We teens do things that adults don't: follow an unwritten rulebook made for all teens. We may not all follow the same rules, but we follow the rules of this book nonetheless. It's completely different from the Adult Rulebook, so it'll make sense if you DON'T think about it. I give to thee, the Unwritten Rules of Teenhood.
1. You will eventually buy something popular, only to have it not be cool the next day. I've had this happen. Remember Nano pets? Like the precursor to the Tamagotchi pets? They were awesome when I was in second grade. Being the stupid little kid I was, I begged my grandma to buy me one so I'd be "cool" in third grade. When third grade came, no one had them, and I looked like a fool. And my little virtual pet became ill and his battery depleted, thus draining him, and my little 3rd grade heart, of life.
2. Your heart will get broken during your teen romances. I haven't had this happen to me, but it will happen to all teens eventually. Probably a lot.
3. There's no use arguing with your parents. Parents like to win.
4. The word 'like' will occur in your vocabulary every five words. Yes, counting similes. I have a problem with 'like'. I may be the poster teen for this rule. I say it ALL. THE. TIME. So much to the point to where I've combined it's and like to form Isslike. I'm working on this habit.
5. Teachers expect you to to do your homework on weekends too. That is, if you didn't do it on Friday.
6. The "mean girls" don't seems so mean if you know one of them was a Girl Scout. And you're the only one who knows. ;-)
7. All insults will result in a "your face," "your mom" or some other variation of them, by your verbal tormentor.
8. For band and strings people: If you play an instrument at school, you will be like by most of the popular kids. This is because you are their ticket out of class if you have an assembly.
9. If a teacher/parent says there won't be a snowday tomorrow you have two options for when they're wrong: Say "Nertz to you!" and proceed to do a victory dance or say the 4 Words, in random order they are Told, I You, So.
Some of the Rules for Teenhood.
Cheese Face out
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31 January 2011
07 January 2011
Chatting With the TSA: Installment 2
Remember a few months ago, when I started this? Well I emailed the Transportation Security Agency last weekend. Here's what I said:
Hi there! If you remember correctly, I emailed you guys about this matter several months ago, but I was kind of unsatisfied with your response. Specifically, I was wondering why liquids must be in a 3.4 ounce container. And what would it take to have the limit upped to, I dunno, 8 ounces. If that won't work I understand. If you would please reply posthaste, as I intend to post your response on my blog, http://thecheeseface.blogspot.com to answer any questions for readers wondering about these things. Also, I kinda promised readers that I'd email you again and post your response as a segment I call, "Chatting With the TSA".
Sincerely,
The Outside-the-Box Thinker; blogger
And here's what they said:
Thank you for your e-mail regarding traveling with liquids, gels, and aerosols in your carry-on baggage.
In response to the threat to aviation posed by liquid explosives, TSA has a policy affecting the liquids, gels, and aerosols that passengers can bring through security checkpoints.
The policy allows that:
. Travelers may carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries, in containers 3.4 ounces or smaller. All of these must fit comfortably in and be placed in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.
. After clearing security, travelers can now bring onboard aircraft the beverages and other items they purchase in the secured boarding area beyond the security checkpoint.
At the checkpoint, each traveler is asked to remove his or her zip-top bag of liquids, gels, and aerosols and place it on the conveyor belt. X-raying the items separately allows TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
Containers larger than 3.4 ounces of prescription liquid medications, baby formula, breast milk, and diabetic glucose treatments are allowed through security checkpoints. These must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. If the passenger fails to make this declaration, he or she is unlikely to be allowed to bring the item through the checkpoint, barring extenuating circumstances. Passengers should only carry-on medications that they need to have available during their itinerary. Passengers are permitted to carry non-prescription liquid or gel medications, such as saline solution or KY-Jelly, required for medical necessity. Frozen items are also allowed so long as they are solid and in a "frozen state" when presented for screening. If frozen items are partially melted or have any liquid at the bottom of the container, the ice/liquid container must meet 3-1-1 requirements.
This security regime applies to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for information about security regimes at non-U.S. airports.
Travel tips to make TSA screening hassle-free:
De-clutter your carry-on bag. This lets our Transportation Security Officers get a clear, uncomplicated X-ray image of your carry-on.
