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WHY SCIENCE IS MAKING LIFE BORING...

October 4, 2009
By OscarDonovan BRONZE, Cowes, Other
OscarDonovan BRONZE, Cowes, Other
4 articles 0 photos 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
You should try everything in life, except incest and barn-dancing.


I’m sorry to say it, but scrolling through this category makes me a little ashamed of being a teenager.

By the looks of things, most of us are intent on gabbling on about the news that (shock-horror) smoking, drinking and drugs can shorten your life-span. As if we haven’t been told enough already. Now, I’m not advocating a life that revolves around the next fix, cig, or flagon - but let’s at least enjoy ourselves. Without these three deadly sins, where would we be?

Where would art, music and our beloved literature be without drugs? How could the artist, musician or novelist survive without the odd hasty cigarette clenched between their troubled lips? Where would the weekends of stumbling, spewing and stupidity be without the litres of white cider and mysterious mixed spirits?

If we are all as clever as we would like to think, why is it that we still torture our bodies with these fatal excesses?

The answer is fun - doing stuff for the pure hell of it - it’s supposed to be what we (teenagers) live for. Now is the time to feast on rebellion, however petty, and believe ourselves to be invincible. So why waste it preaching to the unconvertible, when there’s plenty of sensible heads on aging shoulders to do that for us?

Let’s stop patronising each other, and just enjoy surviving. After all, good health is merely the slowest rate at which we can die!

The author's comments:
I know bad ratings are going to be inevitable (if anyone even reads this) but I hope that if you actually do give it a glance, you'll be able to see where I'm coming from. I understand the terrible affects that drink and drugs can have on our lives - but let's not forget the unforgettable and inspirational moments that they can provide...

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on Jul. 7 2010 at 10:22 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
52 articles 0 photos 280 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I realize that life is risks. It's acknowledging the past but looking forward. It's taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven."
-The Dead Tossed Waves.

idk why it re-wrote what i said above..sorry about that. lol

on Jul. 7 2010 at 10:20 pm
MercedesXO DIAMOND, South Easton, Massachusetts
52 articles 0 photos 280 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I realize that life is risks. It's acknowledging the past but looking forward. It's taking chances that we will make mistakes but believeing we all deserve to be forgiven."
-The Dead Tossed Waves.

i agree with you....and not because i think that every teenager in the universe should jump up to do these things. but the reality of that matter IS that most of us (i knw not everyone) have done, will do, and will continue doing these things. we're constantly reminded of how bad they are and what they can do to our minds and bodies. but i agree with you that not going over the top and enjoying your teenage life AS YOU CHOOSE (if these substances are of your interest) that it's not the worst thing in the world. we choose our decisions, whether they are intelligent, or completely dumb..at least we know that WE made the choice and decided to do them. i believe in accepting whatever it is people choose. it's their life....let them live it, instead of repremanding and lecturing on the "dangerously stupid" mistakes they may commit..just my oppinion.

I love how you worded this btw:) and i like your message. you told what YOU believed, but didn't force the reader to think that you have to go out and do this because it's "wat us teenagers should be doing with our lives." we should do what we want to do. after all, it IS our lives..right?


on Jul. 4 2010 at 2:07 pm
HAWKEYESTATE4ever, Clive, Iowa
0 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." -William Shakespeare

Right, until a teen who gets drunk or high "for the hell of it" decides to get into a car and swerves into oncoming traffic murdering a family of five. No problem, though, I'm sure the families loved ones would laugh and say, "those teens were just 'enjoying surviving.'"

on Jul. 4 2010 at 12:34 am
Heathurrlovesyouu SILVER, Morristown, Tennessee
5 articles 3 photos 28 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Nothing of me is original, I am the combined effort of everyone I have ever known." -Invisible Monsters

LOVE THIS! I agree one hundred and fifty percent. Thank you for writing this, seriously.

Thrush BRONZE said...
on Jun. 12 2010 at 11:41 am
Thrush BRONZE, Tegaad, Other
4 articles 0 photos 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Live life to it's fullest extent, it's the only life you've got" "Enjoy yourself, be yourself, love yourself"

It was written right, and well, but as annahxox said, some points were dead on, some I disagree with.

on Jun. 10 2010 at 7:43 pm
annahxox BRONZE, Glen Cove, New York
4 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"If the world feels cold, make it your business to build fires\"

wow i actually loved this. it was extremely well written, and actually gave me a new perspective. i don't agree with everything, but some points were dead on. where you wrote artists and stuff, that really made sense to me. job well done

on Jun. 7 2010 at 5:03 pm
Although I do not agree with your opinion, the article was well written and persuasive. Good job! :D

burnt-toast said...
on May. 31 2010 at 3:30 pm
incidentaly, everybody reading this article should go and read's Huxley's doors of perception. Very interesting, and on topic.

burnt-toast said...
on May. 31 2010 at 11:56 am
I very much agree with you... glad I found this article :) I for one write best when I'm hungover and lamenting my activities from the night before, and I definitly want to carry on writing. Great article, cheers.

on May. 28 2010 at 3:39 pm
miranda_n BRONZE, Anchorage, Alaska
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I'm surprised that I haven't seen a lot of people pointing out that there is a huge difference between the kinds of drugs that are out there. In a discussion like this, I think it's important to point them out. Alcohol is not on the same level as heroin, and weed is not on the same level as cocaine. I believe teenagers can have fun with some drugs, but when it comes to the hard ones they have to be able to weigh the benefits of one hit to the costs of that one hit making them addicted for life. And that’s a life often void of the fun they had originally been seeking.

