I'm thinking about...

I'm thinking about the way the words flow off the page of a book and into our minds. About all the facts, equations, numbers, and words we shove into our brains. Of the all the movies and pictures that provide us with entertainment.

I'm thinking about the way the autumn leaves glide to the ground. I'm thinking about the way the breeze blows across my face. Of the sound of a rushing river. Of birds chirping and the joy of kids playing.

I'm thinking about my parents cheering for me on the sidelines like dogs think about playing fetch. Of the sweet taste of victory after putting forth my best.

I'm thinking about the power that comes from being able to drive. Of the trust of my parents.

I'm thinking about my hopes and dreams like bees think about the success of making honey. Of being who I want to be. I'm thinking about life and what it means to me.

An Ode to Keys

Have you every took the time to think of how many types of keys there are?

There are house keys, car keys, mail keys, master keys.

Old keys, new keys, big keys, small keys.

There are monkeys and donkeys.  Key cards and key chains.

There are high keys, low keys, answer keys, piano keys. 

But the keys that play the most important role in our lives our the keys to success. We  have figurative keys in the palm of our hands. Keys that unlock opportunities to accomplish our dreams and try new things.

When I started high school, I was shy and quiet. I knew that if I tried, I could unlock my potential and step out of my comfort zone. I grabbed those keys. I used them to help me make new friends and try debate.

Keys come in all shapes and sizes. Each key is made for a unique purpose.  We just have to find the right one.

"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." -Bill Cosby

Just Putting it Out There

Everyone is afraid. The best way to overcome fear is to face it.

I'm afraid I won't get into college because of a silly ACT score. I'm afraid of letting people down. Of failure.

I'm afraid of what others think of me. I'm afraid of being afraid of what others think of me. I'm afraid of saying the wrong thing.

I used to be afraid of dogs, but I somehow got over it. I'm afraid of being above grave sites like Pearl Harbor or an old graveyard. I'm afraid of the unknown.  I'm afraid of dark allies. Of finding myself alone.

I'm not afraid of being afraid. I'm not afraid of saying what I feel. I know my fears may seem silly or irrational, but they are my fears. I'm not afraid to face my fears. I'm not afraid to change them. My fears are what makes me me.

Adding to the World

Music is beautiful. It changes our moods. It sparks an emotion. Music makes us happy. It makes us sad. It excites us. It angers us.

Have you ever noticed that there is not a single movie without background music. Music adds to the movies. It causes terror, excitement, and sorrow. It creates moments that cause us to sit on the edge of our seats with anticipation.

I love listening to and playing music. It adds so much to our world. It creates a rainbow of color. Below our my top five favorite songs at the moment (My favorite songs change at least once a month).

 

Top Five Favorite Songs:

1. Someday We'll Know (Jonathan Foreman & Mandy Moore)


2. Happily Ever After (He is We)


3. Let It Rain (David Nail)


4. Good Time (Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen)


5. Viva la Vida (Coldplay)

 

Risks

Dating is meeting new people. It is taking a risk. Every time you go on a date it is something new filled with new people and new activities. People love taking risk. In The Book Thief, a family takes a risk to hide a Jew in their basement and a girl takes the risk to steal books in Germany during World War II. In October Sky, a young man takes the risk to follow his dreams. 

 

We all take risk. They are what makes us human. Humans love to create and discover, but we can't do  it without taking a risk here and there. Risk are what drives us to reach our full potential. They can be as simple as asking a girl on a date to as difficult as skydiving. 

 

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, its about learning to dance in the rain."

Love...

"Love is many things, none of them logical." -The Princess Bride

When I think of love, I think of rain. Love is rain. It is comes with rough storms and gentle rains. It  is the rainbow at the end of a summer rain.

Right before it rains, the world smells of peace and calmness.  Rain feels good on your skin after a hot summer day. It cleans the world. It washes away fire and dirt. Rain creates a tapping sound as it falls to the ground. After a nice summer rain, a rainbow of bright, vibrant colors fills the sky. Rain is a good thing, but not always.

Rain can come in the form of a storm full of lightning and thunder. It can soak you to the bone. It can be freezing cold when combine with wind. Rain like everything else has its ups and downs, but that doesn't stop it. It adds depth to its concept.

I love the rain. I love the beauty it brings to the world. Love is rain. All you have to do is wait for it.

Entertainment

"No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally -and often far more- worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond." -C.S. Lewis

I absolutely agree with this quote and feel that it can be applied to movies, too. Reading is amazing. It gives you the opportunity to explore new worlds and imagine what you think the characters look like. I feel the best books are the ones below my reading level. The ones that are backed with adventure and excitement. There are so many books out there. There are ones with powerful impacts. Ones with romances and ones that take you to a whole new world.
 
Now about the quote being applied to movies. My favorite movies are Disney movies like Tangled, Despicable Me, and The Lion King. Disney movies allow us to express our inner child. Why do movies have to be inappropriate? What do we have to have ratings above PG? Movies that can be enjoyed as a kid are the most amazing movies when you are older.
 
Movies and books allow us to be human. They allow us to discover and learn. So express you inner child and read a fun book or watch one of your favorite childhood movies.

Joys of Being Human

Do you ever get angry or jealous? Do you get excited or feel happy?  Do you ever feel sad, scared, or alone? Do you ever get stressed out and feel as if the world is crashing down on? If so, you are probably human.

What does it mean to be human? It means feeling the warmth of sunshine on a warm summer day.  It means having the time of your life with your friends. It means smelling the sweet smell of a summer rain. Being human means trying new things even though you are scared to. It means learning new things till you happily die of old age.  Being human is what makes life amazing. If you are human you are able to taste the success of something you have accomplished like learning how to walk or drive.

 As humans, we create and discover. We soar to new heights as we create a new world through reading, writing, building, and discovering.  We discover throughout our life from learning to talk to learn to live on your own. Our lives are a masterpiece that we continue to create and improve.

Being human is pretty great. Why would you ever want to be something else when you can be something so incredible. "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss