31 October 2011

Darkness is a curious thing. It controls your mind to think and do weird things.
You take the smallest sounds, the little lights, and tiny movements that you see out of the corner of your eyes and magnify it into something more. You suddenly restrict yourself to only going places that are well lit and that you know like the back of your hand. Walking through somewhere that's dark messes with your thoughts and scares you...at least it does for me. It's why you turn all of the lights on when you go downstairs or why you run and jump onto your bed when the lights are off. You don't want that monster underneath your bed to catch you.
It's funny how we tease little kids about the monster being in the closet, the monster being under the bed, the ghosts that are going to come and haunt them at night if they're bad, when we're just as afraid of them. I still keep all limbs underneath my blankets at all times at night. I still have to have some soothing noise to fall asleep to if I'm not the first one to go to bed at night. Please tell me that this isn't just me???

30 October 2011

The feeling of home. I don't think that anything can beat that. It's what you look forward to after a long time away from the places that you're familiar with. You start wishing to sleep in your own bed, the comfort of your couch, the smell of the dining room...things that are such a little part of your life, start to come back to play a larger role in your memory.

Whether your home or the place you stay is large or small, it's still yours. I think that's what makes it special. You're able to color it, design it, and fill it with whatever you choose. It's unique to your interests, things that will make you happy. It's not the same as your best friend's house or the 5 star hotel in Fiji...but it's always just a great place to relax at that you know you'll be safe.
At the end of the day, it's really comforting to just collapse on your bed, breathe a sigh of relief, and just close your eyes and think about things that make you smile.

29 October 2011

Sometimes, the greatest gift that you can receive is a smile and a little bit of laughter. What's sad, is that not everyone appreciates just that, they always need something material to make them feel full and happy. But you know what? Money doesn't buy happiness...it never has, and probably never will.
When I volunteered today, it's amazing how much a little bit can go a long ways. I got to play around with this little toddler whose hand was just big enough to wrap tightly around my pointer finger. With his death grip, "awesome" dance moves, brilliant smile, and his innocent, quiet giggle, I was reminded of why I love volunteering so much. I knew that not only was I having fun sharing my morning with such a cute, reserved kid, I knew that he was happy to have someone to play with, talk to, dance with, and hold.
Lots of people only want to help others if they can get paid for it, while I go for the experience. I find that it's more worth while when you know that you're helping someone else. I don't see how doing simple things such as volunteering at a pediatric ward can be that fulfilling when you know that there's money involved. I'd rather pocket the memories that will last much longer than the money in my pocket will. They're worth more than a Starbucks' run to me.

28 October 2011
Close your eyes and picture this,
The beautiful colors of the rainbow.
A place that you love, filled with absolute bliss,
Tell me, would you go there now?

"In the blink of an eye" can pass so quickly,

When other moments seem to freeze,

Many times are filled with glee,

And others pass fast like a breeze.

When you close your eyes and think of a place,

One that you love and wish to return to,

Are the edges rounded with clouds or with lace,

Are the skies endlessly big, bright, and blue?

When you have so little and can't give what you want,

The time's run out and you don't know where to turn,

That's when people who seem to have it all walk around and flaunt,

You have a place that you will earn.

As you picture the sunset and see waves roll onto the shore,

You close your eyes and take a deep breath,

The smells, sounds, and feelings leave you wanting more,

The memories linger until finally you've left.

So please close your eyes for me, and think of a place that makes you smile,

Take a deep breath and relax,

Sit somewhere, enjoy the moment, and ease yourself for a while,

Be sure that if you don't want to be found, you cover your tracks.

27 October 2011

Heaven on Earth is definitely Cloud 9.
You can stay for as long as you'd like, and you're always welcome. You're guaranteed a smile while you're there too. Have you ever had those days when you just can't stop smiling? I love those...they're the best. It's as though nothing can bring you down from where you are.
Sometimes something very simple, such as a compliment, can put your head up in the clouds. Other times, it's just knowing exciting things that will happen in your life. I always like to talk to people or see other people that are in wonderful moods such as these. They can often motivate you to do things that will make you happy and can make you feel better about yourself and your current situation.
I prefer to spend lots of time on cloud 9, they like me there...I think I might even have a frequent visitor's card. Who wants to join me?

