Hello Internet-
Today is short and sweet...but I want you to think about your days. What are they made of, who are they made of, and where are they made of.
What makes a day a good day, or what makes a day a bad day?
Who even created this idea of a 24 hour day, where we sleep for half of it? Where we stress for the other, where we are angry, sad, happy, relaxed, all these emotions for the half of it. Where did all of these emotions come from?
What is in a day? A lover, a bed, homework, a book, a pet, who knows what is in a day...because each day is different and each day consists of different things.
The thing I want you to think about is what is in a lot of your days? Why do you keep that thing around? Think about how that thing is important, or unimportant, think about what it would be like without that thing...and then start appreciating it.
Again, don't take things, people, places, anything for granted- you may be so thankful one day, but when you keep talking and using they eventually will get tired of it and before you know it they'll be gone.
Amor todo lo- LOVE IT ALL!
-Miss Optimistic
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day.
Hello Internet:
First of all, Happy Valentine's Day. I personally dislike the holiday because I think it is bull shit that people created a specific day to show their love, when we should be doing it non-stop.
I think our culture is so wrapped up in this idea that we need to buy and need to celebrate, that we forget that we don't need Thanksgiving to be thankful, we don't need Valentine's day to show our love, we don't NEED Halloween to buy candy. I don't even know why we celebrate half the holidays we do, and just found out in a class that Valentine's day is actually celebrating a saint? haha what?! The holiday now has NOTHING to do with a Saint...Pathetic.
BUT! to those of you that do love this holiday, enjoy it. Love the company of love and embrace it.
On a side note.
I may keep repeating myself...but I ask you...Why do we all get caught up in this judgmental bull shit?
For example: MUSIC. Love music listen to every genre, but when a friend today asked what I was listening to and I replied John Mayer, he said John Mayer is a fag.
Of course my response was calm and reasonable: "The thing is you aren't accepting of other things. You just have your own way and expect other people to do your way too. Instead of making fun of my music choice...maybe you should start broadening your horizons and stop being so god damn stubborn!"
And then signed offline...haha
The sad part about it, is he texts me denying he is stubborn, but isn't that what's funny. If you deny and get defensive about something, most likely it is true. Take addiction for example, you say "No, I'm fine...It's just a once in a while thing..I can quit whenever I want" translation: "I am addicted, I don't know how to stop!"
What a joke. I laughed, and the fact he used the word choice he did appalled me. A week or so ago we were in class and he told me to hook him up with one of my soon to be sisters, so I took his computer and of course went on facebook, showed him pictures to only get "no's" because they were not pretty enough. I got so angry, because the girls that are in the house I am a new member at are the sweetest most genuine girls I have ever met. Yet because they may not be the prissy "look at me look at me" spoiled "sorority" girls he tilts his nose up and looks the other way. BULL SHIT! When did our society get so fucking shallow?!
Enjoy what is around you, enjoy each day, and enjoy people for who they are- not what they have or what they look like.
C'mon people- grow up!
-Miss Optimistic.
P.S. that is why I don't like this holiday, because people take people for granted until this holiday rolls around and then all of a sudden they are sooo happy that they have their companion- because they aren't single on single's awareness day!
First of all, Happy Valentine's Day. I personally dislike the holiday because I think it is bull shit that people created a specific day to show their love, when we should be doing it non-stop.
I think our culture is so wrapped up in this idea that we need to buy and need to celebrate, that we forget that we don't need Thanksgiving to be thankful, we don't need Valentine's day to show our love, we don't NEED Halloween to buy candy. I don't even know why we celebrate half the holidays we do, and just found out in a class that Valentine's day is actually celebrating a saint? haha what?! The holiday now has NOTHING to do with a Saint...Pathetic.
BUT! to those of you that do love this holiday, enjoy it. Love the company of love and embrace it.
On a side note.
I may keep repeating myself...but I ask you...Why do we all get caught up in this judgmental bull shit?
For example: MUSIC. Love music listen to every genre, but when a friend today asked what I was listening to and I replied John Mayer, he said John Mayer is a fag.
Of course my response was calm and reasonable: "The thing is you aren't accepting of other things. You just have your own way and expect other people to do your way too. Instead of making fun of my music choice...maybe you should start broadening your horizons and stop being so god damn stubborn!"
