I don't have a lot of hatred in my life, but there is something that really grinds my gears. I hate when I am upset with someone because of something they did to me, I tell them how I feel and they don't take the criticism very well, then I feel the need to apologize to them for causing the uncomfortable situation. I'm basically apologizing for being honest and telling them how I feel. I'm apologizing for feeling the way I do.
Why aren't they apologizing to me?????
Moral: Don't be honest about your feelings. Lie about everything. Deal with the horrible way you feel and let it take over your life. Eventually become depressed and hate life all together, including everyone around you.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thought of the Day
I personally do not enjoy discussing politics and religion with people who feel differently than me. It's not because I don't enjoy a good debate, but people seem to be overly stubborn on these subject. The funny thing is, they claim to be "open-minded". So, how can you have a discussion with someone who has a differing opinion and not stick to your own beliefs?
For example, I have a friend who majored in Political Science, interned and worked in D.C., and now works with me in Utah. She grew up Catholic, but doesn't necessarily share all of their beliefs. We have had many arguments, to the point where I have had to tell her that I don't want to talk about it anymore. (I used to have a rule for myself where I would stay away from discussions on politics and religion with people who don't feel the same way because of situations like this.) We have even had discussions where she tells me that I should be more open-minded. I feel like I am a pretty open-minded person already, yet there are some things that I am going to stick to, and that includes my religious beliefs. There's no room for open-mindedness when it comes to that. And what constitutes open-minded? I thought America was based on the opinions of the people and voicing those opinions. If everyone is open-minded on every subject, that leads to no one having any kind of thought on anything. And if you're trying to pursuade someone else to think what you think, isn't that being just as stubborn and closed-minded??
It's upsetting to know that basic morals are going out the window. Why should I be ashamed to believe in something like The Bible? I believe and I follow, and I will not be open-minded on things like abortion. It doesn't mean that other people can't be, it just means that I won't. It's my own opinion and I'm sticking to it!
For example, I have a friend who majored in Political Science, interned and worked in D.C., and now works with me in Utah. She grew up Catholic, but doesn't necessarily share all of their beliefs. We have had many arguments, to the point where I have had to tell her that I don't want to talk about it anymore. (I used to have a rule for myself where I would stay away from discussions on politics and religion with people who don't feel the same way because of situations like this.) We have even had discussions where she tells me that I should be more open-minded. I feel like I am a pretty open-minded person already, yet there are some things that I am going to stick to, and that includes my religious beliefs. There's no room for open-mindedness when it comes to that. And what constitutes open-minded? I thought America was based on the opinions of the people and voicing those opinions. If everyone is open-minded on every subject, that leads to no one having any kind of thought on anything. And if you're trying to pursuade someone else to think what you think, isn't that being just as stubborn and closed-minded??
It's upsetting to know that basic morals are going out the window. Why should I be ashamed to believe in something like The Bible? I believe and I follow, and I will not be open-minded on things like abortion. It doesn't mean that other people can't be, it just means that I won't. It's my own opinion and I'm sticking to it!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Big 2-5
I turn 25 on December 2 and I'm not sure what to think about it. All my friends who are around my age are always talking about their quarter-life crisis, but I never really understood it. I was never one to feel depressed about growing old or things changing in my life. I was happy for who I was and what I had accomplished in my 25 years....
...until now. I look back on everything and I am happy with my accomplishments up until the age of 22, right after I graduated from college. Since then, I can't say that I have had the time of my life and there's nothing to complain about. It's just not true. After graduating from college, life has been less than. My school loan and credit card debt is ridiculous, my job isn't what I was expecting it to be, and thinking about that is depressing.
I recently read that the primary cause of stress is financial reasons. Check! That's me. As a college graduate, I should be making more money than I do. But as an employee in a non-profit organization, it's pretty hard to make that happen. My company is run by men, so it doesn't give much hope to the women in the lower positions. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, the company, and the people that I work with, but the pay is not what I thought it would be. I guess winter sports just aren't as popular as the NBA, NFL, and MLB.
