This is the question I am faced with as I enter the "real world." While there are lots of things that both of these sites offer, do I really need to be associated in any way with either one?
PRO
The ability to keep in touch with those you may not see that often.
CON
The ability to keep in touch with those you may not see that often.
PRO
All of my photos are posted on these sites and are a good way for me to remember the good times without pulling out a large photo album
CON
Why are these on here anyway? Can't I just print them out and put them in a scrapbook and stop being lazy? The answer is yes.
PRO
Stalking capabilites. Yes, looking at the ex-boyfriend's profile is too irresistible. Don't I want to know he is in a happy, fulfilling relationship?
CON
NO, I DO NOT want to know he is in a happy, fulfilling relationship. Glutton for punishment, that's what I am...
PRO
Facebook has so many cool applications, it's hard to give up the fun.
CON
There isn't one here. Being able to play endless hours of "Grey's Anatomy" trivia is extremely fulfilling in my life. Wouldn't you know it?
PRO
Being able to change your philosophy on life in the click of a button. Don't you wish REAL life were like this?
CON
Again, there is not a con. The world wide web can change in an instant...why not our cyber-selves?
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Top 10...
...reasons for me to go to the gym.
10. Endorphins...make me feel happy and cheerful.
9. Hmm...cute boys. (There were a TON tonight!)
8. Riding the elliptical or the stationary bike and watching the "Calories Burned" number climb up and up and up...
7. My iPOD "Gym Mix." When "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne comes on, it pumps me up completely.
6. Abs
5. Being able to walk stairs without getting winded. (I know we don't have stairs here in the LC, but you know what I mean)
4. Step Aerobics in the morning (since my nights are going to be taken up by Barnes & Noble)
3. Desk clerks....always happy to see you.
2. Small crowds at Primetime SOUTH, so I can always work out without waiting for things.
1. Primetime South just got new cardio machines with TVs on them. You can watch whatever you want...need I say more? I can ride the elliptical AND watch Grey's Anatomy. Seriously...SERIOUSLY?!?!?
10. Endorphins...make me feel happy and cheerful.
9. Hmm...cute boys. (There were a TON tonight!)
8. Riding the elliptical or the stationary bike and watching the "Calories Burned" number climb up and up and up...
7. My iPOD "Gym Mix." When "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne comes on, it pumps me up completely.
6. Abs
5. Being able to walk stairs without getting winded. (I know we don't have stairs here in the LC, but you know what I mean)
4. Step Aerobics in the morning (since my nights are going to be taken up by Barnes & Noble)
3. Desk clerks....always happy to see you.
2. Small crowds at Primetime SOUTH, so I can always work out without waiting for things.
1. Primetime South just got new cardio machines with TVs on them. You can watch whatever you want...need I say more? I can ride the elliptical AND watch Grey's Anatomy. Seriously...SERIOUSLY?!?!?
A test...times two!
The true test of character is forgiveness.
This past weekend, I attending a church service and Sunday School lesson in my home church in Deming, where we discussed a book by Max Lucado, and a chapter called "Grief Givers." It discusses David's struggle to kill King Saul after being threatened numerous times by him. David is given several opportunities to take his revenge, and each time, gives up the opportunity to murder Saul because of God's will that Saul be king. He gives up the glory of revenge to allow God to have the final say, in His own time.
The Bible says, "Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple." (Job 5:2)
I have had my fair share of moments of envy, which have had various effects on relationships in my life, from small fights that turn out to be nothing, to the loss of true friendships. Insecurity in what you have in your life breeds this envy...and there is a reason it is one of the seven deadly sins. When you give in to the behavior, the results could make you feel dead inside, like you've lost something. I have lost a good friend as a result and coming to terms with the loss is more than feeling dead inside...I am reminded every day that there is no longer that connection that I depended on for so many years.
The real test in this situation is forgiveness. I forgive my friend for ending the friendship because of my selfishness and jealousy, and I forgive myself for allowing myself to get so caught up in the things missing in my life, that I forgot to concentrate on the things I DID have in my life.
The second test is as my first post. Kind of deep, but needed. Thanks for reading.
This past weekend, I attending a church service and Sunday School lesson in my home church in Deming, where we discussed a book by Max Lucado, and a chapter called "Grief Givers." It discusses David's struggle to kill King Saul after being threatened numerous times by him. David is given several opportunities to take his revenge, and each time, gives up the opportunity to murder Saul because of God's will that Saul be king. He gives up the glory of revenge to allow God to have the final say, in His own time.
The Bible says, "Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple." (Job 5:2)
I have had my fair share of moments of envy, which have had various effects on relationships in my life, from small fights that turn out to be nothing, to the loss of true friendships. Insecurity in what you have in your life breeds this envy...and there is a reason it is one of the seven deadly sins. When you give in to the behavior, the results could make you feel dead inside, like you've lost something. I have lost a good friend as a result and coming to terms with the loss is more than feeling dead inside...I am reminded every day that there is no longer that connection that I depended on for so many years.
The real test in this situation is forgiveness. I forgive my friend for ending the friendship because of my selfishness and jealousy, and I forgive myself for allowing myself to get so caught up in the things missing in my life, that I forgot to concentrate on the things I DID have in my life.
The second test is as my first post. Kind of deep, but needed. Thanks for reading.
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