"Distance does not have to be in miles to cause pain."
Being emotionally distant can cause a lot of pain to those around you. It feels as if you are talking to a brick wall, so why even talk at all. That emotional distance becomes a chore to those around you. I completely understand being emotionally distance. I live that way most times. All I wanted was to enjoy spending time with my family when I come home, but every time I come home it is always drama filled. I'm not asking for perfection, just peace is all.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The Tunnel of Oppression
Today at school, my friend Shelly and I went to this event on campus called the Tunnel of Oppression. It focused on topics of groups of people or just people in general that feel out of place in today's society. A couple of topics I could relate/empathize with. The topics were racial stereotyping and slurs, Veteran PTSD, Cyber Bully/texting bullying, abuse, physical disabilities, and body image issues. All of these are some serious topics that I think all too often get blown off and over looked because we are so consumed in our own lives that we forget to take a step back and realize that WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
1. Racial Slurs and Stereotyping Groups of People
I am sure everyone is guilty of sectioning off groups of people and giving them a certain unpleasant nickname with a negative connotation attached to it. It does not always have to involve race. It can involve religion, economic class, etc. Just because it is normal for people to stereotype does not make it okay to do it.
2. Veteran PTSD
Thankfully I have not had to experience any mentally scarring tragedies as part of my military career, but it is a huge reality for many of the military members to have traumatic images and thoughts burned into their brains. Most of us incorporate memories with positive ideas such as smells of pleasant home-cooked meals, and sounds of laughter or the way a certain shirt made you feel when you wore it out on a date. Just little subtle memories that once made you happy. Sometimes with veterans, loud noises and violent video games can set them into a downward spiral that brings back vicious memories that can not soon be forgotten.
3. Bullying
In the tunnel, they used the example of a 13 year old girl that met a "boy" on myspace that said he was attracted to her and adored her, but then violently used vicious words towards her and made her feel useless. He even called her fat and made some of their conversations public. He told her she was worthless and that no one wanted her around. Sadly, because of the cruel intentions, this 13 year old committed suicide because of a cyber bully. This cyber bully happened to be her neighbor and a mother of a classmate that "wanted to know what she was saying about her daughter." This woman was never convicted of any charges. It is hard to imagine that a woman, a mother, would go to such an extent to find out some teenage gossip. Do you think it was worth that poor girl's life? Cyber bullying this day in age has become an increasing issue with the increase of the technologically-based society we have today.
4. Abuse
I think it is important to recognize that not only men can be abusive in a relationship and the abuse does not always have to be physical. Words can cause just as much damage and your hands can. Most of the time, words actually hurt worse. In the example in the tunnel, a woman was degrading her husband because he went to the grocery store and forgot the milk and was gone for an hour. She called him stupid and accused him of infidelity. She pushed him in his chaired and spewed mean and hateful things to him. He felt all alone, without anyone to turn to. She showed this persona around their friends as a "perfect girl," but behind closed doors she was an angry, abusive partner. He was so worried about his children being the next victims she would lash out against if he were not there. What a scary place to be. I honor his valor for wanting to protect his children, but he does not have to suffer in silence and I think that is true for anything. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. No one should feel the need to suffer in silence and be alone. There are people out there that care to help. Even if you just need to tell a stranger on the street. Sometimes it is comforting to talk to someone you do not know because I feel like there is less judgement and it allows an outside perspective.
5. Physical Disabilities
I am sure we all know about someone with a physical disability and can "imagine" what it would be like to be in their shoes. The truth is, we will never truly know what is is like to suffer like that. We all become so numb and acclimated to what is "normal" for most people. What about the people who struggle to get in and out of bed, let alone in and out of buildings and classrooms. I think sometimes we take things for granted. For example, taking a shower for some people is a leisurely way to unwind after a long day. For someone with a physical disability could dread going to take a shower because they have to worry about making sure they are not going to fall when they get in or out. They have to make their life so planned out just for their safety. I think it is important to try to accommodate all people: disability or not. Having special rooms in apartment complexes specially fit for those in wheel chairs seems to be a major concern to some. Usually rooms that are handicap accessible are secluded and out of the way. It is important for equity, not just equality. There is a difference. I had the difference explained to be in a very peculiar way. Equality is everyone gets a pair of shoes, but equity is giving someone a pair of Jordan's and someone else a used pair from a thrift store. It does not seem fair does it. I do not believe that people should be punished because they have a disability. Their life is probably hard as it is already and there is no reason why there cannot be equity for all. Having handicap ramps just is not enough.
