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About me - John Markowski

I am a current high school student, graduating in the year 2009. I am a musician, and hope to be a successful writer or something of that sort when im older.

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Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Big Bang or Big Man: How in the heck did we get here?Smallicon
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The idea of having a creator is a great feeling, isn't it? Knowing that if your a good, moral person, you get the amazing reward of ever lasting life with the one and only god. This may be the motivation for the devoted creationism believers, but as for me, as well as many others, there are just too many questions that are le... More..

Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) How to get motivated and stay that way

Obviously everyone feels their motivation slip at times. I, for one, find it easy to regain. People may find it hard to explain why all their drive to seek happiness dwindles as certain things tend to get hard, but everyone has something to hold on to. That certain something that catches their attention within their own mind.... More..

Education > Education (Other) Are our schools preparing our children for the future?
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School systems have been striving to get students prepared for their future. College, jobs, future relations, everything. The question is, do they do it right? School have been trying new ideas to prepare for the near future, and intense, fierce tests students will be soon facing. The right curriculum could do the trick, but ... More..

Education > Educational Philosophy Education (or lack thereof): America is getting dumber

America is indeed slacking off in the Field of education. High school students such as myself even notice these decreasing grades everyday we step foot into our schools. Is it that the kids don't care? Or maybe the parents and teachers not caring enough to show their own opinion towards it? In my schools case, it must be the ... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The link between self harm and emo

Wow, how many times have i heard "emo kid" said in the past year or so. It is ridiculous since emo music isn't anything like what people think it is. Emo music could put bands like Braid, Brand New, The Get-up Kids, or Breaking Pangaea into a category, but bands like My Chemical Romance, Hawthorne Heights, and The Used are NO... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Music is losing its 'depth'
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I happen to agree with most of the articles I've read so far on this subject, but not completely. There is such a wide range of music today, yet no one cares to look beyond the cover of the music scene. Yes, R&B singers and most rock groups seem to prevail over other genres with their love ballads or heart-breaks, but there a... More..

Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Musician reviews: Paul Oakenfold

Music has set the mood for an amazing amounts of places and celebrations since the beginning of time. It seems to set a certain mood. A mood that seems to motivate people, and make them enjoy themselves better and feel better. It just so happens that it is Paul Oakenfold's time. Its this young inspiring musician to motivate, ... More..

Entertainment > Music Business The future of the music industry

The music industry is indeed killing itself. It is all happening right before our eyes and im not sure if many people care, or if the industry itself is really even worried about it. All the music scene is today is a bunch of corporate leaders looking to make money of the artists and bands themselves. What about the musicians... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Basic laws of body-weight training
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Every time we see those guys with muscles you would pretty much kill for, we wonder "how much does that guy bench?". When you do find out, you wonder if you could do a weight even close to what he does. The trick to the top is to start off slow. Get your body ready to work out again, especially if you haven't in a long while.... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to not go to the gym and still lose weight

As some people may not know, there are plenty of ways to achieve a great looking body without the hassle of trips to the gym. I, myself, am an example of a weight trimmer. I am only a junior in high school, but believe me, I am wise beyond my years (or so I'm told). I was a tall, over weight child my whole life. I never playe... More..

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