26 October 2011

Things that make you go "hmmm..." The things that make you smile, laugh, and want to dance around. Those are the things worth remembering.
Making memories to last are always so much fun. Too bad that it's almost always the messed up decisions that are worth remembering, the times that you almost got caught, the moments when you almost slipped off the edge. When your heart races the fastest, that's what you like to remember, because then you can remind yourself later that you did something crazy like that, so why not do it again?
But are some things worth doing again, or are they better off residing in the past on a little slide projector in your mind?

25 October 2011

Everything happens for a reason, so why try and change the inevitable?
I'll admit that it bothers me a little when things are out of order and askew, but sometimes it makes a situation more perfect. There are times when people try to place everything just right so that it will work out for them. But what if it wasn't supposed to work out like that, what if that situation was supposed to work out to someone else's favor?
When I photograph things, I strive to have the subjects out of order...it makes it more artistic that way. If every thing's always in a straight line, how is that different from everything else in the world? We all need a little variety...it is the spice of life.

24 October 2011

Breathe...the air is free. It's one of the few things in life that is. Enjoy it.
Aren't those moments when you sit down on the park bench and sigh and think to yourself wonderful? The second you let out that long, stress-relieved breath you instantly feel better. The fresh air, filling your lungs cools you off and makes your worries float away.

As fall gets colder and winter creeps up, we start to think about happier times and places that we wish we'd rather be. The colors start turning from their beautiful fall colors to the more neutral tones of brown and yellow. They start to crunch under our feet. The trees start to look bare, but the feeling of togetherness, knowing that the holidays are coming up fills the space that needs to be occupied.

23 October 2011

Dust settles and time goes on,
The minute hand crawls slowly along.
Memories fade and instances lost,
Such a funny thing, how much to us they seem to cost.

When it's all said and done and there's no one left,
To whom did you give your very best?
The smiles and the laughter,
All the jokes and playful banter,
Do the pictures last as long as you think,
Or do the sun rays fade out the bold colored ink?

The raindrops streak down the window there,
As colors fly wildly through the air.
So little we notice in our short time here,
So much that there is left to fear.

When darkness falls and the stars shine bright,
I think of happy times and close my eyes tight.
May the sadness and hurt be washed away,
And the dust be blown aside, to help show us the way.

22 October 2011

Watch what you say, because sometimes it might hit the fan of life and come racing back towards you. Lots of people in this world think that they can't get caught with what comes out of their mouths, well think again, because more often than not, it will come back to get you.
We all make mistakes and miss the turn in the road, forget to turn in homework, and say the wrong things at the wrong times...but sometimes what we do wrong, comes back to haunt us. I know plenty of people that gloat about things that they like or what they have, always saying how they have it so great; however, all good things must come to an end.
When things come back to you, it can be good and bad. Maybe it got you a job because of a compliment that you gave someone or you have a good recommendation because you were always so kind to someone else. At other times, people boast about how they're so great, that they have everything they could ever need, or they say "that person doesn't know what they're talking about", or they brag about how good something is. I usually laugh at these people because someday, I know that it will come flying back at record speed to get them. Then they'll be on the other side of that fence not knowing what to do.

20 and 21 October 2011

To make up for missing writing last night, I'm including some pretty photos that are definitely worth the wait. Not to write down all of my excuses, but after driving all day and getting to the hotel at midnight...with no easy internet connection, I wasn't awake enough to write something that would be worth your time to read.
Waiting for things in this world is always hard I think. Whether you're blessed with being patient or not, we are all impatient to some extent. Most of the time we probably find ourselves waiting for other people to show up or waiting for the traffic to move along. Other times, it's waiting for a special occasion or something good to come along.

