Comon Kids! If they can't do the work, it's up to us...

Sometimes I get fed up with the elected poloticians, after all, I didn't vote for 'em. Here's a poster I made about it...

Maybe adults arn't always the smartest voters, after all most of 'em aren't in school studyin' Civics like we are. I think teens should have a bigger part in election processes, print out my poster or make your own and take it with you on election date. Maybe ya can't vote, but then again, maybe you can convince others to vote your way.

Erik, the Patriot

On this historic morning, well in my own version of history, March 10th, 2009, I, Erik Slack, have added my signature to those of the founding fathers upon the Declaration of Independence. I didn't go Gates and steal it or anything, but I assure you that my name rests there. See look here, my proof is made manifest...

compliments of http://www.archives.gov/

Politikal, Radical, Mechanikal

I wrote this speech for Civics class, I think it's pretty good, check it out!

I have heard many views on the war in Iraq, many of which are founded on so-called fact. Although I believe the facts must be carefully examined if one is to make a conclusion about the ethics involved with occupying Iraq with American forces, I also believe that the lenses of logic being used to examine the situation are much too intense for looking at this particular situation. I believe that the overuse of logic in analyzing this war in Iraq is blurring the truth and clouding the judgment of the American people. What has happened and is still happening to those poor souls, our brethren who are citizens of middle-eastern countries but still our brothers, is undeniable, unforgivable, and among the most unjust of tyrannies—this was especially the case in Iraq. It was the case, that is, until American forces stepped onto Iraqi soil and fought for a people abused and oppressed by its own government which was ruled by terrorists. If it were not for the bravery of these American messiahs, the tortures, murders, and other crimes of that government would still hold absolute power over those unfortunate people in Iraq and terrorists would still have a safe-house in that nation's borders. These same terrorists launched an attack on the United States that temporarily crippled the Pentagon and decimated the World Trade Center in three horrendous strikes. I believe that there have been several more attacks attempted on US soil that have been halted by the precautions and protections of our armed services, including those on foreign soil. The best place to stop an attack is on the ground, away from the metropolises of this great nation. That is why I believe that it is a wise move to redistribute the American forces from Iraq into Afghanistan to apprehend the terrorist cells located there. The President and armed forces have my pledge of loyalty and support. These people defend my freedom, I will sustain them, won't you?

So what do ya think?

It's so nice to have you back where you belong, Erik.

I've been gone for two weeks visiting family in Colorado, but now I'm home and I miss it. I miss the weather, the mountains, the good feelings, and most of all the people I left there. It's much dryer in Denver, I feel like I'm choking on the air here...

I received a warm reception from a sentimental seminary class this morning. Haha, thanks guys, it was fun! And yet, here I am, sitting at this dumb computer where I have so stupidly put half of my life's work into. It's not a great computer, it's just that I rely on it for school, the online youth group which I spend so much time one, and my blog which takes a while to write. Not to mention I enjoy a video game from time to time. Now I realize I hate it. I don't want to be chained to my computer for life; I consider this a lesson learned that will be invaluable in the future.

I'm so happy to be reunited with my family here. You should have seen my dog, she was leaping 10 ft. in the air when I walked in! She's such a darling. Well, it's back to the grind for me...

Geo Caught What? (geocaching)

There I was hugging the side of the cliff, hundreds of feet of steep drop-off behind me, with the cold wind biting at my skin. I edged my way along, carefully side-stepping over an icy patch of rock, with only one thing on my mind...okay two things: "Dang! This is awesome!" and "Where is it?" I was in the process of finding the hidden cache supposedly hidden somewhere in the side of this Rocky Mountain cliffside. See, I was on vacation and my cousin, CJ, wanted to take me out "geocaching" and informed me that I was only a "geo-muggle" waiting to be instructed in the art. So we got up early, ate a scrumptious breakfast at the Bear Breakfast, or something like that, and headed out to go off-roading.

The first cache was rather un-extroardinary, we pulled up, mobile global positioning system in hand, and hiked to the top of a hill where we found a conspicuous mound of sticks. We dug through them and, "Voila!" there was a peanut butter jar wrapped in camo-colored duct tape. We opened it up and found a bunch of junk in there, but we were more interested in signing the 5-inch wide notebook claiming that we had found the hidden "treasure."

The second cache's location was even easier to locate, but the container itself remained elusive for almost half-an hour of our combined searching. The location was on the sloped side of a steep hill, upon which was a wrecked pick-up truck that was perforated with bullet holes. We had to ask ourselves,"How the heck did this get here?" which also happened to be the title of this geocache. I'll be posting a video next week showing where we found it exactly so that you can share in the fun (if you live in or near Colorado Springs, the video will be a spoiler for you).

That brings us back to the third cache, where I'm clinging on to the side of the cliff for dear life, while madly searching for the last cache. My eye was drawn several holes in the wall and I just randomly stuck my hand in one and pulled a rock out the size of my fist. There hidden behind that small rock was a canister wrapped in camo-cloth. I shouted to my cousin as I hastily snatched up my prize. Inside the container was some cool stuff, I guess not many people had found this cache because usually you just find junk. I took out the notebook, signed it, at returned it to the canister, but not until after removing a nifty keychain. My cousin then put in some playing cards and somebody's fake ear, and we returned the can into the hole and put the rock back in.

I am the newest member of the online geocaching community and I can't wait to go back to San Antonio to search for some near home.

Ice Cream Scandal

Lol! I wrote this for school...


TO: Mrs. Slack
FROM: Erik Slack
DATE: 02/12/09
SUBJECT: Letter of Apology (Ice Cream Scandal)



Dear Mother of Six Children Including Me,

I am writing this letter to make things right again between us. You probably haven't noticed yet, but I ate most of the chocolate mint ice cream that Nana had set aside for you, and to make things worse, I had it for breakfast. I figured you might just forget about the ice cream or when you found that it was missing, you would have assumed that you had already eaten it, I intended to keep the fact that I ate it hidden from you. Since then I've realized that my actions were dishonest and shameful, and I apologize. I have broken your trust, and in that lies the grievous sin. I seek to fully repay you for my misdeed, therefore I will buy you a whole new container of chocolate mint ice cream just for you next time I am able to get to the store. Please let me know if there is anything else that I can do for you. Thank you for always being there for me when I'm in a tough spot and for taking care of me for these past 17 years. I love you dearly.

Forever Your Son,




Erik S.

A Testament to Keeping Healthy

You know how tons of commercials and schoolteachers tell us that eating right and regular exercise will make you healthy? It's absolutely, undeniably true! I've moped around the house all day sneezing and coughing hard enough to shred tissues. Well I sat here talking to my mom for a while about something and in the middle of it I complained to her, "You know Mom, I havn't been sick in forever, so how come I'm sick all of a sudden?" As you can imagine, she didn't really have an answer for that, but then I started really thinking about it. I havn't been around any sick people, so how come I'm sick? Then I thought about my lack of exercise and poor eating habits that I've had of late, and I had my answer. For me, eating right and avoiding junk food means clearer skin, more energy, and longer stamina during exercise. If I regularly exercise then I feel more lively, opitmistic, and my day is just a lot more fun. I would suggest to you all, to commit as I have, to maintaining better health, a more appealing appearance, and a happier life. If I'd followed that advice earlier, I probably wouldn't have gotten this snotty cold.