Sometimes we as humans feel out of place. As if there's some life that you should be living, and your current one just isn't right.
Then there's that "I wish I were in his/her place" or "I wish I was -insertnamehere-" or anything to that extent. But what about when you get to that point where you just think that you're not living as you should be? You can't just do whatever and see what happens because it just all seems wrong. So what's left to do?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Nothing Lasts Forever
In our lives, nothing will last forever.
You'll never be the same age again,
Teachers won't remain with you,
Mothers and Fathers die with old age,
Brothers and Sisters grow up and move out,
You yourself change as the years go on.
Pets will die as they grow old,
Clothing styles go in and out of fashion,
Likes and dislikes will change,
And not even your friends will stay with you forever, no matter how much you wish them to;
Time continues to move forward.
How are we to hold onto these parts of our lives?
If everything's to change, it won't always "change for the better."
So what's left to do?
You'll never be the same age again,
Teachers won't remain with you,
Mothers and Fathers die with old age,
Brothers and Sisters grow up and move out,
You yourself change as the years go on.
Pets will die as they grow old,
Clothing styles go in and out of fashion,
Likes and dislikes will change,
And not even your friends will stay with you forever, no matter how much you wish them to;
Time continues to move forward.
How are we to hold onto these parts of our lives?
If everything's to change, it won't always "change for the better."
So what's left to do?
Monday, February 16, 2009
Just like Mirrors
Have you ever stood in an area where you're surrounded on all sides just by mirrors. Don't you feel lost? Like there's a million different things, with only one origin.
It's like life; each one being a decision to make. Then from whichever you choose, there's a million more ways to go. But no matter how confused you may get, you always know what way to go, and which one to choose. You can always find the exit.
However, that particular exit is never what you planned, and neither are your mirrors.
You just have to wait and see.
It's like life; each one being a decision to make. Then from whichever you choose, there's a million more ways to go. But no matter how confused you may get, you always know what way to go, and which one to choose. You can always find the exit.
However, that particular exit is never what you planned, and neither are your mirrors.
You just have to wait and see.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Of Superstitions
Why do people believe that Friday 13th is unlucky?
Is it because that's what everyone says?
Like a rumor. It's passed on from person to person, but nobody ever doubts the credibility of it.
It just continues to be believed and transferred to the next person.
What if it's that they believe it to be true, so it comes true?
For example, if you believe that navy blue is black, then to you it is black.
So if you believe that such superstitions happen, then you'd relate bad things to Friday the 13th.
Then if it's just because they "do,"
I can't really argue with that.
But if the reason is that "everyone else does"
Personally, that's lame.
Doesn't anyone ever feel bad for Friday 13th?
It's such a hated day when it's just like any other.
Doesn't it deserve some love too?
Happy Friday 13th~
Is it because that's what everyone says?
Like a rumor. It's passed on from person to person, but nobody ever doubts the credibility of it.
It just continues to be believed and transferred to the next person.
What if it's that they believe it to be true, so it comes true?
For example, if you believe that navy blue is black, then to you it is black.
So if you believe that such superstitions happen, then you'd relate bad things to Friday the 13th.
Then if it's just because they "do,"
I can't really argue with that.
But if the reason is that "everyone else does"
Personally, that's lame.
Doesn't anyone ever feel bad for Friday 13th?
It's such a hated day when it's just like any other.
Doesn't it deserve some love too?
Happy Friday 13th~
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A Part of the Scenery
Everyday I see my friends just walking, laughing, springing;
Like they're floating about the clouds
Waiting to jump down,
But they don't know
What it's like down there.
Shifting in and out of view, I'm just part of the scenery:
Unnoticed as I watch them all
Enjoying their lives,
Wishing I was a part of that too.
When I go missing, it's never noticed.
Life goes on, not stopping for anyone
Making zero acceptions to its rule;
But once,
just once,
I want it to stop for me.
My dreams take me places I've never been
Yet even there, I'm still the background;
an insignificant object;
Just a part of the scenery.
Like they're floating about the clouds
Waiting to jump down,
But they don't know
What it's like down there.
Shifting in and out of view, I'm just part of the scenery:
Unnoticed as I watch them all
Enjoying their lives,
Wishing I was a part of that too.
When I go missing, it's never noticed.
Life goes on, not stopping for anyone
Making zero acceptions to its rule;
But once,
just once,
I want it to stop for me.
My dreams take me places I've never been
Yet even there, I'm still the background;
an insignificant object;
Just a part of the scenery.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Idealistic Views
We live in a real life. There's nothing you can do about it.
So why do people still bother with idealism?
Yes, it is nice to believe that things could happen a certain way, but deep down, you know it won't.