As for me, I can't wait for college. After my college visit today, I already want to move everything here..even though I don't start until next fall.
I often hear of the quote "Good things come to those who wait." Most of the time, I believe this to be true. This can go back to wishing for everything your whole life. If you wait for the good things in life, odds are that you will enjoy that something more than if you get it straight away.

I think what makes us most impatient in life, is not knowing things. Being human, we would like to be able to know what all is going on so that we feel totally comfortable. I know that I like to be aware of what's going on around me, it makes me feel safer. I occasionally like surprises, but usually I can't wait for a few days to find out something. You'd have to let me know a few hours or a few minutes before the surprise is revealed or the suspense would drive me crazy. I applaud those people who are able to know about a surprise, then wait patiently for it. Most people that I know will lose their minds not knowing everything about everything and everyone around them.
Patience is truly a virtue...we should all learn to be a little more patient, even me.

19 October 2011

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. At least, that's what everyone tells you. Is it a baby step or one giant leap for man-kind?
"People watching" at public places that are highly populated is so much fun...especially in airports. You see people from all over that have different styles of clothing, diverse hairstyles, the latest make-up, and worn-out, sparkly, and sometimes dressy shoes too. I think that the way you dress tells a lot about you. From the color of your shirt, to the thickness of your soles, it's different for every person.
Everyone is headed somewhere different in life. Most people aren't concerned about how to get there, they just know that they have to end up there somehow. Up until now, I've only been thinking about getting done with high school, getting out of high school, getting out of the state, moving on with life, and surviving college. It just never occurred to me that life continued after college. Although I know exactly what I want to do in life, I had never thought about how long I would be studying at college, where I will work, how to pay for everything, and other important things along those lines. Most people overlook the fine details of situations and end up doing more work than if you had planned it out.
I think that no matter what you do in life, getting there is half the fun. You make mistakes and hit a few bumps, you can hit high points and surge forward fast. Just remember to keep good walking shoes on your feet and some self-defining characteristics with you as you go.

18 October 2011

I'm so lucky. Lots of other people are too, but what's a shame is that not everyone recognizes that they are lucky themselves.

I'm lucky because my parents see every opportunity that creeps everywhere and they seize it. I have learned to follow suit and have found that life and the world have so much to offer. I'm very lucky to have discovered this so early in my life because I feel that now I am able to live much more fuller than I would if I never took any opportunity as it passes.

Being lucky isn't always a matter of having luck, it's a matter of being smart about what you have and using it to its maximum potential. It's like catching a rainbow...each one is different and special. Getting lucky when you catch a double rainbow is very rare so stopping to look at the colors and maybe even to watch it fade would be worth your while. Just like getting lucky and landing an amazing opportunity in life, it might just be worth your while to try it out and see where it takes you.

17 October 2011

On the way home from cheerleading practice tonight, I saw a billboard for Coca-Cola that read, "Enjoy Everything." I like their thinking. I might've written once or twice about enjoying the little things that life has to offer, but maybe the bigger picture is something to remember as well.
A fire is something so simple, but at the same time, it's very complex. You have all of the different colors that make up the glowing flames. I like the blue and green flames. They aren't that common, so they're considered special, I guess. Blue and green are also my favorite colors, and I like to see them mixed in with the commercial orange, yellow, and red mix that constitutes the flame.
There are different flames in everyones life. Determination, feelings, ideas, etc. It's our priority to not let anyone put them out. Our whole life, we protect what's most important to us and what we want to do. Sometimes we share the flame and other times we have to put a few out. When it comes down to it, would you keep all of them aglow? or would you let others smolder and hiss out over time?

16 October 2011

Things that make you smile are the most important things in your life.
This coaster to the right is one of quite a few that I used to make with my mom and sister when I was little. Every time I get one out to use it, I smile to myself and think of all the fun times that we had creating new designs and sewing them together. I personally think that they're more useful than the regular coasters that you'd buy at the store...maybe it's because they're free, everything is always better when it's free.

