So this is my last term before I graduate. Wow! I'm only 20 years old, can I really graduate college now? It is hard to believe, really. I have no clue what I'm going to do after this. I mean, I'm obviously going to get a job but where? What will I do? I still don't know.
I know that I want to stay around my boyfriend but, at the same time, we haven't gotten to the point where we think about the distant future together. I can definitely see him there but it is not guaranteed or anything. And we're not *that* serious yet. Nothing is guaranteed. So I don't really have any basis to go on anymore.
I'm kind of freaking out. I'm still not sure if I want to stay in my program and get a job in it. Of course I'm going to graduate in April but I just haven't found what exactly I want to do. I'm really good at it though. I'm the top of my class and I get straight As (except for a business law course!) but it isn't challenging or fun all the time. Some things are fun. But it's rarely challenging.
I'm so confused. What am I doing with my future? I'm back at school, I have three and a half months left. I don't know what to do, I don't know where to go. I want to have something in place for a bit, but I'm just not sure!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Bruno Mars - Grenade
If you want the lyrics, go here:
http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/bruno-mars-lyrics/grenade-lyrics.html
This song drives me crazy First, this guy is obsessed over the girl. That is never a good sign. Obsession is TERRIBLE!
Second, the girl in this song is obviously not worth his time anyway. She ripped the brakes out of his car? Did she really? Well anyway, how do you love someone after they rip the brakes out of your car? I don't know about you, but I'd be pretty upset. You ruin my car, I don't think we're even going to be friends anymore.
Why is he going through all this pain for her? She is crazy! He is crazy! He is going to live his life never being good enough because this girl makes him feel bad about himself.
I don't think he's a great role model. For anyone. No one (male or female) should be that obsessed over another person. He needs to get a life. That doesn't include this girl. It just sends a bad message to everyone. I hate it when songs do that. They make it seem like it is okay to be obsessive. It isn't. It is weird and creepy.
His first song, Just The Way You Are, was nice. It wasn't creepy. But if it was sung with this song, it could be kind of creepy. That's great that he loves this girl just how she is. But she has to return it, otherwise it gets scary.
All in all, I think that people should think through their lyrics before they sing them. Especially creepy and obsessive songs.
http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/bruno-mars-lyrics/grenade-lyrics.html
This song drives me crazy First, this guy is obsessed over the girl. That is never a good sign. Obsession is TERRIBLE!
Second, the girl in this song is obviously not worth his time anyway. She ripped the brakes out of his car? Did she really? Well anyway, how do you love someone after they rip the brakes out of your car? I don't know about you, but I'd be pretty upset. You ruin my car, I don't think we're even going to be friends anymore.
Why is he going through all this pain for her? She is crazy! He is crazy! He is going to live his life never being good enough because this girl makes him feel bad about himself.
I don't think he's a great role model. For anyone. No one (male or female) should be that obsessed over another person. He needs to get a life. That doesn't include this girl. It just sends a bad message to everyone. I hate it when songs do that. They make it seem like it is okay to be obsessive. It isn't. It is weird and creepy.
His first song, Just The Way You Are, was nice. It wasn't creepy. But if it was sung with this song, it could be kind of creepy. That's great that he loves this girl just how she is. But she has to return it, otherwise it gets scary.
All in all, I think that people should think through their lyrics before they sing them. Especially creepy and obsessive songs.
Monday, January 10, 2011
“I’m 40, I Know Everything”
Do you find it insanely annoying when your parents (or any older adults) think that you know absolutely nothing? And that they know everything because they have more experience ... or something?
Everyone has their specialties. But no one knows everything. I will never say I’m the smartest person in the world. I’m not. I am a smart person, sure, but not the smartest. I think things through and I make decisions based on fact. If I don’t know much about a topic, I’ll ask someone who knows more than me. Or I will do some research. I won’t pretend to know it all.
Being smart is knowing when you don’t know everything.
My mom went to purchase a new computer last month. That’s great, except she knows nothing about computers except how to turn one on. So she essentially got a random computer at the store. So she comes home with her new laptop. She was able to turn on the computer, but that was about it. Now she’s having trouble connecting to the printer, connecting to wireless, using the operating system, etc. Well, she could have admitted that she knew nothing about computers. I would have happily helped her find a computer that would suit her needs. And, instead of spending as much money on a computer, I could have found a simple computer without the extra add ons. I probably could have found one for half the price that was easier to use.
