I'm out on Holiday Break so...GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

This post is dedicated to students and their families. 

It seems as if every school year there is that one teacher that gives us, hardworking students, homework over the holiday vacation. It may range from a worksheet to a ten page essay at the least. Sadly, this has happened to me before, and I do not understand why someone would want to ruin another person's vacation. That is ludicrous! So what is it that makes a teacher give homework to students over a break? Obviously we need one, otherwise it wouldn't be a nationwide holiday. But what is that teacher's reasoning for doing such a horrible thing? I've heard several excuses from those holiday-homework-giving teachers: those bad weather days took away from your learning time, do you remember that week I had the flu?, were you thinking about this when you had your senior skip day?, I'm just trying to get you prepared for the finals, one week the class got behind because you all didn't fully understand the concept, ect. I could write a book on all the excuses that can come out of a teacher's mouth when they know they're wrong. And you thought students had excuses. Honestly though, there is a time and place for everything and typing a paper while eating turkey with all the delicious trimmings just don't go together. Now this post just isn't me complaining about some mean teachers, and their terrible methods. I am here to inform and help! What can you do about those assignments if trying to persuade that teacher to change the due date doesn't work?

• Do it the same day you get out on break so during the holiday you're available & stress free
• Do it the day before you go back to school
• Do not attend school the day before break, so you will be unaware of the homework (make sure the absence is excused though)
• If you know about the assignment ahead of time do it before break

• DO NOT DO IT!!! Take a stand against the man and turn it in late if you even feel like doing it...it's your break so enjoy it!!! I'm sure the teacher that gave you this homework is enjoying their vacation. So why can't you??? (if you chose this method please think about the possible repercussions & use caution when acting this out!)

Having homework over the break is not right, but something has to give sooner or later. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

How Bout That Social Networking?

Social networking sites are all the rage nowadays...Youtube, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, and for my older viewers Classmates. They make a difference in the way we communicate with people. You can find anyone from a long lost cousin to an old friend. Let's not forget what they are really made for, NETWORKING!!! You can even get a job through these sites; not so sure about Myspace, but Facebook is a sure shoo-in. And how do you think Soulja Boy got put on??? Youtube and Myspace of course. I support all these sites to the fullest. Even this blog is one to a certain extent. But I know some of you guys are probably thinking, "What about when kids get on these sites and get in trouble?" I say that it is all on their parents to make sure what their children are doing, and there are so many ways you can monitor a young child or teen's activity on the computer that it is harder not to protect your child on the computer, but that's all I have to say about that. Back to the positives. Now, Twitter is the newest-most cutting-edge site there is. You can meet new people with the same interests as you, have fun with the trending topics, converse with celebs on a first name basis, and exclusively find out about events that are going on where you live, and most recently celebrities have been doing contests and giveaways. Not bad for a website that only requires you to sign in, huh? Plus, it is really easy to understand. And what are you losing if you chose to make a twitter and don't like it? Just delete it then, but you probably would not want to because it's just that GREAT!!! Use these websites to your advantage and see how they can impact your life...Now I'm not saying become addicted to Facebook equipped with Farmville LOL. But use to have fun, promote and better yourself. That's what they're here for.
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Friends...

Today's post is a reflection of my thoughts about friendship. Being a senior in high school has helped me understand the versatile aspects of a friendship. I look at it like this; you can have best friends, good friends, frienemies (friend + enemies), and acquaintances.When was the last time you had your friend come over your house after school and eat dinner or helped you put that relaxer in your head lol or even helped you clean your room so you can go out partying? Think about it. It doesn't happen that often, right? Well I know for a fact it doesn't happen like that around here. But a BFF is so hard to come by in today's society. Who do you choose to be friends with and how do you choose them?  What happened to lifelong friendships? I mean stuff like Kadijah & Regine (Living Single); Mona & Spencer (Half & Half); Florida & Wilona (Goodtimes), and  Moesha & Hakeem (Moesha)...you get the point! The problem with today's friendship is the accessibility, they're here one week and ghost the next. You can look at someone's Myspace <if people still use that>, Facebook, or twitter, and can basically tell what type of person someone is, right? That may not be the case. If we didn't prejudge as much there's no telling who you'd be texting, skyping, or talking to right now. You know the ancient saying, "You can't judge a book by its cover." Sometimes you just have to be 'old school' about it and shake someone's hand to get the ball rolling. At least that is what works for me most of the time... But I don't want to ramble so I'll leave you with this song. Friends by Whodini. Enjoy!

Really though Universal??? Really?

To me this finding is somewhat of an outrage. I was reading on yahoo today and I saw something different in the UK "Couples Retreat" poster compared to the US "Couples Retreat" Poster... For, I have seen the movie and I enjoyed it, but if I would have known Universal felt this way I wouldn't have paid my hard earned $10 to see it. Let's play a game of iSpy. What does the US poster have that the UK poster doesn't have?

                                             UK Poster

US Poster

Now if you wandered like me, "Aren't there roles lead by black people in the movie?" You are absolutely right! Faizon Love and Kali Hawk are the 4th couple in the movie with significant roles, so why did Universal chose to make such a risque' and racist move? Of course a Universal spokesman said the altered poster aimed "to simplify the poster to actors who are most [recognizable] in international markets." <<<PAUSE...This is where I say stop the press! When did Veronica Mars become recognizable???>>>

Good answer though, right??? Not! Racism is alive and well all over the world. And I don't see how people expect the world to become a better place if we stand for little things such as a poster change, or a Cracker Barrel beating. Something has to give. African American president or not. 

I just thought this was a shame and if you feel some kind of way about it, post a comment. 

These Boots Are Made For Walking

These Doc Marten patent leather boots are the hottest thing stomping the yard. They are beginning to make a major comeback in urban fashion, but I was inspired about year ago when I was a watching an episode of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.But the point of the matter is these boots are Hawt!!! Even the rich and famous are catching on.

Check out these chicks rocking the docs: Ciara, Amber Rose & Solange Knowles (Pre Haircut).

Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Shannon T. Harris

Hey Everyone,

I am Shannon T. Harris a.k.a Shan. Here's a little bit about me:

• High School Senior 2010
• Key Club President
• I love funny stuff, music, and sports.
• I'm a Virgo.
• I enjoy meeting new people...I'm a bit of a social butterfly.
• Blow Pops are my favorite kind of candy!
• Absolutely love hanging out with my family and friends.
• Playing video games is a pastime of mine.
• Down to earth and extremely silly 

Since I am so opinionated and often people laugh, agree or combat at what I say and do, it was only right for me to make a blog...it's been a long time coming anyway. So here it is. Welcome to Too Legit To Quit.

What is Too Legit To Quit?
My own opinionated thoughts and ideals about what's happening around the world and in your hood with a little bit of pop, fashion, urban & modern culture. It is what it is :)

And if its NOT LEGIT ITS NOT ON HERE!!!