"Why do people go and see movies only to make fun of it?" - Chris
This is a really good question. I'm sure you have been to a movie theater and you're watching a movie that you've really wanted to see and there is always that group of kids in the back that are being loud and obnoxious and spoiling the movie for everyone else. These are usually the same kids who made fun of the people that go to the midnight releases of things like Lord of the Rings and Harry potter dressed in costume. You know they aren't fans of the books/movies, yet they still go there. Why?
Why on earth would people spend $10 to go see a movie, waste 2.5 hours of their time to go and make fun of something that other people enjoy? how sorry and sad must your life be that you're gonna waste your time and money to go and ruin things for people? I mean seriously, isn't there something better you could be doing with your asshole friends other than making fun of the Harry Potter fans? I could think of a lot better things I could spend $10 on than a movie I don't want to see to ruin it and make fun of the people who actually want to see it.
In short, my answer is, they're assholes.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
And I'm Hungry like the Wolf
"If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?" - Anon
I would have to choose a wolf. Not only are they just absolutely beautiful, but I like to think that they would suit my personality. They are a close knit group of animals, having two leaders (the Alphas) and then usually the pups and family. So it's like living in a tiny community of family and friends and simply living to take care of yourself. I also really enjoy their priority system. They have this close knit group and each has their status and job to the pack and it works out incredibly well for every member involved. Wolves develop close relationships and strong social bonds. They often demonstrate deep affection for their family and may even sacrifice themselves to protect the family unit.
The other thing that I really enjoy about wolves are the fact that they mate for life. It must be the romantic in me, but the fact that they only live for about 10 years in the wild and they only care about spending their life with the mate they choose? That's pretty romantic. Unlike other animals that just go and stick it in any females that are ready and waiting just because they want to sow their wild oats.
I would have to choose a wolf. Not only are they just absolutely beautiful, but I like to think that they would suit my personality. They are a close knit group of animals, having two leaders (the Alphas) and then usually the pups and family. So it's like living in a tiny community of family and friends and simply living to take care of yourself. I also really enjoy their priority system. They have this close knit group and each has their status and job to the pack and it works out incredibly well for every member involved. Wolves develop close relationships and strong social bonds. They often demonstrate deep affection for their family and may even sacrifice themselves to protect the family unit.
The other thing that I really enjoy about wolves are the fact that they mate for life. It must be the romantic in me, but the fact that they only live for about 10 years in the wild and they only care about spending their life with the mate they choose? That's pretty romantic. Unlike other animals that just go and stick it in any females that are ready and waiting just because they want to sow their wild oats.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
These are a few of my favorite things!
"What are your favorite things about this time of year?" - Anon
Well, first off, I love the smell in the air. Whether it's the smell of damp autumn leaves in the wind or simply the fresh, crisp bite to the cold air, they are both absolutely wonderful. I'm not a big fan of the cold, but I love the different smells that go along with the seasons. I even change around the potpourri in my home as well as my body wash and shampoo to match the seasons, that's how much I simply enjoy the smells of it! As soon as fall comes about, I break out the pumpkin oil fresheners and the pomegranate body wash. When winter starts to move closer, I break out the Sugar Cookie oil fresheners and warm vanilla body wash.
Also, I think the first snow of the year is the most romantic and the most magickal. There's just something about the first time those puffy dark clouds hang in the air and then suddenly you're cascading in falling white crystals. It really is simply magickal. Even if it doesn't stick to the ground. There is always a quiet sort of calm peace that accompanies snowfall that I've always enjoyed. It seems to hush the world around it and stop the hustle and bustle for a little while. All the worries of the world seem to be muffled in a blanket of white at that point.
The food is also something I enjoy. Everyone baking different types of cookies, ham is almost everywhere you look. The smell of gingerbread. I'm starting to see that I'm a very scent oriented person lol. But the food around this type of year has always been amazing. It's unlike the BBQ picnic food you eat during all the summer food holidays. The food around this type of year is that heavy, filling, stick-to-your-ribs type of good. It's just absolutely wonderful.
Well, first off, I love the smell in the air. Whether it's the smell of damp autumn leaves in the wind or simply the fresh, crisp bite to the cold air, they are both absolutely wonderful. I'm not a big fan of the cold, but I love the different smells that go along with the seasons. I even change around the potpourri in my home as well as my body wash and shampoo to match the seasons, that's how much I simply enjoy the smells of it! As soon as fall comes about, I break out the pumpkin oil fresheners and the pomegranate body wash. When winter starts to move closer, I break out the Sugar Cookie oil fresheners and warm vanilla body wash.
Also, I think the first snow of the year is the most romantic and the most magickal. There's just something about the first time those puffy dark clouds hang in the air and then suddenly you're cascading in falling white crystals. It really is simply magickal. Even if it doesn't stick to the ground. There is always a quiet sort of calm peace that accompanies snowfall that I've always enjoyed. It seems to hush the world around it and stop the hustle and bustle for a little while. All the worries of the world seem to be muffled in a blanket of white at that point.
The food is also something I enjoy. Everyone baking different types of cookies, ham is almost everywhere you look. The smell of gingerbread. I'm starting to see that I'm a very scent oriented person lol. But the food around this type of year has always been amazing. It's unlike the BBQ picnic food you eat during all the summer food holidays. The food around this type of year is that heavy, filling, stick-to-your-ribs type of good. It's just absolutely wonderful.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The price is right!
"When do you start shopping for presents for the holidays?" - Anon
Well, as weird as this might sound, I usually start somewhere around September. Just think about it. All the Labor day sales and such going on, why not save yourself some money and grab some well priced items around that time of year and simply hide stuff in closets and such until the holiday season comes around?
Honestly, I've been known to shop for Christmas stuff a few days after Christmas. You walk into all the super markets and dollar stores after Christmas; think of all the clearance items! Wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, plushies, little holiday scented candles and bath sprays. Think about how much you are saving in the long run by just grabbing stuff when it's on clearance? I mean, I'm no cheapskate, but in this economy you gotta save it when you can and every little scent truly helps.
But I start shopping, pretty much year round I would say. If I see a really good deal on something someone i know would want and love, if I have the money to spare at the time, I usually pick it up for them.
Well, as weird as this might sound, I usually start somewhere around September. Just think about it. All the Labor day sales and such going on, why not save yourself some money and grab some well priced items around that time of year and simply hide stuff in closets and such until the holiday season comes around?
Honestly, I've been known to shop for Christmas stuff a few days after Christmas. You walk into all the super markets and dollar stores after Christmas; think of all the clearance items! Wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, plushies, little holiday scented candles and bath sprays. Think about how much you are saving in the long run by just grabbing stuff when it's on clearance? I mean, I'm no cheapskate, but in this economy you gotta save it when you can and every little scent truly helps.
But I start shopping, pretty much year round I would say. If I see a really good deal on something someone i know would want and love, if I have the money to spare at the time, I usually pick it up for them.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Gobble, gobble, gobble
"What did you do for Thanksgiving this year?" - Dave
Well, I managed to borrow the car from one of my roommates who wasn't doing anything this year around and I went and picked up my boyfriend and we headed over to my mother's house for dinner. It was really nice to be able to bring my BF around during the holidays (even though he really isn't a big food holiday person).
My mom made all the usuals turkey, stuffing, cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes, peas, broccoli and cauliflower casserole, green bean casserole, sweet potato bake, and biscuits. Which is amusing because I don't eat the first three things I named on that list. Isn't that horrible? The main three things people normally associate being at thanksgiving dinner and I don't eat them. I've never liked turkey ever since I was little. I hate the texture and mushiness of stuffing, and cranberry jelly is just... odd. I really don't know what I'm supposed to do with it.
But all in all, we had a pleasant time. The dogs got to eat the scraps after they spent the entire time begging at the table despite my mother telling them to go lie down. It was a good chance to see my boyfriend and spend a little bit of time with him. It was nice ^_^
Thursday, November 25, 2010
1 Month and Counting
"With a month to go, what are your plans for Christmas?" - Anon
Well, usually my plans for Christmas don't happen directly on Christmas. For the most part I've just spent my Christmas spending time with whomever I'm dating/living with at the time but for the first time in a few years now, it doesn't look as if I'll even be doing that this year. My family lives an hours drive away so it's tricky to go and see them (especially if the weather is not favorable), so it's not always doable.
As far as my plans for this Christmas goes though, I do hope to see my boyfriend and go visit at least my mother if not my father as well. I want to bring my boyfriend home for the holidays, especially since he hasn't always had the nicest of holidays, I want him to feel special and enjoy the loving feeling I've always found the holidays to encompass. I want him to feel like he's part of a loving family (which he now is). I may not be able to actually accomplish all this on the 25th, but around the time of Christmas is when I plan to do all this.
I personally work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I work at an Amazon.com warehouse so there is no time off for us, especially around our busiest season of the year. Although, I'm pretty sure i'll be getting holiday pay for working both those days since they just so happen to fall on my normal shifts, so I guess I really can't complain all that much.
Well, usually my plans for Christmas don't happen directly on Christmas. For the most part I've just spent my Christmas spending time with whomever I'm dating/living with at the time but for the first time in a few years now, it doesn't look as if I'll even be doing that this year. My family lives an hours drive away so it's tricky to go and see them (especially if the weather is not favorable), so it's not always doable.
As far as my plans for this Christmas goes though, I do hope to see my boyfriend and go visit at least my mother if not my father as well. I want to bring my boyfriend home for the holidays, especially since he hasn't always had the nicest of holidays, I want him to feel special and enjoy the loving feeling I've always found the holidays to encompass. I want him to feel like he's part of a loving family (which he now is). I may not be able to actually accomplish all this on the 25th, but around the time of Christmas is when I plan to do all this.
I personally work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I work at an Amazon.com warehouse so there is no time off for us, especially around our busiest season of the year. Although, I'm pretty sure i'll be getting holiday pay for working both those days since they just so happen to fall on my normal shifts, so I guess I really can't complain all that much.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Lights, Camera, Action!
"What are your top 5 movie picks and why?" - Anon
1.) Legend (1985)
Let me start out by saying I am absolutely in love with this movie and have been since I was very little. It has some of my favorite things in this movie: unicorns, fantasy, gorgeous costumes, Tim Curry, and fantastic music. It's your typical fairy tale story, girl loves boy, bad stuff happens, Tim Curry is the Ultimate villain as usual, but it's just very nicely done. Also, it definitely helps that the score to the movie is fantastic! The soundtrack was done with a collaboration between Tangerine Dream and Jon Anderson so you know it's awesome!