If you say "well it (still) could," then you're just lying to yourself. You know that it'll never happen.
Deep
Deep
Deep
DEEP
DEEP
DEEP
DEEP...
down you know it, even if you don't want to admit to it.
Everyone is entitled to the right to view things how they like, to hold their own thoughts, feelings an opinions. That's what makes us human.
But what's not right is when you attempt to enforce them upon someone else.
Expressing your ideas and thoughts is one thing, but trying to make another person hold the same thoughts?
NO.
That's just not right.
There's no excuse for it. Believe what you want--that you are "just believing it could happen"--but that doesn't change the fact that you're enforcing your own opinions and views upon another.
We live a real life, and there's nothing you can do about it.
So why do people still bother with idealism?
Yes, it is nice to believe that things could happen a certain way, but deep down, you know it won't.
If you say "well it (still) could," then you're just lying to yourself. You know that it'll never happen.
Deep
Deep
Deep
DEEP
DEEP
DEEP
DEEP...
down you know it, even if you don't want to admit to it.
Everyone is entitled to the right to view things how they like, to hold their own thoughts, feelings an opinions. That's what makes us human.
But what's not right is when you attempt to enforce them upon someone else.
Expressing your ideas and thoughts is one thing, but trying to make another person hold the same thoughts?
NO.
That's just not right.
There's no excuse for it. Believe what you want--that you are "just believing it could happen"--but that doesn't change the fact that you're enforcing your own opinions and views upon another.
We live a real life, and there's nothing you can do about it.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sound of Happiness
Happiness: the quality or state of being happy.
When that sound rings through the air, reaching your ears, you assume that someone is happy. But at the same time, that sound can mean a million contradicting things.
Discomfort.
Secrets.
Hesitation.
Annoyance.
So many different things, so how do you tell them apart? How do you know which one you're supposed to use?
Some people say you use context clues.
Context Clue: A method by which the meanings of unknown words may be obtained by examining the parts of a sentence surrounding the word for definition/explanation clues, restatement/synonym clues, contrast/antonym clues, and inference/general context clues
Some people say you can tell by their body language.
Body Language: Non-verbal, usually unconscious, communication through the use of postures, gestures, facial expressions, and the like.
Some people say that your instincts will tell you.
Instincts: A natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency.
All these could be right, and could be wrong. You'd never know the real answer.
Although I would think the easiest answer is right infront of you.
Just laugh.
When that sound rings through the air, reaching your ears, you assume that someone is happy. But at the same time, that sound can mean a million contradicting things.
Discomfort.
Secrets.
Hesitation.
Annoyance.
So many different things, so how do you tell them apart? How do you know which one you're supposed to use?
Some people say you use context clues.
Context Clue: A method by which the meanings of unknown words may be obtained by examining the parts of a sentence surrounding the word for definition/explanation clues, restatement/synonym clues, contrast/antonym clues, and inference/general context clues
Some people say you can tell by their body language.
Body Language: Non-verbal, usually unconscious, communication through the use of postures, gestures, facial expressions, and the like.
Some people say that your instincts will tell you.
Instincts: A natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency.
All these could be right, and could be wrong. You'd never know the real answer.
Although I would think the easiest answer is right infront of you.
Just laugh.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Illusions
How do you know when you're living a lie? That all you are doing is fooling yourself? You act like something you know you aren't but soon you convince yourself that that's who you are. Wouldn't you still be playing the part though?
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely actors"
When my Humanities teacher had taught us that, I thought I'd forget it like I do everything else.
But I didn't.
It really surprised me when I started typing this entry. I never thought I'd bring up something school related of all things. It just came out.
If it's all an illusion, then you would not know when it's the real thing. However, if it is real, then you would think it is an illusion. So if you don't think about it, you would never know. When you do think about it, you still don't know.
Curiousity that is every person's downfall, so wouldn't ignorance be better?
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely actors"
When my Humanities teacher had taught us that, I thought I'd forget it like I do everything else.
But I didn't.
It really surprised me when I started typing this entry. I never thought I'd bring up something school related of all things. It just came out.
If it's all an illusion, then you would not know when it's the real thing. However, if it is real, then you would think it is an illusion. So if you don't think about it, you would never know. When you do think about it, you still don't know.
Curiousity that is every person's downfall, so wouldn't ignorance be better?
Decisions
Decisions aren't always to be made by yourself.
Sometimes your friends make them for you,
Sometimes your parents make them,
Sometimes your teachers make them,
and sometimes the people you care for make them.
But what if you never make them yourself?
Even when you're afraid of a decision, choosing brings a feeling of self-worth doesn't it?
