I am so tired of people blabbering on and on about being good citizens and all that crap. Like what, you go and recycle? Or let me guess, you give money to your church every Sunday? Like seriously, kudos to you. I mean sure, that’s great and all, but have you ever considered doing more? Like, actually taking a giant leap and adopting to change a life, a child’s life, instead of just doing the bare minimum and saying you are some kind of ‘hero” in this world.
So, my biggest pet peeve in this entire freakin’ world is when people actually give a crap what others think of them. Like sure, no one wants to be stared down walking down the street, I feel the same way…understandable. And, we all want to be “liked and accepted” in this world. But I’m not talking about all that stuff. Think about this, and I’m sure you can think of at least one family you know that this describes perfectly. You know those families who only care about the TITLE and the MONEY. Like the ones who only wear the “latest trends” and drive the nicest cars. Yeah, those people. Well, to me, they are dumb. I get it, everyone want to be admired and look nice, but I hate how they only care about their appearance and what everyone else thinks of them. Well, WAKE UP CALL… everyone thinks you are rich, arrogant, snobby jerks who don’t think about anyone but yourselves. These people are so concerned about being different and what others would think of them, that they never do anything to help out some innocent child just because it might make them become a little bit “out of the norm”. Well screw that!
We all keep up with the latest celebrity gossip right? This means we all know that the new trend is to have babies…or adopt them. Just think, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Rosie O’Donnell, and Barbara Walters all did it. So, to all those families out there who think it would be “too weird” to have some kid of another race, start reading your damn magazines! These celebs really don’t have to do anything with their lives except walk the streets looking beautiful, but they constantly go out of their way to help out those less blessed than themselves. They support charities, volunteer for organizations they support, and donate massive amounts of money. For example, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are gorgeous. That’s a fact, and there is no one out there that can disagree with that. They could pop out ten kids of their own, and they could all grow up to be super models and movie stars. But no, instead they take their butts over to random third world countries and adopt kids that having nothing without their help.
And yeah, I agree adopting is way too freakin’ expensive. Given, you have to spend the money to get the kid, to fly to get them, and then, you still gotta raise them for the rest of their life. But here is the catch; you get to save a life. Like, for real, STOP and THINK about that for a second. You can save the life of some kid who would probably die by the age of twenty if no one helps them out. You can help give some kid a chance in life to make something of them self. Hell, maybe to even amount to everything you could never be in your own life. Now really, who doesn’t think that would be tight to say?
Now, I’m not just on some rant about adoption because I feel like it, I actually have a purpose. I have two adopted brothers from South Korea. My youngest blood-related brother died when I was four years old, and my mom swore on her life that she would never have another kid again. Well then, being a stay-at-home mom, she got bored out of her mind when I went to school. So she adopted. I know, great story. But now being eighteen years old, it made me open up my eyes a little more to this big crazy world we live in. I notice those homeless people sleeping on the streets, and listen to those crazy-long commercials about all the kids starving in Africa. It made me realize how much I need to help and how so many people out there have the resources and stuff but are too lazy or arrogant or something to actually do something about it. And I get it, not everyone wants kids. It’s true, they can be a hassle, smell, make messes and all sorts of other shit. But consider it. And if you are really against the idea still, consider doing something with your life. We all don’t have the luxury of being rich and famous. But even if it is volunteering at a local orphanage, or taking part in the Big Brothers Big Sisters foundation, you are SAVING a life. You are letting a kid know that someone out there gives a shit about what they do in their life.
So as my final words in this blog: To the people who have adopted or are considering adoption… props to you. To the people who are doing all they can to help out kids in this world in some way even if it’s not adopting… keep up the good work. And to those people out there who think they are better then everyone else, and use all their time and money on themselves without giving a second thought about others… get off your lazy asses and do something with your life so maybe one day I can actually call you a real “hero”.
The Rich and Famous who adopt:
http://www.collegeaffairmagazine.com/tag/meg-ryan/
http://www.parents.com/family-life/celebrity-parents/moms-dads/celebrity-moms-who-adopted/?page=3
http://celebrities.adoption.com/
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Thesis: people need to stop worrying about what others think, and start taking extra steps in this world to make a difference in other people's life, such as innocent children.
ReplyDeleteReasons: Everyone cares about how other's view them but in the long-run a person is more respected if they are selfless and take chances than when they stick to themselves. People who say they "help out" others but really only do the bare minimum really have not done all they can in life to help those less fortunate, especially when they have the time and resources to actually make a difference. Children are precious gifts in this world, and those kids less fortunate then us need our help to become all they can be in life, and it starts with a home and loving family to cheer them on.
BY: Jordan Turner
Thesis: people should'nt care what other people think. and you shouldn't call yourself a hero if youre really not doing enough to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteReasons: making a difference doesnt mean just recycling or giving money to your church, being a true hero is someone making a true difference in someone's life: i.e. adopting a child.
dont care what other people think, you should try and make a positive difference any way you can rather than worrying of what others view you as.
this sounds great. like the links.
-sinclair sharpe dotson
Working: Personal experience is good!! Opinions well-stated. Good examples of real-life.
ReplyDeleteSuggestions: You talk a lot about people or celebs with money and how they don't do things. Say some things they might do. (Donate to charities etc.) Also not everyone wants children. Good point to your blog though.
by. Myles Allen
Jordan, your introduction is both funny and persuasive. I especially like your comment about recycling (though so many people don't even do that). I think it's your voice that is working so well here--and throughout the essay. I laughed out loud when you said that Brad and Angie could have tons of beautiful kids on their own. Similarly, the voice in your conclusion is working very well too.
ReplyDeleteYou write in your comments that your thesis is "people need to stop worrying about what others think, and start taking extra steps in this world to make a difference in other people's life, such as innocent children." But maybe it would be more effective to say something more specific (and more concise) like this: "Americans need to be less self-absorbed and do more to help children who are less fortunate." In fact, most of your sentences would benefit from this kind of streamlining because, at times, your sentences are a bit clunky. Try reading your post out loud SLOWLY and having someone else read it out loud to you--again, slowly--because that will help you locate and fix awkward passages.
Also, your reasons need to be stated in a more concise and clearer manner.
Like a number of others, you need to also work on grammar and punctuation in your revision too.
Here's a tip: put commas around unnecessary words and phrases--like "well" and "for real" and "right."