Although society professes otherwise, I have found a friend. A friend, mind you, who is not of the same sex. That is correct; we share no common physical or hormonal characteristics, except that we are both taller than the average smuck. How can this be? To be honest, I don’t really know. You might as well ask how can it not be? Did that ever occur to you? So what does one get out of a friendship like this?
Well for starters, there is an exchange of ideas, concepts, and perceptions that one might not have had before hand. Second, there is a cancelling factor, or a neutralizing element that brings out this best in both of us. One is not completely like the other, and when we are combined, we make a pretty good team. We are both very outgoing and adventurous, but where one might be idealistic, the other would be realistic. At times, we trade of with each other on matters of such, and it keeps us both in line with reality.
Some people do not realize the potential of a friendship like this, and miss out on some great life experiences due to lack of vision. This is not an easy thing to accomplish, but with a little preparation and experience from my numerous sisters, I already had the necessary tools to work with. So here’s to the best friend ever; Kaly. You rock-
Monday, March 30, 2009
Decline of the English Language
What do you mean by that? The decline of the English language as we know it? A deterioration of verbal communication is what I am referring to. Every day I see it; people texting, facebooking, myspacing, e-mailing, and even formal writing. People would rather say, “How r u doing 2 day” instead of, “How are you doing today?” Sometimes it’s not because of personal preference, but rather people genuinely cannot communicate properly due to lack of basic grammatical education. That is one cause for this down fall in our language, but another contributing factor is you. You the student, the responsible adult, the one taking your life in your hands and failing to pull yourself out of this hole.
It is easy to understand that one might not have had a basic education that covered this topic well enough to equip one with the necessary tools to prepare one for the real world. But now that you are in control, and you have a chance to make something of yourself, why not devote some of your precious time to becoming more of a proficient English user? There is no doubt that a person who is able to communicate more effectively, and with more clarity, has a better chance of achieving higher goals then the average Joe. Not to mention with today’s enormous database at your finger tips, it would come as a great surprise if one could not find an avenue for enriching one’s mind with useful diction.
This is not to suggest that shortening, condensing, or breaking down isn’t always inappropriate. But there is a time and a place for everything, and communicating should not be a condensed art. I’m also not insinuating that I am an expert on the matter, but I do make it my business to understand larger concepts by picking apart the little pieces first before I move on, and it starts with understanding the words. My English is still in the making, and there are many more great professors, orators, scholars and students in this school that could surpass my knowledge on in any matter with their large knowledge base of diction.
So there are different levels of extremity, but make it a point to increase you knowledge, be confident about what you know and be open minded to learning something new every day. You will feel a new sense of accomplishment in yourself, and I’ll bet your friends will notice a difference in you as well.
It is easy to understand that one might not have had a basic education that covered this topic well enough to equip one with the necessary tools to prepare one for the real world. But now that you are in control, and you have a chance to make something of yourself, why not devote some of your precious time to becoming more of a proficient English user? There is no doubt that a person who is able to communicate more effectively, and with more clarity, has a better chance of achieving higher goals then the average Joe. Not to mention with today’s enormous database at your finger tips, it would come as a great surprise if one could not find an avenue for enriching one’s mind with useful diction.
This is not to suggest that shortening, condensing, or breaking down isn’t always inappropriate. But there is a time and a place for everything, and communicating should not be a condensed art. I’m also not insinuating that I am an expert on the matter, but I do make it my business to understand larger concepts by picking apart the little pieces first before I move on, and it starts with understanding the words. My English is still in the making, and there are many more great professors, orators, scholars and students in this school that could surpass my knowledge on in any matter with their large knowledge base of diction.
So there are different levels of extremity, but make it a point to increase you knowledge, be confident about what you know and be open minded to learning something new every day. You will feel a new sense of accomplishment in yourself, and I’ll bet your friends will notice a difference in you as well.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
I know myself...
How can you say who you are if you don't know yourself? I know myself. I know everything there is to know about me. I know my inner most thoughts, desires, plans, ambitions, and sins. I know all there is to know about me. I have to live with this person you see. I have to look at him in the mirror, clean his filthy body, and put up with his slow mind. I have to go with him everywhere he goes, and stay with him when he stops.
You on the other hand, only see what is superficial and infrequent. You are not with myself all day, so how can you tell me what I need to do? As if you follow me every step of the way and know my day as I know it. That is impossible (unless you are stalking me). You cannot know I'm tired, hungry, or hurt unless I tell you so. So if you don't mind, know yourself. Because you look a little lonely.
You on the other hand, only see what is superficial and infrequent. You are not with myself all day, so how can you tell me what I need to do? As if you follow me every step of the way and know my day as I know it. That is impossible (unless you are stalking me). You cannot know I'm tired, hungry, or hurt unless I tell you so. So if you don't mind, know yourself. Because you look a little lonely.
If fish could fly and birds could sing...
I know that doesn't make sense, but some things in this world don't make sense to me either. If one spends as much time as I do on simple subjects such as medicine and science, one will soon realize that your head is getting bigger by the day. I can't help it, I'm just making room for all this new information. I'm not trying to be an "egg head". That's why I take a few minutes of my day and devote it to nothing but mindless, idiotic, and carefree pleasure that other people take part in every day all day. It keeps me in the loop you see, and it's where I want to be; in the loop.
Of course, some would argue, that's no good. It's pointless and a waste of time when one could be doing something productive or enlightening. At this point in time, I have no positive material flow of wealth, or the time to devote to making it positive. I am in a stage of mid-drift; I am just floating slowly to the ground waiting to land. Once I hit the ground, you won't be able to stop me. I plan to burn out on my first wind, then make a come back with a second, and keep coming back stronger every time. Even though I may appear to be un-productive, that is only the side you see. Yes, I have to wait it out and take the jokes, but my end will justify the means. For I have meditated on the things to come, and I am without emotion.
Of course, some would argue, that's no good. It's pointless and a waste of time when one could be doing something productive or enlightening. At this point in time, I have no positive material flow of wealth, or the time to devote to making it positive. I am in a stage of mid-drift; I am just floating slowly to the ground waiting to land. Once I hit the ground, you won't be able to stop me. I plan to burn out on my first wind, then make a come back with a second, and keep coming back stronger every time. Even though I may appear to be un-productive, that is only the side you see. Yes, I have to wait it out and take the jokes, but my end will justify the means. For I have meditated on the things to come, and I am without emotion.
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