What’s going on everyone? It’s Tuesday and a brand new season is upon us (in television and autumn begins in two weeks) so I’d like to introduce a new segment id like to call Tea Time. It consists of three things going on in the world and my opinions of them (“spilling the tea” as the kids call it).
BREAKING NEWS
1. Ray Rice cut from the Ravens
Normally I would start this off with REAL news like Bravo cleaning house in New York or J.Lo’s love life. But this is hot off the presses and I feel it requires my two cents. Some of you shake your heads at the headline and keep it moving. Others may think like I do. Another person with all the talent and potential in the world sending it all to hell. And for what? You wanted to be the new Chris Brown by punching the lights out of that lady. I’ll be the first to say that the NFL made the right decision. These athletes are never gonna learn their lesson unless they know there will be repercussions for their actions just like any other responsible adult. Just because you have talent doesn’t mean you can act like a donkey wherever you go. As far as the coach… they totally knew! These sports organizations need to be held responsible as well. None of these things should be condoned. And I find it funny how we allow players with rap sheets– that’s no problem at all. Literally. It’s not an issue. I actually think it’s a secret requirement. But you let one gay guy in and all the eyes of the world are watching you and everything you do. Not to mention the fact that suddenly you have to watch your back in the shower. Now that I’ve dropped this theory, take a moment to ponder the absurdity of those two things.
2. So Long, Joan
Can we talk? I know very few people who didn’t love Joan Rivers. She was always one of my favorite comedians mainly because she was one of the few people who could get away with saying literally whatever they wanted. I always loved her for that. I think the reason she was so loved and despised by people was because deep down we all wanted to be her. We all want to have people fall out laughing at something horribly offensive and not care about it. I share her philosophy that laughter is the best way to get through anything and she was always one of the only ones to point out the fact that we don’t know how to laugh anymore. I think that’s very true. We all want to be politically correct and in some situations, it’s necessary but sometimes you have to learn how to laugh at yourself and the things that can happen in life. It’s hard to explain but I know it’s helped me more times than I can count. Even if I’m the only one finding humor in a dark time in my life, it helps. She was a true original and she really will be missed.
3. Another Year….
It’s September which is my time to go back to school. 15 weeks of running around like a chicken with my head cut off. May 15th literally feels like yesterday now it’s September. Before you know it, it’ll be Christmas. I’m more than half way to the finish line (my degree) but the thought of going back is a hot like going full speed ahead on a train now to the (supposed) most wonderful time of the year.
Millennial Me 