The Mystery of Pain

How can people have so little respect for one another?
How can we cause each other so much hurt, without even a second thought or a shadow of regret?
We hurt others, only to turn around and be hurt ourselves.

It's a ripple effect of pain; it's give and take, as we hurt others, they return the favor and will also pass the pain along. At what point will it stop, at what point can it stop?
I for one am tired of having cause to cry, tired of the constant ache I see others go through- and cannot wait to see it stop.
Universal Truth Number Ten
If you don't stop the pain cycle, the grudges that we hold, no one else will.

All it takes is a kind word in the face of a rude remark, a smile that seems never to waver, and an attitude that realizes being the bigger person isn't always easy, but it's worth it.

Revolution Number Nine

I have this amazing friend, who is always building other people up and trying to make them feel amazing. He's one of those really great kids that everyone likes, and everyone wants to be like him. Including me.

He's off to Australia to help people in the most amazing way possible. By sacrificing two years of his life, and serving an LDS mission.

It's that snot (and I call him that affectionately) who has inspired

Universal Truth Number Nine
If people made an effort (that's it, just a small effort) to be kinder, better, less hurtful- think of what the world would be like.
Something as small as saying something kind when you were going to say something hurtful would change the world. We can change the world one person, and one phrase at a time.
Good 'ol snot is changing the world,starting a revolution, one person and one comment at a time-
I'm certain he'll continue do this in Australia... and I'm so glad he was around long enough to teach me this principle by example.
So go ahead everyone, be a snot. Start a revolution.

Relationship 411

I admit fully that I've been abandoning you, my blogger audiance:(
But here's the truth of it, I'm lame and I'm busy. Monday of this week I spent five hours in the library, just so I could kick my biology exam's butt.
(And kicked it I did!)

Ok, are you ready for universal truth number eight?

Girls just don't need boys.

There are so many girls (Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous girls) who just settle.
They allow themselves to stay in relationships that are neither healthy or smart. Sometimes they even know- but do nothing about it.
Afraid of being alone, or that no one else will be capable of loving them- they can't see that some INCREDIBLE guy is out there looking for them, and they just have to be willing to be happy on their own until he finds them.
Let me tell you, with wisdom beyond my years...
there's a real romance out there waiting for you. A guy who loves you for you, and all your weird and adorable quirks, a guy who knows that you're a real find- and he's so lucky to have you- so he'll do nothing to lose you, a guy that's so excited to see you, can't wait to talk to you and hear the next thing you say, a guy who will treat you like a queen. Because you are one.

Girls: don't settle, know your dream guy is out there waiting for you

Guys: girls aren't going to put up with your nonsense anymore, step it up and realize that unless you step it up, it'll be you dying alone, not them.

Blollege Blirl

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Blollege Blirl (college girl... cleverly disguised, eh?) She was incredible, and incredibly humble, and able to rule the campus with a well-manicured, iron fist.
She had a 7:30 class, and as she crawled out of bed this morning there seemed to be something truly wrong. The sun had yet to rise, and even in her castle (apartment) she could tell that the day would be a cold one.
For a moment it seemed possible that there was something wrong with her alarm clock, that it was still the middle of the night. But every other clock in her royal chambers (bed room) confirmed what her own alarm clock was telling her.
Wearing three layers... and a coat... she was ready to step outside her apartment building into the cold and black that was the morning. Her royal carriage (otherwise known as the campus shuttle bus) was waiting for her, and she boarded it to head off to learn and academically grow.

Universal Truth Number Seven
Everything's Better in a Fairy Tale

Admit it, if I hadn't written this like a fairytale, it'd be more boring than spit

Frustration

I'm not ready to deal with the real world?
Who'd have guessed it? Well... honestly I would have, but even I was surprised at the manner in which I'm unprepared.
Here's the deal, a few nights ago I was angry. That's it, there's nothing more to it, I was so upset I was in tears.
Confused? Allow me to explain. I've never, NEVER been mad at anyone before. (Outside of my family)
Don't misunderstand, I've been angry. Everyone experiences frustration, I just have never before been frustrated with someone.
I didn't even know what to do. I was offended and hurt by the way this friend was acting, and I did nothing. I was hard-core crying on the phone, and just couldn't bring myself to text this kid and let him know he was acting like a jerk.
That's what I mean when I say, I'm not prepared for the real world. I don't know how to confront people. I hate hurting feelings, but I really don't want to allow myself to be mistreated. I'm going to learn how to be very pointed, even when it's not comfortable. I'll find someone out there who will teach me how to react like a grown up... so that when someone treats me like I'm not worth anything I can set Universal Truth Number Six into action.

I'd want to know if I ever did anything to mimic the effect his actions had on me. I'd hate to think I'd ever done anything like it to a friend.
I've never been made to feel that awful, ever. And it won't happen again (as soon as I can figure out how... I'll keep you updated).

Universal Truth Number Six
Take a friendship for granted, and it won't be around for you to make the same mistake twice.

Fine print:
I'm not talking about Universal Truth Six for any friend in particular (don't worry!) I love all of you pepes and am anything but angry. This was several days ago... so even that frustration has all but vanished. I'm also not trying to threaten or sound scary, I'm just trying to figure out what it is that you're supposed to do when you've got a problem... I've never fought with anyone outside of my family, and would like to keep it that way.
You tell me, what do YOU do?

College Party

I was leaving a school event when a truck full of guys stopped to shout at me,"Hey! Party at Smith's Marketplace!"
"Party at Smiths?" I replied surprised, and slightly confused.
"Yeah! Smith's Marketplace, come!"
My first reaction was, "What kind of crazy-faced party would that be!?"
I laughed... but then thinking on the truck load of normal (which happens to be the opposite of crazy-faced) boys.I glanced at my phone, it was only 11:30, and I thought why not? The night is still young!
I hopped into my car, pulled out of the parking terrace, and drove straight to Smiths Marketplace.

I'm certain you're thinking along the same lines I was. That this was a "party" at Smiths... one of those random things that spreads. While it can be fun, it invariably results in mass numbers of students clogging up the isles, chilling in the store, and upsetting the managers.This; however, wasn't a "party" it was a PARTY!
We had to show our student ID to get in through the door, and to obtain a raffle ticket. Because, yes, there was a raffle. There was also a cakewalk and all kinds of items put on sale. This was a party that had been organized by Smiths!
As I wandered around the store, filled with students shopping and playing,I picked up a few groceries and decided; I LOVE COLLEGE.

Universal Truth Number Five
Pay special heed to what your cookies tell you

Need an explanation for that one? Earlier that same day I received a free fortune cookie. (Don't you just love food that can talk to you!?)
My fortune read, "You will attend an unusual party and meet someone important"
As my roomate and I were driving home, I realized, if there was ever an unusual party, that was it... unfortunately, I didn't take the time to meet a single person. I should have paid better attention to what my cookie was telling me.

Universal Truth Number Four

Being shallow is painful.
What's that, you say? Your fourth universal truth is, Being Shallow is Painful!?!
Yes. Yes it is.
The other day I was walking to my Biology class, and nearly ran directly into some kid.
Why?
I wasn't watching where I was going. You know how some buildings are shiny... and you can see yourself in them?
Yeah, enough said. Vanity is pain, anyone with a similar experience can back me up with this one.