2.) Scott pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
AWESOME! Just simply put this movie is made of win and awesome. Let me start out by saying that in no way am I a Michael Cera fan, but this movie is phenomenal! Also, I couldn't stand Garage Band style music before I saw this movie, but ever since then, I'm absolutely hooked. The humor is totally geeky and plays off of a bunch of video game references, the music is catchy and fits every situation perfectly, Wallace is quite possibly the funniest character in the movie. It's just all around a fantastic film. There's a reason I went to see it in theaters 3 times.
3.)RENT (2005)
RENT was absolutely amazing when adapted into a movie. Most of the original cast was brought back to play their characters in the movie which was amazing. I still watch that movie to this day and cry just because you really get to know the characters in the film and feel like you connect with them. The music is incredibly catchy and you find yourself singing along through all parts.
4.) Moulin Rouge (2001)
I just absolutely love this movie. First off, Ewan McGregor can sing! As well as Nicole Kidman! I was very proud of all the actors/actresses in this film because not only did they sing all of their own material, all of it was shot ON SET and not in some studio where they could work the studio magic to fix things on the track. It's a fantastic tale of forbidden love and how even those with the most closed of hearts will find love when they least expect it.
5.) Phantom of the Opera (2004)
I have always been in love with this story. A socially awkward musical genius falls in love with a beautiful dancer after realizing she has an amazing voice. But then the childhood sweetheart comes back to mess things up. Despite the Phantom being horribly disfigured and having many flaws, Christine has learned to look past all this and love him for who he is, even if only as a friend. The music was incredibly well done in this interpretation of the book/play and after seeing The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, honestly I liked the movie better. (i know that's horrible)
1.) Legend (1985)
Let me start out by saying I am absolutely in love with this movie and have been since I was very little. It has some of my favorite things in this movie: unicorns, fantasy, gorgeous costumes, Tim Curry, and fantastic music. It's your typical fairy tale story, girl loves boy, bad stuff happens, Tim Curry is the Ultimate villain as usual, but it's just very nicely done. Also, it definitely helps that the score to the movie is fantastic! The soundtrack was done with a collaboration between Tangerine Dream and Jon Anderson so you know it's awesome!
2.) Scott pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
AWESOME! Just simply put this movie is made of win and awesome. Let me start out by saying that in no way am I a Michael Cera fan, but this movie is phenomenal! Also, I couldn't stand Garage Band style music before I saw this movie, but ever since then, I'm absolutely hooked. The humor is totally geeky and plays off of a bunch of video game references, the music is catchy and fits every situation perfectly, Wallace is quite possibly the funniest character in the movie. It's just all around a fantastic film. There's a reason I went to see it in theaters 3 times.
3.)RENT (2005)
RENT was absolutely amazing when adapted into a movie. Most of the original cast was brought back to play their characters in the movie which was amazing. I still watch that movie to this day and cry just because you really get to know the characters in the film and feel like you connect with them. The music is incredibly catchy and you find yourself singing along through all parts.
4.) Moulin Rouge (2001)
I just absolutely love this movie. First off, Ewan McGregor can sing! As well as Nicole Kidman! I was very proud of all the actors/actresses in this film because not only did they sing all of their own material, all of it was shot ON SET and not in some studio where they could work the studio magic to fix things on the track. It's a fantastic tale of forbidden love and how even those with the most closed of hearts will find love when they least expect it.
5.) Phantom of the Opera (2004)
I have always been in love with this story. A socially awkward musical genius falls in love with a beautiful dancer after realizing she has an amazing voice. But then the childhood sweetheart comes back to mess things up. Despite the Phantom being horribly disfigured and having many flaws, Christine has learned to look past all this and love him for who he is, even if only as a friend. The music was incredibly well done in this interpretation of the book/play and after seeing The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, honestly I liked the movie better. (i know that's horrible)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Om Nom Nom
"What are your fave thanksgiving dishes?" - Anon
Well, first off, I can't stand turkey. So usually on my thanksgiving dinners I make Ham. Just something delicious about a nice tender ham marinated with clove and brown sugar and honey. So sweet and tender ^_^. I also must have mashed potatoes and peas. I don't know why, but growing up I couldn't stand eating peas, so my mother showed me to take the ashed potatoes and dip them in the peas and ever since then I've been able to stomach them and actually enjoy eating the like that!
My mother always made a broccoli, cauliflower and cheese casserole for thanksgiving. It was really simply to make too. You just layered crackers, butter, veggies, butter, crackers, butter, veggies, etc. And cheese. Nice gooey chunks of Velveeta. You throw it in the oven and bake it up and it comes out sooooo nice and crispy. It was always one of my favorites. As well as green bean casserole and sweet potato bake. Just something delicious about eating the gooey crispy marshmallows off the top of the sweet potatoes.
And of course, pies. My favorites are pumpkin pie with a cream cheese topping baked on as well as a nice cherry pie and maybe on occasion a slice of apple pie, but as you can tell, my family always had some good food at the table come thanksgiving.
Well, first off, I can't stand turkey. So usually on my thanksgiving dinners I make Ham. Just something delicious about a nice tender ham marinated with clove and brown sugar and honey. So sweet and tender ^_^. I also must have mashed potatoes and peas. I don't know why, but growing up I couldn't stand eating peas, so my mother showed me to take the ashed potatoes and dip them in the peas and ever since then I've been able to stomach them and actually enjoy eating the like that!
My mother always made a broccoli, cauliflower and cheese casserole for thanksgiving. It was really simply to make too. You just layered crackers, butter, veggies, butter, crackers, butter, veggies, etc. And cheese. Nice gooey chunks of Velveeta. You throw it in the oven and bake it up and it comes out sooooo nice and crispy. It was always one of my favorites. As well as green bean casserole and sweet potato bake. Just something delicious about eating the gooey crispy marshmallows off the top of the sweet potatoes.
And of course, pies. My favorites are pumpkin pie with a cream cheese topping baked on as well as a nice cherry pie and maybe on occasion a slice of apple pie, but as you can tell, my family always had some good food at the table come thanksgiving.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Let Us Give Thanks
"What are you thankful for this year?" - Anon
I am thankful for being able to find myself after much soul searching. I'm thankful that I found the courage to say what has been on my mind for three years and has constantly been on my heart. I'm glad I am finally carving my own path in life and making my own way through all this turmoil. I'm happy that those who I love who have passed have finally found peace, and I'm thankful that in time I am beginning to find peace as well.
I'm thankful for the love of my life, Damen, for without him I wouldn't be here right now. He literally saved my life with his love. before he came along I had no idea what real love was. He came into my life and completely changed me for the better. I wanted to be a better person for him. All the bad habits I had accumulated over the past 22 years of my life melted away without even the slightest bit of effort on my part. It was like second nature to me. It was truly amazing and I'm so happy that he's had this kind of influence in my life. I am so very thankful for love.
I am thankful for being able to find myself after much soul searching. I'm thankful that I found the courage to say what has been on my mind for three years and has constantly been on my heart. I'm glad I am finally carving my own path in life and making my own way through all this turmoil. I'm happy that those who I love who have passed have finally found peace, and I'm thankful that in time I am beginning to find peace as well.
I'm thankful for the love of my life, Damen, for without him I wouldn't be here right now. He literally saved my life with his love. before he came along I had no idea what real love was. He came into my life and completely changed me for the better. I wanted to be a better person for him. All the bad habits I had accumulated over the past 22 years of my life melted away without even the slightest bit of effort on my part. It was like second nature to me. It was truly amazing and I'm so happy that he's had this kind of influence in my life. I am so very thankful for love.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
The Charms of a Woman
"What's the worst thing about being your gender?" - Anon
Well, this should be an interesting one. There is a long laundry list of things that suck about being a woman. Everything from our physical make up and feminine issues to just flat out stereo types and jokes and such aimed at degrading our gender. It really depends on exactly what is being asked, but since I have all the time in the world, I guess I'll just start rattling them off!
Menstruating! I hate getting my period. Let me tell you it isn't pleasant at all. Whether or not you're one of those ladies who has a light flow and doesn't get cramps, it's still annoying. I have enough things to drag around in my purse, I don't need bulky cotton objects to stop me from bleeding like a slaughtered pig for 5 days without dying. And that's another thing. Purses. I HATE having to carry a purse around, but unless I wanna throw on a pair of mens cargo pants, women's jeans are just not meant to hold your wallet, cell phone, cigarettes, glasses case, sunglasses. There's just too much stuff that women have to carry around with them and a purse seems the only way to accomplish that.
The fact that it's much harder for women to lose weight than it is men. This has always bothered me. And when women do lose weight, the first area is usually where we don't want to lose it : our breasts. Having larger breasts can be a godsend when trying to look thin. It's an optical illusion and all. But let me tell you, I greatly enjoyed playing golf until I hit puberty ad couldn't hit the ball for my life because I had grown a lovely pair of flesh mounds that got in the way of my swing. It's like God's way of saying "get back in the kitchen."
That's another thing. Those "women are only good for cooking, cleaning and baby making" jokes. Now personally, I don't have an issue with these things if only said in jest, In fact, I've been known to make fun of myself for it before anyone else even has the chance to. But if taken seriously, there are a lot of women who have striven to fight off that stereotype for ages and ages and yet here everyone is just stuffing it down our throats again. This doesn't bother me quite as much as the physical things of being a woman but it's still on the list.
Hygiene and things men can do that we cannot. Men can walk around without shirts on but women can't (not in public anyway). It's not fair, just because our breasts are used to feed offspring? We need to cover them up? And shaving... men can walk around looking like chewbacca yet women are expected to stay smooth and neat and tidy and pluck eyebrows and go through hours and hours of torturous beauty routines to stay appealing? I think this is garbage. Now, don't get me wrong, I enjoy being clean shaven and stuff, but sometimes, when you've been sick with the flu for like a week, the last thing you're thinking of is "huh, my legs are getting stubbly."