The greatest fear that I have in life is failure. I want to be a successful person, and to me that means finding a place where I am happy. And to break that down even further, that means being financially stable, having a happy and healthy family of my own, and making a place for myself in the world. I want to do more volunteer work and donate my time to things that matter. Someday I would love to go to Africa and help build a school in a 3rd world country, or teach English in China. But I know the only way that will ever happen is if I get out of debt. That's going to take me many years.
Cue quarter-life crisis.
...until now. I look back on everything and I am happy with my accomplishments up until the age of 22, right after I graduated from college. Since then, I can't say that I have had the time of my life and there's nothing to complain about. It's just not true. After graduating from college, life has been less than. My school loan and credit card debt is ridiculous, my job isn't what I was expecting it to be, and thinking about that is depressing.
I recently read that the primary cause of stress is financial reasons. Check! That's me. As a college graduate, I should be making more money than I do. But as an employee in a non-profit organization, it's pretty hard to make that happen. My company is run by men, so it doesn't give much hope to the women in the lower positions. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, the company, and the people that I work with, but the pay is not what I thought it would be. I guess winter sports just aren't as popular as the NBA, NFL, and MLB.
The greatest fear that I have in life is failure. I want to be a successful person, and to me that means finding a place where I am happy. And to break that down even further, that means being financially stable, having a happy and healthy family of my own, and making a place for myself in the world. I want to do more volunteer work and donate my time to things that matter. Someday I would love to go to Africa and help build a school in a 3rd world country, or teach English in China. But I know the only way that will ever happen is if I get out of debt. That's going to take me many years.
Cue quarter-life crisis.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
2009-10 Season
The ski season is finally underway! The first World Cup at Soelden was a success. Ted Ligety came in 3rd and Lindsey Vonn was 9th, both leading the U.S. in alpine.
My coaches clinics begin on November 14. I am planning on traveling to a few of the clinics to become more educated in my current career. I figured I should probably know what goes on at these events so I can be consistant in my answers to people's questions. Some options in locations would be Steamboat Springs, Winter Park, Big Sky, and possibly Bogus Basin. If Bogus is an option, then I will definitely head there to visit BFF Amy! Although, anywhere in Colorado would be great. I haven't skied at Steamboat or Winter Park.
This weekend is the Park City Ski Swap!! I'm looking for new boots, and possibly some cross country equipment. My mom and I are going to look for new skis for my dad since his are 1970's Kastles....picture those!! They're the kind you make a shotski out of, or maybe a ski chair, anything but actually skiing on them!
On a low note, it's been in the high 50s in Park City the past few days, AKA T-shirt weather. There's no snow on the ground and it's not cold enough to blow the snow guns. Park City Mountain Resort usually opens on Thanksgiving weekend and Deer Valley is scheduled to open on December 5. Right now, November 5, it doesn't look good, and it's kind of depressing. I'm ready for snow and I'm more than ready to put my skis on! Let's all pray to the snow gods!
My coaches clinics begin on November 14. I am planning on traveling to a few of the clinics to become more educated in my current career. I figured I should probably know what goes on at these events so I can be consistant in my answers to people's questions. Some options in locations would be Steamboat Springs, Winter Park, Big Sky, and possibly Bogus Basin. If Bogus is an option, then I will definitely head there to visit BFF Amy! Although, anywhere in Colorado would be great. I haven't skied at Steamboat or Winter Park.
This weekend is the Park City Ski Swap!! I'm looking for new boots, and possibly some cross country equipment. My mom and I are going to look for new skis for my dad since his are 1970's Kastles....picture those!! They're the kind you make a shotski out of, or maybe a ski chair, anything but actually skiing on them!
On a low note, it's been in the high 50s in Park City the past few days, AKA T-shirt weather. There's no snow on the ground and it's not cold enough to blow the snow guns. Park City Mountain Resort usually opens on Thanksgiving weekend and Deer Valley is scheduled to open on December 5. Right now, November 5, it doesn't look good, and it's kind of depressing. I'm ready for snow and I'm more than ready to put my skis on! Let's all pray to the snow gods!
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