Just because she's older does not mean she knows everything. And it certainly doesn’t mean she knows more than me, just because I’m only 20.
Another thing that irritates me is that she claims I think I know everything. I am constantly getting this from her. “You think you know everything because you’re 20.” Of course, I have learned more as I’ve grown up. And it makes me more confident in what I do know. But I am tired of people looking down on me because of this. I’m not a child. I’m almost a college graduate. I live on my own. I don’t report back to people and I’m doing just fine on my own. They may be knowledgeable but they don’t know everything.
Teachers or professors will sometimes do similar things. Sometimes a teacher will tell you a lie. Not necessarily on purpose. They think because he or she is older, he or she knows more than me.
No one knows everything. It is perfectly fine to say "This isn’t my area of expertise" or something along those lines.
Don’t look down on anyone, older or younger. You may not know what they know. They could be smarter than you seem. Have experience in something else that you never expected. People who have a PhD are not the only smart people in the world. Experience is useful as well as education.
It’s rude to just look down on someone. Try listening to someone for once. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.
Everyone has their specialties. But no one knows everything. I will never say I’m the smartest person in the world. I’m not. I am a smart person, sure, but not the smartest. I think things through and I make decisions based on fact. If I don’t know much about a topic, I’ll ask someone who knows more than me. Or I will do some research. I won’t pretend to know it all.
Being smart is knowing when you don’t know everything.
My mom went to purchase a new computer last month. That’s great, except she knows nothing about computers except how to turn one on. So she essentially got a random computer at the store. So she comes home with her new laptop. She was able to turn on the computer, but that was about it. Now she’s having trouble connecting to the printer, connecting to wireless, using the operating system, etc. Well, she could have admitted that she knew nothing about computers. I would have happily helped her find a computer that would suit her needs. And, instead of spending as much money on a computer, I could have found a simple computer without the extra add ons. I probably could have found one for half the price that was easier to use.
Just because she's older does not mean she knows everything. And it certainly doesn’t mean she knows more than me, just because I’m only 20.
Another thing that irritates me is that she claims I think I know everything. I am constantly getting this from her. “You think you know everything because you’re 20.” Of course, I have learned more as I’ve grown up. And it makes me more confident in what I do know. But I am tired of people looking down on me because of this. I’m not a child. I’m almost a college graduate. I live on my own. I don’t report back to people and I’m doing just fine on my own. They may be knowledgeable but they don’t know everything.
Teachers or professors will sometimes do similar things. Sometimes a teacher will tell you a lie. Not necessarily on purpose. They think because he or she is older, he or she knows more than me.
No one knows everything. It is perfectly fine to say "This isn’t my area of expertise" or something along those lines.
Don’t look down on anyone, older or younger. You may not know what they know. They could be smarter than you seem. Have experience in something else that you never expected. People who have a PhD are not the only smart people in the world. Experience is useful as well as education.
It’s rude to just look down on someone. Try listening to someone for once. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.
Friday, January 7, 2011
My Workout Routine
I told you that one of my goals was to lose weight, right? Well, if it’s a goal, I have to have an implementation plan. I have decided to create a workout schedule for myself.
Monday:
No class
Swimming - afternoon (one hour, every other week)
Tuesday
Class - morning
School gym - morning (one hour)
Wednesday
Work - morning
Class - early afternoon
School gym - afternoon (one hour)
Thursday
Work - morning
Class - afternoon
School gym - evening (one hour) OR dance workout - evening (one hour)
Friday
Work - morning and afternoon
School gym - afternoon (one hour)
Saturday
Friend's gym - morning or afternoon (one hour, every other week)
Sunday
Dancing - all day (every two or three weeks)
I guarantee I won’t be able to follow this all the time. But, if I manage to do four of these each week, I will feel accomplished. I have also developed a list of ideas to help motivate me.
- Develop a 20 minute strength exercise to do when I’m feeling tired or unmotivated.
- Encourage my boyfriend to come to the gym with me.