And childbirth. Personally, I have never had the joys (or horrors) or experiencing this. I have seen enough on videos and you never see a woman laughing pleasantly while giving birth. Nope. She's always screaming as if a mutant alien from predator is eating her vagina from the inside out. Personally, that's not the kind of thing I look forward to. Everyone says "oh but child birth is a beautiful thing!" I don't care what anyone says! It's bloody, it looks painful, the babies look like creepy goo covered aliens and I've honestly seen horror movies more pleasant than what giving birth looks like.
Eighteen styles of underwear to choose from. This has always driven me nuts. Why do we have so many different types of underwear for woman? Hi Rise thongs, hip thongs, low rise thongs, g strings, low rise g strings, g strings with charms, bikinis, low rise bikinis, hipsters, boy briefs, boy leg briefs, granny panties... like seriously? why do we need all of these? And bras are just as bad now demi cups and lacey crap and straps that go every which way. It's just super annoying. Not the mention the under wire rubs funny.
Well, I think that's a pretty good list!
Well, this should be an interesting one. There is a long laundry list of things that suck about being a woman. Everything from our physical make up and feminine issues to just flat out stereo types and jokes and such aimed at degrading our gender. It really depends on exactly what is being asked, but since I have all the time in the world, I guess I'll just start rattling them off!
Menstruating! I hate getting my period. Let me tell you it isn't pleasant at all. Whether or not you're one of those ladies who has a light flow and doesn't get cramps, it's still annoying. I have enough things to drag around in my purse, I don't need bulky cotton objects to stop me from bleeding like a slaughtered pig for 5 days without dying. And that's another thing. Purses. I HATE having to carry a purse around, but unless I wanna throw on a pair of mens cargo pants, women's jeans are just not meant to hold your wallet, cell phone, cigarettes, glasses case, sunglasses. There's just too much stuff that women have to carry around with them and a purse seems the only way to accomplish that.
The fact that it's much harder for women to lose weight than it is men. This has always bothered me. And when women do lose weight, the first area is usually where we don't want to lose it : our breasts. Having larger breasts can be a godsend when trying to look thin. It's an optical illusion and all. But let me tell you, I greatly enjoyed playing golf until I hit puberty ad couldn't hit the ball for my life because I had grown a lovely pair of flesh mounds that got in the way of my swing. It's like God's way of saying "get back in the kitchen."
That's another thing. Those "women are only good for cooking, cleaning and baby making" jokes. Now personally, I don't have an issue with these things if only said in jest, In fact, I've been known to make fun of myself for it before anyone else even has the chance to. But if taken seriously, there are a lot of women who have striven to fight off that stereotype for ages and ages and yet here everyone is just stuffing it down our throats again. This doesn't bother me quite as much as the physical things of being a woman but it's still on the list.
Hygiene and things men can do that we cannot. Men can walk around without shirts on but women can't (not in public anyway). It's not fair, just because our breasts are used to feed offspring? We need to cover them up? And shaving... men can walk around looking like chewbacca yet women are expected to stay smooth and neat and tidy and pluck eyebrows and go through hours and hours of torturous beauty routines to stay appealing? I think this is garbage. Now, don't get me wrong, I enjoy being clean shaven and stuff, but sometimes, when you've been sick with the flu for like a week, the last thing you're thinking of is "huh, my legs are getting stubbly."
And childbirth. Personally, I have never had the joys (or horrors) or experiencing this. I have seen enough on videos and you never see a woman laughing pleasantly while giving birth. Nope. She's always screaming as if a mutant alien from predator is eating her vagina from the inside out. Personally, that's not the kind of thing I look forward to. Everyone says "oh but child birth is a beautiful thing!" I don't care what anyone says! It's bloody, it looks painful, the babies look like creepy goo covered aliens and I've honestly seen horror movies more pleasant than what giving birth looks like.
Eighteen styles of underwear to choose from. This has always driven me nuts. Why do we have so many different types of underwear for woman? Hi Rise thongs, hip thongs, low rise thongs, g strings, low rise g strings, g strings with charms, bikinis, low rise bikinis, hipsters, boy briefs, boy leg briefs, granny panties... like seriously? why do we need all of these? And bras are just as bad now demi cups and lacey crap and straps that go every which way. It's just super annoying. Not the mention the under wire rubs funny.
Well, I think that's a pretty good list!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Animal Lovers Unite!
"You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?" -Anon
First off let me say that I am a HUGE animal lover. If it came down to shooting a person who was simply an idiot versus shooting a dog with rabies, I would sooner shoot the person. Seriously. I have a huge issue seeing dogs hit on the side of the road and such. It just breaks my heart seeing those poor animals because us humans destroyed there homes and put roads for them to walk across, and then don't even drive safely enough for them to walk across it without getting hit.
So if I saw a dog drowning in a canal, I would do everything in my power to save the poor thing. I'm not much of a swimmer, but I'm sure I could help out at least a little bit. I just couldn't bear to see an animal die because I didn't stop to help it. Jobs come and go. If my boss honestly wants to fire me then fine, let them, but I would save that dog. I'm sure I could find another job, but to simply shrug off that poor dogs life simply because it might be a stray or something? That's garbage. All animals deserve a chance to live. And no life is worth more than another. I would save that dog and honestly, if my manager had a problem with it, fine, let them fire me. I'll be comfortably supported from unemployment and me and the dog will buy a nice steak dinner with my first unemployment payment.
First off let me say that I am a HUGE animal lover. If it came down to shooting a person who was simply an idiot versus shooting a dog with rabies, I would sooner shoot the person. Seriously. I have a huge issue seeing dogs hit on the side of the road and such. It just breaks my heart seeing those poor animals because us humans destroyed there homes and put roads for them to walk across, and then don't even drive safely enough for them to walk across it without getting hit.
So if I saw a dog drowning in a canal, I would do everything in my power to save the poor thing. I'm not much of a swimmer, but I'm sure I could help out at least a little bit. I just couldn't bear to see an animal die because I didn't stop to help it. Jobs come and go. If my boss honestly wants to fire me then fine, let them, but I would save that dog. I'm sure I could find another job, but to simply shrug off that poor dogs life simply because it might be a stray or something? That's garbage. All animals deserve a chance to live. And no life is worth more than another. I would save that dog and honestly, if my manager had a problem with it, fine, let them fire me. I'll be comfortably supported from unemployment and me and the dog will buy a nice steak dinner with my first unemployment payment.
Friday, November 19, 2010
The Tooth Fairy
"How long did you believe in the tooth fairy?" - Anon
Well, I was always a difficult child and overly curious. About everything. So these stories of the Easter Bunny, and Santa and everything really made no sense to me. I figured if these were tangible beings, I would be able to find out more information about them. You know, all other rabbits leave "presents" on the floor and such... what made the Easter Bunny so civilized that it didn't? And how did a fat man get down a chimney? What about houses with no chimney's? And how big is a fairy exactly? Well, I was determined to find out these answers.
Every time I lost a tooth I would leave a survey. Yes, you read that correctly, a survey. I would ask for name, age, fave color, hobbies, birthmarks, hair color, eye color... i even went as far as to ask for pictures and left a camera there. Well, my mom played along with this for a while and actually made up different fairies and such and it was really cool. All the "fairies" would always say there was no way for them to appear on camera. Well, they used my pencil to write stuff on this paper, maybe I could catch them myself. So I tied a string to the pencil and attached it to a camera. Well, in between finding small teeth in my mom's jewelry box, the handwriting on the survey's matching that of her check book and address book, as well as a horribly dark shadowed picture of what looked like my mother, I disproved the tooth fairy at age 7. And that's my story.
Well, I was always a difficult child and overly curious. About everything. So these stories of the Easter Bunny, and Santa and everything really made no sense to me. I figured if these were tangible beings, I would be able to find out more information about them. You know, all other rabbits leave "presents" on the floor and such... what made the Easter Bunny so civilized that it didn't? And how did a fat man get down a chimney? What about houses with no chimney's? And how big is a fairy exactly? Well, I was determined to find out these answers.
Every time I lost a tooth I would leave a survey. Yes, you read that correctly, a survey. I would ask for name, age, fave color, hobbies, birthmarks, hair color, eye color... i even went as far as to ask for pictures and left a camera there. Well, my mom played along with this for a while and actually made up different fairies and such and it was really cool. All the "fairies" would always say there was no way for them to appear on camera. Well, they used my pencil to write stuff on this paper, maybe I could catch them myself. So I tied a string to the pencil and attached it to a camera. Well, in between finding small teeth in my mom's jewelry box, the handwriting on the survey's matching that of her check book and address book, as well as a horribly dark shadowed picture of what looked like my mother, I disproved the tooth fairy at age 7. And that's my story.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Forget regret, or Life is Yours to Miss
"If you had to go back in time and change one thing, if you HAD to, even if you have "no regrets" what would you change?" - Anon
Well, first off, let me begin by saying, I am one of those people that does't regret anything. I believe the hardships in our lives hold lessons to make us into better people and if we can learn the lessons and move on, than we really haven't lost anything. On the contrary, we've gained something irreplaceable from a horrible situation. I feel that regret is such a waste of time. If you regret something, than you obviously haven't been able to find the silver living in your little black rain cloud. But enough with that, let me jump right into my actual answer.
If i HAD to change something, I would change the fact that 3 years ago, after getting out of a bad relationship, I met the love of my life and was too afraid to admit my feelings for him. If i HAD to go back and change it, I would have told him I loved him. It was a bad situation. I had just gotten out of an emotionally abusive and very controlling 2 year engagement to a man and was pretty much sick of men, commitment, and love in general (or at least, what I had experienced as love up until this point). It's funny how Cupid see's you're ready to give up on love, but every time you're about to throw in the towel Cupid is there to remind you that love isn't ready to give up on you. I let that chance pass me by, and we remained friends.
I openly dated a few people. Hopped from guy to guy just because I was terrified of being serious, yet still ached for that feeling of companionship. As you can imagine, this got me into some tricky situations. All this time I was keeping an eye on the man I was truly in love with. He had his relationships, even got engaged I believe, and I was under the impression that he was happy, so I bottled up my feelings and let them be. I wasn't going to be the home wrecker in anyones relationship. That type of thing was below me.
