Don't let it go to your head, Jordan.
So, as of right now, I am in the process of creating my very own bucket list. Stay tuned....
But really, it'll probably take awhile...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
On Second Thought...
You know what? I was just SUPER bored (it tends to happen a lot), and I happened upon my brother's bucket list. I've known about this for a long time, but it was the first time I've read through it. It was inspiring.
Musings II
Well well well. Here we are at last. I've dusted off the old thinking cap and now it's back to square one... or two. I believe we're on two. What does the title say?
So, if you're just currently joining us for the first time, let me give you fair warning. What follows will not likely make a whole lot of sense to most, if not all who read these blogs. These are, as it states on my blog title, the Messed-Up Musings of myself, the one and only Chazzeluh the Grand.
Every so often (and by every so often, I mean not really that often) there are special blogs posted entitled "Musings". If you'd like to see Musings I, simply scroll down to find it. There's no need to read it to make more sense of this, the prequel of said Musings, seeing as this doesn't follow the typical linear method of writing as you would expect in a series of entries. No, these are simply as random and quizzical as their title declares.
1. Life is so much better when it's boring. No drama. No risks. But it isn't half as interesting. Double-edged sword. Consequences to every action, my friends. You can't have the cheese without the cow. Or the curdling process of the milk. That's beside the point. The real point I'm trying to make is boredom is safe... but that doesn't change it from being boring.
2. College? Total scam. Don't get me wrong, I love college. It's exciting to be master of your own learning process. However, that's just what it is. YOUR learning process. I've noticed that, more often than not, we go to class not necessarily to be taught, but to review what we taught ourselves. I don't know about you, but I think I could have done most of that on my own without spending thousands of dollars on tuition and all the stress of having tests. Think about it. Sure, you learn the occasional tidbit here and there while listening to lectures, but most of your learning comes from your manpower (or womanpower, don't start with me.)
3. Speaking of double-edge swords, job hunting is the worst! I can't tell you how many times I've filled out an application to see it shut down, or how many job interviews I've very inconveniently dressed up for turn up unfruitful. I blame Obama. Come on, Prez! Where's this change you were talking about so much on your campaign trail? Sitting on your dresser at home in your glass mason jar?
Is this guy really fit to lead a country? I guess we'll find out in November, right?
4. I've really got nothing else to say here. I just figured this list should contain at least 4 points to go off of. Three is not a very strong standpoint. What that standpoint is, I'm not entirely clear on... But we'll get to the bottom of this, I swear!
So, if you're just currently joining us for the first time, let me give you fair warning. What follows will not likely make a whole lot of sense to most, if not all who read these blogs. These are, as it states on my blog title, the Messed-Up Musings of myself, the one and only Chazzeluh the Grand.
Every so often (and by every so often, I mean not really that often) there are special blogs posted entitled "Musings". If you'd like to see Musings I, simply scroll down to find it. There's no need to read it to make more sense of this, the prequel of said Musings, seeing as this doesn't follow the typical linear method of writing as you would expect in a series of entries. No, these are simply as random and quizzical as their title declares.
Let's begin, shall we?
1. Life is so much better when it's boring. No drama. No risks. But it isn't half as interesting. Double-edged sword. Consequences to every action, my friends. You can't have the cheese without the cow. Or the curdling process of the milk. That's beside the point. The real point I'm trying to make is boredom is safe... but that doesn't change it from being boring.
2. College? Total scam. Don't get me wrong, I love college. It's exciting to be master of your own learning process. However, that's just what it is. YOUR learning process. I've noticed that, more often than not, we go to class not necessarily to be taught, but to review what we taught ourselves. I don't know about you, but I think I could have done most of that on my own without spending thousands of dollars on tuition and all the stress of having tests. Think about it. Sure, you learn the occasional tidbit here and there while listening to lectures, but most of your learning comes from your manpower (or womanpower, don't start with me.)