- Go dancing with friends on the weekend.
- Purchase a dance exercise routine to make it more fun.
- Occasionally go to my friend’s gym for a change of scenery.
I will keep track of my results and give you an update in about a month – the middle of February. I’m hoping for some feedback from you then, too. On how your goals have been going.
As for now, think of one of your goals. How will you make it come true? Give some detailed, step by step instructions. They don’t have to be as detailed as mine, but it’s a start!
Good luck.
Monday:
No class
Swimming - afternoon (one hour, every other week)
Tuesday
Class - morning
School gym - morning (one hour)
Wednesday
Work - morning
Class - early afternoon
School gym - afternoon (one hour)
Thursday
Work - morning
Class - afternoon
School gym - evening (one hour) OR dance workout - evening (one hour)
Friday
Work - morning and afternoon
School gym - afternoon (one hour)
Saturday
Friend's gym - morning or afternoon (one hour, every other week)
Sunday
Dancing - all day (every two or three weeks)
I guarantee I won’t be able to follow this all the time. But, if I manage to do four of these each week, I will feel accomplished. I have also developed a list of ideas to help motivate me.
- Develop a 20 minute strength exercise to do when I’m feeling tired or unmotivated.
- Encourage my boyfriend to come to the gym with me.
- Go dancing with friends on the weekend.
- Purchase a dance exercise routine to make it more fun.
- Occasionally go to my friend’s gym for a change of scenery.
I will keep track of my results and give you an update in about a month – the middle of February. I’m hoping for some feedback from you then, too. On how your goals have been going.
As for now, think of one of your goals. How will you make it come true? Give some detailed, step by step instructions. They don’t have to be as detailed as mine, but it’s a start!
Good luck.
Monday, January 3, 2011
December 2010's Best Songs
1. Enrique Iglesias - Tonight
This song has just gone up the charts since it came out. It's ridiculously popular. It's a great song to dance to! It's hard not to enjoy it!
This song has just gone up the charts since it came out. It's ridiculously popular. It's a great song to dance to! It's hard not to enjoy it!
2. Mohombi - Bumpy Ride
Definitely my favourite song. It hasn't become quite as popular as Tonight, but I predict it's getting there! Whenever here it, I just start singing to it. Amazing beat, it's so catchy!
3. Black Eyed Peas - The Time (The Dirty Bit)
The Black Eyed Peas always come out with some great hits. This is one of their many popular, fun songs. The song switches the beat up during it which really keeps you listening.
4. Dragonette and Martin Solveig - Hello
First off, Dragonette is awesome! I love the lyrics of this song. She just wants to say hello, not get involved in everything, just wants to dance. Great lyrics!
5. Yolanda Be Cool and Dcup - We No Speak Americano
Funny lyrics if you can understand them - or if you translate them. But the lyrics aren't what I focus on in this song. The second I hear the song, I just have to jump up and dance! How can you NOT dance to this song? It's soooo catchy and fun!
Why Stay With Her?
This isn't a story about me (finally), but a story about a friend of mine. He's been dating this girl for like, four years or something ridiculous. A long time, especially for people in their early twenties and in college.
Anyway, the girl he's dating is, to put it nicely, psycho. She gets mad at every little thing he does. She has broken up with him more times than I can count. She gets jealous if he becomes Facebook friends with a girl. He has to hide any type of friendship with a female because she would freak out. He's not cheating, he just has female friends like just about everyone in the world. She is also depressed. So I do understand that he wants to help her or something. But she has been saying that she's going to get help for years. And has she? No.
About a month ago, they had a huge fight. I thought it was finally over. But no such luck there. He went back to her.
What I don't understand is why he goes back to her all the time. I understand that it has been a long time and all but she is just crazy. I would not be able to stand someone like that. He is never happy with the relationship, yet he stays in it. Does he want this to be his whole life? He want sot be with this miserable girl forever and ever? Sounds like a happy, satisfying, and fulfilling lifestyle ... sarcasm!
I feel like, if I were in his situation, I would dump her and be over with her forever. But everyone is different. I have been in a serious relationship and broken up with him. It is hard, yes. But when you know it's the best thing to do, you should just do it. What is he going to accomplish by staying with her? Nothing.
