February 21, 2007 at 7:41 am · Filed under Meaningless Drivel
The past few weeks have been pure crazy. I am really trying to make a concerted effort to get things finished, started, and moving.
I broke down and bought an iPod shuffle last weekend. I did not want to support the apple marketing machine, but I did. I needed a nice little portable player to take running with me. I ran (and walked a portion) about half a mile this morning and it kicked my ass. I feel good though - The endorphins that are released when I work out give me a sense of otherworldly euphoria for about 48 hours. I am going to work up to running a few miles every morning.
It is also looking like I am going to get a cat or perhaps two. I have wanted cats for a while, but my most recent ex was allergic to cats. I think my stress level will be greatly reduced by having a pet. I read somewhere that you have to have 10 hugs a day for emotional growth and pets are a very good source of hugs. I do like dogs, but I prefer cats… if dogs weren’t so helpless, I would get one… plus, my parents and sister both have cats, so when I travel for extended periods, they can take care of them. I may head down to the humane society this weekend to pick one out… I need to laugh and smile more - cats often provide a very good excuse for both!
February 12, 2007 at 6:18 am · Filed under Pointless Rants
In this moment in time, I can take a clear snapshot regarding my stance on everything. Three weeks from now, I will look back and feel completely differently. Many people will feel exactly the same now as they will in the future. Personally, I have no problem challenging my own beliefs and ideas because there are only two possible outcomes - They either become stronger or they are replaced with stronger ones. Standing still is the same as losing ground to me.
It seems to me that many people take a snapshot of a person based on limited information - usually using external appearance to generate a perceived socioeconomic status - and use that to judge them. We are not our world possessions. Then again most people make those judgments because most people are inflexible to change and statistically the vast majority of people exaggerate their socioeconomic status. I see quite a few people who are perfectly happy in their complacent little unchanging worlds. “The more things change, the more they stay the same” is a pretty good way to describe the average person. We are all creatures of habit. Now enough of the corny crap, but I think that my point is made: It really bothers me when people say “but X days/months/years ago, you felt this way about that”. Being content with worldly possessions, the same old boring routine, and obsolete ideas is not conducive to growth.
I am in a constant state of change - it is not that I am unhappy with who I am as a human / biological entity / eternal soul / whatever… It has to do more with the fact that I know I can be better. Learning, discovering, and doing are all ways that I find out more about myself and increase my happiness. When you approach a situation with only the expectation of having fun and learning something, you will never fail. Given enough time, anyone can accomplish almost anything.
Each new day provides new information on old circumstances. Sometimes the ripples are barely noticeable, other times it is a cataclysmic tidal wave that shakes the foundation. Change is about having the humility to accept be honest about our flaws and have the confidence to overcome them. Change is not easy, but the mere possibility of a better tomorrow is enough for me to pursue it.
I avoid blind faith as it is worse than no faith at all. It is so easy to fall into complacency by blindly putting faith in belief systems that are merely empty constructs designed to elicit a positive emotional response. As people, many of us try to avoid ourselves by escaping into a fantasy world - occupying ourselves with meaningless tasks, alcohol, drugs, gambling, fetishes, meaningless relationships - in an futile effort to feel more alive. Many people treat their lives as if it were a boat at the mercy of the sea. There are very few among us who dare to have the strength to rise above the bullshit to make their lives exactly how they want them.
Not to say that I am against society as a whole, but I think that we all benefit from original thought and ideas. It is sad to see our young people who have basically becoming walking billboards and willfully digesting entertainment that is mass-produced by the marketing machine with formulaic precision. We are all slaves to the almighty dollar, so I have great respect for those who choose integrity and originality over being mere cogs in the machine.
I have no idea where I was going with this. Merely a byproduct as I sit at the crossroads again… ready for change, but unsure of which path to choose.
February 6, 2007 at 6:26 am · Filed under Meaningless Drivel
I am a bad blogger! I do have a couple of stories/pieces that I am currently working on, but have been having difficulty finding time to write. Lots going on at work as usual, but the crunch is on to get some big things out the door.
I got outside for the first time in awhile yesterday. Went to the park in my neighborhood and shot some hoops then went for a short run. I am paying for it today! I feel good though… I love the endorphins from physical activity. I am going to get some running shoes and an iPod shuffle within the next months. I want my six pack abs back. The infomercials all lie. The best way to get lean is by doing consistent carido and eating right. Buying an amazing infomercial product named “Ab Cruncher 7000 Deluxe Fat Burning Chuck Norris Millennium Edition Super Station” or similar will not give you six pack abs unless you are also doing cardio and eating right.
I have become addicted to the club sandwich - I actually did a spin on the traditional club last night and made a club wrap with a tortilla instead of bread and no tomato/mayo. It was quite tasty!
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