The entire time I never realized that he had felt the same towards me. Whether it was simply I wasn't open to seeing the signals, or he was good about hiding his feelings as I was, we were both completely clueless until a few months ago. The chance presented itself and I admitted everything. I never realized how much I had been hurting him keeping him as just a friend and nothing more because my own life was screwed up and I tried to fix it myself while all along he wanted to help and support me. I can't help but think we went through 3 years of unneeded hardships and pains either alone or with uncaring partners when we could have been right by each other's side helping each other through the hard times.
But, we can't go back and change the past as much as we may want to. And as bad as those 3 yeas of stress and hell were, I wouldn't trade them for the world because the love we share was worth everything I had gone through.
Well, first off, let me begin by saying, I am one of those people that does't regret anything. I believe the hardships in our lives hold lessons to make us into better people and if we can learn the lessons and move on, than we really haven't lost anything. On the contrary, we've gained something irreplaceable from a horrible situation. I feel that regret is such a waste of time. If you regret something, than you obviously haven't been able to find the silver living in your little black rain cloud. But enough with that, let me jump right into my actual answer.
If i HAD to change something, I would change the fact that 3 years ago, after getting out of a bad relationship, I met the love of my life and was too afraid to admit my feelings for him. If i HAD to go back and change it, I would have told him I loved him. It was a bad situation. I had just gotten out of an emotionally abusive and very controlling 2 year engagement to a man and was pretty much sick of men, commitment, and love in general (or at least, what I had experienced as love up until this point). It's funny how Cupid see's you're ready to give up on love, but every time you're about to throw in the towel Cupid is there to remind you that love isn't ready to give up on you. I let that chance pass me by, and we remained friends.
I openly dated a few people. Hopped from guy to guy just because I was terrified of being serious, yet still ached for that feeling of companionship. As you can imagine, this got me into some tricky situations. All this time I was keeping an eye on the man I was truly in love with. He had his relationships, even got engaged I believe, and I was under the impression that he was happy, so I bottled up my feelings and let them be. I wasn't going to be the home wrecker in anyones relationship. That type of thing was below me.
The entire time I never realized that he had felt the same towards me. Whether it was simply I wasn't open to seeing the signals, or he was good about hiding his feelings as I was, we were both completely clueless until a few months ago. The chance presented itself and I admitted everything. I never realized how much I had been hurting him keeping him as just a friend and nothing more because my own life was screwed up and I tried to fix it myself while all along he wanted to help and support me. I can't help but think we went through 3 years of unneeded hardships and pains either alone or with uncaring partners when we could have been right by each other's side helping each other through the hard times.
But, we can't go back and change the past as much as we may want to. And as bad as those 3 yeas of stress and hell were, I wouldn't trade them for the world because the love we share was worth everything I had gone through.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Just Three little Words...
"What would be harder for you, to tell someone you love them or that you do not love them back?" - Anon
This is a tricky question, but I have been in this situation before. It's never usually an easy answer either. To tell someone you love them opens you up and makes you vulnerable. If you aren't sure of their intentions, they can use your feelings against you to get whatever they want out of a situation. To admit that feeling can be thrilling and exciting, or down right terrifying. I can honestly say, that when I experienced the feeling of true love, I was terrified to admit such a feeling. And to make it worse, I was in love with a friend of mine. I was terrified to possibly ruin the friendship, and so I kept it to my self. three years later I found the chance to admit these feelings (which I still have) and I jumped on this chance because I didn't want to live my life with any regrets. He could die tomorrow and I would never have gotten the chance to say how I felt. I am glad I did because I've never been happier.
I would honestly say that it would be harder for me to tell a person that I don't love them back. In high school, I fell in love easily. I was a hopeless romantic. A nerdy girl who read too many fantasy novels and watched too much sailor moon where a 14 year old school girl can find her soul mate at age 14 (this just doesn't seem to happen in real life as much as I wish it would). I was constantly told that I was "too good of a friend", but I really think that just meant "sorry you aren't hot enough to be seen as anything other than a friend." I had my heart handed to me in pieces several times because I was told I wasn't loved in return. At least, not in "that way". So i know what it feels like to take that leap of faith, open yourself up and then be rejected cold and hard right on the spot. That feeling sucks!
I am a people pleaser and hate to see people upset. For me, being empathetic, it would break my heart to have to tell someone that's admitted love for me that I just don't feel the same. I mean, here they are pouring their heart out to me and I get to be the one that makes them cry? It's a sucky situation any way you look at it really. But, as I always say: better a truth that draws a tear, than a lie that brings a smile.
This is a tricky question, but I have been in this situation before. It's never usually an easy answer either. To tell someone you love them opens you up and makes you vulnerable. If you aren't sure of their intentions, they can use your feelings against you to get whatever they want out of a situation. To admit that feeling can be thrilling and exciting, or down right terrifying. I can honestly say, that when I experienced the feeling of true love, I was terrified to admit such a feeling. And to make it worse, I was in love with a friend of mine. I was terrified to possibly ruin the friendship, and so I kept it to my self. three years later I found the chance to admit these feelings (which I still have) and I jumped on this chance because I didn't want to live my life with any regrets. He could die tomorrow and I would never have gotten the chance to say how I felt. I am glad I did because I've never been happier.
I would honestly say that it would be harder for me to tell a person that I don't love them back. In high school, I fell in love easily. I was a hopeless romantic. A nerdy girl who read too many fantasy novels and watched too much sailor moon where a 14 year old school girl can find her soul mate at age 14 (this just doesn't seem to happen in real life as much as I wish it would). I was constantly told that I was "too good of a friend", but I really think that just meant "sorry you aren't hot enough to be seen as anything other than a friend." I had my heart handed to me in pieces several times because I was told I wasn't loved in return. At least, not in "that way". So i know what it feels like to take that leap of faith, open yourself up and then be rejected cold and hard right on the spot. That feeling sucks!
I am a people pleaser and hate to see people upset. For me, being empathetic, it would break my heart to have to tell someone that's admitted love for me that I just don't feel the same. I mean, here they are pouring their heart out to me and I get to be the one that makes them cry? It's a sucky situation any way you look at it really. But, as I always say: better a truth that draws a tear, than a lie that brings a smile.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
A Dilemma
"You can have one of the following two things: trust or love." - Anon
I think this question is completely loaded. I am under the belief that in order to have a decent relationship, both of these aspects are incredibly important. After all, no one likes to be in love with a person where they are second guessing every decision they make and searching for that persons ulterior motives. But then again, if you truly love that person, despite the lack of trust, would you second guess their every move? It really makes you think. Or would you rather be in a relationship where you trust the person 100% but you don't love them? Well, I do have to admit, it is very practical. Not having all the ups and downs of love being in the way. Emotions clouding your mind and decision. Would be very practical indeed.
Honestly, I would choose trust despite the fact, or maybe because of the fact that I'm a hopeless romantic. I have been in relationships where there is love but no trust. It's not a pleasant kind of love. It's like an addiction. Like being a smoker. Sure, you love that first drag on a cigarette. That cold feeling of menthol when you exhale. The way the butt sits in between your fingers, or how the smoke wisps through the air. But you're killing yourself. You know it's bad for you no matter how much you love smoking. It's not a healthy relationship at all honestly. All it brings is pain in the long run.
I would choose trust simply because I believe with trust automatically comes love. If you can trust a person, you must have some form of caring feelings for them, whether it be friend or a romantic interest. And love is something established over time, so who's to say you won't "grow to love" this person in a romantic way?
Monday, November 15, 2010
Eyes Are the Windows to the Soul
"What is more difficult: looking into someones eyes when telling how you feel, or looking into someones eyes when they tell you how they feel?" - Anon
I have always had a hard time keeping eye contact with a person. It's not that I'm lying or anything, I just feel very vulnerable looking into peoples eyes unless I'm 100% comfortable with them. It's always been a weird habit of mine. I feel like by looking into their eyes and seeing the truth and emotions that their eyes show but they don't say makes me feel like I'm invading their privacy. It's weird. I've always felt like that too. So it's not something new to me.
As far as which would be easier? I find that It would be easier to look into a persons eyes when they're telling me how they feel. Simply because I would know if they are lying. If I'm face to face with them I can see if they are being genuine with me. It's nice to hear the truth of how they feel, but to also see the truth of how they feel. Whether it's someone expressing undying love, or you're being broken up with, I would want the courtesy of being able to see the truth shining in their eyes.
I would have a much harder time looking them in the eyes while I admitted my feelings. I am pretty closed mouthed with how I feel to begin with. usually I'm the strong person who admits my feelings only to myself and those I really honestly and truly trust. So for me to look into a persons eyes when I'm admitting my feelings to them would make me twice as uncomfortable.
I have always had a hard time keeping eye contact with a person. It's not that I'm lying or anything, I just feel very vulnerable looking into peoples eyes unless I'm 100% comfortable with them. It's always been a weird habit of mine. I feel like by looking into their eyes and seeing the truth and emotions that their eyes show but they don't say makes me feel like I'm invading their privacy. It's weird. I've always felt like that too. So it's not something new to me.
As far as which would be easier? I find that It would be easier to look into a persons eyes when they're telling me how they feel. Simply because I would know if they are lying. If I'm face to face with them I can see if they are being genuine with me. It's nice to hear the truth of how they feel, but to also see the truth of how they feel. Whether it's someone expressing undying love, or you're being broken up with, I would want the courtesy of being able to see the truth shining in their eyes.
I would have a much harder time looking them in the eyes while I admitted my feelings. I am pretty closed mouthed with how I feel to begin with. usually I'm the strong person who admits my feelings only to myself and those I really honestly and truly trust. So for me to look into a persons eyes when I'm admitting my feelings to them would make me twice as uncomfortable.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
I am not livin la vida "loco"
"Have you ever had four loco?" - All of Facebook
No. No I haven't. I flat out refuse to. For one, I'm not a huge drinker since a certain night 2 years ago when I had way too much to drink and thought I was going to die. You know you have had too much when you're not sure if your eyes are close, or if you've gone blind. Enough said. Ever since that night my alcohol tolerance is pretty much 1 Martguerita = tipsy for me. If i drink a 6 pack of some fruity, girly 7% alcohol drink, I'm probably plastered at that point. Also, alcoholism runs in my family, so I think I'd like to keep that as a statistic and not a reality for me, thank you very much.
Also, I don't see the point of mixing Fruit falvoring, alcohol and caffiene. That just seems like a horrible idea to me. Your brain on alcohol = everything is slow motion. I'm chill. Your brain on fruit flavoring = oh yummy. Your brain on caffeine = WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. You mix that all together and I'm pretty sure my heart would explode. I would have such a wicked hang over it would not even be amusing. I would literally rather die than deal with that kind of pain.