3. Speaking of double-edge swords, job hunting is the worst! I can't tell you how many times I've filled out an application to see it shut down, or how many job interviews I've very inconveniently dressed up for turn up unfruitful. I blame Obama. Come on, Prez! Where's this change you were talking about so much on your campaign trail? Sitting on your dresser at home in your glass mason jar?
"Aww, crap! I forgot to cash that in when I went
to pick up groceries! Welp...
next time I guess."
4. I've really got nothing else to say here. I just figured this list should contain at least 4 points to go off of. Three is not a very strong standpoint. What that standpoint is, I'm not entirely clear on... But we'll get to the bottom of this, I swear!
Listen, I told you it wasn't gonna make much sense.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Year's Resolutions
Ok, OK! So I realize that this is quite late for the New Year part, but it's still a resolution. Besides, I legitimately started doing this on January 1st of 2012. I just haven't gotten around to updating my blog as of recently.
So anyway, this resolution of mine is this: I realized that I had been slipping in journal upkeep the few weeks after I had returned home from my mission. So my resolution is to continue to write in my journal every night. So far I've done quite a good job, if I do say so myself. So I'll keep you posted if there are any more earth-shattering new resolutions in the future. This post is kinda boring and lame. Oh well. You'll get over it.
So anyway, this resolution of mine is this: I realized that I had been slipping in journal upkeep the few weeks after I had returned home from my mission. So my resolution is to continue to write in my journal every night. So far I've done quite a good job, if I do say so myself. So I'll keep you posted if there are any more earth-shattering new resolutions in the future. This post is kinda boring and lame. Oh well. You'll get over it.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Ring out the Old, Ring in the New
Welp. As most of you are aware, it is officially a new year. 新年快樂! If you were wondering how I did that, with the whole Chinese text and everything, just know it took a series of long and strenuous google searches and complicated procedures. Not to mention 2 years worth of working my butt off to learn this extremely foreign Asian language. So I would appreciate it if you were impressed. 喜歡你在看的嗎?
Anyway, seeing as it IS a new year and all, I guess it's time for that New Year's Resolution stuff. As I look around and see all these people saying things like,
"I'm gonna lose 700 pounds!"
and
I tend to think 'Wow. Those folks have got some serious perception problems here.'
These resolutions are long term and short term goals that should be well thought out and have a specific plan to accomplish them. For instance, losing 700 pounds is not a great goal, especially if your plan to achieve this insurmountable goal is to go on an all Wendy's diet. Not to mention 700 pounds, even in 5 years' time is somewhat unrealistic. Change it!
So, with that said, I'm going to legitimately give these New Year's Resolutions of mine some serious thought and pondering. And when I'm done with that, I'll write it down in a place I know I'll see very often, if not daily. They'll be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time constrained. S.M.A.R.T. goals, if you may.
所以,我就想要訂一些目標會讓我改進. 好了嗎?
2012?
P.S. I'm sure most of you noticed a very heavy missionary influence. I'm still trying to 習慣, ok?
Anyway, seeing as it IS a new year and all, I guess it's time for that New Year's Resolution stuff. As I look around and see all these people saying things like,
"I'm gonna lose 700 pounds!"
and
"I'm gonna solve world hunger!",
I tend to think 'Wow. Those folks have got some serious perception problems here.'
These resolutions are long term and short term goals that should be well thought out and have a specific plan to accomplish them. For instance, losing 700 pounds is not a great goal, especially if your plan to achieve this insurmountable goal is to go on an all Wendy's diet. Not to mention 700 pounds, even in 5 years' time is somewhat unrealistic. Change it!
So, with that said, I'm going to legitimately give these New Year's Resolutions of mine some serious thought and pondering. And when I'm done with that, I'll write it down in a place I know I'll see very often, if not daily. They'll be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time constrained. S.M.A.R.T. goals, if you may.
所以,我就想要訂一些目標會讓我改進. 好了嗎?
2012?
Apocalypse???
Bring it on.
P.S. I'm sure most of you noticed a very heavy missionary influence. I'm still trying to 習慣, ok?
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