Thursday, May 15, 2014

Whatever Happened to Romance?

Whatever happened to romance? I mean pure, selfless, head over heels, take-a-chance, show the world, beautiful, poetic romance.... I truly fear that our generation has completely missed out on the grandeur of love; hollowing it down and confining it to the limits of 140 characters.

In today's world, being "romantic" involves text messages and the words 'hang out'.  Facebook messages popping up 'hey' and tweeting, hoping your words are interpreted by your intended reader.  People being as indirect and vague as humanly possible to avoid being forward or getting hurt. I call it the sub-text of dating.

I'm not asking that everyday be like a fairytale. In fact, my wish for the world is to stop living in the fantasy and start being real and raw with one another. To get to know someone outside of the bubbles of a text message and the go-to LOL response. How about... Laugh out loud. With another person. In the same room.

You can tell the world the things you 'like' all over social media. So tell it to them. To their face. Not their Facebook...
 Stop thinking of everything in the terms of 'insta' and instead take your time.
Open doors. And close all the chats.
Send flowers, or balloons, or love letters, not friend requests.
Know their story. Don't watch it through Snapchat. Be apart of it.

Vow never to use the abbreviations, when language is limitless.

 Let's start to pursue the idea of pursuing...




Monday, May 12, 2014

My Personal Mission Statement


“Life is about making choices, and I believe that the choices you make in life define you as an individual. In my opinion, the greatest amount of character can be seen in someone that chooses to do the right thing, even if it means sacrificing personal gain. What one values is a direct response of the choices they make throughout their lifetime. So…
I choose to be genuine and true, so that my real colors are always what others see. Because of this I find extreme value in the quality of honesty, humility, and the ability to be trusted and depended upon.
I choose to work hard at every task I am given, until it is completed, so that in the end I appreciate the outcome even more. The reward is sweeter when your dedication, commitment, and work ethic help you achieve your objective.
I choose to maintain a positive outlook on life, by spreading joy to those around me. I believe in the pursuit of happiness; but not in yourself, instead I choose to bring kindness to everyone I meet. I want to pay it forward and make an impact for the betterment of our society.
I choose to walk by faith and uphold myself to the highest standards, so I can confidently represent the One who gave me this opportunity on earth. I choose to let my courage overcome my fears. I choose to hold my head high with dignity and class. Most importantly, I choose to love, for I believe that to be the purpose of life.”