The Hidden Motive

When you speak with someone, you will usually ask this of the other person or have it asked of you. "how was your day?"

Now, you will usually reply with an "ok" or a "fine" and return the favor or wait for the favor to be returned. This is not the eternal response. You might have had a terrible day or maybe a fantstic day. If not one of those two, that is how it will happen.
But there are some who become irritated when you do not say more than that casual responce. They apparently want more because either they want more details or they think you are lying.
What exactly is wrong with that responce? Just because it is "boring" does not make it any less true. So if we have a conversation some day and I say, "fine" when asked that loaded question and you become upset, i appoligize my life is not as entertaining as you had hoped it would be.
This now streches to another point, why is it that people feel the need to be entertained? Finding something to do is not THAT hard. Instant gratifacation has effectively infiltrated our society and taken hold. Maybe being bored is an activity? Think about that when you have nothing to do.

The Good Guy Needs A Break....

Where in the heck did the saying, "Guys guys finish last" come from? Its most vulgar and malicious saying I have ever heard short of cursing. Why is that he has to lose? He is the good guy. He is portrayed as a model for others, yet he has to lose? How does that make any sense? Is it because the other guy, obviously the "Bad Guy", cheated and got a head start. Or maybe people just naturally need to lower others to elevate themselves. That is a bleak look on humanity, but perhaps is more accurate than some care to acknowledge.

Maybe it is our own insecurities that cause the colder half of our Psyche to emerge. The Good Guy represents an unattainable goal for some. And the sheer magnitude of the the task required to reach his hypothetical level of social status is extremely daunting. Even so, society should shoot higher and miss every once in awhile instead of lowering the bar to make sure everyone can reach it. Because eventually the bar will break.

To Help A Friend...

This post is more personal than usual, so you have been warned.

I am the sort of person who gives everything up for a friend. Now this can be characterized as sweet or stupid. I do not care what it is though, because the joy on another persons face is worth more than gold. Then I got to thinking, how is it people use other people like trash? I cannot comprehend that sort of behavior. What is it that causes you to be that way? Is it a traumatic child hood, loneliness, or is it just natural for some.

Now that I had reached that last conclusion, it lead to "maybe its natural for everyone and we change and mature out of it." So now I have this highly pessimistic view of us as a species. Perhaps I am over analyzing this characteristic of humans, but it is important to me. And if none of this post made any sense, I apologize.

How Quickly Things Can Change

When I look back now at the last 4 years, remembering all those things that will probably be misinterpreted in future history books, I realize how nice it really was. The economy was strong and growing, the government was being stupid but it was hilarious to watch, the election where the democratic party failed to find a candidate who could defeat Bush and its sad irony. It was a good time, happy for most and there was no problems on the horizon.
Now I see how bad it can get in a short amount of time. The economy is flat lining, the government is in for some good change but miracles are rare in politics, and people now look at the future with dismay and pessimism. How radically will it shift in the next four years, we will have to wait and see.

When The Connection Gets Unplugged

When is it that people can put aside their own problems to talk to another? If you want to help someone out in regards to their problems and you are so close to the edge you might just slip at anytime, what are you supposed to say? When you want so badly to cry like a child and just hide away somewhere, how is it that you are supposed to help someone who may be better off than you are? Trying is a good first step. Its the thought that counts, and if they do not see that then they are not worth your time.
Everybody's problems are unique but it seems like people have to try and trump somebody with bigger problems. Its like a messed up version of the biggest loser. Does having the most issues make you cool? Does being brought up in a ghetto with a severe lack of parental guidance make you better than someone else? Sure it gives you life experiences, but not any that any rational person would want.
Perhaps if we stopped exclaiming our own problems and focused our efforts on alleviating the problems of another, then world would be nicer. And some smarter politicians with some balls wouldn't hurt either.

Laughter Really Is All Its Cracked Up To Be

What is it about sharing a laugh with someone else or making someone laugh that can cure the heart of any hurt it is experiencing? It is the purist and lightest feeling when you laugh. It is pure, real, and simple. Now in society, people do not laugh enough. Or they choose to be offended by everything. Maybe if people could laugh at themselves and everyone else, the world would be a better place. And another thing, if you are of a certain race, you are not encouraged to poke fun at anything not pertaining to your race. So, if we are trying to create a more diverse and unified world, why are we putting so many walls between us? It is amazing the power that laughter holds. It brings people together. Many people say its wrong to point out the flaws of others. Well, if we show them their flaws they can change and become better than they are now. And its way less severe than pointing them out in a crowd. Now, to point out the idiosyncrasies of certain things is fine as long as your heart is in the right place. Because even the things created to do the most good can be used for evil motives. So make somebody laugh. You might just make their day.

Natural Tendencies

When people are frightened we in a sense no longer remain completely human. When there is an earthquake, you do not think about your response to that situation. You merely react on instinct. Now does that give in to the possibility that animals are more sophisticated than we know? And we get all upset when we are compared to animals, as if it was some sort of massive insult. I would love to be an osprey. To feel and live but not have to think and worry. To know most of what I need to know at birth. But that is so terrible, right?
People also feel the need to blame things on other people. For instance, many people blame our economic problems on the immigrants who come to this country searching for a better life. Since we do not want to take responsibility for it, it has to be their fault. If we get fat eating fried up heart attacks and baked blood clots, it was the people who made the food who caused our obesity.

Does this make sense to anyone. It shouldn't and if it does, so see somebody ASAP. But you cannot blame us for it, its human nature....

Too Little, Too Late

Our economy, is in the toilet. No matter what the government says, its a sad and unhappy truth. Now, if anyone is to blame it is ourselves. Our country has been living beyond its means and the day to pay up has finally arrived. The car companies are hemorrhaging money and they are being saved by the government. Now, it is logical to try and preserve the jobs that these businesses create but the heads of these companies are not going to change their ways if they will be picked up every time they mess up. They have also halted the research on new fuel sources so that they can stay friendly with the oil companies. Another group of people annoying me are the unions. With all due respect, SHUT UP! If the workers cost more then the companies cannot have that many workers can they. The money pile is only so big. If you ask for too much, you might get nothing at all. The war has become impossible to end. There is no solution for the regions we are currently involved in. So having soldiers killed to guard our oil interests is quite trivial. It is the hope of many that Obama can save us from this and put us on the right track. Now he might make good progress towards that goal, but its gonna take longer than four or even eight years to clean this mess up. Its also gonna take a Congress that has the guts to displease some people. But all we can do is guess on what will happen next. Maybe some common sense would help.

The First Entry..... How Exciting.....

Well, to warn any who happen to wonder onto this random splattering of thoughts and lack basic understanding of it, I give simple advice. Do not try to understand, just read and pull your own meanings and understands. You may agree or disagree with what I say, but if you feel the need, please write a comment, because feedback is fun but insults are not.