6. Body Image
This one kind of hit home. I am sure that everyone had that one thing that they do not like about themselves. It is so incredibly difficult nowadays to be okay with body image and self esteem because society has slowly broken down so many people that they are comfortable with it. Everyone seems to have this idea that you have to look like a model to be beautiful. That if you're anything over a size 2 you might was well go starve yourself and don't even think about enjoying your food because God forbid you eat a piece of pizza. Being skin and bone means nothing if you're one the verge of death and not enjoying life. Society puts the idea of fun and socializing with friends as going out to eat with friends and laughing and having a good time but if you eat anything other than a salad you might as well be prepared to exercise for the next 3 hours. Society wants you to be yourself, but the "yourself"that is socially acceptable. So this is not being yourself at all. If society did not place such a heavy burden of being "imperfect" and being "fat," or whatever other negative idealism they have placed upon us, people as a whole could be so much happier. Every where you see "beautiful" its usually associated in magazines or on T.V. as skinny girls with thigh gaps, and collar bones, and protruding bones that come out of the skin. That is just a beautiful as someone who's thighs touch when they walk and who has a little bit of excess anything. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the beholder should not be society. We are society and if we keep fueling the fire then both women and men will place their self worth on some photoshopped picture in a magazine. Thin did not always used to be in. It is more important to live a healthy lifestyle should you chose that is what you want, but make life about what you want. Life is too short to sit in front of the mirror and depict the body you were given. You cannot put a size on beauty.
These are some pretty serious topics that I feel get pushed off to the side all to often. All it takes is for people to take and stand. We are society and we can change it. Please be cognizant for the world around you and the words you speak. Words can be deadly. People are human and that is completely unchangeable. People make mistakes and do things that they regret. Some people are sensitive and take things to heart more than they should. Mistakes are made, but that does not change the fact that the good CAN outweigh the bad. It is not going to hurt you to pass a smile to a stranger on the side walk or offer a hello or talk to someone who is sitting alone. You never quite know what is going on in their heads. That conversation could potentially save their lives. That being said, be aware of the actions and words you portray to other because your words can be the reason they are contemplating life or death. All it takes is one to make a change and if we all start and try to save the world one person at a time, we can become the epidemic that saved the world.
I encourage you to comment your thoughts and opinions below. The only way to over come society is if we all start talking about it.
1. Racial Slurs and Stereotyping Groups of People
I am sure everyone is guilty of sectioning off groups of people and giving them a certain unpleasant nickname with a negative connotation attached to it. It does not always have to involve race. It can involve religion, economic class, etc. Just because it is normal for people to stereotype does not make it okay to do it.
2. Veteran PTSD
Thankfully I have not had to experience any mentally scarring tragedies as part of my military career, but it is a huge reality for many of the military members to have traumatic images and thoughts burned into their brains. Most of us incorporate memories with positive ideas such as smells of pleasant home-cooked meals, and sounds of laughter or the way a certain shirt made you feel when you wore it out on a date. Just little subtle memories that once made you happy. Sometimes with veterans, loud noises and violent video games can set them into a downward spiral that brings back vicious memories that can not soon be forgotten.
3. Bullying
In the tunnel, they used the example of a 13 year old girl that met a "boy" on myspace that said he was attracted to her and adored her, but then violently used vicious words towards her and made her feel useless. He even called her fat and made some of their conversations public. He told her she was worthless and that no one wanted her around. Sadly, because of the cruel intentions, this 13 year old committed suicide because of a cyber bully. This cyber bully happened to be her neighbor and a mother of a classmate that "wanted to know what she was saying about her daughter." This woman was never convicted of any charges. It is hard to imagine that a woman, a mother, would go to such an extent to find out some teenage gossip. Do you think it was worth that poor girl's life? Cyber bullying this day in age has become an increasing issue with the increase of the technologically-based society we have today.
4. Abuse
I think it is important to recognize that not only men can be abusive in a relationship and the abuse does not always have to be physical. Words can cause just as much damage and your hands can. Most of the time, words actually hurt worse. In the example in the tunnel, a woman was degrading her husband because he went to the grocery store and forgot the milk and was gone for an hour. She called him stupid and accused him of infidelity. She pushed him in his chaired and spewed mean and hateful things to him. He felt all alone, without anyone to turn to. She showed this persona around their friends as a "perfect girl," but behind closed doors she was an angry, abusive partner. He was so worried about his children being the next victims she would lash out against if he were not there. What a scary place to be. I honor his valor for wanting to protect his children, but he does not have to suffer in silence and I think that is true for anything. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. No one should feel the need to suffer in silence and be alone. There are people out there that care to help. Even if you just need to tell a stranger on the street. Sometimes it is comforting to talk to someone you do not know because I feel like there is less judgement and it allows an outside perspective.
5. Physical Disabilities
I am sure we all know about someone with a physical disability and can "imagine" what it would be like to be in their shoes. The truth is, we will never truly know what is is like to suffer like that. We all become so numb and acclimated to what is "normal" for most people. What about the people who struggle to get in and out of bed, let alone in and out of buildings and classrooms. I think sometimes we take things for granted. For example, taking a shower for some people is a leisurely way to unwind after a long day. For someone with a physical disability could dread going to take a shower because they have to worry about making sure they are not going to fall when they get in or out. They have to make their life so planned out just for their safety. I think it is important to try to accommodate all people: disability or not. Having special rooms in apartment complexes specially fit for those in wheel chairs seems to be a major concern to some. Usually rooms that are handicap accessible are secluded and out of the way. It is important for equity, not just equality. There is a difference. I had the difference explained to be in a very peculiar way. Equality is everyone gets a pair of shoes, but equity is giving someone a pair of Jordan's and someone else a used pair from a thrift store. It does not seem fair does it. I do not believe that people should be punished because they have a disability. Their life is probably hard as it is already and there is no reason why there cannot be equity for all. Having handicap ramps just is not enough.
6. Body Image
This one kind of hit home. I am sure that everyone had that one thing that they do not like about themselves. It is so incredibly difficult nowadays to be okay with body image and self esteem because society has slowly broken down so many people that they are comfortable with it. Everyone seems to have this idea that you have to look like a model to be beautiful. That if you're anything over a size 2 you might was well go starve yourself and don't even think about enjoying your food because God forbid you eat a piece of pizza. Being skin and bone means nothing if you're one the verge of death and not enjoying life. Society puts the idea of fun and socializing with friends as going out to eat with friends and laughing and having a good time but if you eat anything other than a salad you might as well be prepared to exercise for the next 3 hours. Society wants you to be yourself, but the "yourself"that is socially acceptable. So this is not being yourself at all. If society did not place such a heavy burden of being "imperfect" and being "fat," or whatever other negative idealism they have placed upon us, people as a whole could be so much happier. Every where you see "beautiful" its usually associated in magazines or on T.V. as skinny girls with thigh gaps, and collar bones, and protruding bones that come out of the skin. That is just a beautiful as someone who's thighs touch when they walk and who has a little bit of excess anything. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the beholder should not be society. We are society and if we keep fueling the fire then both women and men will place their self worth on some photoshopped picture in a magazine. Thin did not always used to be in. It is more important to live a healthy lifestyle should you chose that is what you want, but make life about what you want. Life is too short to sit in front of the mirror and depict the body you were given. You cannot put a size on beauty.
These are some pretty serious topics that I feel get pushed off to the side all to often. All it takes is for people to take and stand. We are society and we can change it. Please be cognizant for the world around you and the words you speak. Words can be deadly. People are human and that is completely unchangeable. People make mistakes and do things that they regret. Some people are sensitive and take things to heart more than they should. Mistakes are made, but that does not change the fact that the good CAN outweigh the bad. It is not going to hurt you to pass a smile to a stranger on the side walk or offer a hello or talk to someone who is sitting alone. You never quite know what is going on in their heads. That conversation could potentially save their lives. That being said, be aware of the actions and words you portray to other because your words can be the reason they are contemplating life or death. All it takes is one to make a change and if we all start and try to save the world one person at a time, we can become the epidemic that saved the world.
I encourage you to comment your thoughts and opinions below. The only way to over come society is if we all start talking about it.
