Women: what goes through their minds? (pt. 2)

The question still remains after much debate as to what the problen is with girls wandering about in herds. Courtney Cherry quotes in her thoughtful blog that : "To me, it seems that women are so comfortable/secure that they can bring their friends with them, while men seem insecure and see it as very private." This quote seems quite harsh towards men in general. Perhaps men don't travel in herds because we are secure enough to be by ourselves. We can be in the bathroom with other strangers and not think anything about it, whereas women have to have people that they know around them at all times so as to avoid strangers. Another wise commentator, Jachan DeVol, puts it this way: "Girls just have to go to the bathroom together because they have to keep talking. They have say as much as they can in as little time as they can so why go to the bathroom by yourself when you can spend that time talking to someone too?" Is it that girls must talk ALL the time? Many critics on this issue from both genders argue numerous different ideas. However, what is the real answer to the issue at hand?

The fact is that the issue boils down to seeral different reasons. First off, it is the factor that women don't like conflict. They don't want to have to strike up a convo with a complete stranger, so they feel the urgency to bring another friend to keep them company. Secondly, as Mr. DeVol pointed out, girls have to talk at all times. If you are around a girl, you never experience silence...ever. Rather than lose a few precious minutes of conversation in the bathroom, they think to themselves, why not bring everyone with me and talk there? These are the two pillars to the theory as to why women travel in packs.

women: what goes through their minds?

Everybody knows that women are strange creatures. They are always sticking together no matter what. You never see one alone. They always have some sort of friend or companion that is attatched to the hip. All guys can blatently see the problems that they have and the strange actions that they may make. But none of us can explain their reasoning. Yet we always see the same thing happen over ane over again...they must go to the bathroom TOGETHER.

Can you be so insecure that you must bring someone with you to go to the bathroom? I would think that, as for men, this is a private matter. Personally, I don't want another person of the same gender helping me out. Is that what it is? do women need help? I would love to know why they do this, but do they even have an answer, or is it just their unexplainable nature? Personally, I have never seen a woman attend the restroom by herself. This is just an incident that does not occur. We can see that men are secure and confident with ourselves, but women seem to be usecure in many cases. What is the point in women making ventures to the restroom together instead of, as normal people should do it, by themselves.

The Best of Times and the Worst of Times

It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times...
Although there are times in life that may seem to be at their best, there is always a counterpart. The good times in life are always evened out by the bad. However, we must learn from these hard times. We need to fight through life's difficulties in order to enjoy the things in life that God has given us...
High school is almost over and the good times are rollin'! I have the priveledge to go to a private school where I can learn and recieve a healthy Christian education. I also have a loving family and good friends. Our school soccer team made it to state this year, and believe me, it was a long time coming. However, the negative aspects must have the opportunity to take their toll. School is draining, and it wears the seniors down to the core. We all await the day where we can walk out of our school with the peace of mind that we will never have to write a Dear Doug ever again. College is also stressful, applications take hours, and then there are the scholarships for those of us who don't have the money which many people take for granted. The jobs which we need for college tuition are hard to come by. These are the quite painful experiences of senior year. This is what compresses our stress so that we irrationally erupt with anger when a speaker comes to talk with us in UTT. But how can we enjoy the good without a hint of the bad? These are just a few of the very small everyday problems. God calls us to be faithdul. if we put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, then he will provide for our needs. He will help us through the tough times and allow us to enjoy the earthly things that he has given us. God will be there throughout the best and the worst of times.

The Fun Run

So...I went on a run cause walking really sucks...but anyways, I got home from church on a lovely sunday afternoon, and I remembered that I had to go on a run! As you can imagine, I was as happy as can be...so i got my shoes and found a digital device which was lying about, and I burst out the door so enthusiastic about this assignment...hence it was titled the "fun run". Here are some things which I interpreted on my little adventure...

Just Stop

Yes indeed...a stop sign. I had to stop and think about this one...but it only took a few seconds for this one to come to my mind. I think teachers should STOP giving essays and busy-work and whatnot. Some people, like me and most other seniors, are trying to get jobs and apply to colleges! However, on a more positive note, sometimes we just need to stop and think about our lives. We need to ask ourselves, what God has in store for us and what His will is. But if I may, i think teachers should chew on this for a while...WWJD? Jesus never gave his disciples excessive homework and he didn't stress them out! yet he was still their teacher!

God's Amazing Creation

This picture really explains it all. God is sovereign and he is omnipotent. His creation leaves me in awe as he reveals to me everyday how good He is to us. He provides us with everything we need and ultimately with a beautiful world to live in. He deserves our utmost respect. Enough said...God is AMAZING

Life is a DEAD END

Why do we try to please ourselves? What is the purpose? Our earthly life is one big dead end. One day, none of our earthly possetions will matter. Our only focus should be to serve our God wholeheartedly. Life can suck at times. It isn't supposed to be easy. We just need to look forward to our new life in heaven.

QFC

Thats right...QFC! I love food. I could eat all day long. In fact, i'm eating while i'm writing this...when I go on a run, I think to myself about all of the food I will eat and how I will gain all of these calories right back when I get home. My mouth waters when I imagine the savory taste of corn dogs and bagel bites. That is what keeps me going.

