Criticism is key

     I'm here today to talk about quite a controversial topic, criticism.  Everybody is always complaining about criticism, including myself.  But really, where would we be in this world without it?  It can make us smile, frown, laugh, cry, yell, etc.....
     Really there are two different kinds of criticism, constructive criticism and negative criticism.  I honestly think that the way we criticize things define who we are, how we act, and what kind of person we are.  Personally I criticize everyone and everything I come into contact with, I really can't help it, it's just who I am.  My friends are always getting frustrated with me for being so critical, and they have a right to do so, it can be quite obnoxious at times.
     But really I've come to the conclusion that it's not the way that we criticize, but the way that we react to criticism.  Some people get upset and try to stab back at the attacker, some shrug it off and really just don't care, some people bottle it up inside and over time, they explode, and then there are those who criticize the critics.  But we all have flaws and imperfections, and everybody makes mistakes.  Curse miley cirus for her subtle nuggets of wisdom.
     But I say embrace criticism!  It is the foundation of our self esteem, but can also keep our behavior and actions in check.  Believe it or not, it makes us better human beings, and retains much of the social awkwardness of our society. So be a critic, and embrace the critics with an open mind.
     Until next time friends, 
                                             -Austin

Significantly educational

     Well I can honestly say it has not been an eventful week, and now that I'm back into the school cycle it's even slower than usual.  But alas, I have learned quite a few things this week; One: I type an average of 60 words a minute, yeah I own noobs on typeracer.com daily.  Two: Missing the first week of school can make your life quite stressful.  Three: I don't know how I would get through web design without Lauren VanCott and Kohler Fryer.  And Four: I am super stoked for dew tour.
      So yeah You could say that even though it hasn't been an eventful week, it has definitely been informative.  Also I am thinking about homecoming now, maybe if you ask the right person it could be fun:)  Anyways I must go now and practice my radical skateboard maneuvers, until next time friends
                                 - Austin