One of those rainy, thought-provoking days...

Today was one of those days that I decided to sleep in until 12. I always find it to be coincidental that alot of these days happen to be rainy ones. It's as if my biological clock knows when to be "under the weather". Due to my unfortunate laziness, I missed both of my classes. However, I did eventually work up the motivation to grab a bite to eat and go on a little run. It's when I go running, that I learn so much about life. Who would think that by simply putting one foot in front of the other, moving at a swift pace, one would conjure philosophical thoughts? I think about how the only way to go faster is to "mentally let go of any limits", which then leads me to think about how everyone could better live out their potential in life if they just let go of judgment and pursued what they really want to do in life. In fact, this could be applied to society as well. If we as a society "liberated" those who continue to be oppressed by discriminative laws and prejudicial attitudes, we could move forward as a society. How long will it take, though, for this to happen? Just yesterday, my roommate was telling me about her boss who illegally gave her her paycheck late as punishment because her boss was racist. Now, I don't know if this is true, but when will actions derived from racist attitudes stop, and when will actions stop being perceived as racist? I guess only time will tell. Anyways, now that I have eaten, run, and written a blog, it's time to do mundane things.

Using your "disordered" way of thinking about the world to your and society's advantage

Do you feel that college is a waste of time, and that you're not actually learning necessary skills to make it in the real world? Well, Garret Loporto, author of "The Davinici Method", would tell you that what you're experiencing is actually the key to carving out the future that you desire. He'd tell you you're better off listening to your gut feelings, or "unconscious", about how to learn and grow, than listening to what the American education system is attempting to force upon you. The current American education system was designed after the industrial revolution to encourage a linear style of thinking, as that was the skill necessary to carry out the assembly line process. However, those of us who struggle to not just survive, but thrive in this type of academic environment, are suffering from what is coined by society as "disorders", such as ADHD, addictions, general anxiety, and BPD. In order to avoid falling into these traps that society outcasts, Garret Loporto says we must learn to express our unconscious thoughts and feelings in more productive ways that will actually help us to instead transform the society in which we live today. Those that have the "DRD4" gene that is responsible for the more creative style of thinking, have the energy, and style to make positive changes in society! When the expression of these unconscious thoughts, feelings, images are productive, we turn into what he calls "the artist". We can become successful, creative, entrepreneurs, instead of suffering everyday in the classroom style environment that our more primitive brains are not comfortable in.

This book was recommended to me by a colleague of my mother's, and it has been a true inspiration. Never in my life have I not been able to put a book down because every word rang so true to me. Though I do not currently plan to drop out of college, I do only have one month left, and I can't wait to get out and explore the true gifts and talents that God has given me. If you are someone out there who is constantly trying to find "a better way", then rest assured, there is! And it is up to you to pay attention to your deep, inner feelings, not to your conscious mind, to live the life you were meant to live!

Guilty Pleasures...What's Yours?

What kinds of things do you enjoy doing in your spare time that may seem too embarrassing to share with others? Perhaps you like driving around in your car alone singing to Britney Spears's "Baby One More Time" at the top of your lungs. Or, you like to get on Facebook just to look through all of your crush's photos, every 471 of them. You may even like to hang out with your dogs and treat them as if they were people, asking them questions like, "Bow, are you upset that it's thundering outside?", and answering for them, "Yeah, I just wish I could go outside to do my duties". If you enjoy doing things similar to these, don't blush. You're not alone. In fact, I have a hobby of my own that I am so into that I completely forget about the C- I just made on a paper, or the rude comment the cashier made to me after he screwed up my order. This hobby is following celebrity drama. Yep, I said it. I love nothing more than finding out which cute boy is Miley Cyrus's next boyfrien or learning about the latest news on the Brangelina vs. Jen scandal, if there even is one. Which leads me to ask... do you think Brad and Jen will ever get back together, why or why not?

Summertime Adventures

During the last few hectic weeks of school as I kick into high gear to finish my classes on a high note, I can't allow myself to prematurely think of the peaceful laziness I enjoy during the summer. Because I love the laid back, adventurous spirit of summertime SO much, permitting myself to think of summer before it actually gets here would lead me to sunbathe in front of my dorm or hang out with my friends at the expense of neglecting my schoolwork. Yet once my last exam is finished, I take as a deep a breath as I can given my exhaustion and get in summer mode. 

For me, summer is a time to explore new hobbies, reflect on personal life goals, and a time to spend enjoyable time with myself and loved ones. While I revisit the hobbies I have been forced to abandon in order to devote time to my studies, such as running 2-3 miles a day, I am also open to learning new things that have always intrigued me. So far this summer, cooking has been that new hobby. I have always been a food lover. But isn't everyone? Well, I have always enjoyed delicious food, and when I find it, I make a point to tell everyone about it. Good food does so much more than satisfy a hungry body, it nurtures the soul and the mind. I have been particularly impressed with certain recipes I have discovered in Rachel Ray's, "30 Minutes Meals", and Southern Living Magazine.