Well, it's been a while. I would like to start again as if i've been writing daily for weeks.
Random thought:
What is with the word Sexy? I seem to remember people using that word a lot more a long time ago with no risqueness, but never used now. I dont think its so bad of a word. I think the problem with the whole situation is that people think you mean that you are saying something aweful.
I mean, sure! the first two definitions at dictionary.com say
1.concerned predominantly or excessively with sex; risqué
2.sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexuality
But i dont think anybody means that most of the time.
I think most people intend to say the third definition:
3.excitingly appealing; glamorous: Like when you say, that's a sexy car! or that purse is sexy! or that belt! why must it be so risque?
think about it! Sex doesnt always mean sexual intercourse. we could mean that person's sex is male or female. that doesnt have to be risque right?
Perhaps, we could say that something is Sexy when it is feminine or masculine. Like, Hey! that painting shows a female side, therefore it is Sexy(like saying sexish) But then i suppose people would just want to say sexish and that would sound odd. also, we would need to be careful with the context...hmm.
...Okay i suppose no matter what, the word Sexy has seen its day of innocence and insinuates too much now. Sorry sexy. i tried.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Self Control
Today I eat the bitter fruits of procrastination that seem to often be escaped. I'm not sure what it is about being a college student, but again and again I use procrastination and excuses to put off responsibilities. Then by some miracle, I find my way into good grades.
It's like a boy jumping off of cliffs. he finds his way into the places without rocks so often that he forgets the rocks exist. then now and again, he lands smack dab in the middle of the rock and nearly kills himself.
Today is a rock day. I have met with the hard parts of procrastination and it smarts. I have danced around the semester squeaking by and settling for lesser grades and studying. Suddenly, I'm faced with a bad grade or two. The hardest part of these lessons is that nobody can be blamed for any of it besides me. I have squandered my time and found that life has knocked me down.
I close with the words of Elizabeth Bennet's father in the 6 hour movie version of Pride and Prejudice. I think it holds water in this situation for sure. "I'm hardily ashamed of myself. Do not worry my dear, it'll pass. And no doubt much sooner than it should."
It's like a boy jumping off of cliffs. he finds his way into the places without rocks so often that he forgets the rocks exist. then now and again, he lands smack dab in the middle of the rock and nearly kills himself.
Today is a rock day. I have met with the hard parts of procrastination and it smarts. I have danced around the semester squeaking by and settling for lesser grades and studying. Suddenly, I'm faced with a bad grade or two. The hardest part of these lessons is that nobody can be blamed for any of it besides me. I have squandered my time and found that life has knocked me down.
I close with the words of Elizabeth Bennet's father in the 6 hour movie version of Pride and Prejudice. I think it holds water in this situation for sure. "I'm hardily ashamed of myself. Do not worry my dear, it'll pass. And no doubt much sooner than it should."
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Originality
Well, i've decided that im not the best blogger. It's funny because i had imagined a unique and poetic blog with many insights and daily updates with clever pros and exciting ideas. I think it started with my title. "Impressions of an aspiring Gentleman." Sounds very self righteous and noble indeed. However, each time i try to blog, i feel a great responsibility to make it amazing and powerful, just in case someone who thinks that no gentleman exist in the world any longer reads it and i can offer hope. I think that, instead, i'll make it more of a place to place snapshots in my life. A second in time. A thought, a perspective, a joke, etc. Nothing too noble. So then, when the noble ones come, you, the reader, can be happily surprised and, in turn, uplifted. It can get pretty boring and monotonous to read noble and empowering every week. Sorry if you are looking forward to more.
we'll see how this new title holds out...
we'll see how this new title holds out...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Responsibility
I am often taken aback by the sad way in which society views the world today. I see a people who look at situations where responsibility is demanded as confining and worrying. I see a generation of teens who think to one day grow up and live with a significant other instead of being married. A society where, when angry, you can drop a curse word or a racial slur and drive away without the thought of having to answer for those actions. Where nobody has a stance because they are so convinced that it will destroy someone's, if not their own, freedom.
What is this? Some sort of fad? Most people that i know with the truest character and highest morals are thought of as old fashioned or old school. Cant the current generations claim some sort of responsibility? cant the world see their direction? A society based on no accountability will quickly lead to the total destruction of the family unit and, with it, society itself.
I am convinced that if the world could claim this responsibility and self respect, they would find true moral character. This can be hard to fight for at times but it is the very thing that one must fight for. What else matters?
Quick story:
I had a partner in employment that once taught me a valuable lesson. I, for a time, was a man very swayed by common opinion and peer pressure. My partner would often challenge me in my ideas and observations, not because he always disagreed, but that he was seeing how i might react when pressured. Sadly, at the time, i fell often to his pressures. I would make an observation or state an opinion like, "I like that kind of Car." My partner would then state all the reasons why the car was a mistake to like and why people who like that type of car are not very intelligent. I would then, in order to allow his opinion and avoid contention, state that i didnt like it all that much and that i agreed. This was not my opinion.
Needless to say, my partner loved the thought of toying with me. One day, i openly defended a point and stance and would not back down, despite his hammering. He sat back with a new found respect and said, "i guess we can agree to disagree." Which was his way of saying, good job of not being a push over.
This was the lesson learned: One only knows the depth of one's moral character when you choose to deny the way of the world and the public opinion and defend what you know is good and right. That is when you truly learn your values and morals. The moment when you take the responsibility of digging in and defending the truth.
