Blog #16

Winter.
For people in Michigan it means bare trees,
frigid temperatures, ice, and snow.


  SNOW. Snow snow where did you go? People complain if we have a lot of snow and complain if we do not have any snow.  Is it time for Christmas? I am starting to realize how much snow factors in to many people's holiday spirit.
  I've heard people say lately that it doesn't "feel" like Christmas with bare grounds.  How to people in the warmer states such as Florida, California and Texas do it? They are used to a snow less holiday. If they experienced an unusually snowy Christmas, would they would prefer a snow less Christmas? Us Michiganders have been spoiled in to a flawless Christmas with ample amounts of fluffy white. It has me thinking, does people's spirit waver without that glistening blanket we know so well?
  Personally, I've always liked the snow. It makes wherever you are serene and radiant. It does seem less like Christmas without even a hint of snow.  I also feel like my holiday spirit is lower this year.  What do you think, for you, does snow directly correlate with the level of holiday spirit? 
Let's hope the no-snow factor doesn't trump Christmas overall. Just think, this is our year to see how warm states feel during the holidays. 
happy Christmas!

Blog #15

The Truth.

       These days the truth has negative press surrounding it.  Growing up, kids are taught not to say things that are true. Example: A mother and child(5 years old) are standing behind and overweight gentleman in line at a grocery market. The child comments, "Mom, that man is really fat". Then the child is usually reprimanded in some form.  

Okay maybe that comment was a little out of order.

BUT

   I think the world would function so much smoother if the truth was an acceptable response in almost all situations. 

A FEW PROS OF TRUTH-TELLING:

1) Get to the point quicker.

2) Maybe hear something that will surprise you (in a good way).

3)Find out if those jeans really do make you look fat.

A FEW CONS OF TRUTH-TELLING:

1) Maybe hear something that will surprise you (in a bad way).

2) Must ready ones self to hear authenticity at it's 'finest'.

3) May be called a: Bee eye tee sea aych.

Let me elaborate. Some things would be eye-opening, possibly even shocking therefore a person would have to be level-headed and open to criticism or whatever else is thrown at you. On the other hand, there is a way to handle honesty as well. Be precise but not ruthless. Sometimes trying to incorporate truthfulness into life is tough.  Rude, blunt, brash are just a few things I've overheard when truth is spoken. Sometimes people tell the truth when it's not asked for, those people are just overbearing. 

Your Goal: Stop saying sorry. That word is exceptionally uninspired! Sorry is associated with sorrow, grief and regret. Say it when you mean it. Here are some helpful words to say instead 1) Unfortunate 2) My bad 3) Whoops 4) Apologies 5) reluctant. 

If you haven't watched The Invention of Lying  I highly recommend it. It's a satyrical comedy of society and how the world would work without lies. 

Blog #14

       Horton Hears a Who. Categorized as a children's movie/book. Having said that, the plot intrigues me.

      Is it satirical of humans'  belief in a 'higher power'? Who could handle it if we were informed that our world is a piece of pollen in someone else's world? Would you need hard evidence?What would you do or believe?
          I wish people would realize how small the human race is in the first place. Compared to the infinite galaxies surrounding us.  People worry about the tiniest things these days. I've decided to think before I stress now. Will this situation/person affect me in 10 years? If so, I stress out only for a a little bit but then go do something about the situation.  Stop agonizing over trivial things, and yes they may not seem trivial now however, in the long run most things are unimportant. Hey guess what, most of your problems are things that shouldn't be problems. Breathe and stop freaking out over the smallest infraction to occur in your life. You'll live longer. 
Good Day.


Ps. I secretly wish our world was a piece of pollen in another's world.