Library Life

     If I had to choose to live in a zoo, library, or museum, I would choose to spend the rest of my life living in a library. In a library, I would have access to a wealth of books and knowledge, and it would all be at my fingertips. As someone who enjoys learning, education, and reading, a library would offer the most resources to occupy me indefinitely. I could easily better myself through educational, cultural, and classical reads, or entertain myself with a plethora of fiction novels. A library also offers movies and audio books, along with computers for public use, all of which would further keep me busy for years. Moreover, the supply of reading material would be virtually limitless, as new books are constantly being plublished and added to libraries' vast collections. In short, a library would offer the most to do for the longest amount of time, and would still be full of new surprises years later.

What Kids Know

     If parents knew everything that their young children knew about and understood, would they worry? Is every kid exposed to and taught about a certain subject far before they should be? I for one know through firsthand experience that kids tend to find out about things they should not know about long before they are considered "ready." At some point or another, unless supervised strictly and vigilantly, every child will come across something or learn about something that is considered unsuitable for a minor. With the internet, video games, and television being so accessible, children nowadays are especially exposed to unsuitable things such as violence and war. It is nearly impossible to shield children from these things however; the world around us is filled with these things. The best thing anyone can do is help their children understand these adult oriented subjects, and help them to deal with what they know.

Words Words Words

     If I had the choice to have everyone in the world read a single book, I would make everyone read the largest modern English Thesaurus on the market. I believe that this mandatory reading would open up a plethora of new options for people to use in both conversation and in writing. By having everyone read such a resource, the world would flourish with new vocabulary, and everyone would have a specific or new word for every situation. These words would help to liven up conversations tenfold and create far more vivid images through the use of obscure, specific, and descriptive words. The benefits of reading the Thesaurus would extend far beyond conversation, however, as literature and written works would prosper due to all of the new complex words that would come under use more frequently. School related writings and literature in general would reap the most benefits, as writers abroad would have a higher level of comprehension, along with an increased skill in writing. Even though it would be a tedious task, the perks that would come fromreading a Thesaurus would far outweigh the dullness of such a task.

Suits and Ties

     If I had control over what uniforms students had to wear, I would decree that the official uniform would consist of a three piece black suit, a pair of shined black dress shoes, a flat cap, and a brightly colored neon necktie. I believe the suits would create a styled, formal, respectable environment that would help students focus and look their best. The black dress shoes would instill a sense of discipline in the students, as there would be consequences for not shining them, and there would be the added bonus of getting to hear that stylish clicking sound when all of the students walk down the halls. The flat caps would bring a cultured, old time feel to the overall style of the uniforms, and would match the suits well. Finally, the neon ties would add a dash of irregularity and non-conformity into the whole mix. The bright neon color would stand out well against the black suit, and would draw further attention to the magnificent uniforms.

Money

     Again, again, and again I am stuffed in and out of the pockets of strangers, only seeing the light of day, or any light for that matter, for a few faint seconds before I am forcibly tucked away into depth unknown. I suppose it's better than being trapped in that dark metal dungeon, crushed between countless numbers of my companions. I swore I'd never go back to that prison, but then again, nothing is ever my choice. I can only hope I'm traded from kind hands to kind hands, ones that won't tear or bend me, but that would be a miracle. Instead, I always seem to encounter sweaty grimey hands that toss and bend and squander me away on useless materialistic goods. I had thought that people would have much more respect for the first president of the United States.

Magic Phone

     If there could be such a thing as a magical smartphone, there would be an unlimited amount of possibilities for  magical apps that could be made. However, some there would still have to be some apps on the more "basic" end of things that would be on the phone by default. One such app could be a remote control that allows the phone's user to control time, albeit in a very limited fashion to avoid problems. It would include the ability to slow, stop, or speed up time as the user wishes, but would not allow time travel backwards. Instead of sending the user to the past, the remote would rewind everything, including the user, to avoid the unexplored dangers and paradoxes of true time travel. Another app that would come stock on the phone could be an app identical to Google Maps, but with a few tweaks. The app would have a totally detailed, three dimensional map of the world, and would allow the user to select any location and instantly be transported there, using the magical properties of the phone; this would allow free exploration of different places and the world as a whole, and could be used to get anywhere cost free. Lastly, an app that would come stock on a magical smartphone could be a game app that puts the user of the phone into any television show, video game, or movie, but it would all be in the user's head. This app would allow any user to pass the time in an engaging and entertaining way, but would eliminate any danger of getting hurt since none of it would be real; it would simply be a way to tap into the user's imagination, harness its power, and bring it to life in a way that daydreaming could never hope to do.

Family Feast

     If I were to open a restaurant, I would design a menu based around around fresh, unique, homecooked meals that have stuck out to me for various reasons, the foremost being their taste. The restaurant would preferably be a casual diner mixed with a grill for the large array of meat centered meals. To start, there would be three signature dishes, each based around a certain meat or fish. The first dish would be a steak coated in specially cooked mushrooms and sautéed onions with a unique family glave overtop, finished by a variety of herbs and spices to give the meal some extra flavor. The second dish would be a large cut of salmon stuffed down the center with a crab cake seafood medley, served with soft and fresh garlic biscuits. The third and final signature dish would be a porkchop with a cut in the center to make room for a hearty stuffing of bacon, chedder, peppers, and a personal selection of vegetables to toss in as well. Each dish would also be served with a combination of fries, biscuits, or assorted vegetables. The customer would also be able to buy a pass to use the salad bar in lieu of one of their sides. For dessert, a large selection of personally crafted baked goods and handmade ice creams would be available to order, to complete the whole 'local homestyle restaurant' feel.