Itszappy
Writing until my hands fall off.
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itszappy
http://itszappy.blogspot.com/
I write about women, life, and writing. But mostly I just complain. Get at me on my twitter, @itszappy!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 56 )
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Waypoint
"According to an Activity Summary posted on the Cedar Rapid's official website, there have been 669 assaults in 2013 from January to September. The website... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
All Aboard Part 2
Continuing from last week's post on my old writing, I'm still riding the nostalgia train and posting an old assignment I found from like eighth grade.... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Hiroshima (BBC)
Hiroshima is a documentary by BBC that educates people about Hiroshima, how it came to be and what its effects were. I learned a lot of things about Hiroshima... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Southern Gothics
I love southern Gothics like I love air and if I could I would spend my entire life wasted on them. I found this cool piece the other day describing the genre... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Sunday Post
"Me no studyMe no care Me go marryA millionareIf he dieMe no cryMe go marry Another guy"---Lazy Girl Proverb. I run a woman's rights blog. I don't want to... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Notable Women In American History
A list of women who have made notable contributions to America's development.Anne Hutchison---Created antimonism. Was banned from her colony in MA in 1630's... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
American History
The French and Indian War (7 Years War) Between Britian and France between 1754 and 1763 for colonial control over trade routes and land. Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
School
"“High school, it seems, has changed. It has become competitive. Young men and women — 13 to 18 years old — must work more or less tirelessly to ensure their... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
P&R Part Dos
I'm just going to keep talking about TV because I'm tired and TV doesn't require a lot of thought. My parents bought ice cream and I ate way too much way too... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Parks and Rec
So besides working and playing with the new puppy, I've been watching a ton of Parks Rec this weekend. It's super hilarious---reminds me of a mix of 30 Rock... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
All Aboard
Right now I'm working on a story about people who are working on their novels. It's really interesting, and I enjoy learning about other people's processes,... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Science
I'm not nearly smart or cool enough to be interested in science, but when presented with concepts that are somewhat easy to understand, my mind gets freaking... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 SCIENCE -
Crossroads
What a week. Did I even know myself, last Sunday?This week was supposed to be about getting caught up on homework and working on the newspaper, buying a cake,... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Poetry
More poems because I've made myself and I'm too lazy. Sundays are corrupt. The curtains shift quietly with the breeze. Night is long but I am longer. I don't... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
On Engagements
While I may be utter shit at relationships, I was watching Eclipse the other day (shut up) and realized that I may not be as bad as what some teenagers, and... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Loving Your Body
I recently read a post by Sarah Moon called 'On being a female body at a Christian college'. In it, she discusses about how she and all others of our gender wer... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Marina & The Diamonds
The first time I saw a picture of Marina online, with her bows and heart-shaped mark under her eye and curly hair, I passed her by with the idle of thought of... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Steubenville and the Media
Defense attorney Walter Madison comforts Ma'lik Richmond after judge rules that the 16-year-old and Trent Mays, 17, were guilty in the rape of a 16-year-old gir... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
I'm Alive
Ok, so the internet is down right now because we're painting the house, which apparently means that we have to disconnect the router. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Why Can't I Just Sleep?
"When I'm not working, I definitely I like waking up at noon.Jena Malone ""Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it". ~Richard... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES