Wow...it has been a few months since I have added a new post. I guess that is what happens when you are hired as yearbook editor in chief in April.
It is officially finals week and I have never had so many finals in my college career. When I am studying for these comprehensive, nightmare tests, I try to think of how relieved I will be only a few hours later after the test is over. This more positive outlook helps me through a lot more than finals. I have been having health issues since April 2007 and there seems to be no clear cause or course of treatment. With Christmas around the corner I have family members asking me for my wish list and here is the true list:
*get some answers about my health issues
*be healthy and pain-free
*less stress (my yearbook adviser laughs about this one)
*help with expenses for my New York trip in the spring
*my camera back, it went missing at the beginning of the school year and I feel lost without it
Sure there are more but those are my key wishes this year. I realize they are kind of selfish, but I have to take care of me before I can take care of others.
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you choose to celebrate) and a Happy New Year.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Help!
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I help people, it's just what I do. In elementary school my parents would go to parent-teacher conferences and hear about how I'd do other people's worksheets for them because I got done with mine and my classmates had a hard time completing them. Obviously I've gotten over doing other people's homework for them but helping people is still a big part of who I am.
I love lending a hand because it makes me feel better knowing that I can be selfless. Now I'm not trying to make myself out to be a saint because I do have one complaint: when I help someone and they don't say 'thank you.' People have lost their manners, perhaps they never acquired them. The disdain for people lacking manners could extend into multiple posts so I won't rant for long but, honestly, COME ON! Two words...that require little energy and time to utter. I digress.
Regardless, I continue to perform random acts of kindness because of those people who have helped me out. Not to get all cheesy but kind of like paying it forward, ok that was really cheesy. Next semester I'm going to be a peer adviser and I can't wait, so many new freshmen to help.
I love lending a hand because it makes me feel better knowing that I can be selfless. Now I'm not trying to make myself out to be a saint because I do have one complaint: when I help someone and they don't say 'thank you.' People have lost their manners, perhaps they never acquired them. The disdain for people lacking manners could extend into multiple posts so I won't rant for long but, honestly, COME ON! Two words...that require little energy and time to utter. I digress.
Regardless, I continue to perform random acts of kindness because of those people who have helped me out. Not to get all cheesy but kind of like paying it forward, ok that was really cheesy. Next semester I'm going to be a peer adviser and I can't wait, so many new freshmen to help.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Share the Love
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and that means most of the single population will be bitter and full of resentment towards those in relationships. Having been single and in a relationship, I can see both sides so celebrating the day is hard for me.
Being in a long distance relationship means I will technically be spending the big day alone but "in my heart" I won't be. I've decided that even though I am blessed to have had a meaningful valentine for the past three years doesn't mean I have to turn into one of those "mushy, lovey dovey" people who seem to make everyone want to throw up. Dan and I celebrate our relationship quietly together every single day but more attention is brought to it on holidays and I don't feel the need to make a big deal out of something that is there all the time.
To all the single people out there, please know that somewhere along the line we were all single and those of us in relationships don't do it to piss you off. Keep in mind that "love" being celebrated worldwide isn't just between lovers. Share love with your family, neighbor, the person who bags your groceries at the store...we all need some love.
I just saw a headline "Protesters Don't Feel the Love" with a subhead "Why They Hate Valentine's Day" in the story, it stated that extremists in India are threatening to beat up couples celebrating their love. How ridiculous is that? This prompts me to quote the ever annoying song "Where is the Love?" It's like saying I'm going to beat you up for being happy and celebrating it. It's amazing how much anger fills the world, even over Valentine's Day.
Whatever your status is tomorrow, please realize we're surrounded by people who need our love. Share it, who knows, you might end up having a great day.
Being in a long distance relationship means I will technically be spending the big day alone but "in my heart" I won't be. I've decided that even though I am blessed to have had a meaningful valentine for the past three years doesn't mean I have to turn into one of those "mushy, lovey dovey" people who seem to make everyone want to throw up. Dan and I celebrate our relationship quietly together every single day but more attention is brought to it on holidays and I don't feel the need to make a big deal out of something that is there all the time.
To all the single people out there, please know that somewhere along the line we were all single and those of us in relationships don't do it to piss you off. Keep in mind that "love" being celebrated worldwide isn't just between lovers. Share love with your family, neighbor, the person who bags your groceries at the store...we all need some love.
I just saw a headline "Protesters Don't Feel the Love" with a subhead "Why They Hate Valentine's Day" in the story, it stated that extremists in India are threatening to beat up couples celebrating their love. How ridiculous is that? This prompts me to quote the ever annoying song "Where is the Love?" It's like saying I'm going to beat you up for being happy and celebrating it. It's amazing how much anger fills the world, even over Valentine's Day.
Whatever your status is tomorrow, please realize we're surrounded by people who need our love. Share it, who knows, you might end up having a great day.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
TWLOHA
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A great cause has presented itself to me through the wonders of facebook.com. I was invited to "attend" an event called "Love is the Movement" which was inspired by TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arms). TWLOHA promotes spreading love to overcome depression. I am so glad to have been invited to this event and look forward to celebrating it tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Everyone needs love regardless of whether they've suffered from depression.
It may not be professional to literally write love on your arms but why not? It'll draw attention to the movement and generate some support. I love that this movement brings attention to what people like to overlook. Check it out, you are loved.
It may not be professional to literally write love on your arms but why not? It'll draw attention to the movement and generate some support. I love that this movement brings attention to what people like to overlook. Check it out, you are loved.
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