Anyway, I'm just rambling. I can't see why he's still with her. Have you ever been in a situation like this? Been with a psycho? Broken off a serious relationship? Tell your experiences!
Anyway, the girl he's dating is, to put it nicely, psycho. She gets mad at every little thing he does. She has broken up with him more times than I can count. She gets jealous if he becomes Facebook friends with a girl. He has to hide any type of friendship with a female because she would freak out. He's not cheating, he just has female friends like just about everyone in the world. She is also depressed. So I do understand that he wants to help her or something. But she has been saying that she's going to get help for years. And has she? No.
About a month ago, they had a huge fight. I thought it was finally over. But no such luck there. He went back to her.
What I don't understand is why he goes back to her all the time. I understand that it has been a long time and all but she is just crazy. I would not be able to stand someone like that. He is never happy with the relationship, yet he stays in it. Does he want this to be his whole life? He want sot be with this miserable girl forever and ever? Sounds like a happy, satisfying, and fulfilling lifestyle ... sarcasm!
I feel like, if I were in his situation, I would dump her and be over with her forever. But everyone is different. I have been in a serious relationship and broken up with him. It is hard, yes. But when you know it's the best thing to do, you should just do it. What is he going to accomplish by staying with her? Nothing.
Anyway, I'm just rambling. I can't see why he's still with her. Have you ever been in a situation like this? Been with a psycho? Broken off a serious relationship? Tell your experiences!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Hey there, 2011!
Welcome to 2011 everyone! We all made it here ... I have to say that's a good thing! How did you ring in the new year? Did you make any resolutions? As for me, I had a great time at a party with some friends. And as for resolutions, I don't always make them. I mean, I always have goals for myself. New years is just a time to re-evaluate them. But in the spirit if the new year, I will list them in typical new year resolution style.
1. Lose weight. I know, typical. But I have a plan. I'll go to the gym three days a week and go swimming once a week. One of my part time jobs involves walking so I'll keep that up. I have a feeling my three day per week gym goal will go down to two, but it is a start anyway. And I will keep eating healthy. I am taking a course on healthy foods so I will put that to good use!
2. Get straight As. Not even out of reach. Actually, it is expected. I've gotten very few marks lower than an A in my time at college (I think only two marks ... Possibly three ... Under an A). For me, it is a probable goal and the same goal that I always have at the beginning of every term.
3. Find a full time job by September. I graduate in April so I'm giving myself four months to find employment. I hope to get one sooner. The thing is, if I don't find something by September, I'll probably have to move home with my parents. And, as much as I love my parents, I do not want to move back home!
4. Be a good person. You know, give money to charity and stuff like that. I've been trying to find a place to volunteer but I can't really, no one is looking for volunteers. But even ensuring that I'm doing basic things like recycling, throwing my garbage away, using less water, etc. is a good way to start, I think.
5. Be a good friend and a good girlfriend. I am almost always a good girlfriend. I'm the type of person who puts a lot into a relationship. With friends, not quite as much. I'm going to work on being a good friend. And spending time with my friends outside of school. It is hard to find time for everyone but I'm going to put away some time for my friends now!
I'm sure everyone is asking what your resolutions are. I'm asking what they are AND how you will implement them. Most of the time, they aren't magical!
Happy New Year, everyone!!
1. Lose weight. I know, typical. But I have a plan. I'll go to the gym three days a week and go swimming once a week. One of my part time jobs involves walking so I'll keep that up. I have a feeling my three day per week gym goal will go down to two, but it is a start anyway. And I will keep eating healthy. I am taking a course on healthy foods so I will put that to good use!
2. Get straight As. Not even out of reach. Actually, it is expected. I've gotten very few marks lower than an A in my time at college (I think only two marks ... Possibly three ... Under an A). For me, it is a probable goal and the same goal that I always have at the beginning of every term.
3. Find a full time job by September. I graduate in April so I'm giving myself four months to find employment. I hope to get one sooner. The thing is, if I don't find something by September, I'll probably have to move home with my parents. And, as much as I love my parents, I do not want to move back home!