There are so many little things that I have laying around in either my room or just around the house that seem unimportant, but mean the world to me. I always find it funny when people ask you "if your house was on fire and you could only save one thing, what would you choose to save?" I never know how to answer that. There are so many things that are so special to me that seem irrelevant and stupid to other people. I guess that  the answer would probably be that I wouldn't save anything, because if I had to lose everything except for one, I'd rather just lose them all and keep the memories instead.

15 October 2011

Celebrations are always one of a kind, crazy, and sure to be fun. You get all sorts of people that come together that are there to celebrate one thing or another, and each has their own way of celebrating.
At every dance, you have the crazy people that are the first and last off of the dance floor. The characters that are smiling and jumping around to their favorite beats all night long until they have absolutely no energy left...or so you think. I think that these people are what motivate the other people who are less eccentric to go out and be a little more crazy and to have a good time.
Then you get people who like to be wall-flowers. Granted, I'm one myself, I do have a few songs where I hit the dance floor and bust a few moves (no promises that I look like I know what I'm actually doing though). I don't always like to dance the whole time, I get too worn out. I'd rather wait for a song that I know I like and can dance to before I walk out and start trying to dance with everyone else. It's not that I don't enjoy dancing, and I do like going to dances, I have fun for the most part, but I like to watch people dance. It's interesting to see what kind of dance moves they like to show off...if any of theirs match mine, etc.
Celebrations are all different, and they're all so much fun. Whether it's a dance party or a graduation party (where there's free food!!!) you always find someplace that's comfortable for you and are able to have a good time.

14 October 2011

Acceptance. That word in itself should bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether it's a place to stay the night, somewhere to call home, a group of people to fit in with, or a new school, being accepted is highly important.
Today when I got my acceptance letter to college, I couldn't have been any happier. The long wait of not knowing whether I would be wanted at a school seemed to be forever, even though it was only about 3 weeks. The most special thing about fitting in, I think, is that you can find people and other things that you can connect with and share experiences with too. I think that's what gets people most excited about being accepted into anything. They feel that they can be a part of something better, something that is important...they are no longer left out of the loop.
Being accepted can be interpreted in many different ways too, I believe. Some people don't make a big ordeal out of it, while others run throughout the school on the verge of tears shouting about their success (........like me). Whether you do either of these, being accepted to anything or being accepted by anyone is very important. One of life's gifts that brings joy and motivation.

13 October 2011

Stories are the best. Whether they're stories about bad, scary, funny, or intense moments of your life, retelling the good ones is always so great.
Maybe I'm not old enough to say this, but when people ask you about what you thought about certain moments when you were younger, what do you remember about specific moments? Some of my memories of certain things are blurred, middle school would definitely be a big blur for me, maybe high school although it would be a little more in focus. Today was a moment that I think will remain sharp in my memory for a long time, if not for the rest of my life.
The end of high school comes with lots of different milestones and accomplishments...things that finally come to a close. At the end of my cross country meet today, I couldn't decide whether or not to be excited. I was happy that the everyday practices, coach's yelling, the butterflies in my stomach before every race, missing class, etc. was over. But I was sad at the same time because I knew that I would never again be able to run with these same wonderful people that are on my team. I wouldn't be able to run a 4k as a high schooler again.
Cross Country has left me with so many memories and life lessons, it's so hard to believe that it's over already. Maybe that's the good thing about moments like this, the sweet ones come and go and leave lasting impressions to help you through the bad times that may last a while, but never get you down.

12 October 2011

The perfect end to a perfect experience is always one of the greatest feelings ever, at least I think so. That's how I felt today as the cross country team played tag on the football field and then ran relays in the pouring rain.
Rain, to me, is such a pure thing. It is clear and washes away the dirt that settles onto things. It helps to make new life and it just smells fresh too. Cooling the earth off and making it clean is so amazing. It's showering for the outside world, except Mother Nature gets the "fresh scent" right.
I love running through the rain, it cools you off, you tend to not care what you look like, and for me...it makes me happy. I love to dance in the rain. I've only done it once, with one of my good friends (you know who you are, because I know you read this). It's such a refreshing feeling, and is something that is carefree and for teenagers; almost like in the movies.