Society, in it's steady decline, must take a stand. We must take responsibility for our fates and our sacred honors and fight for them. Then we must teach our children to value right and dismiss immorality. We live in whirlwind of opinions, anchored by what little absolute truths we've uncovered. we cannot be tossed about. we must choose to fight the storm and believe in our power over the winds that would destroy our focus.
What is this? Some sort of fad? Most people that i know with the truest character and highest morals are thought of as old fashioned or old school. Cant the current generations claim some sort of responsibility? cant the world see their direction? A society based on no accountability will quickly lead to the total destruction of the family unit and, with it, society itself.
I am convinced that if the world could claim this responsibility and self respect, they would find true moral character. This can be hard to fight for at times but it is the very thing that one must fight for. What else matters?
Quick story:
I had a partner in employment that once taught me a valuable lesson. I, for a time, was a man very swayed by common opinion and peer pressure. My partner would often challenge me in my ideas and observations, not because he always disagreed, but that he was seeing how i might react when pressured. Sadly, at the time, i fell often to his pressures. I would make an observation or state an opinion like, "I like that kind of Car." My partner would then state all the reasons why the car was a mistake to like and why people who like that type of car are not very intelligent. I would then, in order to allow his opinion and avoid contention, state that i didnt like it all that much and that i agreed. This was not my opinion.
Needless to say, my partner loved the thought of toying with me. One day, i openly defended a point and stance and would not back down, despite his hammering. He sat back with a new found respect and said, "i guess we can agree to disagree." Which was his way of saying, good job of not being a push over.
This was the lesson learned: One only knows the depth of one's moral character when you choose to deny the way of the world and the public opinion and defend what you know is good and right. That is when you truly learn your values and morals. The moment when you take the responsibility of digging in and defending the truth.
Society, in it's steady decline, must take a stand. We must take responsibility for our fates and our sacred honors and fight for them. Then we must teach our children to value right and dismiss immorality. We live in whirlwind of opinions, anchored by what little absolute truths we've uncovered. we cannot be tossed about. we must choose to fight the storm and believe in our power over the winds that would destroy our focus.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Sincerity
What is it that makes others view us as insincere?
I have been told that I have a very vibrant and extroverted personality. This has been a blessing and a curse. The blessing of it, I would say, is the fact that I have very little fear of approaching others and getting to know them. I love to be in groups and I enjoy the spotlight of social situations. The curse of the matter is that I am often thought of as being fake. That i have a mask or a facade that I put on in certain groups or situations.
Another fault of mine is the fact that too often I care about what others think of me. I, in my attempts to have honor and respect, that my predecessors found so important, always seem to care when the world thinks ill of me.
Although one might attribute the thoughts of one being fake as a personal judgement that is fickle and need not be given attention, I find that implied insincerity can often hurt a friendship's trust. When a friend gives a complement, the trust isn't there and so it's just words. Trust is the integral factor in any relationship, I dare say. So what does one do to regain trust? How can one convince others that he is, in fact, sincere and honest?
It seems that, often, when one loses his good name, it is lost forever. I only hope this is not the case with me. If so, I imagine new friends and circles would be needed.
Perhaps, I can make a habbit of undersigning all of my comments with "Seriously" or "I mean it." This may be a little extreme, but I dont know that any effort will be useless.
I have been told that I have a very vibrant and extroverted personality. This has been a blessing and a curse. The blessing of it, I would say, is the fact that I have very little fear of approaching others and getting to know them. I love to be in groups and I enjoy the spotlight of social situations. The curse of the matter is that I am often thought of as being fake. That i have a mask or a facade that I put on in certain groups or situations.
Another fault of mine is the fact that too often I care about what others think of me. I, in my attempts to have honor and respect, that my predecessors found so important, always seem to care when the world thinks ill of me.
Although one might attribute the thoughts of one being fake as a personal judgement that is fickle and need not be given attention, I find that implied insincerity can often hurt a friendship's trust. When a friend gives a complement, the trust isn't there and so it's just words. Trust is the integral factor in any relationship, I dare say. So what does one do to regain trust? How can one convince others that he is, in fact, sincere and honest?
It seems that, often, when one loses his good name, it is lost forever. I only hope this is not the case with me. If so, I imagine new friends and circles would be needed.
Perhaps, I can make a habbit of undersigning all of my comments with "Seriously" or "I mean it." This may be a little extreme, but I dont know that any effort will be useless.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Blogging
I've always been under the opinion that the internet is a place where too much personal information is shared. Whether it be your address, your full name, your social security number, etc. One can never be too careful when adding to the vast amount of information that is viewable to more than, im sure, we can ever know. however, bloggin is a chance for one to say both nothing and everything. I can write till im blue in the fingers and never really say anything personal.
I suppose what i mean to say is, in a world where women are becoming less and less valued and men become less and less valuable, what follows is the impressions and insights into the life of me, a lover of the good ol' days when people not only respected each other, they respected themselves. When honor was something to fight and die defending. When all things base and vile were avoided and thought of as they are, base and vile.
some people say that in order to change the world, we must first change ourselves. I believe a similar and more current statement could be: "if you want to change the world, start a blog."
I suppose what i mean to say is, in a world where women are becoming less and less valued and men become less and less valuable, what follows is the impressions and insights into the life of me, a lover of the good ol' days when people not only respected each other, they respected themselves. When honor was something to fight and die defending. When all things base and vile were avoided and thought of as they are, base and vile.
some people say that in order to change the world, we must first change ourselves. I believe a similar and more current statement could be: "if you want to change the world, start a blog."
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