Call me crazy...call me over-dramatic, but it really, REALLY annoys me when people bash/trash talk things that I like. Things that anyone likes. All the negativity and the making fun of...what's the point? Who is it really benefiting or making feel better? And does that really work?
This came up tonight when it came down to Twilight vs. The Vampire Diaries. Ok, I know that there are a ton of people everywhere that have taken sides and all that jazz...and I'm no different; I have my preferences, but I have stopped bashing on the other...just because I'm not a fan doesn't give me the right to make someone else feel bad or stupid or juvenile for liking it. Perhaps at my age, I'm too old to be blogging about something so insignificant as an argument of Twilight vs. Vampire Diaries. I guess the truth is, I don't like to hear that someone hates or dislikes something that brings me joy and entertainment. Is that stupid? Is that insignificant? Is that juvenile?
Sunday, December 25, 2011
The Countdown Begins...
December 25th. Christmas Day. The one day in the year, the one time in the year when we are supposed to reflect something bigger than our mundane day to day lives. For most of us, this means thinking about Jesus Christ. For others it may not be so religiously centered. Regardless of where you stand, this time of year is when everyone remembers that we are all human beings. We remember that life is hard for pretty much everyone. We remember that out of the other months, this last one of the year is the time when we should all look out for one another.
It's also the time when, particularly on Christmas Day, we remember that the New Year is closing in on us. This is the time when we can better our lives. Most people I know take it seriously, we are determined to do a 180 degree change. Goals are listed and in the hours leading up to the change and welcoming of another year; everyone is enthusistic. How long do these changes last? It's a good question, one that ends up changing for everyone.
This year, I want to be one of the few, if any, that succeed at the goals I set for myself. This is a bold statement I realize. More likely than not, I am likely to fall short, as I have every other New Years. However, I am tired of coming up with excuses, not to mention the fact that I hate repeating excuses...where's the creativity in that?!
This post is simply to set the tone, gently remind any and all readers that that time of year is coming. Are you ready?
It's also the time when, particularly on Christmas Day, we remember that the New Year is closing in on us. This is the time when we can better our lives. Most people I know take it seriously, we are determined to do a 180 degree change. Goals are listed and in the hours leading up to the change and welcoming of another year; everyone is enthusistic. How long do these changes last? It's a good question, one that ends up changing for everyone.
This year, I want to be one of the few, if any, that succeed at the goals I set for myself. This is a bold statement I realize. More likely than not, I am likely to fall short, as I have every other New Years. However, I am tired of coming up with excuses, not to mention the fact that I hate repeating excuses...where's the creativity in that?!
This post is simply to set the tone, gently remind any and all readers that that time of year is coming. Are you ready?
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