No. No I haven't. I flat out refuse to. For one, I'm not a huge drinker since a certain night 2 years ago when I had way too much to drink and thought I was going to die. You know you have had too much when you're not sure if your eyes are close, or if you've gone blind. Enough said. Ever since that night my alcohol tolerance is pretty much 1 Martguerita = tipsy for me. If i drink a 6 pack of some fruity, girly 7% alcohol drink, I'm probably plastered at that point. Also, alcoholism runs in my family, so I think I'd like to keep that as a statistic and not a reality for me, thank you very much.
Also, I don't see the point of mixing Fruit falvoring, alcohol and caffiene. That just seems like a horrible idea to me. Your brain on alcohol = everything is slow motion. I'm chill. Your brain on fruit flavoring = oh yummy. Your brain on caffeine = WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. You mix that all together and I'm pretty sure my heart would explode. I would have such a wicked hang over it would not even be amusing. I would literally rather die than deal with that kind of pain.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
My Fear For Love
"What do you think about abortion?" - Anon
I see all these bulletins against abortion and how it is so wrong. Did anyone even stop to think that abortion could be a legitimate choice in a situation? What if the child is a product of forced incest? What if the child is a product of rape? Should that woman's life go down the toilet and be made into a constant struggle because of the wrongful actions of someone else? Should she be made to pay for the mistakes or another?
I can understand how people are against abortion as a form of birth control. If you're out there whoring yourself out without protection and you're using abortion as a means of birth control, then shame on you. If you are old and responsible enough to be lying down and doing the deed, either do it responsibly and be protected, take care of the child you have created, or don't fucking have sex!
I can say that abortion was the right choice for me. If i disgust you, that's fine. I chose to abort because i could not bear to carry a child in my loins for 9 months then give it to someone else as if it's not my responsibility. I chose abortion because i was told by a medical physician that i could NOT bear children and yet it happened anyway despite protection. I chose abortion because i knew at that time in life i could not give the child the life it deserved. Neither me or my fiance at the time had jobs... all the state support in the world wouldn't have been enough... our lives would have been over. We were barely feeding ourselves, let alone a baby. I chose life because i want my children to have everything that i never did when the time is right. I chose life because i want to be a good mother, not a struggling mother. I chose life because i would rather see my children grow up to be healthy and happy and not raised in a family of struggle, financial troubles and anger.
Don't get me wrong. I am not proud that i was put to such a decision. I will not flaunt the fact that i had an abortion, but choosing to have a child when you are not ready can be more detrimental to that child. If you are still a child yourself, how can you expect to raise another efficiently? To keep a child when you yourself are not ready to raise one can be a very selfish thing to do. You might keep it because you feel guilty over having an abortion. Well, 1 in 3 women have had an abortion for one reason or another, so you would not be alone. If you keep a child out of guilt then you are possibly lining them up for a VERY tough life. Maybe you decide to have a child because you feel you have no other reason to wake up in the morning and having a child would give you that reason. That is also a very selfish thought.
We all get second chances. Sometimes things happen as a lesson, and we need to learn that lesson and move on with our lives. I believe every woman has the decision for life or choice and no one is the wrong decision depending where they are in their lives. The only wrong decision is ending a child's life with no other reason than you were irresponsible and you fucked up big time. Abortion is not birth control. I admire the young mother's out there and i wish them all the best with the decisions that they have made, but i also ask they respect the decision i have made for the good of my unborn daughter. We make the best decisions we can given the information at the time.
I respect your choice, now please respect mine.
I can understand how people are against abortion as a form of birth control. If you're out there whoring yourself out without protection and you're using abortion as a means of birth control, then shame on you. If you are old and responsible enough to be lying down and doing the deed, either do it responsibly and be protected, take care of the child you have created, or don't fucking have sex!
I can say that abortion was the right choice for me. If i disgust you, that's fine. I chose to abort because i could not bear to carry a child in my loins for 9 months then give it to someone else as if it's not my responsibility. I chose abortion because i was told by a medical physician that i could NOT bear children and yet it happened anyway despite protection. I chose abortion because i knew at that time in life i could not give the child the life it deserved. Neither me or my fiance at the time had jobs... all the state support in the world wouldn't have been enough... our lives would have been over. We were barely feeding ourselves, let alone a baby. I chose life because i want my children to have everything that i never did when the time is right. I chose life because i want to be a good mother, not a struggling mother. I chose life because i would rather see my children grow up to be healthy and happy and not raised in a family of struggle, financial troubles and anger.
Don't get me wrong. I am not proud that i was put to such a decision. I will not flaunt the fact that i had an abortion, but choosing to have a child when you are not ready can be more detrimental to that child. If you are still a child yourself, how can you expect to raise another efficiently? To keep a child when you yourself are not ready to raise one can be a very selfish thing to do. You might keep it because you feel guilty over having an abortion. Well, 1 in 3 women have had an abortion for one reason or another, so you would not be alone. If you keep a child out of guilt then you are possibly lining them up for a VERY tough life. Maybe you decide to have a child because you feel you have no other reason to wake up in the morning and having a child would give you that reason. That is also a very selfish thought.
We all get second chances. Sometimes things happen as a lesson, and we need to learn that lesson and move on with our lives. I believe every woman has the decision for life or choice and no one is the wrong decision depending where they are in their lives. The only wrong decision is ending a child's life with no other reason than you were irresponsible and you fucked up big time. Abortion is not birth control. I admire the young mother's out there and i wish them all the best with the decisions that they have made, but i also ask they respect the decision i have made for the good of my unborn daughter. We make the best decisions we can given the information at the time.
I respect your choice, now please respect mine.
Friday, November 12, 2010
An It Harm None, Do What Ye Will...
"What are your thoughts on Animal Sacrifices?" - Anon
Considering there are many people who think just because I am Pagan, means I dance naked under a full moon, coating myself in the blood of innocents and sacrificing animals to some nameless dark god. newsflash. I don't do that =P. I'm the biggest tree hugging dirt worshiper you could ever meet. I don't even kill spiders in my own house because I think it's bad Karma, so I capture them and put them back outside. I'm that person who will pick up dying butterflies on the side of the road who smashed into a car window and place them on some cool green grass so their final moments can be lived in the beauty of nature. I know, I'm a teddybear.
But as far as animal sacrifices go, I'm completely against it. This topic reminds me of an old journal post I had made about a year ago. There was a story in the news about a houseful of dead animals and it was thought that they were used for sacrificial purposes. I had checked the news on my Wii. One of the stories reads "hundreds of dead animals found in Philadelphia home." curious, i clicked on this story. Police found 400-500 dead animals (turtles, deer and other animals), DEAD! and not just dead, it "appeared to be some sort of religious sacrifice. the home was rented and they still haven't found these people.
Considering there are many people who think just because I am Pagan, means I dance naked under a full moon, coating myself in the blood of innocents and sacrificing animals to some nameless dark god. newsflash. I don't do that =P. I'm the biggest tree hugging dirt worshiper you could ever meet. I don't even kill spiders in my own house because I think it's bad Karma, so I capture them and put them back outside. I'm that person who will pick up dying butterflies on the side of the road who smashed into a car window and place them on some cool green grass so their final moments can be lived in the beauty of nature. I know, I'm a teddybear.
But as far as animal sacrifices go, I'm completely against it. This topic reminds me of an old journal post I had made about a year ago. There was a story in the news about a houseful of dead animals and it was thought that they were used for sacrificial purposes. I had checked the news on my Wii. One of the stories reads "hundreds of dead animals found in Philadelphia home." curious, i clicked on this story. Police found 400-500 dead animals (turtles, deer and other animals), DEAD! and not just dead, it "appeared to be some sort of religious sacrifice. the home was rented and they still haven't found these people.
now, here's my beef. i'm no crazy PETA member about to go on a rampage BUT!
1.) apparently according to the article, Bengal of SPCA says "there is no law in against sacrificing animals for religious purposes as long as it is done humanely"
and
2.) Pennsylvania game commissioners said "if the residence had a permit or license to capture the wildlife, it could be OK."
a report of dogs living in unsanitary conditions lead the SPCA to investigate!
WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!! Seriously? Taking the lives of living creatures is perfectly OK if it's done humanely? So as long as the animals were killed quickly and without pain apparently they don't care if you sacrifice animals as long as it's humane and you have a permit to keep such animals in your residence.
I'm not vegan or vegetarian (although I grew up being vegetarian simply because I didn't like the taste of meat), but slaughtering countless animals for no reason what so ever except as a sacrifice? I thought animal sacrifices went out back with the romans! Apparently not! I could understand people killing animals for food. Ok so becoming a nice juicy slab of veal might not be a great life for a calf, but at least they are serving a purpose! A legitimate purpose of feeding people. With hunting, at least it's keeping the population in check so there aren't starving deer running around getting hit by cars.
I'm just against the kind of senseless slaughtering. If you want God/The Goddess, whatever you decide to call IT to listen to you that badly, I don't think killing their furry children is a good way to get it's blessing. Just saying.
source The Philadelphia daily news www.philly.com
Thursday, November 11, 2010
In Everything There is a pattern, You just need to look.
"Do you believe in making wishes at 11:11, etc?" - Anon
I always thought it was interesting to see this. Kind of like holding your breath through a tunnel to make a wish. Or holding your breath past a cemetery for good luck. Or wishing on a shooting star. I love these kind of superstitious little rituals people do for wishes or good luck or something of the like. I got into holding my breath past cemeteries and through tunnels from my older cousin, when i was younger. I figured, "hey, if it really does work I'm getting something good out of it right? might as well." I didn't find out about making wishes on times like 1:11, 2:22, 3:33, etc until I read a book called "Romiette and Julio" in 7th grade. There was a secondary character in the book who was into spells, and candle magick and superstitious and this was one of the things she did, so I figured, why not incorporate it into my everyday life? What can it hurt?
A friend of mine told me that is was really angels sending us messages from heaven to say that our prayers were being listened to an answered. That Angels spoke through numerical patterns because our brains seem to notice them randomly. I thought this was an interesting take on the matter, and I had never heard such reasons behind it before. 11:11 is the number of coiencidence. It's called the digital time code. Those codes awaken the mind to the change and evolution of consciousness. 11:11 is one of those codes, meaning activation of DNA. Whether or not any of these are true, it's still a fun thing to do.
