A couple of days ago, I had to turn in a curriculum vitae. I was told that the purpose was to give an accurate picture of me. Drafting, revising, critiquing, until verbage was complete. Printed it. Read the black words on the bland paper. I must not have accomplished the purpose because when I finished reading, I couldn't see a picture of me. Squinting, focusing, unfocusing, my eyes desparately strained as if searching a Magic Eye. I even tried tricks from art class like turning the page sideways and putting the piece down to come back to it later. All I could see was scribbles; no resemblence of a mirror image.

Conclusion: A picture of me is worth more than a thousand words; it certainly cannot be constrained by the box of empty space around a sheet of bleached tree pulp.

Cool to be cool. This is the universal sign for the word cool. It is widely accepted amongst the English speakers and is even accepted by most European cultures and even some Asian and African cultures. The "cool" symbol is very versitile; as it can be used in practically any situation. Two of its most common uses are: when something really is cool, and when something is "like totally not cool" (in valley girl accent). "Cool idea," when said in a high-pitched voice is a widely accepted phrase in America.

In the picture shown, Laura is showing the cultural acceptance and encouragement of the useage of the word cool. Being an expert on the word cool, I am willing to help out anyone whom seeks knowledge and understanding of this magnificent word. Cool.