Selfish or Selfless?

I just realized something. People think too much. Why does everyone have to go through life wondering what the meaning of it all is? We should just go through life enjoying it and making the best of it. Who cares what could be done or what happens next? Just go with it!

I have noticed that this pondering has increased over the years, especially with the younger generations. There are almost too many options; too many choices to make. It's confusing!

I look back about 40 years ago when this all began...in the 60s, none the less. Vietnam was underway and the hippies were out protesting for their rights. Rights. Now that's an interesting concept. Considering this is a "free" country, there are quite a few limitations on our rights as Americans. This is where the thinking comes into play. As a "free" country, we can practice whatever religion we want to, go anywhere anytime, speak anyway we want, dress anyway we want, and, like most countries now-a-days, carry a gun if we please.

How many religions are there in the world? It's not cool anymore to just practice the beliefs you were raised on. Oh no! We must all "find ourselves" and figure out what we really believe in; who we really are. The first step is finding a religious belief that fits those needs and wants. But what are we supposed to do now? Organized religion isn't cool anymore either!

And what about free speech? There are tons of limitations on what we can and cannot say. Anyone can go around in public swearing up a storm. Then anyone can sue them just as easily because they were "causing a disturbance" and "misbehaving in front of my young child".

But the thing that pisses me off the most is the fact that every single country in the world always complains about America and what we are doing. Why do you care so much?!?!? Worry about your own country for once. And if you're so concerned, why do you all come here to this "free" country to get away from your own country?

Then they always say how amazing their country is because they "don't do war" and are neutral. Well, here in America, most of us aren't selfish bastards and we care about the well-being of this world. Therefore, we help those in need, meaning we will go to war to help innocent people who are losing their lives on account of other's selfishness. That may be your country one day. Think about it. It's what we all do best.

Top O' the Mornin'!

Today is St. Patrick's Day, one of my favorite holidays of the year! I love holidays that allow you to dress goofy and get away with it in the spirit of the day. St. Patty's gives me a reason to wear everything green...and I mean everything. I normally would go all out by spraying my hair with green hair spray, but the last time I did that it didn't wash out and my hair was green for a week.

This year, I found some green stick on facial hair! I was so excited when I found this. I got home and tried it out, but the glue that was used was no good, so I didn't get to wear my green facial hair. It's unfortunate, but I found ways to make my green experience great! Shamrock necklaces, green beer goggles, shamrock earrings, green dress, green beads, green shoes, and you can't forget the green beer!

This is what I looked like last year. Pretty great, I know. My friends and I even had name tags that said, "Hello, my name is" and we all put in Irish names. For instance, mine said, "Hello, my name is Finnigan O'Mally".

This year, we celebrated St. Patty's on Saturday evening because it fell on a Monday. People, such as myself, need to work early Tuesday morning and can't risk the chances of a hangover. However, I will join my friends out at the bars this evening for a drink or two, just to celebrate the actual day.

I read on Wikipedia that if St. Patty's falls during a day of Holy Week, the the holiday is celebrated the Saturday before. That is the case this year. Even in Ireland, they celebrated on Saturday because St. Patty's is during Holy Week. The last time this happened was 1940, but won't happen again until 2160.

So, enjoy the day! Drink a beer, or two, or three. Make it green. Make it great!

This picture happens to be from the small town of New London, Wisconsin. This town is where my father and his brother and sisters grew up, and also where my grandmother currently resides, and has for 60 years. This picture is posted on the main St. Patrick's Day page of Wikipedia. Coincidence? I think not. Wisconsin is just that awesome!

Wisconsin Winter Wonderland

Even though I reside in Utah, I am a huge Green Bay Packer fan. My entire family is from Wisconsin, so I was born and raised a cheesehead. My aunt and uncle, who live in Waupaca, emailed me after the Packers lost in the playoffs. They told me they are now in Wisconsin Winter Wonderland: the people of Wisconsin wondering all winter whether or not Brett Favre will retire.

Well, Wisconsin, there will be no more wondering. Brett Favre announced his retirement yesterday. I kind of predicted that it would happen this time around. He had a great season and there's nothing better than to go out on a high note. He's been in the league for 17 years and has given the Packers a Superbowl Championship during that time. In this last season alone, he has broken many records, including all-time touchdown passes!



Brett Favre will be known as one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks in history. A great athlete and a great person, I wear my cheesehead in honor of his excellence!