So yes I do practice and believe in it. I'm not the type of person to set an alarm for each above mentioned time, but when I do notice the time I will make wishes. Just like how in a year from this date, at 11:11am/pm on 11/11/11 i will be wishing my hardest. Yes call me silly if you wish to, that's alright. When my wish comes true, we'll see who's laughing won't we ^_^.
I always thought it was interesting to see this. Kind of like holding your breath through a tunnel to make a wish. Or holding your breath past a cemetery for good luck. Or wishing on a shooting star. I love these kind of superstitious little rituals people do for wishes or good luck or something of the like. I got into holding my breath past cemeteries and through tunnels from my older cousin, when i was younger. I figured, "hey, if it really does work I'm getting something good out of it right? might as well." I didn't find out about making wishes on times like 1:11, 2:22, 3:33, etc until I read a book called "Romiette and Julio" in 7th grade. There was a secondary character in the book who was into spells, and candle magick and superstitious and this was one of the things she did, so I figured, why not incorporate it into my everyday life? What can it hurt?
A friend of mine told me that is was really angels sending us messages from heaven to say that our prayers were being listened to an answered. That Angels spoke through numerical patterns because our brains seem to notice them randomly. I thought this was an interesting take on the matter, and I had never heard such reasons behind it before. 11:11 is the number of coiencidence. It's called the digital time code. Those codes awaken the mind to the change and evolution of consciousness. 11:11 is one of those codes, meaning activation of DNA. Whether or not any of these are true, it's still a fun thing to do.
So yes I do practice and believe in it. I'm not the type of person to set an alarm for each above mentioned time, but when I do notice the time I will make wishes. Just like how in a year from this date, at 11:11am/pm on 11/11/11 i will be wishing my hardest. Yes call me silly if you wish to, that's alright. When my wish comes true, we'll see who's laughing won't we ^_^.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Fear is the Heart of Love
"What are your thoughts on love and forgiveness?" - Anon
You know what really bothers me? People who say they love you. say they're your friends and that they will always be there for you, and then when you go to them for help, love, compassion and support, they are always too busy. They manage to squeeze everyone else into their tight knit schedule, yet here you are, sitting alone, feeling liek you have no one on your side. And the one person you reach out to can't be bothered. There is always some excuse. Always some "good reason" why they don't have time for you.
You know what really bothers me? People who say they love you. say they're your friends and that they will always be there for you, and then when you go to them for help, love, compassion and support, they are always too busy. They manage to squeeze everyone else into their tight knit schedule, yet here you are, sitting alone, feeling liek you have no one on your side. And the one person you reach out to can't be bothered. There is always some excuse. Always some "good reason" why they don't have time for you.
And on the other side of things, if any of these people called me for help, even just a shoulder to cry on or someone to vent to, I would drop everything in a heartbeat for them. Because they are my friends and I love them. But what happens when i need that shoulder? That ear to just hear me out. That person just to be there? They are drinking away their own "problems" with all of their "friends." Glad to be included.
I don't understand why I put myself through this. I try to be as loving and accepting as I possibly can of people. I know people aren't perfect. Yet I love and accept them anyway. I know people do make mistakes. Yet I forgive and love and accept them anyway. I know some people are selfish yet I forgive them, and love and accept them anyway. Yet I'm told I'm weak. That I can't just let people go because that rare time when they do contact me, I listen and I care. Because even though there were bad times in the past with them, i still know they have the ability of being a good person. Why do people insist on hating those other individuals when they do something wrong? THEY ARE JUST HUMAN!
How would we feel if the one time we made a mistake people would hate us and shun us forever for it? I thought living life was about becoming a better person. A more developed and caring soul. To realize that it's not what happens in your life, or what you go through; that it's the way we treat people that really matters. That's what really helps us grow as individuals. Am I weak for talking to people who have wronged or hurt me in the past because I can forgive and accept them for not being perfect? Am I wrong for trying to be the best human being that I can be and have no prejudices? Am I wrong for trying to love others as God (whatever you wish to call It) would love?
If I'm wrong for loving, accepting and forgiving people the way that God, the Goddess, whatever you wanna call it would love, then this world is more fucked up than i gave it credit for. But you know what? I forgive the world. I forgive society. And i still forgive those who think I'm wrong. And I love them! So if i'm wrong, than all I ask is to be forgiven and loved despite my flaws. Is that so much to ask?
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
What I like in a good author is not what he says, but what he whispers.
"What made you decide to start blogging?" - Anon
Well, i figured I do greatly enjoy writing and getting my thoughts out there. I've always been labeled as opinionated, so I figured, what better way to express said opinions other than blogging about them? I work as a seamstress so when I'm not sewing or coming up with costume designs, I have a lot of free time on my hands. I've always greatly enjoyed writing and such and figured, why no put down my ideas and thoughts in a blog? At least that way I'm doing something productive, right?
So a friend of mine who also blogs, suggested that I should start a blog. Let readers and friends choose topics, enter a few rants here and there, possible some tutorials and how to's and pretty much just go with the flow of things. So far it's been working out well for me. It's an easy was to keep me on a schedule as well. I figured at least that's one thing I can always look forward to in a day and when I'm having a day where I feel like writing a lot, I can enter blog topics and just set them to post one a day, so when I'm not feeling so motivated, at least my readers always have something to look forward to ^_^.
Although I don't write much personal stuff (like my current everyday drama), this gives me a place to take said frustrations and put them to a better cause. Might as well use pent up negative aggression and put it towards something useful. I've always thought it best to get your thoughts out there, even if no one actually reads them.
Well, i figured I do greatly enjoy writing and getting my thoughts out there. I've always been labeled as opinionated, so I figured, what better way to express said opinions other than blogging about them? I work as a seamstress so when I'm not sewing or coming up with costume designs, I have a lot of free time on my hands. I've always greatly enjoyed writing and such and figured, why no put down my ideas and thoughts in a blog? At least that way I'm doing something productive, right?
So a friend of mine who also blogs, suggested that I should start a blog. Let readers and friends choose topics, enter a few rants here and there, possible some tutorials and how to's and pretty much just go with the flow of things. So far it's been working out well for me. It's an easy was to keep me on a schedule as well. I figured at least that's one thing I can always look forward to in a day and when I'm having a day where I feel like writing a lot, I can enter blog topics and just set them to post one a day, so when I'm not feeling so motivated, at least my readers always have something to look forward to ^_^.
Although I don't write much personal stuff (like my current everyday drama), this gives me a place to take said frustrations and put them to a better cause. Might as well use pent up negative aggression and put it towards something useful. I've always thought it best to get your thoughts out there, even if no one actually reads them.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Memories..
"What is your favorite childhood memory?" - Dahlia
Hmm.. gotta think about this one. I think building blanket forts with my cousin was always a fun time. Always had a blast doing that and as a child there is just something awesome about crawling around underneath a huge living room filled with blankets. The beauty of blanket forts. Adults hate them because they take up entire rooms, but children just love them. Kind of like getting an awesome Christmas gift and playing with the giant box ^_^
Also, going to the woods and hiking and such as a kid to pick up the prettiest leaves we could find and turn them into stained glass pictures. Driving around at twilight just to find deer and watch them was fun too. I would have to say being pushed on the swings as a child was always a good memory for me. My mom would sing a song to me as a child while she pushed me and it just always felt like flying to me.
Hmm.. gotta think about this one. I think building blanket forts with my cousin was always a fun time. Always had a blast doing that and as a child there is just something awesome about crawling around underneath a huge living room filled with blankets. The beauty of blanket forts. Adults hate them because they take up entire rooms, but children just love them. Kind of like getting an awesome Christmas gift and playing with the giant box ^_^
Also, going to the woods and hiking and such as a kid to pick up the prettiest leaves we could find and turn them into stained glass pictures. Driving around at twilight just to find deer and watch them was fun too. I would have to say being pushed on the swings as a child was always a good memory for me. My mom would sing a song to me as a child while she pushed me and it just always felt like flying to me.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Beauty is in the Eye...
"I have these dark circles under my eyes. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them?" - Kitt Kait
Well, as far as what's actually causing them, you need to figure out what the cause is. It might be over doing it the night before or it could be an underlying health issue. Such causes might include:
Allergies – Allergies are a common cause of skin discoloration under the eyes. If an allergy is the root of your problem, treat the allergy, or remove the allergen (namely, the thing to which you're allergic). Seasonal allergy problems such as the hay fever can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. For other allergies, the best course of action is usually avoidance. If your dark circles or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a chemical in your home or workplace. Talk to a dermatologist for help determining what you may be allergic to. People with allergies also tend again to be deficient in B6, folic acid, and B12 on occasion. Taking a multivitamin, if you don't already, may help with your allergies as well as black circles.
Gluten intolerance – Another common allergy that causes dark circles is gluten intolerance, which is an allergy to wheat flour in particular. More severely, you could have celiac disease. To test for celiac disease, have blood tests performed by your doctor. It's important to remember, however, that you can be gluten intolerant, and not have celiac disease.
Build-up of inadequate sleep – If you've been under a lot of stress, or you have insomnia or sleep apnea, your skin will reflect your lack of sleep by looking poor or discolored.
Nasal congestion – a blocked nose can result in dark circles under your eyes because the veins that drain from your eyes to your nose are darkened and dilated.
Pigmentation irregularities – These can cause darker circles under the eyes.
Sun exposure – This can increase melanin production.
Thinning from age – Aging thins the skin, making veins and vessels more obvious as your fat and collagen depletes over time.
Lifestyle factors – Poor nutrition, excess alcohol consumption, too many caffeinated drinks, cigarette smoking, and lack of exercise can all contribute to under-eye discoloration. Consider seeing a nutritionist or dietician if you're concerned about dietary issues.
Heredity – Establish whether or not this condition runs in your family, as under-eye dark circles are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success when trying to get rid of them.
Your facial features – Dark circles may be as simple as shadows being thrown by your own features. There isn't much you can do change this other than careful use of cosmetics.
Ok, so once you figure out which one of these is causing the dark circles under your eyes, how do you correct the problem? There are plenty of natural remedies you can use to try and remove dark circles under your eyes.