And then signed offline...haha
The sad part about it, is he texts me denying he is stubborn, but isn't that what's funny. If you deny and get defensive about something, most likely it is true. Take addiction for example, you say "No, I'm fine...It's just a once in a while thing..I can quit whenever I want" translation: "I am addicted, I don't know how to stop!"
What a joke. I laughed, and the fact he used the word choice he did appalled me. A week or so ago we were in class and he told me to hook him up with one of my soon to be sisters, so I took his computer and of course went on facebook, showed him pictures to only get "no's" because they were not pretty enough. I got so angry, because the girls that are in the house I am a new member at are the sweetest most genuine girls I have ever met. Yet because they may not be the prissy "look at me look at me" spoiled "sorority" girls he tilts his nose up and looks the other way. BULL SHIT! When did our society get so fucking shallow?!
Enjoy what is around you, enjoy each day, and enjoy people for who they are- not what they have or what they look like.
C'mon people- grow up!
-Miss Optimistic.
P.S. that is why I don't like this holiday, because people take people for granted until this holiday rolls around and then all of a sudden they are sooo happy that they have their companion- because they aren't single on single's awareness day!
Friday, January 29, 2010
REALLY?!
Hello Internet:
So today I have been inspired to write twice.
I got a text from an old friend saying: "Hey you! Answer me this, why do things always happen in groups? Good or bad, things seem to occur round the same time."
My response: "Haha what do you mean? You mean like why is it when something good is going on; it seems everything is good at the time and vice versa?"
He says: "Yea long them lines. I told ya about this one girl at work, well now there's another girl interested too! Luckily, I only work with one of them... ;-)"
{note- some of these words have been changed due to language that I feel is disrespectful to women.}
So I ask you Internet....and excuse my language, because this type of thing really pisses me off... WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!
Seriously, I am so tired of people who take everything they have for granted- and they wonder why they are not happy! Every one wants and wants and wants more, but they never take a look at what they have!!!
Quotes from The Secret:
Marci Shimoff once said, "Gratitude is absolutely the way to bring more into your life."
James Ray once said, "Gratitude has been such a powerful exercise for me. Every morning I get up and say 'Thank you.' Every morning when my feet hit the floor, 'Thank you.' And then I start running through what I'm grateful for, as I'm brushing my teeth and doing the things I do in the morning. And I'm not just thinking about them and doing some rote routine. I'm putting it out there and I'm feeling the feelings of GRATITUDE."
So I ask you Internet- What are you grateful for?
I am grateful for my Mom. Without her I would not be the strong independent person I am today. Although we have had our arguments and disagreements, she has done nothing but guide me to where I should be. Ultimately, she would do anything for me, and vice versa. She has listened to me cry and bitch and complain about ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and yet she still sits there and listens. Mom- if you read this, know that I thank you tremendously for everything you have done for me...I love you unconditionally and would be lost with out you. You are my sun on a cloudy day! And know if you ever need anything, since you have done so much for me- know I AM ALWAYS there for you...even if it may seem weird coming to me for things, I am here.
My sisters- They have done nothing but show me what to be, and of course.... (no offense) what not to be. Know that I love you both and as with Mom, would be lost without you. You have taught me more than I could know! What you may see as your flaws; I see as your strengths. You both are strong and beautiful and smart women, and even if I am rude and angry sometimes: know I give tough love and I just want to see both of you happy and successful.
My dad- I am thankful that you have taught me many things about life in the business world and life as a grown up. If anything our relationship has taught me to grow up quicker. Without having a father around emotionally of physically forced me to search with in myself and find that comfort of a father. Whether you read this or not, doesn't matter... you haven't gotten it before, so I don't think this will change your mind. I ask you Dad. What are you grateful for? I know that in some odd way of showing it, you do love us, and always will...but why do you only do things on your terms. Me and my sisters have been trying to get it through your head that all we wanted was a dad around...and that we love you. You are a part of all of us and would do anything for you, and we appreciate all that you do for us...but I ask, why isn't that enough? Sometimes I feel you take us for granted, but one day when one of us isn't there anymore...I think you will be very sad at what you missed out on.
MY DOG! I am so grateful for my dog. He is my everything and my best friend. I love him with every inch of love I can give.
My friends of course who have been there for me through whatever. Don't change- listen to people, and keep loving as you do. Be accepting and continue to grow. I'm glad you have been with me, I would not have made it without you through all of my past struggles.