After the storm, there's always a rainbow, and if you're lucky enough...a double rainbow. They're so beautiful and are truly a mystery to me. It's amazing to think that it's just light reflecting off of the water droplets in the sky.
Even though there's no pot of gold at the end of rainbows like we wish to think, it's always nice to know that there's a great sense of satisfaction once we complete something that was challenging and that tested ourselves. There's always a better gift at the end of everything, it's just a matter of buckling down and doing what you need to do in order to get there.

11 October 2011
Having your head in the clouds isn't always a bad thing. It's like an escape from everyday reality whenever we want.
I sometimes just space off during the day. It's like a mini-nap when I really need one, and it allows me to think about the things that get put on hold in my mind. Teachers and parents will tell you that it's no good to space off and that you need to be focused, but what if those few seconds help you to regain not only your focus, but also your sanity?
When you get a few moments, what is it that you think about? Is it a memory of an amazing time that you wish to relive, something that happened that made you upset, or an upcoming decision? What do you do during these moments? It is just a matter or staring at the wall or at the back of someone's head? or do you prefer to watch the clouds outside morph into your favorite shapes?
When I ride in an airplane I always love getting the window seat because I can look out at all of the clouds and just think about things while listening to my favorite songs. It so relaxing, and is a nice break from the stresses of everyday life.

10 October 2011

The fear of the unknown...but is it unknown if we don't know about it? Maybe yes, maybe no, both possibilities could be true.
One thing that scares me is forgetting something. Yes, you forget the point you're trying to make in the middle of trying to say a story, you forget the eggs at the store from your grocery list, and you forget to do your math assignment; but forgetting a true memory is what really frightens me. I think what bothers me about it is that once you forget it, how do you know that you forgot it? Little details can get lost that were probably very important to a funny, touching, or memorable experience.
It's kind of like silhouettes. Sometimes you can vaguely remember something, you just can't put your finger on what exactly it is. Yet it's still there. Other times, it's just a little lined figure on the horizon, so close to disappearing. But you're never able to tell what exactly these things are until the light comes out again or something specific sparks your memory to remember it.

9 October 2011

People are always wishing for tomorrow and are wishing to be something more; but if you're always wishing for something else, what will you wish for when all those things have come and gone?
Almost every high schooler (I'll bet lots of money on this) will tell you that they wish they could graduate now and go off to college. They wish that they could have a source of money, a new car, a boyfriend/girlfriend, and much more. Eventually, these things come along and then some of them end. Once you're in college you're hoping to get a job and get into the real world where you can be on your own and not have to do homework. Pretty soon, most of your life is going to be behind you...then what?

I think that we all need to just slow down a little. Take what's right in front of you for the moment that it's there and don't worry about what's going to happen, don't wish for something to come sooner, because then it's that much closer to being gone. There's a quote that sums this idea up perfectly..."Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift...that is why it's called the present." I don't think that anyone could say that more perfectly. People who are always wanting and wishing to be something more and to have something better won't ever really have anything. I think that they strive for these things because they have nothing to begin with.

Whether you have a giant mansion or keep a tiny snow-globe collection, eventually what goes around will come around. I believe that in time, people who really need what they secretly wish for will have it. Then those that are always wishing for everything will be left with nothing...simply because nothing is ever good enough for them. It's just a matter of who is the most patient I guess.

Granted we all have times where we wish we could be closer to the next exit with a bathroom on long road trips, wish that the next most popular movie will come out in theaters, wish that we could graduate, wish that we could see someone special, etc. But I think that in time, good things will come to those who wait patiently. Others who wish for everything and receive what they want when they please will have nothing left when others will have what they wished for all along.