Monday, January 26, 2015
My Dad is My Superhero
I am very much a Daddy's girl. My father and I have always gotten along because we think and act so much alike. I do not know what I would do with out that man. He is always there to rescue me. When I need some cold hard logic to bring me back to reality, my father is the first man I call. Usually I call my mom first for sympathy and then I call my father to kick me back out of the nest and bring me back into the realization that things are not quite as bad as they seem in the moment. What I like about my relationship with my father is that we can bond over some many things. We like to talk about cool new life improvement technique. For example, recently we both started discovering the world of meditation. He always inspires me and pushes me to be the best possible person that I can be. I only hope that one day I can be the parent that he has been for me. He likes to tell me that he enjoys my struggles because it means that I am being challenged and growing. I think that is the most twisted genius logic on the face of this planet. As with many aspects of life, I learn the best from my failures because I realize where I went wrong and how to fix it should I come up to the same problem later. This can be applied anywhere from school to life in general. I just want to say, "Thank You," to the greatest father I could possibly ask for because without him, I would not be the woman he pushes me to be. I love you, Dad.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Meditation
As of late, I have started to experiment with the power of meditation and all of the benefits it can entail. I have to say after about two weeks of meditation, I can honestly start to see an improvement in my mindset. I have my good days and my bad days and a long way to go, but I am getting there. Instead of self destructing, I turn to meditation when I feel myself starting to get a bad mindset. It is my go to line of defense when I start to feel a panic attack or anxiety start to kick in. The mind can be such a powerful thing and it can be used in your favor if you know how. There really in not an excuse as to why someone cannot meditate. It can be difficult at first but as with everything practice can strengthen the mind. It is something that needs to be practiced every day in order to be reach the full potential benefits. I recommend doing guided meditation to start off with as it is kind of difficult to just sit there for at least ten minutes inside your own mind. I have recently started using the app Headspace. So far I am really enjoying it. Meditation give you the strongest power in the world: the power of the mind.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Midnight Conversations with my Mother
The other day I had to most bizarre and interesting conversation with my mother. Its started off normal. You know, the usual. Boys, hows her day was, my sister, and random other nonsense topics. Then things got weird. As it got later in the night, the conversation jumped all over the place. I have this thing where I like to make up completely ridiculous theories (such as my alien theory.) We talked about religion and how our entire concept of time in reference to the year (BC and AD) is based on religion and "the birth of Christ." I had never really thought about it before until that night. I started talking about species evolving and she proceeded to ask me if I thought we came from monkeys. We also talked about what happens to a butterfly when it is in a cocoon and came up with all sorts of strange theories. I said they turn into mush and then change. That was a little too morbid for her though. Things just kept getting weirder and weirder. I kept that woman up until 12:30 am on a Tuesday. By the time we reached the end of our conversation she sounded like she was drunk from sleep deprivation. I can't quite remember what else that conversation consisted of, but I do know that I came up with some pretty interesting theories to things. I came to the conclusion that everything is a lie. Okay, not really. You really have to appreciate those late night conversations, because those are the ones you will remember. Thank the universe for having people in your life that will do that with you. And if you don't, well you do now. I am always up for late night ridiculous conversations.
Go in peace and be weird my earthlings.
Go in peace and be weird my earthlings.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Religion's Wrench in Life's Compass
Today at my university we had a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of college students go out and volunteer their time to do some type of community service. The day started out with a key note speaker. He started talking about equality and making the right decisions and how our opinions can change the world or destroy basically. While in the midst of him talking it made me have a flash back to my senior year of high school in AP Literature. We were on the topic of religion in relation to one of the novels we had read in class. Being the highly religious zombies that the townspeople are, one of the students decided to say that religion determines moral character. And in that moment I took a stand and spoke my opinion because I actually had one for once.
My opening argument was "Does that mean that atheists have no moral compass?" I was so infuriated at the closed-mindedness of people back home. They have had religion shoved down their throats since before they were born. They never had the option to think differently. For some people that is their rock and their foundation and I could not be happier for those people because they have chosen to believe in something and have a faith that cannot be altered. I am in no way degraded the people who have such a strong faith. I wish that I had something to believe in, but my time will come when I find the way.
The conversation continued back and forth to the point where I was almost angered to tears. He kept trying to say that because to have a religion you have a better chance of making the right decision. My point was that the world, not religion, and your own thought process allows you to make the correct decision. I do not think that good decisions come from fear of an almighty punishment. Even so people make mistakes, Christians make mistakes, all believers of anything make mistakes. Not because of lack of faith, but because we are simply and beautifully human. Religion can't always pave a perfect pathway, but it certainly helps some people. I am not a strong believer of anything and that does not mean that I want to go kill or steal or make any other immoral decisions. Some of the biggest believers commit some of the gravest decisions. People are people and the experiences they have create the mindset of how decisions will be made in their life; faith or not.
My opening argument was "Does that mean that atheists have no moral compass?" I was so infuriated at the closed-mindedness of people back home. They have had religion shoved down their throats since before they were born. They never had the option to think differently. For some people that is their rock and their foundation and I could not be happier for those people because they have chosen to believe in something and have a faith that cannot be altered. I am in no way degraded the people who have such a strong faith. I wish that I had something to believe in, but my time will come when I find the way.