When possible, keep packing liquids in checked baggage. You will get through security faster.
Limit quantities to what is needed for the duration of the flight.
Items purchased in the secure boarding are for use on the immediate flight. If you must leave the secure boarding area and re-enter through the screening checkpoint, items exceeding 3.4 ounces that are not in the zip-top bag will again be prohibited.
TSA's policy on liquids, aerosols and gels originates from the August 10, 2006, arrests in the United Kingdom of extremists who plotted to use liquid explosives to destroy multiple passenger aircraft flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. Since then, experts from around the government, including the FBI and our national labs, conducted extensive explosives testing to get a better understanding of this specific threat. Our policy is intended to enhance security and balance human needs based on our understanding of the threat and security risks associated with liquids, aerosols, and gels.
TSA encourages you to visit our website at www.tsa.gov for additional information about TSA. We continue to add new information and encourage you to check the website frequently for updated information.
We hope this information is helpful.
TSA Contact Center
Now if they could put that in Layman's terms.
Cheese Face out.
Hi there! If you remember correctly, I emailed you guys about this matter several months ago, but I was kind of unsatisfied with your response. Specifically, I was wondering why liquids must be in a 3.4 ounce container. And what would it take to have the limit upped to, I dunno, 8 ounces. If that won't work I understand. If you would please reply posthaste, as I intend to post your response on my blog, http://thecheeseface.blogspot.com to answer any questions for readers wondering about these things. Also, I kinda promised readers that I'd email you again and post your response as a segment I call, "Chatting With the TSA".
Sincerely,
The Outside-the-Box Thinker; blogger
And here's what they said:
Thank you for your e-mail regarding traveling with liquids, gels, and aerosols in your carry-on baggage.
In response to the threat to aviation posed by liquid explosives, TSA has a policy affecting the liquids, gels, and aerosols that passengers can bring through security checkpoints.
The policy allows that:
. Travelers may carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries, in containers 3.4 ounces or smaller. All of these must fit comfortably in and be placed in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.
. After clearing security, travelers can now bring onboard aircraft the beverages and other items they purchase in the secured boarding area beyond the security checkpoint.
At the checkpoint, each traveler is asked to remove his or her zip-top bag of liquids, gels, and aerosols and place it on the conveyor belt. X-raying the items separately allows TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
Containers larger than 3.4 ounces of prescription liquid medications, baby formula, breast milk, and diabetic glucose treatments are allowed through security checkpoints. These must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening. If the passenger fails to make this declaration, he or she is unlikely to be allowed to bring the item through the checkpoint, barring extenuating circumstances. Passengers should only carry-on medications that they need to have available during their itinerary. Passengers are permitted to carry non-prescription liquid or gel medications, such as saline solution or KY-Jelly, required for medical necessity. Frozen items are also allowed so long as they are solid and in a "frozen state" when presented for screening. If frozen items are partially melted or have any liquid at the bottom of the container, the ice/liquid container must meet 3-1-1 requirements.
This security regime applies to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for information about security regimes at non-U.S. airports.
Travel tips to make TSA screening hassle-free:
De-clutter your carry-on bag. This lets our Transportation Security Officers get a clear, uncomplicated X-ray image of your carry-on.
When possible, keep packing liquids in checked baggage. You will get through security faster.
Limit quantities to what is needed for the duration of the flight.
Items purchased in the secure boarding are for use on the immediate flight. If you must leave the secure boarding area and re-enter through the screening checkpoint, items exceeding 3.4 ounces that are not in the zip-top bag will again be prohibited.
TSA's policy on liquids, aerosols and gels originates from the August 10, 2006, arrests in the United Kingdom of extremists who plotted to use liquid explosives to destroy multiple passenger aircraft flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. Since then, experts from around the government, including the FBI and our national labs, conducted extensive explosives testing to get a better understanding of this specific threat. Our policy is intended to enhance security and balance human needs based on our understanding of the threat and security risks associated with liquids, aerosols, and gels.
TSA encourages you to visit our website at www.tsa.gov for additional information about TSA. We continue to add new information and encourage you to check the website frequently for updated information.
We hope this information is helpful.
