attraction but rather something they give you."

50+ female would describe love as "An ever-changing feeling that's not static. It ebbs and flows with a root of mutual trust and a mutual value system."

50+ male would describe love as "The older you get, it's more about mutual respect, being there for one another. More focused on the heart rather than the body."

As we age, the definition of love stays the same in the sense that trust and support plays a big part and that it's not all about lust and physical attraction although, that is also a big part of love. I think the classic quote "Love is friendship caught on fire." would be my own definition of love. With friendship, you learn how to trust each other, and support each other. The fire part to me is the feeling you get when you realize that your "friend" was never just a friend, they've always meant something more to you.

Male Weight Loss

When you think of eating disorders, what comes to your mind? Girls or boys? I bet the first gender that came to your mind were females, right? Although eating disorders are the most chronic illness in the female adolescent population, about 10% of the total statistic is male. Male's are more at risk then female's because most of the time, male eating disorders are misdiagnosed.

There are two main eating disorders, bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. What are each of these specifically? Anorexia nervosa is a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Bulimia nervosa is restraining of food intake for a period of time followed by and over intake or "binging" period that results in feelings of guilt and low self-esteem. Both of these are considered female illnesses even by the men who have the illness. Just because the majority of people who have these illnesses are girls/women it doesn't mean the men are homosexual. About 80% of males with eating disorders are heterosexual. Also, 5-16% of patients with bulimia are male, and since they are males, many are denied treatment. Because of this, many male cases go unreported.

Another popular way for men to lose weight and gain muscle is by taking anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids are artificial substances that are extremely similar to the male sex hormone, testosterone. These are used to increase their physical appearance where bigger is better, also referred to as reverse anorexia. When people take steroids, they can either be injected or they are in pill form.

All the pressure girls feel having to have the "perfect" body, guys feel it too. In the media it is portrayed that all guys should have amazing abs and extraordinary arms so they can get all the chicks. In most cases girls are looking for an average guy, someone who let's them feel comfortable in their own skin as well.

Modification

Body modification is defined as willful alteration of the human body, whether it's for religious reasons, a rite of passage or just for self-expression. Most of us have undergone this, body modification can include piercing any part of your body or getting a tattoo on any part of your body. Some are more socially acceptable than others.

Considered "Socially Acceptable": A Simple ear piercing.

Considered NOT "Socially Acceptable":

Some of the things that people do to their own bodies may seem cool now, but let's think later into their lives, will they be happy when their skin starts to sag and wrinkle.

But of course the examples above are minor body modifications. Some people try to be a human version of an animal by doing many different modifications. People who try to do so, are called "Humanimals". Why do people do this? Some believe that they are related or connected to a cetian animal so they get plastic surgery, get tattoos and even piercings to look more like this animal.

Canada is a free country, and each person is their own. But sometimes people can get out of hand with expressing themselves.

Fame = Addiction

In Bruno Mars’ song “Talking to the Moon” he sings “I’m feeling like I’m famous, the talk of the town. They say I’ve gone mad, yeah, I’ve gone mad.” Being watched and people constantly by the whole world at all times will eventually drive you insane. Sometimes the only way you can feel alone in the world and forget about all of your problems is by doing drugs or getting involved with alcohol.

We all know the many famous cases of celebrity additions such as; Eminem, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, and Kiefer Sutherlans. Although, Bruno Mars; the newest addict to the list. He recently pleaded guilty to having 2.6 grams of cocaine in his pocket. Personally, I love Bruno Mars, and I know all of his songs off by heart, he's my version of Justin Bieber. Let’s imagine for a minute that Justin Bieber was found taking a bong hit with Miley Cyrus. Half of the world’s female children and teens would either follow the example that has been set or become ever so dramatic about the incident.

The power of fame is astonishing; every little girl and every little boy once dreams about living the good life with all the money, popularity, and glamour. But in reality, it's not always an amazing life style.