4. Be a good person. You know, give money to charity and stuff like that. I've been trying to find a place to volunteer but I can't really, no one is looking for volunteers. But even ensuring that I'm doing basic things like recycling, throwing my garbage away, using less water, etc. is a good way to start, I think.
5. Be a good friend and a good girlfriend. I am almost always a good girlfriend. I'm the type of person who puts a lot into a relationship. With friends, not quite as much. I'm going to work on being a good friend. And spending time with my friends outside of school. It is hard to find time for everyone but I'm going to put away some time for my friends now!
I'm sure everyone is asking what your resolutions are. I'm asking what they are AND how you will implement them. Most of the time, they aren't magical!
Happy New Year, everyone!!
Monday, December 27, 2010
How was your Christmas?
I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays ... whatever you celebrate!). I know I did. I got to spent time with some family I haven't seen for a while. It certainly was nice.
Did you exchange gifts with your family/friends? One of my favourite gifts this year was a new camera from my dad. I've been out looking for a new camera for the past few months so I was excited to get one from him! He knows cameras very well so I'm sure he picked out a good one for me! I'm excited to start using it! Some other cool gifts that I got included a computer game, a movie, and some clothes. I gave out a lot of homemade calendars this year which was fun! I also gave out a couple tickets. I gave my boyfriend tickets to a concert later on this year (also one for me, so I can go with him!!). I got my parents tickets for a comedy show. They are really big on comedy. I can't say it's my favourite thing, but they enjoy it, so they will have a great time together. I promised my sister a shopping trip. Mostly because I'm the one of us with some style, and I'm hoping she'll pick up on it soon!
We also had some delicious food! My aunt made some turkey and mashed potatoes - it was amazing! I'm still full from the meal, and it's two day later!
I hope you all had an amazing Christmas! I hope that you at least got to spend some time with loved ones.
Soon it's New Years Eve! Does anyone have any plans yet? I am hanging out with my boyfriend and we're probably going out clubbing or something (typical). I'm sure it'll be a good time. And I will definitely report back!
Merry Christmas ... and Happy New Year ... it's almost 2011! Feel free to post about how you spent your Christmas or your plans for New Years Eve!
Did you exchange gifts with your family/friends? One of my favourite gifts this year was a new camera from my dad. I've been out looking for a new camera for the past few months so I was excited to get one from him! He knows cameras very well so I'm sure he picked out a good one for me! I'm excited to start using it! Some other cool gifts that I got included a computer game, a movie, and some clothes. I gave out a lot of homemade calendars this year which was fun! I also gave out a couple tickets. I gave my boyfriend tickets to a concert later on this year (also one for me, so I can go with him!!). I got my parents tickets for a comedy show. They are really big on comedy. I can't say it's my favourite thing, but they enjoy it, so they will have a great time together. I promised my sister a shopping trip. Mostly because I'm the one of us with some style, and I'm hoping she'll pick up on it soon!
We also had some delicious food! My aunt made some turkey and mashed potatoes - it was amazing! I'm still full from the meal, and it's two day later!
I hope you all had an amazing Christmas! I hope that you at least got to spend some time with loved ones.
Soon it's New Years Eve! Does anyone have any plans yet? I am hanging out with my boyfriend and we're probably going out clubbing or something (typical). I'm sure it'll be a good time. And I will definitely report back!
Merry Christmas ... and Happy New Year ... it's almost 2011! Feel free to post about how you spent your Christmas or your plans for New Years Eve!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Food and Activity Tracker - Amazing Site
I have just found an amazing website! For those of you who want to eat right, lose weight, gain muscle, etc., this is the perfect site for you!
http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov.
What does this site do? Well you can input what you ate during a day and what kind of exercise you did during the day. It calculates the health values. It calculates the nutriet values. You can see what nutrients you need to eat more or less of.
I love the ease of adding foods in and it just keeps track of everything and calculates everything for you. That way you can see what you need to improve on! I just found it a couple days ago and I plan to continue using it. I'm going to input all my activities at the end of every day. I'll see how I can improve my eating pattern! I'm just very excited about this and feel that it can really help me out in my quest to become fit and healthy.
Perhaps this will help you, perhaps not. I'm hoping you at least take a look at it because, well, it is an amazing and very helpful site!!