TSA Contact Center
Now if they could put that in Layman's terms.
Cheese Face out.
03 November 2010
Chatting With the TSA: Installment 1
I have emailed the TSA because there are so many questions in my head. Here's what I wrote: Hi! I was wondering why we can bring 4 3-ounce containers, but not 1 12-ounce containers onto an airplane. One of my friends says that it is stupid math. Also, are you allowed to bring an *empty* 12-ounce container onto a plane. Say, like, an environmental-activist is boarding the plane and he/she has a plastic bottle that they keep for good luck because it's one less plastic bottle in a landfill. Suspicious story, yes, but just thought I'd ask because it could happen.
Sincerely,
The Outside-the-box thinker
And here's what they said: "Thank you for your email message. Liquids and gels may be brought through the checkpoint in any container, providing that the container is 3.4 ounces or smaller in volume. This container should be placed in a one quart, transparent, plastic bag along with any other liquids, gels or aerosols the passenger wishes to bring through the checkpoint. The passenger should note, however, that Transportation Security Officers have discretion to not permit any items through the checkpoint which they judge to be a possible threat to aviation safety. -TSA Contact Center." Well that sort of answered my question. I'll write them again and post the response here.
Cheese Face out.
Sincerely,
The Outside-the-box thinker
And here's what they said: "Thank you for your email message. Liquids and gels may be brought through the checkpoint in any container, providing that the container is 3.4 ounces or smaller in volume. This container should be placed in a one quart, transparent, plastic bag along with any other liquids, gels or aerosols the passenger wishes to bring through the checkpoint. The passenger should note, however, that Transportation Security Officers have discretion to not permit any items through the checkpoint which they judge to be a possible threat to aviation safety. -TSA Contact Center." Well that sort of answered my question. I'll write them again and post the response here.
Cheese Face out.
20 October 2010
Testing 1... 2... 3...
Howdy-do! Today was the 6 day of testing at my school. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills. I live in Cheesecakia. Why do I need to take a test from Boring-as-Heck Iowa? The good news is no homework! The bad news is, afterwards I'm bored. So... to compensate the boredom I draw posters with witty sayings like, Shoosh yeah, True chiz, Earth: It's a planet, and Fail and Pwnd.
I plan on making copies of these posters and selling them for 75 cents each. Childrens love witty catchphrases.
Cheese Face out.
I plan on making copies of these posters and selling them for 75 cents each. Childrens love witty catchphrases.
Cheese Face out.
08 October 2010
"Even Prisoners Can Eat Cookies!"
That was a quote from today. I was late to Vase's class again because of my siblings. And so she and the VP sent me to lunch detention. Horrible, that place is.
For lunch detention, you either go to the band hallway or the Quiet Room. The band hallway, I'm pretty sure, is a place where you and the other delinquents can share why you got lunch detention, but the Quiet Room is aptly named. The rules are this:
And I tried to see what time it was and to do that I had to turn around to the back of the room and the teacher yelled at me. WTC?!
So that was my day.
On the plus side, I got super awesome Converse shoes/boots and I went all out Goth and sweetness. Only the jerks asked me if my choker was a dog collar and so I said, "No, it's a choker, smart one." I should have said, "No, it's a wall of psychic energy keeping me from killing the world," but the school is teaching suicide prevention and I don't want to deal with the crap that comes from being smarter than the prissies.
For lunch detention, you either go to the band hallway or the Quiet Room. The band hallway, I'm pretty sure, is a place where you and the other delinquents can share why you got lunch detention, but the Quiet Room is aptly named. The rules are this:
- No talking
- Work independently
- No gum, food or candy (except food for lunch detention, only no snacks, unless you have cold lunch)
- Stay in your seat
- No sleeping
And I tried to see what time it was and to do that I had to turn around to the back of the room and the teacher yelled at me. WTC?!
So that was my day.
On the plus side, I got super awesome Converse shoes/boots and I went all out Goth and sweetness. Only the jerks asked me if my choker was a dog collar and so I said, "No, it's a choker, smart one." I should have said, "No, it's a wall of psychic energy keeping me from killing the world," but the school is teaching suicide prevention and I don't want to deal with the crap that comes from being smarter than the prissies.
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