How Dog Actions are Similar to Humans

            I think that everyone who has owned a dog at one point gets fed up with the dogs stopping every five feet to pee or just sniff the plants. We think, "dumb dogs, it doesn't matter if you pee or smell the plants." While walking my neighbors dogs while they were on vacation, I got fed up with the dogs stopping every five feet to either pee or smell something. We, as humans, think we are so much more sophisticated than the dogs, but in all reality, we are animals who do some of the same things dogs do. This mentions how dogs are alike to humans in one particular area.

Marking Territory 


            Dogs are known for marking territory. But so are humans, in a different kind of way. First off, humans don't pee on everything to mark where we have been. And we don't need to sniff objects to figure out where others have been and what is who's territory. The way humans mark territory is with objects, whether it be cars, houses, fences, or even clothing that speaks out. These objects let others know who we are and warn others to stay away, because this is MY territory. One of the most major instances of this is a fence, a fence clearly marks who can go where, and there is no doubt left to any neighbors or passerby. People, especially men, buy large trucks or large houses to let others know they live there, and it is their domain. But I am not condoning marking territory, because letting others know your territory is part of human nature, and it would be disastrous to go against human nature.
           So the next time you are out walking your annoying dog, just remember that maybe your dog thinks the same thing when you fix your fence or wear clothing that says who you are.

Dissecting Quotes #18

            This is the eighteenth edition of the series "Dissecting Quotes", where I choose a quote and briefly describe what I think the quote means and how to apply it to our everyday lives. I hope the insight a high schooler can provide can help brighten a day or get you thinking. 

"A lifetime of training for just 10 seconds" 

- Jesse Owens 

           Over my short lifetime, I have been actively involved in sports, whether it be soccer, swimming, baseball, or running, I consider myself an athlete. Jesse Owens is one of the fastest men alive, at least he was back in his day. He ran in the Olympics, and if you don't know what the Olympics is, I suggest watching the news every four years. Anyways, Owens trained since he was a kid, all for 10 seconds of running. And while this could be a good sports lesson, it can also be a life lesson. Learning all your life for the one key moment where you can get the promotion, starting your career in a completely different path. Most kids here in the United States are in education for 15-20 years, just so they can have an entry-level job. But the education can pay off, such as in a key situation where a keen response is needed in a timely manner. So while you may think all your preparation is in vain, just have hope that sometime you may need your knowledge and know-hows to get the job done. 

Short Story #3

            This is the third edition of the series "Short Stories," where I write a short story about anything. You can find the first one here, and the second here.The topics can range from sci-fi to a real story that happened to me. I hope these short stories brighten your day and keep you occupied with a dying form of entertainment, literature. This specific story is a fiction story, about a high schooler stuck in the middle of the end of the world.

            Here I am, one of the only kids left on this campus, and the world is ending. Who know high school could be so treacherous! There are 5 kids other than me left, and we are all stuck here on this closed campus. I am currently in a building, specifically the science building. I figured this is the best place to spend the rest of my days, considering the world outside the campus is crazy. The people we have left, organized from most helpful to least helpful, are: Donny, Sam, Richard, Sara, and Rachel. Donny is the nerd of the group, and seems to know everything about the end of the world. Sam is the jock, perfect for lifting boxes to protect us. Richard follows my leadership, and does whatever it takes to live. Sara is the prettiest girl I have seen in real-life, and I think she takes a liking to me. Rachel just sits in a corner and cries.

           Our mission for the time being, is to get some food located half a mile outside our campus. The map we have, thanks to Donny, looks like this:

          I devised a plan to get the food; we were to sneak out and come for the food from all the directions. If one of us were to get taken out, the enemy would think they got the only one. Sara and I are just going to keep our position while the others grab the food. The scavengers leave for the food, and we know nothing of what is going on with them while they are attempting to get the food. Two hours later, three of the people come back, all except Richard. But since my desire for food is stronger than my sympathy for Richard, I do not give much care for the death of Richard. I was happy that I was able to get some food, and Sara even gave me a kiss, fueling my desire to live. 

          Thanks for reading this extremely short story about a teen fueled to live.