Monday, December 13, 2010
The Breach of Confidentiality
The reason for this post? I feel very violated due to something that someone very close to me did. It wasn't just a friend though. It was my own mother. It wasn't just anyone she talked to, but a police officer.
I'm not a bad person. I've made some mistakes in the past. Maybe pretty bad mistakes. I can't say what it is on here but it's something that I have fixed (made right) and also something that really only hurts me. It doesn't affect anyone else. It's not something terrible like murder or theft or anything like that - so don't think I'm a bad person!
I got really worried and scared one night so I called my mom, just because I needed to get it out. I felt a lot better about it after I told her and I made sure she knew that I was in the process of solving the problem.
Nothing stopped her from talking to the police about it though. The police can't charge me (thank goodness). But, if things go wrong, they could in the future. I have to be insanely carefeul now to make sure I don't do anything close to that again. I thought that my own mother would at least respect my privacy. Maybe even help me through this. No. She tells the police. I don't know if she wants me scared or in trouble. She definitely got me scared, but I'm not in trouble. I can't believe she would do this to me though. I thought we were close. She told me that I could always call her if I was scared or needed any help or anything. That is why I called her at that moment. But I certainly won't anymore.
Bottom line, be careful who you talk to, you never know who could turn on you.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
How To Find A Perfect Last Minute Gift
Face it, Christmas arrives before you even realize it's coming up. I start planning for Christmas months early but there are always a couple of last minute gifts to get. The gifts I"m talking about here are more "a 'week before Christmas" rather than "a day before Christmas" ideas.
1. Buy tickets. This can be for almost anyone on your list. Remembert to buy two tickets though. He or she will want to go with someone! Unless you know this person's schedule though, make sure you book it for at least a month after Christmas, so he or she can book it off work or change plans if necessary. It works great for a boyfriend, giflriend, spouse, parent, or sibling.
2. Donate to charity. Giving $30 - $50 to a charity in someone's name is especially nice. You can often give specific gifts which are lots of fun. I donated a goat from CHF to my parents one year. It is nice to pair this with a small gift as well (so the receiver actually gets something). But it is a perfect gift for someone who has everything they need, like parents!
3. Purchase a spa kit. Spa kits are very popular around Christmas time and you can get them in most department stores. Everything is prepackaged and put together so you don't have to do any work. It is a great gift for almost any female.
4. Gift a bottle of wine. Or another type of alcohol that is preferred (maybe your dad loves Crown Royal? maybe your sister loves Jack Daniels?). Go for that. Wine is a safe bet though because, even if the receiver doesn't like that wine, it is still good for guests and dinner parties. Great for anyone of age and who enjoys a bit of drinking.
5. Pick up a gift certificate. It isn't too hard to pick up a $30 - $50 gift certificate to a clothing store, electronic store, or even a department store. For someone who is hard to shop for, it is a great idea because he or she will be able to choose her own gift. This is not a good idea for a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, or parent. It is recommended for a sibling, friend, child, niece, nephew, or grandchild.
6. Homemade cookies or chocolate. Yum! If you can bake, this is the way to go. Who can resist chewy homemade chocolate chip cookies? Fresh, rich chocolate mints? This is a great gift for anyone on your list but I have found that it is usually a winner for a boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
Happy Shopping!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
November 2010's Best Songs
1. Rihanna - Only Girl
Incredibly catchy. Has some good remixes as well. Definitely a popular song these days - one that you should not miss out on!
Incredibly catchy. Has some good remixes as well. Definitely a popular song these days - one that you should not miss out on!
2. Ducksauce - Barbra Streisand
Unique ... that is the most common word used for this song. Great beat. Definitely a club song. It makes you want to get up and dance! Still unique and random.
3. Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk (Laidback Luke Remix)
It has to be that remix. I mean, the song is pretty awesome, but that remix is the best!
4. Keshia Chante - Table Dancer
Beautiful song. She has an incredible voice that fits this type of music for sure. It is a song that just catches your attention when you hear it.
5. Stromae - Alors On Danse
Wow, enough said! Amazing beat. It just makes you want to get up and dance! Personally, I can't get enough of this song! Perfect at a club or a party.
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