11.21.09
Gifted and Talented?
“‘Gifted and talented’, a designation I resented then and now. Was I born with my expertise? Did somebody hand me my expertise? Who gave me my talents as a “gift?” Hadn’t I worked hard and long to achieve my expertise? Hadn’t I received support from loved ones who cared deeply about my ambitions? The title “gifted and talented” specifically disavows people who fall below the arbitrary threshold for such measures. A more appropriate, though less catchy title might be the Department of Education’s “Office of the Students Who Worked Hard.” This title would, instead, challenge the non-winners to work harder and to do better next time, rather than give up for not having been deemed gifted.”
-Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Sky Is Not The Limit
11.14.09
Parents
They mean the world to you but, they also drive you crazy. They have expectations of you, and when you don’t meet them, you suddenly feel like a failure. They see you as their hope, their future, and their opportunity to live their dreams through you. But what if you don;t want this dream? Does that make you unfilial? Are you a bad person, who can’t even do what your parents ask of you? No. Sometimes, you just have to live your own life. As long as you still care for and cherish your parents, then you are doing nothing wrong.
11.12.09
Alone Time
I know my excuse for lack of updates is always that I’m busy, but it’s true! Whether it be family, friends, school, at the end of the day, we all need some alone time. Some people may feel that being alone is boring and even a waste of time, because they could have been using that time to go out with friends and whatnot. However, I like alone time. I do not mind simply being myself and watching movies, surfing the web, shopping, or even just strolling. This gives me a chance to clear up my thoughts and recognize the other things going on in the world, aside from my own life. For me, this is a very relaxing experience, where I don’t have to worry about anything or anyone else. You are constantly surrounded by people everyday, with tasks in mind that must be completed, so why not give yourself a break?
08.01.09
Love is Timing…
Is it not? Isn’t this just another translation of the word (we girls love so much) fate?
Oh, it happened so unexpectedly, it was like magic- all meant to be.
Or is it just a question of timing, whether good or bad.
Sure, there are other deciding factors to whether or not a relationship works.
But without proper timing, no relationship can start.
