Alien Tour Guide

I wanted to show the alien the computer commons (because the alien will no doubt be amazed at the level of intelligence)

Me: These are the computer commons where we can use computers to do homework, or just waste time
Alien: Why?
Me: Well, our homework is very important because it helps us get better grades
Alien: Why?
Me: Well, homework helps us gain a better understanding of the things we need to learn
Alien: Why?
Me: Because practice makes perfect.  One other thing about being here is that you must never sit next to someone unless there are no other possible seats.
Alien: Why?
Me:Because sometimes people like to be left alone
Alien: Why?
Me: Because then they don't have to make conversation when they don't want to

Fads and Trends

Fads and Trends are very much a part of everyday life.  They are seen from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep.  But, for the typical person, defining these things in our daily lives as either category does not often come up.  I view fads and trends as being very similar, but with one major difference.  A trend lasts long-term, a fad grabs our attention and disappears just as quickly as it came.  I also find it easier if I think of fads as being subsets of trends, for instance listening to music has become a major part of our society, but specific genres can sometimes last for very short amounts of time.  In this example, listening to music would be a trend and but the mix of rap and country would be a fad ( and thank goodness that one passed quickly).

So, without further ado here are some fads and trends from my own life.

My Tweeps

There are many things that matter to me in life, but mostly I center my time around music, Major League Soccer, and my beliefs.  That is why I chose the 3 Tweeps you see on the right.

My Twitter

My Twitter account is @DecoyJon

and yes, that is my wife's hand picking my nose in my profile picture...we are extremely mature.

HUM 101

This is going to be my blog for HUM 101- Intro to Pop Culture.  Yep.