Choices

We all are presented with a number of choices throughout life, some more important than others. However, when i came across this sign. it quickly reminded me of the choices which are laid out in front of me right now. perhaps the biggest decision which i must make has to do with college. It is perhaps one of the most stressful and pivotal decisions of a persons life. Education and career decisions are what determine a persons life. I hope that my decision will lead me to recieving an engineering degree degree from George Fox University.

Hamlet's playlist

These are all songs Hamlet would listen to I think...
1. Monster- Skillet- Hamlet is always angry and i think he "feels like a monster" sometimes

2. Breaking- Anberlin - This song has to do with breaking hearts. I chuckled when I was looking for songs for Hamlet, because it totally lines up with him breaking Ophelia's heart

3. Raining Blood- Slayer - A very angry song. It has to do with blood and death. Perfect for Hamlet

4. Truth of a Liar- August Burns Red - This song is metal, and i can picture Hamlet listening to this, because it is kinda angry...the last lyrics are "suck it up and bite the bullet"...perfect :)

5. Mother lover- The Lonely Island - In the Mel Gibson version, Hamlet is a "Mother lover", and it is quite disturbing...enough said...

6. Are You Gonna Be My Girl- Jet - Hamlet wants Ophelia...alot...so he wants her to "Be [his] Girl"

7. The past Should Stay Dead- Emarosa - Hamlet's past should stay dead. He would like this song.

8. Hand of Blood- Bullet For My Valentine - this song has to do with a "Hand of Blood" i.e. murder and hate and dirty deeds. Everthing hamlet likes to do.

9. A Plot To Bomb the Panhandle- A Day to Remember - a very angry, screaming song. Hamlet would love this song, because it is one of my favorites.

10. Live, Love, Die- In Fear and Faith - Hamlet lived, loved ophelia, and is going to die.

11. I'm Not Okay- My Chemical Romance - this song is about being pbviously not ok. It is angry and i guess it lines up with his bad attitude

12. Had Enough- Breaking Benjamin - Hamlet has "Had Enough" with his life, and his uncle will get what he deserves

13. Barbarian- August Burns Red -Hamlet is crazy and is a "Barbarian" in my opinion.

14. Open Wounds- Skillet - this song has to do with Hamlets open wounds from all the hard experiences he has gone through. his wounds have not been fully closed, and he is suffering.

15. Adam's Song- Blink-182- this song has to do with suicide. It is Hamlet's "to be or not to be" speech.

To shave or not to shave...

To shave, or not to shave – that is my question
Whether ‘tis easier to keep the scruff on chin
And face the distaste of the ladies,
Or shave the uncleanliness right off,
And, by uncleanliness, meaning manliness.
To shave, to take away from manliness-
No more- and to shave to say I must face
The tearful trials of my fellow men
After each passing period- ‘tis a thing
Which I will not be able to handle.
To shave, to lose your manliness-
To lose manliness is to face criticism,
Ay, there is the problem,
For in shaving, what rumors may come about
As to why you may have done the deed.
To shave is to face the shameful snickers
As you continue down the hallway, buy ay-
What say the others who dislike the beards?
Ay the women-who look in disgust as we walk past
Who wants to face the shameful snickers,
The tears of you manlier friends *cough* Collin,
The barrenness of your face as you feel completely exposed,
The happiness of the many girls
As they think they get what they want.
‘Tis a terrible idea to shave the scruff.
Who else would keep the manliness?
Some men must stand up and choose-
Choose to keep their repulsive feeling facial hair-
For the good of all mankind.
But then there is the undesired loneliness,
When all who used to befriend you now ignore,
Simply because they are jealous of your beard;
And the girls don’t talk to you any longer,
Because they are repulsed by the manliness.
We arrive at school and wish that we had done
The deed and bladed the whiskers off the cheeks.
And as many have found, ‘tis an unwanted place to be.
Shave the beard and lose your companions,
Or keep it and intimidate those who you despise…
That is the problem which all must face

crossing the threshold

What is the purpose of life? Are we to be passive and go along with the flow of life? I believe we should take initiative and hit it head on. The most dreadful thought is knowing that you could have done something different. That you could have made a different choice or taken a different path which may have altered the outcome. What will we feel when we are of age, and we reflect on our empty lives, only to discover the vacant lives which we have led?

As I continue on with my life, I am at that crucial point where I am beginning to cross the threshold and venture into the unknown world, not knowing what lies ahead. As I approach the time where I am going to move out of the house and head off to college, I wonder where I will end up. Right now, it is as if I am in the matrix, in an endless hall with doors on each side, not knowing exactly what is on the other side. As I narrow down my options, and pinpoint which direction I want to go, I will soon need to pick a door. The moment I complete this step over the threshold of this door, it will be like stepping out of an airplane into thin air. It will be a moment of free fall. It is then that I will be forced to lay down the foundation of my life and decide what direction I want to go. I will need to decide what career to pursue so I can support myself and my family. Once I have decided, it is then that I can pull the chute, and I can slow things down. I can then settle down, and live my life happily ever after with my family.