Lastly, I am thankful for today, for the luxuries I have, my education, my travels, all of the unimportant things that we really don't need in life. I am thankful for every breathe, for every bite of food, for every sip of water.
I am thankful for my life and what I have to offer those that are around me.
So, Internet: now that I have opened up a bit and gone on a more personal level; which was not intended...take a look around at what you have.
Things happen, like I said in a few posts ago, NOTHING is permanent. Live for today, that's why they call it the "present" because every day is a gift.
Much love and Thanks
-Miss Optimistic.
So today I have been inspired to write twice.
I got a text from an old friend saying: "Hey you! Answer me this, why do things always happen in groups? Good or bad, things seem to occur round the same time."
My response: "Haha what do you mean? You mean like why is it when something good is going on; it seems everything is good at the time and vice versa?"
He says: "Yea long them lines. I told ya about this one girl at work, well now there's another girl interested too! Luckily, I only work with one of them... ;-)"
{note- some of these words have been changed due to language that I feel is disrespectful to women.}
So I ask you Internet....and excuse my language, because this type of thing really pisses me off... WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!
Seriously, I am so tired of people who take everything they have for granted- and they wonder why they are not happy! Every one wants and wants and wants more, but they never take a look at what they have!!!
Quotes from The Secret:
Marci Shimoff once said, "Gratitude is absolutely the way to bring more into your life."
James Ray once said, "Gratitude has been such a powerful exercise for me. Every morning I get up and say 'Thank you.' Every morning when my feet hit the floor, 'Thank you.' And then I start running through what I'm grateful for, as I'm brushing my teeth and doing the things I do in the morning. And I'm not just thinking about them and doing some rote routine. I'm putting it out there and I'm feeling the feelings of GRATITUDE."
So I ask you Internet- What are you grateful for?
I am grateful for my Mom. Without her I would not be the strong independent person I am today. Although we have had our arguments and disagreements, she has done nothing but guide me to where I should be. Ultimately, she would do anything for me, and vice versa. She has listened to me cry and bitch and complain about ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and yet she still sits there and listens. Mom- if you read this, know that I thank you tremendously for everything you have done for me...I love you unconditionally and would be lost with out you. You are my sun on a cloudy day! And know if you ever need anything, since you have done so much for me- know I AM ALWAYS there for you...even if it may seem weird coming to me for things, I am here.
My sisters- They have done nothing but show me what to be, and of course.... (no offense) what not to be. Know that I love you both and as with Mom, would be lost without you. You have taught me more than I could know! What you may see as your flaws; I see as your strengths. You both are strong and beautiful and smart women, and even if I am rude and angry sometimes: know I give tough love and I just want to see both of you happy and successful.
My dad- I am thankful that you have taught me many things about life in the business world and life as a grown up. If anything our relationship has taught me to grow up quicker. Without having a father around emotionally of physically forced me to search with in myself and find that comfort of a father. Whether you read this or not, doesn't matter... you haven't gotten it before, so I don't think this will change your mind. I ask you Dad. What are you grateful for? I know that in some odd way of showing it, you do love us, and always will...but why do you only do things on your terms. Me and my sisters have been trying to get it through your head that all we wanted was a dad around...and that we love you. You are a part of all of us and would do anything for you, and we appreciate all that you do for us...but I ask, why isn't that enough? Sometimes I feel you take us for granted, but one day when one of us isn't there anymore...I think you will be very sad at what you missed out on.
MY DOG! I am so grateful for my dog. He is my everything and my best friend. I love him with every inch of love I can give.
My friends of course who have been there for me through whatever. Don't change- listen to people, and keep loving as you do. Be accepting and continue to grow. I'm glad you have been with me, I would not have made it without you through all of my past struggles.
Lastly, I am thankful for today, for the luxuries I have, my education, my travels, all of the unimportant things that we really don't need in life. I am thankful for every breathe, for every bite of food, for every sip of water.
I am thankful for my life and what I have to offer those that are around me.
So, Internet: now that I have opened up a bit and gone on a more personal level; which was not intended...take a look around at what you have.
Things happen, like I said in a few posts ago, NOTHING is permanent. Live for today, that's why they call it the "present" because every day is a gift.
Much love and Thanks
-Miss Optimistic.
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