The conversation continued back and forth to the point where I was almost angered to tears. He kept trying to say that because to have a religion you have a better chance of making the right decision. My point was that the world, not religion, and your own thought process allows you to make the correct decision. I do not think that good decisions come from fear of an almighty punishment. Even so people make mistakes, Christians make mistakes, all believers of anything make mistakes. Not because of lack of faith, but because we are simply and beautifully human. Religion can't always pave a perfect pathway, but it certainly helps some people. I am not a strong believer of anything and that does not mean that I want to go kill or steal or make any other immoral decisions. Some of the biggest believers commit some of the gravest decisions. People are people and the experiences they have create the mindset of how decisions will be made in their life; faith or not.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Society and Loneliness
I never understood why being alone had such a negative connotation. Being alone can be so liberating because for once there is no one telling you how to think. And you can be whoever you want in those moments of loneliness because if you want to be alone then dang it be alone. Don't ever make anyone feel bad for being alone because being alone also means escaping the cruel society we live in. We are so judged for every single breath we take and image we portray. What right do people have to designate a status quo and to outcast the outsiders that don't fit into the perfect mold. People are so unique and that is what makes this world have the potential to be great. All it takes is a stand against society and to break the mold of this so called perfect because "perfect" is going to change. Sooner or later, one time or another, everyone is going to fail to fit the mold. And that moment will either make or break you.
Life's Brutal War
Don't ever let your smile fade.
It's all too fragile.
Like brittle bones
Weakend
from life's brutal war.
It's all too fragile.
Like brittle bones
Weakend
from life's brutal war.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
GARTH IS BACK HOME
I am so happy. Today I got to bring my little fur ball back home to my apartment. He has not been here in a couple weeks so it is great to have him back. He seems pretty happy to be back as well. I rearranged my apartment when he was gone so he was extremely interested in exploring the apartment to see what was what. It is so nice to have him around because he's another living thing in my apartment. He's quite the interesting character in the car. Garth either rides on top of my head or on the head rests and just cries and hold on for dear life. Today he sat behind the passenger seats by the rear window. That's a first. Needless to say, we're both glad to be back.
This weekend I had drill for the Army and it was not one of my better weekend experiences there. First off I had a headache for 10 hours that probably turned into a migraine. It got so bad that it brought me to tears and made me vomit from so much pain. (That was probably more information that you ever wanted to know.) They ended up sending me home. Earlier that day, one of my sergeants told me, like he tells me every drill weekend, how socially awkward I am; which is so true. Unfortunately I have not been out in public very much so I have been lacking in things to be socially awkward about. Regardless, I am sure I will find myself somehow in a situation as such. Today at drill we did nothing but clean and clean and clean and then clean some more. Whoop (there it is). All in all though, I am proud to wear the uniform. I am leaving for training soon and am extremely excited and nervous all at the same time! February 19th cannot arrive any faster than it already is. Pretty soon I will be gone for 4 months in another state away from all of my friends. The great thing is that I will make new friends and kick some ass at training.
This weekend I had drill for the Army and it was not one of my better weekend experiences there. First off I had a headache for 10 hours that probably turned into a migraine. It got so bad that it brought me to tears and made me vomit from so much pain. (That was probably more information that you ever wanted to know.) They ended up sending me home. Earlier that day, one of my sergeants told me, like he tells me every drill weekend, how socially awkward I am; which is so true. Unfortunately I have not been out in public very much so I have been lacking in things to be socially awkward about. Regardless, I am sure I will find myself somehow in a situation as such. Today at drill we did nothing but clean and clean and clean and then clean some more. Whoop (there it is). All in all though, I am proud to wear the uniform. I am leaving for training soon and am extremely excited and nervous all at the same time! February 19th cannot arrive any faster than it already is. Pretty soon I will be gone for 4 months in another state away from all of my friends. The great thing is that I will make new friends and kick some ass at training.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Girl's Best Friend
Over the past week while I have been roaming around between Iowa, Indianapolis, and Huntington, Garth has been at my mother's house so he has some company while I am gone. Which means I have been in my apartment all alone for a week. I never realized how crazy I would have gone had Garth not been there to keep me calm and keep my company. He really got me through so much this semester and has been great therapy to say the least. Luckily I get to bring him back this Sunday and he can keep me company in the coldness! Nothing is more purrrfect than cuddling with my cat and drinking come warm tea and being serenaded by the purrs of Garth. Okay, I am sure more things can be perfect, but being with my little fur ball makes me happy. It is going to be so sad when I have to leave the little guy for 4 months. Hopefully he still remembers me when I get back!
