Just a thought .......

So i was sitting at work today and a question poped into my head. What if today was our last day on Earth? What would you want to do? Would you be happy with what you have accomplished for far in your life? It's kind of scary if you think about it but the truth is we never know when this day is apporaching. Think about it ...........

Letters to me

I think at some point in all of our lives we have looked back and wished that we knew what we know now. In life we all make mistakes and think that it is going to be the end of the world if things don't go as we planned. But in actuality, these aren't the best days of our lives. We have so much ahead of us and so many more great things in life other than what is in the present. Someday we will look back on our younger lives and wonder what in the world we were thinking. This song is called "Letter to me" by Brad Paisley. In the song Paisley is write a letter to himself in his younger years telling him that dispite what he thinks are big problems in life, there is greater things ahead. If we could communicate with ourselves from the future we would do a lot of things different. But i think for the time its just best to live life day by day and take things as they come.

If I could write a letter to me and send it back in time to myself at 17
First I'd prove it's me by saying look under your bed
There's a Skoal can and a Playboy no one else would know you hid
And then I'd say I know it's tough when you break up after seven months
And yeah, I know you really liked her, and it just don't seem fair
All I can say is pain like that is fast and it's rare.
Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
She wasn't right for you
And still you feel like there's a knife sticking out of your back
And you're wondering if you'll survive
You'll make it through this and you'll see
You're still around to write this letter to me.
At the stop sign at Tominson and Eighth
Always stop completely
Don't just tap your brakes
And when you get a date with Bridgett
Make sure the tank is full
On second thought forget it
That one turns out kinda cool
Each and every time you have a fight
Just assume you're wrong and dad is right
And you should really thank Mrs. Brinkman
She spent so much extra time
It's like she sees the diamond underneath
And she's polishing you 'til you shine.
Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
Tonight's the bonfire rally but you're staying home instead
Because if you fail algebra, mom and dad will kill you dead
Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C
And you're still around to write this letter to me.
You've got so much ahead
You'll make new friends, you should see your kids and wife
And I'd end by saying have no fear
These are nowhere near the best years of your life.
I guess I'll see you in the mirror
When you're a grown man
P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can.
Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
I wish you'd study Spanish
I wish you'd take a typing class
I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be
I'd say have a little faith, and you'll see.
If I could write a letter to me, to me...

I forgot to post my movie that I will be using in my presentation but the movie is called Guess Who.

Stereotyping

Everyday we stereotype people. We may not be aware of what we are doing but we judge people easily and categorize them. A stereotype is a predictive generalization about a person or situation. When we place people in a certain category its shows how they measure up to our standards and the personal constructs we apply. From this type of generalization we predict how they will act and what they will do. We stereotype people based on how we think a person fits in in our society. Stereotypes don't necessarily reflect actual similarities between people. They are mostly based on our perceptions of similarities between people on social perspectives that we've internalized. Often we think we know a person just by what we see but we don't take the time to get to know them before we stereotype them. Stereotypes can be accurate or just as easily inaccurate. Sometimes, we misunderstand people and categorize too fast which causes us to have the wrong idea about a person. By stereotyping people we could be missing out on relationships and friendships that could have a great impact on our lives. We must think about the effect it could have on the person that we stereotype because we could end up saying something harmful when we ourselves could be wrong.

Improving My Self-Concept

From the reading assigned in chapter two I learned a lot about myself as a person. This chapter talks a great deal about self-concept and how our personal self-concept was formed. For example, at one point or another in life we have all compared ourselves to another human being. And most of the time we tend to compare ourselves to a superstar or someone that is in a different point in their lives than we are. Today's society has a messed up conception of how a girl is suppose to look. But if you ask me there is a point at which girls can become so obsessed with their image and weight that is becomes unattractive. I have learned that everyone is made different and not everyone is going to fit into a size zero. Positive self-talk can build esteem and make a person feel better about themselves. Once people get an idea into your head it can be hard to replace that idea but by comparing yourself to reasonable people you can be satisfied with yourself. As stated in the book "Who you are now is not who you are going to be in 10 years." We are all in a constant stage of change and we are always becoming. So if you're not happy with yourself right now don't stress or go to unhealthy extremes to become what society says you should be. Be happy with yourself and realize that there is more to life than trying to make everyone happy.

God's work in my life

Over the past two nights I know that God has been speaking to me. Actually, I know that he has been for quite a while but until last night I have been trying to avoid the situation and ignoring it when it comes up. I have been doing something that is wrong and I have been feeling strong conviction to give it up. Last night at NewSpring where I attend Church, the sermon was on the Lord's will. Now this is something that I struggle with. I tend to pray for things to go the way I want them and when they don't turn out how I feel they should I feel as though my prayers have not been answered. But that is not the case at all. God knows whats right for me and I've learned that I have to give up my selfish ways and trust him with my life. Last night I gave him total control of my life and I am ready to see what he wants for my life. I don't want it to be one of those "mountain top" experiences where I change and then the next week I go back to my old ways. I know it is going to be hard but with God by my side I know I can accomplish the great things that he has in store for my life. :)

This is me

I am an optimistic person. I try to always look at things from a positive perspective. Life is too short to let things get in the way of having fun. I am always doing something with my friends and finding new crazy ways to have fun which at some points have gotten me into trouble. I have made my mistakes in life but through them all I have learned what my weaknesses are and how to help make myself stronger. I once heard a quote that sums up my philosophy about life; Life isn't about finding yourself, its about creating yourself. Life is like a roller coaster, we will have our ups and downs but its the events along that will shape our outcome and who we become. I love being around people and helping people in any way I can. I am a Christian and I don't care who knows it. I'm not perfect and I have had my downfalls in Christianity but God has always been there for me and has lead my through my weakest moments in life. I love being around my friends, they are my life. Without them, I'm not sure where I would be today. I'm a girly girl, I love makeup, clothes and of course my favorite color is pink. Like most any girl, I love to talk and my phone is always with me. I love my family and they are a huge part of my life, especially my brother. We are only one year apart and we are best friends. He has been there practically my whole life and I am so blessed to have him in my life. I love watching football and my favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. My favorite place is my small hometown in North Carolina. There is only 2 stoplights in town but the people are amazing and not to mention the it is hometown to my favorite place to get hot wings. I don't watch t.v. very much unless its the news or reality shows like The Hills. I am double majoring in Communications and English Education. I will hopefully one day become a news anchor and if not I'd like to be a high school English teacher. I'm not sure what my future holds but i know that whatever it is God will be there for me and lead me in the right direction.