Shallow

Today's topic: being shallow. This is a topic that bothers me a lot, so let's address it now. To start, I'm going to give a definition of shallow, so the interpretations of my blog is a little clearer. Shallow - lacking depth; superficial: a mind that is not narrow but shallow. (Yes, I pulled that off of dictionary.com so it's the real definition)

All right, now that we all understand what shallow is, let's talk about it in depth. Haven't we all heard "Don't judge a book by it's cover" at least once? This means person is better determined by they're personality versus they're appearance.

The question is; does their physical appearance matter to you? Personally, I care more about what kind of person they are rather than what they look like. Beauty is only skin deep and only lasts for so long. Eventually beauty will fade and what will be left? They're inner beauty is the correct answer.

The reason this topic is so concerning to me is because it happens all the time. Today was a good example. I'm not really going to cover what happened. The point is, I was very happy with myself because I realized, I'm not shallow. I'm glad I'm not.

Remember: Inner beauty lasts a life time. Physical beauty is only skin deep. "Don't judge a book by it's cover!"

John Lennon

John Lennon. He sang, he painted, he wrote, he played guitar, but that's not why he matters to me. There is much more than his talent. It was his beautiful mind, his ideas, and dreams. John Lennon is my idol; he makes the biggest impact on my own ideas and dreams.
He dreamed of a better tomorrow, no war and only peace. He preached love and said what he felt. I admire his honesty and his bravery to do so. I admire how he spoke out and wanted good. He was never afraid to say anything.
Sure, many hated him, but more loved him. There are plenty of us who admire him to this day. When it comes down to the line, what could have happened if he hadn't been assassinated? Would the world be more peaceful? Would there be more love instead of so much hate? Sadly, we'll never know.
John Lennon is my idol, my role model. He's made me see things in a new way. I want to make a difference like he did. Maybe I can't be as well known as him, but I want to make a difference. I want to stand up for what I think is right. Someday, I will get the chance. "You may say I'm just a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

Just Be Nice!

As usual, I've been reading things and searching the web. Sadly, I always find something negative. I know it's everywhere, but to know that it's happening so close to home makes it worse. I'd like to identify and discuss.

Really, hate groups, messages/comments, bashing, ect. All of that is very childish! As high schoolers, shouldn't we be more mature? Oh that's right, should be.... That doesn't mean all of us are.

Doesn't it bother anyone else? I hate seeing things like this. Such fowl language everywhere and constantly. Sure, a few swear words are bound to slip out from your lips once in a while. That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the constant swearing. It sounds and looks horrible and it's just so disrespectful!

Next, what is up with the fights? Why can't we be more mature and be diplomatic? I hate seeing or hearing someone use any sentence with the word fight and they're implying they want one. Haven't you got anything better to do? Or is it the attention you want?

Cool the attitudes! Think positive! It isn't impossible. Can't we just all get along? I know I'm asking a lot, but next time you think about saying something hateful, think about the causes and effects. Remember, we're all in this together. We have the choice and power to make a difference.

Pollution of the Body

Why would you ever want to drink, smoke, or use drugs? I can't find any rational reason why it's necessary to pollute your body. You can live a happy life without doing all the polluting. Usually you feel worse when you use drugs, smoke, and drink. Eventually it catches up with you. Sure you feel great for a little bit, but in the end is it worth it? I value my life, my health, my intelligence, I'm not going to waste it. As cheesy and overused as it is,it's still valid,Say no to drugs! Don't pollute your body!

Little Minds, Easily Influenced

I babysit, just like many other teenagers. As I babysit, the more I learn about little minds. The most important thing to remember is they are easily influenced. Peers, television, video games, movies, and adults make a huge impact. Sadly, they aren't always good ones. Some little kids will say inappropriate things to get laughs out of their friends. One of the kids I babysit knows a lot of cuss words I know. This is a problem because he is eight and I am fifteen. Peers in any setting, make one of the biggest influences. Some kids find it a necessary to be "cool" and they do stupid things to be "cool." The media has very few good role models anymore. They promote women to look like barbies, that no ordinary girl could be. There are more inappropriate language and scenes that little minds shouldn't see. It makes me sad that society is lowering its expectations for good. I mean really, how sad, people would rather watch violence. Where is the good in that? Little kids are the future. Shouldn't we teach them good morals and not violence?

Lyrically Speaking

Okay... I've had all day to think... and I'm going to try to write a blog using just song lyrics (with a few added words as needed) to describe how I feel. ^_^

This crazy little thing called love, and there's nothing good about saying goodbye. We sense the danger, but don't want to give up. Trust is a word all lovers know. The glorious art of staining souls, but don't let memories go. The trouble with love is it can tear you up inside, and make your heart believe a lie. Love and loss, embrace the pain. Regardless, my heart beats the same. Do you find me dreadful? Well, Here comes the rain again, falling from the stars. I'm drenched in my pain again, becoming who we are. It's a beautiful lie. It's the perfect denial. Empty words from empty hearts, shattered to pieces and torn apart. Separated with distance so far away, only wishing you would have stayed.

That about wraps it up for now. ^_^

Artists: Queen, Hinder, HIM, Tokio Hotel, Lovex, Kelly Clarkson, Escape The Fate, AFI, Green Day, 30 Seconds To Mars, Andee Rose(poem not lyrics but oh well)

P.S. I don't care if you don't like it... I worked on this and I like it just fine. ^_^

It Could Be Good

Love can be a good thing,
But sometimes it hurts like hell.
Yet time and time again,
We fall for it!
We take risks for it!

Love can be a good thing,
But can make you crash hard.
Yet once again, as you've seen,
We are always lured!
We are determined to have it!


This is just a rough draft for my new poem, so it's not the best.

Stupid, Foolish Girl

Stupid, foolish girl!
You fall for it everytime!
Sometimes your heart does lie.
That's when you should listen to your mind
They don't always agree, you know.
Yes, it gets hard deciding which is right.
It really would be better if you'd listen.
Stop being so foolish, you know better!
Learn from your mistakes!

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow

Just because one day things look bad doesn't mean they'll be bad the next day. I can honestly say today turned out better than I intended it to. Of course I figured it'd be a nice day, but it got even better. All thanks to the wonders of music. It can be so reviving and make an incredible impact on your mood.
Music has always made an impact on my life; it's simply part of me. Today I'm glad I chose to listen to an abundant amount of music. It really did help me, and now I feel a lot better. Sometimes we look hard for something to help when something so obvious, like music, can be a cure.
Yesterday I was doubting things, but today I feel better about that. If he feels better, that helps me. My mom has called me an incurable optimist multiple times. I really like to help people, and when I make somebody else feel good, I feel really good. On the other hand, there's a point where you have to say enough is enough. I can't always fix everything. That doesn't mean I'm simply giving up, it means I've gotten to a point I can't help. I like to call it "The point of no return." So maybe I've really tried everything I can do, but I don't ever just give up. I try until I know for sure I can't do anything.
All of this brings us to my motto/theme for the day. Motto/Theme: The right amount of determination will get you where you want to go. Meaning: Too little determination and you'll begin to doubt yourself and not make your goal. Then again, if your too determined you could be unfair and even become a tyrant. The right amount can be critical. Remember that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.
Have a nice evening everyone!

Our Forecast is a Delightful Day of Rain

Clouds move in and everything grows dark. Raindrops fall from clouds above. The pitter patter on the window pane resonates through the room. Everything has become silent with the exception of the rain. It is soothing and delightful. Finally a forecast of something nice and calm. Don't think of it as a depressing rainy day. Eventually the sun will shine and we will feel it's warmth. As for today, our forecast is a delightful day of rain.