Friday, January 9, 2015
Fears
Today, when I woke up this morning I had the most interesting dream about this fish biting off my toe. For people who know me pretty well know that fish are one of my biggest fears. The whole fear of fish came from my younger sister. When I was younger she used to tell me that fish would bite my toes off. That little shit. She made me so afraid of fish that at one point when I was really young I was afraid of minnows and cried and begged my dad to carry me to the boat. I am so petrified of fish that I am paranoid every time I swim in the same vicinity. I am only afraid of swimming with them and touching them while they are alive.
As I was thinking about my fears, I was thinking about the idea of fears and how irrational most of them are. Fears are simply a mind trick on yourself to stop you from doing things. Most fears come from a bad experience that happened one time 15 years ago that "scarred you for life." If everyone could just overcome their fears by logic, there would be way less things to be afraid of. If you could just trick yourself into thinking yourself of a fear the same way you irrationally thought yourself into it, you could overcome your fear once and for all. Next time you do are afraid or have a fear try to logically think why you have that fear and see if it actually makes sense to be afraid of it. Being logical all of the time is not always the best first choice but it can help. If all else fails, just breathe.
As I was thinking about my fears, I was thinking about the idea of fears and how irrational most of them are. Fears are simply a mind trick on yourself to stop you from doing things. Most fears come from a bad experience that happened one time 15 years ago that "scarred you for life." If everyone could just overcome their fears by logic, there would be way less things to be afraid of. If you could just trick yourself into thinking yourself of a fear the same way you irrationally thought yourself into it, you could overcome your fear once and for all. Next time you do are afraid or have a fear try to logically think why you have that fear and see if it actually makes sense to be afraid of it. Being logical all of the time is not always the best first choice but it can help. If all else fails, just breathe.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Sunset Perfection
Breathe new life into a perfect day.
The only happy ending needed
is that of a perfectly beautiful sunset
Shining in all of its magnificent glory
as its bold colors paint the sky
like it is its canvas.
Fill me with euphoria
not being able to capture all of its glory.
For just those moments
everything is infinitesimally perfect.
Words cannot describe.
Pictures cannot justify.
But memories, my friend
Are all I need.
For just those moments
I reach the closest to happiness
that I will ever be.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
The People You Meet, The Places You Go
It is so amazing how encounters with other people can change your life, for better or worse. You may kiss the bride. No just kidding. But seriously. Even the slightest interaction with someone can change your life. I have met so many people in my 19 years of life. Most of them have made a great impact on my life. My friends at school have really helped be find out who I am. I could not be any more thankful. Because I made the decision to live on campus, where I did, when I did, allowed me to make friends with the people on my floor. Being in the right place at the right time really impacts how things turn out. Heck, deciding to go to the school I did allowed me to meet some amazing people as well. Not only in my classes but on campus in general. To any of my friends who are reading this. I just want to say thanks for being some pretty cool bad asses. That's all.
When I went to basic training I made some of the best friends I could have ever had. It is a unique type of friendship. One where you can hang out and be cool cats and also risk your life for everyone your fighting with. It is kind of hard to explain how amazing that type of bond feels. Every person I have met has been a stepping stone to my future prosperity and happiness. And present I suppose. You never know what person will have the connections to your dream job, or what ever the hell you want to do. Don't take people for granted. Sometimes you can seriously change someones life with a simple smile or hello or any type of kind gesture. Even letting them know that you're there for them. I know that I would not be the same person or be here if it weren't for my friends making sure that I am okay and letting me know that they're there for me. Just keep that in the back of your mind next time you are feeling spiteful or lonely. People out there care. You just have to find the right ones.
When I went to basic training I made some of the best friends I could have ever had. It is a unique type of friendship. One where you can hang out and be cool cats and also risk your life for everyone your fighting with. It is kind of hard to explain how amazing that type of bond feels. Every person I have met has been a stepping stone to my future prosperity and happiness. And present I suppose. You never know what person will have the connections to your dream job, or what ever the hell you want to do. Don't take people for granted. Sometimes you can seriously change someones life with a simple smile or hello or any type of kind gesture. Even letting them know that you're there for them. I know that I would not be the same person or be here if it weren't for my friends making sure that I am okay and letting me know that they're there for me. Just keep that in the back of your mind next time you are feeling spiteful or lonely. People out there care. You just have to find the right ones.
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