8 October 2011

If timing is everything, should everything then be of the same importance? Why do people speed to get everywhere, procrastinate on assignments, or always check their clocks for the time? If timing isn't everything, then why do we get in trouble for being a few seconds late, get glared at for going out on a slow Sunday drive, and get yelled at by coaches for not running fast enough?
"We'll get there when we get there!" I'm sure every family that's ever taken a road trip has heard that multiple times. Road trips seem to take forever, but in reality, I don't think that they're all that long. You can drive such a great distance in just one day. The younger you are, the more impatient you will be with time.

Students take time for themselves to go to parties, watch TV shows, and to just have a good time enjoying being a teenager, while homework and other important work sits untouched. Procrastination is an art during this age and time seems to always be so short. Although, time is something that we always seem to need more of.

7 October 2011

Where is that finish line in your life? Is it when you get a promotion, finish high school, are able to travel the world? What's in the way of it...something difficult to get by such as a fence, or is it just a matter of walking through the park to it?
There are things in everyone's lives that they look forward to. Getting a car, homecoming court, graduating, getting married, etc. But each means something different to everyone. It's interesting to see what people have their eyes set on and always surprising, because when you think you have someone pegged for one thing, it's the exact opposite.

When I look forward to something that I want in life, I think of all of the different ways that I can use to get there. Which one is the easiest, which one is the hardest? Many people will opt for the shorter and faster route, but will that really be as rewarding at the end when you get to where you want to be? I'd rather have something hard earned, rather than easily achieved. I'll take the rock in my shoe, the leaves scratching against the bottoms of my feet, and stepping on sticky gum to get to something that I want rather than skating over everything. Where's all of the fun if you miss out on the hardships?

Life is always moving so fast that sometimes people forget to pursue their finish line moments. They're put on hold and can sometimes wither away, like the leaves do from the branches of the trees in the fall. As time goes by, opportunities pass, people become less able, and time gets away from you. Taking every moment for what it is is key if you want to get anywhere in life. I think that doing things for other people is one of the kindest things that someone can do, but don't let it totally interrupt your life and your dreams.

When you finally get to that finish line, what is the reward? Is it just knowing that you made it, will it be a trip to the local ice cream parlor, or will it be enjoying the fruits of your labor? Again, it's different for everyone. Not everyone will sit and bask in their greatness. Some people will just look at it as something else that they've done and then move on to the next task to cross off of their list. Either way, there has to be some satisfaction, it's just a matter of showing it and sharing it with everyone else that will make a different in not only your life, but in others' as well.

6 October 2011

Have you ever had a perfect golden colored leaf float down to the ground in front of you? Did it fall fast, or zig-zag back and forth through the air a few times before settling at your feet. How many times do you look at the airplanes and contrails in the afternoon sky and wonder where they're going? I know that I do.
Little kids that run around asking why the sky is blue is so cute. Even though their repeated questions of "but why?" can get annoying, it's good that they still have a sense of wonder and imagination. I don't think that many people today have much wonder left inside of them. Society tells everyone pretty much how and why everything is, so no one asks and dares to step on the other side of the line.
I think that it's healthy for not only you, but for people around you if you ask lots of questions. Sometimes you get surprising answers; like, why do the leaves change colors? Does it really mean that someone's thinking of you if it falls in front of you on the sidewalk? and why is the sky blue? I don't think that there's ever such thing as a stupid question, everything has an answer, and everything has a purpose.

5 October 2011

Some people just walk through life so easily. I often wonder why they get to do so when other people have to fight for things that they want and push through tough situations. Maybe it has something to do with a previous life, or maybe it's just how people view other people in this world.
Sometimes I feel like people whiz by in the fast lane of life, getting everything handed to them on a silver platter while I sit and work hard for everything and earn what is mine. Working for something on your own can be good, but can sometimes be discouraging. I believe that someday karma will catch up to those people who skip forward. We'll all get evened out eventually.

I've come to find that the most interesting people are the ones that are quiet or seem to have been covered up by someone else's successes. The diamonds in the rough, if you will, are the ones that turn out to be better than those that have been a sparkling silver most of the time. Finding people with amazing stories to their lives is like finding mirrors in a dusty room. It just takes a gust of wind to uncover something beautiful.

