Monday, February 27, 2012

Fast Times at Corn Field High

Sometimes I wonder what compels me to even go to my school anymore. I swear, it's like instead of going to school and getting smarter, people in my class are going to school and getting stupider. Actually, that probably has to do with the amount of pot that a lot of them smoke on a regular basis. I'm serious. The school districts in my county have certain reputations. One's known for slutty girls, one for super-athleticism, and mine is known for the large population of potheads.

In my economics class today the teacher left the classroom to go make copies. The guys sitting around me immediately take the opportunity to start talking about the teacher. Whatever, it happens. I'm 100% sure that the teachers talk about us. But one of them goes, "Duuude did you see his eyes? He's totally high right now." To which another replies, "They're so red! He should be in a better mood than he is, though. I bet him and [insert other teacher's name here] light it up all the time." At this point it's all I can manage to not roll my eyes and laugh out loud. I mean seriously. Did you also notice that he's wearing glasses today, which he doesn't normally do. This probably means that he has a problem with his eyes or contacts. And the other teacher? Yeah, his wife's a police officer. I'm not sure how much "toking" he gets up to.

Just because a large number of people in our school smokes pot does not mean that the teachers do as well. I mean, I guess I could be wrong. There are probably teachers that do get high. But I doubt I'm wrong on this one. God, I've just realized that I sound a bit like a prude. I'm sorry! But I'm bookish and slightly introverted, okay? I'm not sheltered, I have "seen" a part of the world outside of academics and parent-approved activities. But I actually want to do something with my life besides "hang out" and just get by. That said, I honestly can't wait until I can get away from the stoner population that I've been forced to grow up with. Some of them are very nice people, to me at least, but pot does nothing to help the brain cells. And you can definitely tell with the majority of these people.

Just two and a half more months. That's it. I can hold out until then. I think.

4 comments:

  1. My school is notorious for potheads, too. It's ridiculous how these stupid kids think that everyone is as stupid as they are.

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    1. Exactly! Just because they smoke pot does NOT mean that everyone else does.

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  2. I remember taking the bathroom pass, heading to the upstairs girls' restroom, and walking into a pot stench that made me want to hurl.

    At the time, I kept thinking, "There's a hall monitor right outside the bathroom, who is more concerned that you have a pass than with the obvious pot smoking going on in the bathroom." *rolls eyes*

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  3. Oh gosh. That sounds awful. I don't think you sound like a prude. I think you sound intelligent and well-adjusted.

    But you're so close to be done, so at least there's that!

    Come back!!!! It's been so long since you have graced us with your presence!!!

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