1.) Slice cucumber into thick slices. Cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes, providing a fast "pick-me-up" for tired and puffy eyes. Place a slice over each eye, extending over the darkened area. Do this daily, coupled with lying down for 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
2.) Apply cool tea bags or an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags reduces swelling and discoloration. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave the fresh, cool, damp, caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
3.) Pour a saline solution (2 cups water with a 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt[9] and/or a half tea-spoon of baking soda) in one of your nostrils with your head tilted to the side so that the water comes out the other nostril. It's best used when you're experiencing nasal congestion.
4.) Use a potato. Place one uncooked potato into a liquidizer and liquidize the whole potato. Scoop out and place the pureed potato on your closed eyes .Keep it there for 30 minutes, lying on your back, then wash it off with warm water. This method works well for some people.
Other than that, make sure you get plenty of sleep. You don't want to over sleep or else you'll still feel really tired and that won't help. For the average adult the magic number is somewhere in between 7-9 hours (mine is 8 hours 15 minutes). You may even want to look into vitamins (such as melatonin) to help you get adequate sleep. Also, stress plays a HUGE factor in sleeping enough and even the circles under your eyes.
Also, make sure you're eating well. Eat lots of fruits and veggies, especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation. Also, reduce your salt (Sodium) intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also impair your circulation, and cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.
As far as covering them up until you can fix the problem goes, I have found that products with vitamin K in it really seem to help. I personally use a corrective soy protein stick (looks like a flash colored lipstick). I use this under my eyes. Not only does this help to cover the unsightly dark circles, but the soy helps to correct them as well.
Other than that, if you smoke, cut down or quit. Not only does it contribute to the dark circles but it's unhealthy for the rest of your body in general. And try to relax! Stress is the cause of soooo many health issues! Hope this has helped!
Well, as far as what's actually causing them, you need to figure out what the cause is. It might be over doing it the night before or it could be an underlying health issue. Such causes might include:
Allergies – Allergies are a common cause of skin discoloration under the eyes. If an allergy is the root of your problem, treat the allergy, or remove the allergen (namely, the thing to which you're allergic). Seasonal allergy problems such as the hay fever can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. For other allergies, the best course of action is usually avoidance. If your dark circles or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a chemical in your home or workplace. Talk to a dermatologist for help determining what you may be allergic to. People with allergies also tend again to be deficient in B6, folic acid, and B12 on occasion. Taking a multivitamin, if you don't already, may help with your allergies as well as black circles.
Gluten intolerance – Another common allergy that causes dark circles is gluten intolerance, which is an allergy to wheat flour in particular. More severely, you could have celiac disease. To test for celiac disease, have blood tests performed by your doctor. It's important to remember, however, that you can be gluten intolerant, and not have celiac disease.
Build-up of inadequate sleep – If you've been under a lot of stress, or you have insomnia or sleep apnea, your skin will reflect your lack of sleep by looking poor or discolored.
Nasal congestion – a blocked nose can result in dark circles under your eyes because the veins that drain from your eyes to your nose are darkened and dilated.
Pigmentation irregularities – These can cause darker circles under the eyes.
Sun exposure – This can increase melanin production.
Thinning from age – Aging thins the skin, making veins and vessels more obvious as your fat and collagen depletes over time.
Lifestyle factors – Poor nutrition, excess alcohol consumption, too many caffeinated drinks, cigarette smoking, and lack of exercise can all contribute to under-eye discoloration. Consider seeing a nutritionist or dietician if you're concerned about dietary issues.
Heredity – Establish whether or not this condition runs in your family, as under-eye dark circles are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success when trying to get rid of them.
Your facial features – Dark circles may be as simple as shadows being thrown by your own features. There isn't much you can do change this other than careful use of cosmetics.
Ok, so once you figure out which one of these is causing the dark circles under your eyes, how do you correct the problem? There are plenty of natural remedies you can use to try and remove dark circles under your eyes.
1.) Slice cucumber into thick slices. Cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes, providing a fast "pick-me-up" for tired and puffy eyes. Place a slice over each eye, extending over the darkened area. Do this daily, coupled with lying down for 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
2.) Apply cool tea bags or an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags reduces swelling and discoloration. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave the fresh, cool, damp, caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
3.) Pour a saline solution (2 cups water with a 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt[9] and/or a half tea-spoon of baking soda) in one of your nostrils with your head tilted to the side so that the water comes out the other nostril. It's best used when you're experiencing nasal congestion.
4.) Use a potato. Place one uncooked potato into a liquidizer and liquidize the whole potato. Scoop out and place the pureed potato on your closed eyes .Keep it there for 30 minutes, lying on your back, then wash it off with warm water. This method works well for some people.
Other than that, make sure you get plenty of sleep. You don't want to over sleep or else you'll still feel really tired and that won't help. For the average adult the magic number is somewhere in between 7-9 hours (mine is 8 hours 15 minutes). You may even want to look into vitamins (such as melatonin) to help you get adequate sleep. Also, stress plays a HUGE factor in sleeping enough and even the circles under your eyes.
Also, make sure you're eating well. Eat lots of fruits and veggies, especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation. Also, reduce your salt (Sodium) intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also impair your circulation, and cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.
As far as covering them up until you can fix the problem goes, I have found that products with vitamin K in it really seem to help. I personally use a corrective soy protein stick (looks like a flash colored lipstick). I use this under my eyes. Not only does this help to cover the unsightly dark circles, but the soy helps to correct them as well.
Other than that, if you smoke, cut down or quit. Not only does it contribute to the dark circles but it's unhealthy for the rest of your body in general. And try to relax! Stress is the cause of soooo many health issues! Hope this has helped!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
But at the stroke off midnight.... I turn back into a pumpkin
"why you're going to the KR ball? What does it mean to you? Have you gone to any before?" -Dahlia
Every year around November, the Larp i go to (Knight Realms, KR for short), holds an in game masquerade ball. You pretty much dress up in fancy ren fair clothing and act in character at this ball. It's a fun laid back time where the characters get to enjoy the finer things in life and each others company without worrying about "monsters" constantly attacking. It's pretty much a social event for our LARP.
I'm going to this ball because I love excuses to dress up like a princess. It's pretty much like prom for my larp, except it's a lot easier to get a date lol. But, I never went to my prom in high school. Never had to opportunity and it really wasn't my thing at the time. I was far from popular and so I would have never gotten a date, so i didn't bother spending all that money to go to it. This is much more laid back, and they teach you different dances of the time period and stuff and it's a total blast!
This will be my third ball that I've attended. It's absolutely fantastic and there's tons of food and fun times. And I get to see all my friends that live too far away for me to see any other time. It's all around a great time and so very fun for me! Especially since I play a High Elf (think fancy) and nothing is too gaudy or over the top! The glitzier the better!
Every year around November, the Larp i go to (Knight Realms, KR for short), holds an in game masquerade ball. You pretty much dress up in fancy ren fair clothing and act in character at this ball. It's a fun laid back time where the characters get to enjoy the finer things in life and each others company without worrying about "monsters" constantly attacking. It's pretty much a social event for our LARP.
I'm going to this ball because I love excuses to dress up like a princess. It's pretty much like prom for my larp, except it's a lot easier to get a date lol. But, I never went to my prom in high school. Never had to opportunity and it really wasn't my thing at the time. I was far from popular and so I would have never gotten a date, so i didn't bother spending all that money to go to it. This is much more laid back, and they teach you different dances of the time period and stuff and it's a total blast!
This will be my third ball that I've attended. It's absolutely fantastic and there's tons of food and fun times. And I get to see all my friends that live too far away for me to see any other time. It's all around a great time and so very fun for me! Especially since I play a High Elf (think fancy) and nothing is too gaudy or over the top! The glitzier the better!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Two sides of the Same Coin
This is more of a rant blog than anything else. It's about the double standard of men who sleep with many women being "the man" and women who sleep with many guys being "a whore." I've really never understood this reference. Part of me wants to believe that it comes from the time when a woman's chastity was a prized thing, and an unused woman was highly sought after. From those times where men were supposed to be the big, strong supporters and women were there to support their husbands.
It ticks me off how a woman expressing herself sexually and enjoying the pleasures of her body can be looked down upon as being dirty, used or wrong. If you are practicing safe sex and simply not opening your legs to every guy that comes a knockin, than what should it matter what your "number" is? Honestly. It's not even really peoples place to judge on an issue like this!
And when guys sleep with tons of women, they're known as stud muffins, playas, and what not. The guys high five them and pat them on the back for getting so much poon its ridiculous! It's like a pissing contest. Who has the most stories of woman they've nailed? It's kind of ridiculous. It's always bothered me how no matter what happens in a situation like that the guys come out smelling like roses pretty much.
There is a phrase comparing this situation to locks and keys. A key that can open many locks is a master key, but a lock that can be opened with many keys is a crappy lock. Kinda put a damper on women expressing themselves sexually doesn't it? I really think there shouldn't be a double standard on this issue. I mean, if you're a whore, you're a whore. It's not how many people you've slept with, it's really how you present yourself. You can be sexually adventurous and expressive without coming off as a whore.
It ticks me off how a woman expressing herself sexually and enjoying the pleasures of her body can be looked down upon as being dirty, used or wrong. If you are practicing safe sex and simply not opening your legs to every guy that comes a knockin, than what should it matter what your "number" is? Honestly. It's not even really peoples place to judge on an issue like this!
And when guys sleep with tons of women, they're known as stud muffins, playas, and what not. The guys high five them and pat them on the back for getting so much poon its ridiculous! It's like a pissing contest. Who has the most stories of woman they've nailed? It's kind of ridiculous. It's always bothered me how no matter what happens in a situation like that the guys come out smelling like roses pretty much.