Never making your own decision makes you feel useless. Unable to prove that you are independant. That you don't need other people's help all the time.
There are negatives to decisions though.
You never know what may happen if you choose something else, and you will never know until you choose it. Choices are not always shown however, and could very well stab you in the back.
What if your choice hurts everyone?
Sometimes your friends make them for you,
Sometimes your parents make them,
Sometimes your teachers make them,
and sometimes the people you care for make them.
But what if you never make them yourself?
Even when you're afraid of a decision, choosing brings a feeling of self-worth doesn't it?
Never making your own decision makes you feel useless. Unable to prove that you are independant. That you don't need other people's help all the time.
There are negatives to decisions though.
You never know what may happen if you choose something else, and you will never know until you choose it. Choices are not always shown however, and could very well stab you in the back.
What if your choice hurts everyone?
Choices
When a friend gets mad at you, are you supposed to be sad?
Like, when your friends want you to do something, and they continuously ask you, so you do it to make them happy.
But then another one of your friends is completely against you doing something like that.
What are you supposed to do?
There's no equilibrium for you to reach. If you try to make one, you might lose them both.
Does that mean you have to choose?
They're not making you choose, but you yourself just want both sides to be happy.
So how are you supposed to keep the balance?
A scale is supposed to hold balance. It keeps things equal, and if they are not, it evens them out.
That scale has to tip eventually...
...and all balance will be lost.
Like, when your friends want you to do something, and they continuously ask you, so you do it to make them happy.
But then another one of your friends is completely against you doing something like that.
What are you supposed to do?
There's no equilibrium for you to reach. If you try to make one, you might lose them both.
Does that mean you have to choose?
They're not making you choose, but you yourself just want both sides to be happy.
So how are you supposed to keep the balance?
A scale is supposed to hold balance. It keeps things equal, and if they are not, it evens them out.
That scale has to tip eventually...
...and all balance will be lost.
A Parallel Universe
A friend of mine used to talk to be about philosophy and her theories on the universe. Nobody else ever heard her talk about these things (not that I know of atleast), and it made me feel special that I was the one she told. One of the things she like to talk about most though, was parallel universes.
While we were walking home in 8th grade, she was telling me about how Mr.Bandaruk had seen her book, and asked to borrow it when she was done. She was telling me about how weird it was for a good ten minutes before she started talking about a parallel universe.
I still remember how interested I was in what she was saying. The possibility of blackholes being portals to parallel universes just stunned me. She opened my eyes to what I had always been so ignorant of. Our small city was a bubble, but beyond it there was no end to what could be found.
But if there were parallel universes, would there be one where she hadn't left?
While we were walking home in 8th grade, she was telling me about how Mr.Bandaruk had seen her book, and asked to borrow it when she was done. She was telling me about how weird it was for a good ten minutes before she started talking about a parallel universe.
I still remember how interested I was in what she was saying. The possibility of blackholes being portals to parallel universes just stunned me. She opened my eyes to what I had always been so ignorant of. Our small city was a bubble, but beyond it there was no end to what could be found.
But if there were parallel universes, would there be one where she hadn't left?
Counting Sheep
When you tell somebody that you can't fall asleep, they tell you to count sheep, and that will make you fall asleep.
But what if you have a lot of things on your mind?
What if you're thinking about a guy?
What if you're an insomniac?
And what if you're just afraid of sleeping?
Then there's the type of sheep you'd be counting.
Are they white or black?
Are they fat or thin?
Have they already been sheared?
Are they dirty or clean?
Are they cute of ugly?
There's also the fence to be taken account of. Then the sky, the grass, the clouds, the sun, the moon, the atmosphere, the weather, and whether or not there's a farmer.
Wouldn't counting sheep just make it harder to fall asleep?
But what if you have a lot of things on your mind?
What if you're thinking about a guy?
What if you're an insomniac?
And what if you're just afraid of sleeping?
Then there's the type of sheep you'd be counting.
Are they white or black?
Are they fat or thin?
Have they already been sheared?
Are they dirty or clean?
Are they cute of ugly?
There's also the fence to be taken account of. Then the sky, the grass, the clouds, the sun, the moon, the atmosphere, the weather, and whether or not there's a farmer.
Wouldn't counting sheep just make it harder to fall asleep?
How to Fly
About a year ago, I was talking to a friend I hadn't had contact with in 2 years. We had somehow ended up talking about flying, and I had told her that it'd be cool if there was a way to fly. I was expecting something like "yeah, that'd be cool" or "we can make one!", but she told me something that I happened to remember today.
"Jump and miss the ground."
"Jump and miss the ground."
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