My past envelops me
chains me to the rail
smothers me till I can't breathe
Hatred fills my veins
for the people who made me feel this way
I can't seem to let it go
I want to, so very badly
but its iron clad fists are too tight
Shame that comes to torment
because I shouldn't have let them treat me like that
Shame threatens to whack me right and left
because I should have stood up for myself
Never waste tears on those who could literally care less
Never waste emotions on those who need to make others feel bad
Never waste time with those who only pretend to like you
Tired of restless nights
Dreaming of a better future
I deserve at least that.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Why Can't We Leave Russia Alone?
It seems like the majority of verbal attacks I've seen on social media have been because of their stance in the gay rights issue. The name calling and hatred of Russia was rampant throughout the Olympic Winter Games and it was really annoying. The Games are supposed to be a way for countries put their political and social beliefs aside and just have fun in a competitive atmosphere. This past games seemed to be the direct opposite of that. It shouldn't matter what another country believes or whether or not their standards align with ours. Don't shove it in their faces or theirs in ours, just have fun!
Russia and every other country should have the right to their own opinions. Does every country need to agree with Europe or the USA? NO! Each country should rule their people in the way they see fit. If we aren't allowed to have our own opinions, there's no point in living. If we cut off everyone who has a different opinion than us, then we will never learn to see the world differently nor will we make friends who may open our eyes to new ideas. Sorry, but I feel like that's really idiotic when people stop talking to someone with a different viewpoint or make choices we don't agree with.
I have been on the fence for quite some time on the issue of whether or not the USA should come to every country's aid when a war breaks out. We have a lot of resources that can help others, yes. At the same time, they might be able to handle it themselves if we let them. It seems the USA is the parent and the Middle Eastern countries as well as others are the children that need help walking. If we never let them walk on their own, they never will learn how to.
So, does the USA have to cut ties with countries who don't allow gay marriages and the like? So what they have a different opinion. If another country forbade ice cream, does that mean we should stop selling milk to them? I have friends who have different religions or different ideas how to do things. Doesn't make it ok for me to say, "You're not my friend because you're a Muslim or you wash your whites with your darks!" Crazy right? Personally, I love meeting people with different unique backgrounds. One of my previous boyfriends is from another country and I learned a lot from him that I wouldn't have otherwise. I had never even heard of that country before. The relationship was neat and fun.
Everyone will have a different opinion than you. Some people are still living during or before the Emancipation Proclamation period of time. If that's how they want to live, fine. It's sad no doubt, but I don't hate them. Different opinions are ok and should be embraced. Don't hate them for not agreeing with you.
Russia and every other country should have the right to their own opinions. Does every country need to agree with Europe or the USA? NO! Each country should rule their people in the way they see fit. If we aren't allowed to have our own opinions, there's no point in living. If we cut off everyone who has a different opinion than us, then we will never learn to see the world differently nor will we make friends who may open our eyes to new ideas. Sorry, but I feel like that's really idiotic when people stop talking to someone with a different viewpoint or make choices we don't agree with.
I have been on the fence for quite some time on the issue of whether or not the USA should come to every country's aid when a war breaks out. We have a lot of resources that can help others, yes. At the same time, they might be able to handle it themselves if we let them. It seems the USA is the parent and the Middle Eastern countries as well as others are the children that need help walking. If we never let them walk on their own, they never will learn how to.
So, does the USA have to cut ties with countries who don't allow gay marriages and the like? So what they have a different opinion. If another country forbade ice cream, does that mean we should stop selling milk to them? I have friends who have different religions or different ideas how to do things. Doesn't make it ok for me to say, "You're not my friend because you're a Muslim or you wash your whites with your darks!" Crazy right? Personally, I love meeting people with different unique backgrounds. One of my previous boyfriends is from another country and I learned a lot from him that I wouldn't have otherwise. I had never even heard of that country before. The relationship was neat and fun.
Everyone will have a different opinion than you. Some people are still living during or before the Emancipation Proclamation period of time. If that's how they want to live, fine. It's sad no doubt, but I don't hate them. Different opinions are ok and should be embraced. Don't hate them for not agreeing with you.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Settling
We've all been told "never settle" whether it's a boyfriend, a job or especially a spouse. I've come to the realization that I have no idea what settling would be in many instances. With a boyfriend, I definitely think settling would be letting someone walk all over me, call me names or treat me with disrespect. But I'm wondering if there is more to it than that.
In the case of a job, in my mind settling would be writing for a newspaper/magazine who has themes that I don't agree with or continually asks me to write stories I have either zero interest in writing or to go even further write about a topic I'm uncomfortable with. I already have a "list" of kinds of companies I won't work for or jobs I won't apply for simply because I don't have the passion for the topic like a vegan magazine for example. Some job listings that I find aren't my style because it involves technical writing which I already know I don't like. In my mind, why relocate for a job that I have no passion for? This would be settling.
The other side of this is the fact that I know I won't get my dream job the first time around and maybe not even the second, but my first shouldn't be something I hate, right? It should be fun, interesting, a position I can build upon, learn from, be a stepping stone in a direction I'm thinking of going in. Not stoic or of little interest to be before I even write the cover letter. When writing those, employers want to see passion right? If you have no passion for the company or the position, why apply?
Spouse is a whole nother topic and I'm sure we each have a list of "must haves" and "must not haves"! Maturity is a big one since I keep winding up with immature boyfriends. Granted, girls mature faster than boys so even at 22, they can be.....irritating. So maybe immature is a harsh word for them, but in some areas I believe we all need to grow up.
I believe that settling is never a good thing and that we all should make lists of what we shouldn't setting for.
In the case of a job, in my mind settling would be writing for a newspaper/magazine who has themes that I don't agree with or continually asks me to write stories I have either zero interest in writing or to go even further write about a topic I'm uncomfortable with. I already have a "list" of kinds of companies I won't work for or jobs I won't apply for simply because I don't have the passion for the topic like a vegan magazine for example. Some job listings that I find aren't my style because it involves technical writing which I already know I don't like. In my mind, why relocate for a job that I have no passion for? This would be settling.
The other side of this is the fact that I know I won't get my dream job the first time around and maybe not even the second, but my first shouldn't be something I hate, right? It should be fun, interesting, a position I can build upon, learn from, be a stepping stone in a direction I'm thinking of going in. Not stoic or of little interest to be before I even write the cover letter. When writing those, employers want to see passion right? If you have no passion for the company or the position, why apply?
Spouse is a whole nother topic and I'm sure we each have a list of "must haves" and "must not haves"! Maturity is a big one since I keep winding up with immature boyfriends. Granted, girls mature faster than boys so even at 22, they can be.....irritating. So maybe immature is a harsh word for them, but in some areas I believe we all need to grow up.
I believe that settling is never a good thing and that we all should make lists of what we shouldn't setting for.
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