Riley141 GOLD said...
on May. 25 2010 at 4:53 pm
Riley141 GOLD, Yale, Michigan
13 articles 3 photos 145 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Always do right. This will gratifiy some people and astonish the rest." Mark Twain

Yeah I agree we shouldn't sit aroud on the couch all day and complain about what we dont have but...When do you plan on getting sobber? If you ever do...

Riley141 GOLD said...
on May. 25 2010 at 4:52 pm
Riley141 GOLD, Yale, Michigan
13 articles 3 photos 145 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Always do right. This will gratifiy some people and astonish the rest." Mark Twain

Yeah.. I agree we shouldn't sit our lazy asses on the couch all day and whine about what we don't have.. But when do you plan on getting sobber?

on May. 22 2010 at 5:33 am
OscarDonovan BRONZE, Cowes, Other
4 articles 0 photos 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
You should try everything in life, except incest and barn-dancing.

I never said ALL artists and authors use drugs, just some great ones did.

 

 I had no idea drugs could kill you! You’ve really opened my eyes! Doesn’t disprove the fact that, when used in moderation, they are still enjoyable.

 

Again, just saying we shouldn’t preach to each other, instead just enjoy ourselves. Yes, I do believe we should have fun - though admittedly dying young isn’t high on my list of priorities.

 

Assuming the public is ignorant is a very dangerous thing to do; I like to let people make their own choices, providing them with facts instead of sensationalist propaganda.

 

Thanks for commenting!


on May. 22 2010 at 5:26 am
OscarDonovan BRONZE, Cowes, Other
4 articles 0 photos 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
You should try everything in life, except incest and barn-dancing.

You're happy with your lifestyle, I'm happy with mine, I'm not attempting to chang anyones'!

My point has always been (believe me I've tried to make it as clear as possible) that we should try to refrain from preaching (as you have just done) to eachother, instead possibly just enjoying ourselves.

I'm not an imbecile, I'm fully aware of the damage drugs and alcohol can sustain - but when used in moderation they can be very enjoyable!

Personally, I think your reliance on God (especially in your argument) is a bit pitiful. Reason will HOPEFULLY one day reveal to you the futility of your faith.

Thanks for commenting!


isabel18 said...
on May. 21 2010 at 5:28 pm

I am so with you!

I totally agree.


on May. 21 2010 at 5:07 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
71 articles 20 photos 296 comments

Favorite Quote:
"As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor." - Anonymous

Sorry, he didn't overdose on GDP. That's gross domestic product and not a drug. That was a typo on my part - I meant GHB.

on May. 21 2010 at 5:04 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
71 articles 20 photos 296 comments

Favorite Quote:
"As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor." - Anonymous

Nice comment, blondiedeam. Really profound. It definitely added a lot to the discussion.

I agree with you, isabel. Completely.


on May. 21 2010 at 5:03 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
71 articles 20 photos 296 comments

Favorite Quote:
"As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor." - Anonymous

Jeez, guys, get off your soapbox and get a LIFE. Not Rebecca and Zora, guys, but shhimhuntingrabbits and PurplePerp. Honestly, Rebecca's obviously gone through a lot of pain, and you're commenting on her capitalization and pauses? Really, see what's important here.

on May. 21 2010 at 4:59 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
71 articles 20 photos 296 comments

Favorite Quote:
"As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor." - Anonymous

Yeah sure, but if you have bad health you're gonna die a lot faster, so you might as well put it off. Um, I'm an artist and author, and I do just fine without being under the influence of ANY illegal substance.

"Let's not forget the unforgettable and inspirational moments they can provide"? Really? You really said that? What's unforgettable to me is learning about a 22-year-old young man who overdosed on GDP and went into a coma for 2 weeks, and now has to relearn how to walk, talk, and think. What's unforgettable to me is learning about a 13-year-old girl who tried heroin for the very first time - and DIED. A 13-year-old life, ended. So much to live for. 

"There's plenty of sensible heads on aging shoulders to do that for us". Really. So you're saying we should all be stupid and do reckless, idiotic things, but don't worry, adults will help us figure it out. News flash? Adults can't fix everything. And if we're ever gonna BE adults, we might wanna start thinking for ourselves.

And why do "we" keep torturing ourselves with these "fatal excesses"? Because a lot of people, like you, believe that we should have fun now and die young. Generally, the public is either not well informed about this stuff or just doesn't care. Well, let me tell you, that's NOT a good thing. Too bad for them. I, on the other hand, will stay healthy, because personally, I'd like to "enjoy surviving" a little longer.


isabel18 said...
on May. 21 2010 at 12:41 pm

(Sarcastically) So.... ruin your life,, I mean whats the worst that could happen, you will die a lot sooner than I will maybe! But go ahead I mean, whats the fun of being healthy and not dieng while you drink and drive? No... it is much more fun to die when your only twenty something because you ruined your lungs from smoking...

Yeah! That sounds like a fun way to live, go take some drugs and then you go have a nice hallucination, think you can fly and then jump off a building and die! Sounds like a fun life!

 

Great advice! Love the advice you are giving to your fellow teens. Lets all be drunks!

HaHa! I am thinking I'll ignore your advice and live a nice long healthy happy life!