4 October 2011

Sometimes you wonder what your plan will be for the day...but isn't it nice to just go with the flow sometimes?
I know plenty of people that have to schedule every second of their lives to be doing something, otherwise they feel empty and useless. I think that it's better to live life with no plan at all really. What if something amazing comes up and you want to stop to see what that opportunity has to offer? If you have a set plan to your life, you probably won't get this chance to do so. Having a plan for your life is good at times, but I like just having outlines of things that I need to be doing.

I find that I sometimes never have enough time in the day to get to everything that I want to attend to. Maybe I should plan more of my life out, or maybe I should be looking closer for more opportunities instead of letting other people race ahead and leave me in their dust to be lost. Although some people live zig-zagged lives when they don't know their direction, I tend to keep a pretty straight lined life. I have a goal set in mind and I'll go after whatever I need in order to meet it. It's not always what works best for your neighbor that will work for you, because that probably won't be the same as what works for you. You have to find out for yourself what works for you, and go with it...wherever it takes you.

3 October 2011

Timing isn't always everything. So those of you that set your clocks fast, rush out the door with your pants on backwards and your shirt inside out, and those of you that are always rushing around everywhere...breathe for a second. Air is free! Get as much as you can.
Yes, being punctual is great. Getting to places in a decent amount of time and in one piece is always beneficial. I don't think that running out the door with clothing on inside out and backwards, forgetting important things, and looking...not your best is always the most ideal thing to do.
This morning not only did I forget to pack myself a nutritious and delicious lunch, but the thought of bringing socks to wear at the cross country meet after school slipped my mind as well. When that sort of stuff happens, nothing great ever really comes out of it. Subway was closed when I went to go pick up what I thought would be a great lunch. Maybe I just need to plan better?
Either way, whether you set your clock 7 minutes fast, like my mom...or 3 minutes behind, like me, I think that it's all what you're used to working with and what you're able to handle. Always dish out what you're prepared to take in and even if something goes awry, be looking upward to something that will make the situation better.

2 October 2011

To all of those people who tell us that money doesn't grow on trees...LIES! Well, okay, yes...it's true, money doesn't literally grow on trees, but depending on how you use what grows on them determines if they actually "grow" money or not.
Even though corn doesn't technically count as a tree, it's a plant nonetheless. Earlier this year, my family went and bought one package of popcorn seeds and planted them in the garden. Yesterday, we took so many cobs in from the garden and started plucking the kernels off of them. Today, I wondered if you stuck a cob in the microwave, if it would actually pop right off of it. Turns out that it does, so cool! and tasty...
My dad and I then came to the conclusion that you could take the kernels that you don't use, then plant them next year. You could also sell the seeds to others who want popcorn, and you don't have to worry about buying another package next year when planting season rolls around. Maybe it's too thrifty, but I think that stuff like this makes sense if you want to save anything at all. You have to start somewhere, and starting small is probably the best place to begin.

1 October 2011

You've heard the phrase "fly on the wall" before I'm sure. I wonder what it would be like to see things from that perspective?
I remember that when I was younger, people would always ask me, "if you could have any superpower, what would it be?" and I would always reply with wanting to be invisible. I would always wonder what people would say behind my back or I would try to find out who actually stole all of my pencils. I guess that there would be both good and bad things to just sitting off on the sidelines for everything. At least you could win at hide-and-go-seek...but I'm not sure how long it would take until sitting by yourself watching everyone else going on about life would get dull.

Maybe another superpower such as super-speed would be beneficial. You could get virtually anywhere in the world in record time, and for free too! You would always be able to arrive with the element of surprise, like this little spider to the left does when he speeds out of the funnel in his web, scaring us all. Maybe you would choose the superpower of flight. You could get a bird's-eye view of everything and be able to get away from the world for a while. Don't we all need that every once in a while?