Saturday, December 27, 2008

Last night I attended a dance party in a city or even state that I live in.  I was planning on having a good time and figured if I got into any trouble it wouldn't be a problem because I wouldn't know anybody.  My reputation wasn't at risk... or so I thought.  Shortly into the night I ran into a few kids that I met several years earlier.  They were nice people but I hadn't really kept in touch.  "No Big," I thought.  They won't think anything of me if I get into mischief.  More time passed and I ran into a group of girls that I met some time back through another friend from a summer camp I had attended.  This brought a sudden realization... IT TRULY IS A SMALL WORLD.  I say this because we should realize that we should watch every move we make, because we may not know who could be watching.  Boy am I glad that I kept up good standards the other night.  It would have just taken one bad move to build a bad image.  Slowly word spreads and before you know it... everybody knows.  Look at the digital age.  Thousands of pictures are uploaded to facebook, myspace, photobucket, and many other websites.  If we don't watch what we do, some of those bad decisions could soon end up on the public domain of the internet.  Employers and schools are starting to use social networking sites to get more background information on potential workers or students.  A resume may look good, but if there are signs of a trash talker, a partyer, or anything else that could be threatening to the company's image, I doubt that anyone will hire that person.  I'm just saying to watch what you do.  Make wise decisions and stay in the right places at the right times.  If these things are accomplished, life will be much easier down the road.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Happy Birthday America!!!

Dear America, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 232 years and still going.  I am proud to say that I AM AN AMERICAN!  Unfortunately, we are in a time where everyone is pessimistic about the past, present, and future of this wonderful country.  It is hard to turn on the television and see anyone who has a joyful attitude towards America.  While growing up I have learned that everyone goes through good and bad times, but the main factor that effects the outcome is attitude.  On my wall it says "Attitude determines your Altitude."  I find that this phrase works almost all of the time.  This lesson not only applies to individuals, but it applies to the United States as well.  Remember, this is a country that is based off three simple words, "WE THE PEOPLE".  Sure, our country may not be in the best of times, but it has seen much worse.  We can't allow ourselves to bring out the bad in America, but we should be prideful of all the good America has done.  Let's put the problems behind us and look forward with a smile.  Forget the problems, but not what they teach you. Some call America a "feel good nation".  Lets make it a nation where we feel good about our decisions and our heritage.  Our founding fathers were rebels with an idea that everyone could be free.  Today that freedom is taken for granted.  Their rebellious characteristics are found in "the people" today.  Power to the people! If you want change, take a stand, don't let others let you believe you are powerless.  Stop wasting your time whining about our problems and put your energy to solving them.  "It is hard to leave a footprint if all you do is tiptoe through life"--Unknown.  Take a stand and be a patriot! God bless America!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog. I have created this blog to help me express my thoughts and ideas easily. We are in a day and age where we are told what to think, not how to. I am going to use this blog to put up my own ideas and questions to help me think for myself. You are not obligated to think like I do, but use my posts as a way to think how you like to. I love America, and hope for the best. My comments and ideas are my own and I wish to share them with the world