Not TOO old for FREE Treats

Halloween is just around the corner and every house on the block gets ready for a night of trick or treaters. Though, it appears that, only the young children get to enjoy the rush of running around from house to house to receive a delectable treat. Seems quite unfair to a college student or any person around that age who also wants a taste of free candy. Is it because were too old? I guess, nowadays, that teens or young adults are just looking for a good time to hang out with their friends at a party or a club, but is there an age limit to go out on Halloween? Personally at the age of 13 I thought I was too mature to go out and beg for candy and so I handed out candy instead. Although just after a few years of handing out candy to begging monsters, I began to grow out of my yearly duty as a candy giver. Partying had the same great affect in the beginning, then slowly fading into a dull routine at the end. I've decided that I'm not going to waste my time at a party and let all the little children take the candy that could of been mine. Of course I'll have to dress up, run around in the cold and beg trick or treat, but I have a big sweet tooth that needs to be satisfied A.S.A.P. Just like any holiday throughout the year, every person deserves to get something out of it. Just like around Christmas time when we receive presents, Valentine's Day equals roses, hearts and kisses. We should celebrate Halloween to its fullest potential, regardless of your age. Mostly for those who are candy-chocolate lovers would also enjoy the taste of FREE treats.

Bestfriends OUT

The elements of what a best friend is today no longer exists. Feeling like you should be the first to know everything or be there for every special event would be one of the most important things, right? WRONG! I guess the rules of sisterhood or whatever they call, close bonding, has lost its purpose. After growing up together in high school and sharing all hopes, dreams, goals, and certain preferences, it seems like nothing could ever seperate the friendship that was gained. However, going to different universities and adopting the new life with new friends is the obstacle that splits two friends into strangers. I definitely did not see this coming! Now that I found out that she is engaged to a guy, who treats her badly, and doesn't invite me (HER BESTFRIEND IN THIS PROVINCE) to her engagement party, should I feel out of place or what? I never thought I could feel this way towards someone so dear to me. I haven't felt so lost, so sad. It hurts thinking that one of the most joyious days that you would share with your best girlfriend isn't as splendid as I imagined.

Life is wierd. The paths we are led on have curves and obstacles that we don't expect. To be happy, or to selfishly grudge? Even if my situation isn't as pleasant, I should still be a bestfriend and support her. I just don't see how it's going to be possible.

Shopping Solo = IN

Who would have known that shopping alone would be so efficient and fun! Usually I too would go with friends if I headed out to any mall or public areas. Having their company is also enjoyable as well because I'd have some one else's imput on a certain out fit and also someone to talk to. After going out to the mall alone on several occassions though I realize that I actually get to buy stuff that I want, spend as much time at a certain store without being rushed and I have more time to browse. The malls here are also located in areas where there's a great number of shoppers, which means you'll also bump into someone else you know. Shopping solo isn't as loner and outcasted as most would think, it's the opposite. I guess it all depends on what a person prefers because maybe shopping with friends is a more enjoyable group thing where finding something isn't as important or shopping solo is a way to get what you need fast and then leave. Knowing that most of my friends work at the mall doesn't worry me too much if I'm with someone or not. I just prefer shopping solo because getting what I need specifically with no obstacles is the highlight of my day.

It's Thanksgiving, Be Grateful!

As much as there is to be thankful for, there’s also as many reasons we choose not to be. For instance, grudging on a sweater your mother didn’t get you or getting a lower mark than you expected on an assignment you worked so hard on. It appears that when we are faced with an unfortunate event, all we could think about is why it happened, why at this time and how much life’s unfair. We don’t see all the support we could find in our friends and families and how we could turn it around into something more useful. So in the spirit of Thanksgiving why not be grateful instead of being such a scrooge (for this holiday any ways). Now where would you start on your day of appreciation? Making a list would be an idea; however it would probably be endless. I guess by thinking of people who are close to you (family and friends) and knowing what you have may be just enough to move on through the day with a positive attitude.

When I think of my parents, the first thing that comes to mind is how unfair they are. Not letting me go out whenever I wish to, feeling like I have no voice or just being blamed for everything are just several reasons why I question to be slightly grateful. I do know that they did make me and provided a home but there strict ways in how to raise me and my siblings is there way of being a parent. It’s hard to see that when they think that their world is still the same as ours and they say they know what it’s like so by being so strict we don’t have to experience their hardship. I still rebel that our lives are different in terms of time because in school we’ve been taught about our history and how humans evolve. Growing up, I know my parents views are not going to change be and being hard on us is just part of their parenting manual guide. On a more positive note my parents are alright. My dad (strict and right winged) keeps our family grounded and my mom is just another teenager. I am thankful for my physical attributes, my very high metabolism, my health, posture and technical thinking. They’ve given me most of the things I’ve wanted and always thought about my siblings and me first. My sisters are a whole different story because they’re more in your face. Borrowing clothes, getting me in trouble, talking back and those random fights about the most littlest things is pretty much a summary of what I go through from day to day. Keep in mind I’m pretty much the same when it comes to them but its all part of being a sister, check the manual. On the contrary, I enjoy having siblings than being an only child because having company and someone to talk to besides your parents is such a relief. My sisters and I have a hate and love relationship that could shift any time of the day, however that’s life and I’d never change it.

Friends are the second greatest people, just after family. Though they may change in the years, it’s always great to know that there’s someone to go to when you’re in a fit with your family or don’t want to speak to them. The relationship with friends is similar with siblings; the only difference is that you’re not blood related. Another love hate situation, but the friends that know you the most will stay close.

Thanksgiving Day is one of the best ways to reflect on the stuff we take for granted in life. We tend to forget, but it doesn’t take too long to realize who or what means the most and why they’re in a part of us. Although knowing that Christmas isn’t too far away, could Thanksgiving be another reminder the importance of life and the people around us?

BULLIES are still in...

Throughout life one may experience the uneasy scared feeling of being bullied. For some it may just be a one time thing where it was only in elementary, high school, university or at a certain work place. However, the ones who experience the worse type of bulling would have to be from home. Home is suppose to be a sanctuary or a place where someone goes to to be safe when the world is spiraling downwards. Just like on television, whenever a child or teen who is facing a problem has their parents to go to for comfort. Thats home in my perspective and some are very lucky to have a supportive family that are seen on sitcoms. I'm pretty sure no family is perfect though and every life is different, but for those who face a very hot tempered father and a mother who can care less at times could probably relate to the lost feeling that may be expressed. Being put down and told that whatever one is doin is always wrong, constant yelling and ordered around. Where does one go to console themselves? How can one stay strong enough without showing a hint of fear? Most of all how can one ignore a life so disfuntional that something right is wrong unless its done by the person who supposively knows everything. Having a parent that acts like a bully is extrememly hard to cope with and seeing no change growing up its impossible to find respect in them. All together its hard to decide where to begin with due to frustration and knowing that opinions just get one in more trouble. From being sheltered all the time as a child and not experience the joys of a kid to more limits as one goes from elementary to highschool. Now its onto university college and the transition hasn't been so bad but the thought of being trapped is still in mind. Though the hardest part to see and hear is one's siblings being put down. There really is no way out if this continues and hope is just too far away. Friends and other family are a great help, but that's only temporary. Where does one go? There really has to be more to life.