Love Transcends Time

Last week, I learned that from Berscheid's theory of Love (Psychology), that there are 4 different stages of love. These are the altruistic, friendship (platonic), romantic, and companionate stages of love.

Today, I got reminded of some of the power of love through a little text message I got:

"1 universe. 9 planets, 204 countries, 809 islands, 7 seas, 6 billion people, and I met you! :) Send to anyone you don't regret meeting."

I woke up from my mid-afternoon nap to this text and it just made my day. Also, despite the irony that I can't text, I was reminded of an old friend, and of a friendship which I thought was to only fade away. I was wrong.
Friendships are what you make them to be. They can be ones that you wrap yourself in day by day, ones that you leave out on the side walk on a rainy day, or ones that you keep tokens of to remember by everyday.

Love transcends time, but only if you're willing to give it some.

Love, in it's famous color.

The Golden Ages

You know, I wonder what ever happened to the good old days. The days of Hey Arnold, Catdog, Doug, Dexter's Laboratory, Rugrats, Johnny Bravo, Ed Edd and Eddy, etc. etc. The list could stretch until the post limit but no one seems to realize anymore. Ask a little kid these days and they'll list shows that drive you crazy because they were nothing compared to the shows of the 90s and early 00's.

     Bring back the days of the classic cartoons. The days when cartoons were for 50% enjoyment, 25% humor, 20% adventure, and 5% educational. If you disagree with my grossly exaggerated statistics, try flipping through the cartoons kids watch these days and try to last more than 2 minutes without the main character trying to teach you something,
     I miss the cartoons of the old days. Am I talking about the days of Backstreet Boys and N'Sync? No.
I'm talking about the days when ignorance truly was bliss. When candy meant yummy and money meant funny green paper. In fact, I'd love to just have a rerun marathon of the cartoons of the good ol' days going on all day for an entire month. You'd see me there.
    Unfortunately, the rule of the more "brainless" cartoons has subsided and the reign of "educational" cartoons has usurped its throne. With utmost sorrow, I have to admit that I never would have thought I would see the day when a monkey in red Boots would teach us our alphabet.
    Monkeys 1, Humans 0.
    Tis' a sad sad day for humanity.

Smoking

     Well, a couple days back and I'm going to assume a couple eternities later, I crossed an incredibly ironic scene numerous times. Outside of SCCC, there are about 3-4 large signs standing on the sidewalk which clearly state, "No Smoking within 50 ft." Well, as you might have guessed by now, the irony lay in the fact that there were dozens of smokers around the sign, huffing and puffing away like they were on a treadmill.
I'm saddened to see such a scene. The signs were obviously put up because someone had either made a formal complaint about it, or the college was actually aware that there were dozens of smokers every day in their main entrance. Either way, someone actually cared about people's health and might I add, the law,  but despite their concerns, nothing happened. It says a lot about how powerful signs can be.
     You would think the cops would care too. Unfortunately, they don't seem to enforce it.
     What does this tell us? That signs are completely useless, or that people don't care to use them?
Whatever way, I would really appreciate it if I didn't have to breathe in noxious fumes on my way in and out of class everyday. I mean really now, couldn't you at least smoke 51 feet away from the school? If you're gonna be a jerk about smoking at least be a smart-aleck about it so people don't have to breathe it in. Think, people!
      Please and Thank You.

Smoking

Sleep

It's virtually almost a quarter after one and I definitely Need You Now sleep.

     Sleep is a curious thing really, especially after you go throughout the day with your fatigue having no correlation at all with how much you slept. For example, I'm sure we've all had a day where we got less than 6 hours of sleep. But guess what, the next morning people are telling you to pipe down because you're so hyper and energetic in the morning. I'm sure we've also had the days where we've gotten 12 (currently unthinkable) hours of sleep and wake up the next day like a zombie that's sleep deprived.
     I would most likely bet that science could explain such a phenomenon, but the reality of it is still baffling. I mean, what is a poor blissfully ignorant teen to do about their sleeping habits if they have to spend their precious sleeping time, right after their late night homework sessions,  researching what to do to get better sleep. Somewhat of a catch 22 if you ask me.
     Nevertheless, I can't help but stress the importance of sleep, not only for myself but for others. And while this may seem like a selfless gesture, it really boils down to this.
     I don't want to be cranky. I don't want to talk to you when you're cranky.
     Simple right?
     And so it goes without saying, but I'm saying it anyways, go get some sleep.
     Good Night.
     Zzzz....

Sleepless