Sometimes, it gets really hard to have an optimistic outlook on mankind. Especially if you read the news. I mean, with the craziness that’s going on right now with the man who ate another man’s face in Miami, or cut up body parts sent to various Canadian political offices, or the massacre in Syria… What is going on? I can’t help sometimes, but feel dragged down piece by piece from the absurdity that’s generated by… us.
Sometimes, it becomes extremely difficult to see the good in us.
But of course, I mustn’t fail to mention all the amazing, inspirational, kind and selfless people out there. People like Ellen Degeneres, Janice and Sonia, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Bernard, my mom and dad.
And just like that, I am reminded again, what is good in humanity. And more importantly, there IS good.
M
Beats any alarm clock.
M
It’s crazy how, one can open up to the most unexpected people.
The people who, from first glance, are nothing like you, in both appearance and lifestyles. But once you start talking to them, you feel like you can tell them anything, and you have more in common than first meets the eye.
I suppose, the key is not necessarily that they share the same opinions as you or come from the same background, but that they will listen to you without judgement. And that is something you can’t predict from their background, but with just a look into their eyes, you know at once whether you feel comfortable telling them things about yourself that you wouldn’t tell just anybody.
M
People, I know you have moutains of old clothes you don’t wear that’s hiding out in the back of your closet or your parents’ basement. Why store them there if they never see the light of day?
Donate them!
It’s really not that hard, there’s bound to be a donation drop off box somewhere near you, or even if not, you can drop them off personally at shelters and see for yourself others rocking your old clothes and how happy your clothes can make ‘em.
Gotta love recyling.
M
Yep, I’ve reached that level of maturity where either my humor is strangely twisted or I’ve just come to understand my parents’ humor… or perhaps those two are the very same.
DUN MATTA
Because for once, I’m not staring at them thinking “what the heck are they talking/laughing about” but rather seeing the amusement, and laughing along with them.
I guess I’ve always thought their jokes are not funny, and they would never get mine.
But then, you grow up, and voila.
Feels great to laugh along with your parents.
M
#26; Being back in your homecity!
Ah, even though it’s only been 2 weeks, it feels like it’s been FOREVER. Maybe cause it’s summer and I feel like I should be back in my hometown Toronto and not stuck here in London. Whatever the reason, it sure felt great seeing the bright city lights, skyscrapers, bajillion Chinese restaurants, and of course love ones.
M
As students get older, the level of participance decreases substantially. Maybe cause we’re more conscious of our intelligence and don’t want to appear dumb or maybe we’re too lazy or maybe we’re just too “cool” to be doing that anymore. But that all gets thrown out the window when sweet treats are involved! Candy, chocolate, caramel treats… Yum. I’m willing to give up my ego for that.
M
Sitting still for an hour or three is not fun. Especially with tons of information being thrown at you, expecting you to absorb it like a sponge. And every now and then, it’s so easy to doze off or day dream about dinner… And only when a joke was being cracked by the teacher do you come down to reality and back into the classroom.
Funny teachers are the best, they make learning a much more pleasant experience and manage to keep you awake and entertained.
You can never go wrong with humor.
M
#29; Hugs
Aren’t they so awesome?
The feeling of squishing someone, breaking that physical barrier and showing affection to someone.
I don’t know what it is, but there’s something that’s just so nice in a simple hug, that can really make you feel a lot better.
M
To start off, how awesome it is to go somewhere for the first time, and it ends up not as far as you thought, or your spouse’s parents really care about you, or remembering a stranger’s name after first introductions, or the feeling you get when you resolved an argument with your significant other.
Too many to list, but hey I’m not complaining.
All in all, a good day.
M