A Lack Of Commitment...

Like the picture? Wondering where the banana went? Well I hate to say that I don't know. Instead, I'm gonna rant about the lack of commitment, the laziness, and possibly the Homer Simpson-like personality in some high school students I may know... Only, not stupid with the crayon lodged in the brain.

So on the 'Status Updates' page of Facebook, I've taken notice of some things written by my former classmates and/or upcoming students: They're complaining. You heard me. To get an idea, they may complain about the following:

Homework
College Applications
Work/Employment
Marching Band
Sports
Graduation Requirements

The list goes on and on... Complaining only shows one characteristic: A lack of commitment. For those of you that didn't know, I am a former high school marching band member. I've got 2 seasons under my belt and I enjoyed every minute of it. Taking the marching band example further, I've noticed on facebook that the students I know that are/were participating complained, A LOT. Now that marching band season is over for the year 2009, I'm hearing rumors of first-timers are planning to quit in the upcoming year. It just goes to show that the younger and upcoming students aren't nearly as committed as the older students. And it's not just the newbies. I'm hearing complaints from veteran members as well.

As a former band member and high school student, I just have a few things to say:

1.) If you can't handle it, don't bother. Otherwise, you knew what you signed up for and what to expect. In the words of Captain Sig Hansen, "If you don't like it, get the hell off!"

2.) It's life. If you wanna be successful in life, you gotta face difficulties that may stress you out. There is no such thing as an 'easy way'. It's only gonna get harder.

3.) Since life is only gonna get harder, don't grow up too fast.

4.) Have fun. Grasp the opportunities place before you and use for your enjoyment.

5.) Just don't grow up too fast!

Don't be a Homer Simpson. Homer Simpson is only good for the laughing out of the guts. Homer Simpson is nothing more than a cartoon character to laugh at when he's in pain or doing stupid things. You are NOT a Homersapien!

Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Comments are most certainly welcome.