There is a phrase comparing this situation to locks and keys. A key that can open many locks is a master key, but a lock that can be opened with many keys is a crappy lock. Kinda put a damper on women expressing themselves sexually doesn't it? I really think there shouldn't be a double standard on this issue. I mean, if you're a whore, you're a whore. It's not how many people you've slept with, it's really how you present yourself. You can be sexually adventurous and expressive without coming off as a whore.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Love, Like People, Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
"Is there a difference between saying "I love you" versus saying i <3 you, or i luv u, etc.?" - Dahlia
This may simply be my personal opinion, but I believe there is a HUGE difference between each of these phrases. Something like putting a <3 or saying luv ya, those strike me as something you would say to a friend while hanging up the phone or if they say something amusing and you reply "oh, i heart you." I say things like this all the time while talking to friends, but I've also said similar things to significant others before it was serious enough to break out those 3 big words. For example, I would say "I less then 3 you," to one of my boyfriends, simply because I wanted him to know that I cared but wasn't ready to admit real, serious love for him. This little phrase became something cutesy that we could say back and forth to each other when trying to get a smile out of the other person involved. Granted, if this is being said in a relationship, it can be taken in a playful manner and not a serious one, just be sure to gauge the situation accordingly.
Now saying something like Love You, and simply keeping the "i" out of it, this seems like it would either be something said to your parents while hanging up the phone, or said out of frustration when in a relationship. If you've already said the three big words, I Love You, no abbreviations, no nothing, than I would say this means something is wrong. I know there have been several times when I've been in an argument with my significant other and upon leaving I've said, Love You, and they immediately knew something was bothering me. So, perhaps it depends on the situation, but if you really mean it, i think you should always spell out "I Love You". If you're texting it's not hard, seriously.
Now, I think the sweetest most romantic way to get it across to your sweetheart that you really love them is to use their name at the end. Ex: I love you, name. Simply because stating their name at the end gets their attention and focuses the sentence on them. It really seems to strike a chord with anyone I've heard use it. It's usually used in serious situations, trying to make a point, cheer the other person up, things like that. It is very very useful and romantic though.
So in short, I really do believe that there are different meanings behind how you say certain things. There are many different types of love, so there are many ways of interpreting one single phrase to mean much more.
This may simply be my personal opinion, but I believe there is a HUGE difference between each of these phrases. Something like putting a <3 or saying luv ya, those strike me as something you would say to a friend while hanging up the phone or if they say something amusing and you reply "oh, i heart you." I say things like this all the time while talking to friends, but I've also said similar things to significant others before it was serious enough to break out those 3 big words. For example, I would say "I less then 3 you," to one of my boyfriends, simply because I wanted him to know that I cared but wasn't ready to admit real, serious love for him. This little phrase became something cutesy that we could say back and forth to each other when trying to get a smile out of the other person involved. Granted, if this is being said in a relationship, it can be taken in a playful manner and not a serious one, just be sure to gauge the situation accordingly.
Now saying something like Love You, and simply keeping the "i" out of it, this seems like it would either be something said to your parents while hanging up the phone, or said out of frustration when in a relationship. If you've already said the three big words, I Love You, no abbreviations, no nothing, than I would say this means something is wrong. I know there have been several times when I've been in an argument with my significant other and upon leaving I've said, Love You, and they immediately knew something was bothering me. So, perhaps it depends on the situation, but if you really mean it, i think you should always spell out "I Love You". If you're texting it's not hard, seriously.
Now, I think the sweetest most romantic way to get it across to your sweetheart that you really love them is to use their name at the end. Ex: I love you, name. Simply because stating their name at the end gets their attention and focuses the sentence on them. It really seems to strike a chord with anyone I've heard use it. It's usually used in serious situations, trying to make a point, cheer the other person up, things like that. It is very very useful and romantic though.
So in short, I really do believe that there are different meanings behind how you say certain things. There are many different types of love, so there are many ways of interpreting one single phrase to mean much more.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
And I Would Walk 500 miles...
"What are your thoughts on long distance relationships?" - Anon
In the past, I've always favored long distance relationships simply because I was afraid of the physical aspect of a relationship, yet I enjoyed the conversation and such of having someone a distance aways from me. When you don't get to see each other on a regular basis you can always find things to talk about it seems simply because talking is pretty much the most intimate activity you can do together. It's nice getting emails, letters, packages, phone calls and such from your significant other. Those little things that are taken for granted in todays world.
As I've gotten older, I've found that long distance relationships can be hard to keep together. I currently live 30-345 minutes away from my boyfriend, and although that may not seem very far, it's tricky arranging transportation and stuff to see him. It sucks, but we never, ever run out of things to talk about. No matter how long we spend talking to each other. Even if it's cute joking back and forth.
I don't prefer long distance relationships, but if I find that the person I am in love with lives a decent distance away, than so be it. I love who I love and there's no changing it. I honestly think it depends on the people involved as to whether a long distance relationship will work or not.
In the past, I've always favored long distance relationships simply because I was afraid of the physical aspect of a relationship, yet I enjoyed the conversation and such of having someone a distance aways from me. When you don't get to see each other on a regular basis you can always find things to talk about it seems simply because talking is pretty much the most intimate activity you can do together. It's nice getting emails, letters, packages, phone calls and such from your significant other. Those little things that are taken for granted in todays world.
As I've gotten older, I've found that long distance relationships can be hard to keep together. I currently live 30-345 minutes away from my boyfriend, and although that may not seem very far, it's tricky arranging transportation and stuff to see him. It sucks, but we never, ever run out of things to talk about. No matter how long we spend talking to each other. Even if it's cute joking back and forth.
I don't prefer long distance relationships, but if I find that the person I am in love with lives a decent distance away, than so be it. I love who I love and there's no changing it. I honestly think it depends on the people involved as to whether a long distance relationship will work or not.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The Food of the Soul
"What is your favorite meal to prepare, and why?" - Sonya
I really do enjoy cooking. I've always had a knack for it since I was younger. I would say that my favorite thing to prepare would be: pancakes, French toast, home fries, bacon and scrabbled eggs. I adore cooking breakfast. Not only is it one of my fave types of food, pancakes can be made in so many varieties! Not to mention the different toppings you can put on everything. It's just delicious!
I remember when i was younger waking up to my father cooking breakfast. Just opening my bedroom door to the smell of breakfast sizzling was delicious. It would hit me, wafting all around me as soon as that door was cracked and I realized just how hungry I was. My father taught me how to make most of the stuff I know how to cook for breakfast. Little by little he would show me how to flip pancakes or cook eggs and such and it was nice getting to do something with my father where we weren't arguing. Over the years this became a tradition for us. Every sunday morning, I'd wake up early with him to grab a dozen doughnuts and the newspaper and we'd come home and make breakfast.
I guess I just enjoy cooking this because it reminds me of good times in my life.
I really do enjoy cooking. I've always had a knack for it since I was younger. I would say that my favorite thing to prepare would be: pancakes, French toast, home fries, bacon and scrabbled eggs. I adore cooking breakfast. Not only is it one of my fave types of food, pancakes can be made in so many varieties! Not to mention the different toppings you can put on everything. It's just delicious!
I remember when i was younger waking up to my father cooking breakfast. Just opening my bedroom door to the smell of breakfast sizzling was delicious. It would hit me, wafting all around me as soon as that door was cracked and I realized just how hungry I was. My father taught me how to make most of the stuff I know how to cook for breakfast. Little by little he would show me how to flip pancakes or cook eggs and such and it was nice getting to do something with my father where we weren't arguing. Over the years this became a tradition for us. Every sunday morning, I'd wake up early with him to grab a dozen doughnuts and the newspaper and we'd come home and make breakfast.
I guess I just enjoy cooking this because it reminds me of good times in my life.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Even Autumn Leaves Must Fall
"What are your thoughts about breaking up on Facebook?" - Anon
First off, let me just say that if you are in a committed relationship, you should at least have the respect to tell the person to their face that you are no longer interested in them. You shouldn't text, e-mail, instant message, none of that crap. I am personally a big fan of breaking up in person. At least then you gave the person enough respect to tell them to their face, and if there are any questions to be asked, they can ask them.
The only way I could ever see breaking up over the phone/text/email/networking site of your choosing, is if you are in a long distance relationship and you don't get to see the person face to face. But still, I believe the best option for doing that is by simply calling them and giving them the news.
Social networking sites are getting ridiculous and ruling our lives. Remember when Myspace was a big deal? And all your friends were getting pissed off that they weren't in your "top whatever?" So you just kept adding them there until you were showing your top 64 friends just to stop drama? Yeah, crap like that. Facebook is no different. Random people friend you and you don't wanna decline for fear of drama. Someone posts something on someones wall that you don't like. Maybe there is "harmless" flirting going on, but you don't see it that way. Seriously? It's like trying to read sarcasm through a text message. You never get the full feel of it.
Now, as far as breaking up on facebook? I'm assuming we're talking about the whole fad where you just change your status back to single. That has to be the dumbest thing ever. People make too much of a deal about social networking sites as if they're the end all, be all of the internet! Like if you don't have "you are in a relationship with so and so" it's not "Facebook official (god i hate that term). It's ridiculous! If you're going to break up with someone at least give them to courtesy of a face to face break up. Unless you wanna be a total asshole and then just switch your status to single and block them. Cuz apparently all the cool kids are doing it!
First off, let me just say that if you are in a committed relationship, you should at least have the respect to tell the person to their face that you are no longer interested in them. You shouldn't text, e-mail, instant message, none of that crap. I am personally a big fan of breaking up in person. At least then you gave the person enough respect to tell them to their face, and if there are any questions to be asked, they can ask them.
The only way I could ever see breaking up over the phone/text/email/networking site of your choosing, is if you are in a long distance relationship and you don't get to see the person face to face. But still, I believe the best option for doing that is by simply calling them and giving them the news.
Social networking sites are getting ridiculous and ruling our lives. Remember when Myspace was a big deal? And all your friends were getting pissed off that they weren't in your "top whatever?" So you just kept adding them there until you were showing your top 64 friends just to stop drama? Yeah, crap like that. Facebook is no different. Random people friend you and you don't wanna decline for fear of drama. Someone posts something on someones wall that you don't like. Maybe there is "harmless" flirting going on, but you don't see it that way. Seriously? It's like trying to read sarcasm through a text message. You never get the full feel of it.
Now, as far as breaking up on facebook? I'm assuming we're talking about the whole fad where you just change your status back to single. That has to be the dumbest thing ever. People make too much of a deal about social networking sites as if they're the end all, be all of the internet! Like if you don't have "you are in a relationship with so and so" it's not "Facebook official (god i hate that term). It's ridiculous! If you're going to break up with someone at least give them to courtesy of a face to face break up. Unless you wanna be a total asshole and then just switch your status to single and block them. Cuz apparently all the cool kids are doing it!
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