I don’t want to go to school! I hate school! I’d rather do anything than go to school!

The first days of school has always been exciting to me. When I was growing up that meant I would get a fresh new pair of Adidas kicks and some new clothes. I didn’t really care about the clothes. I was more excited about getting… new notebooks, binders, pens, and pencil crayons. I have so much school supply still left over from those years, its ridiculous. I found myself (as I got into the teaching profession) giving away supplies to classrooms that I would visit. So the students would use them.

As the years went on this is basically, how my first days of school went. Preparing over the years have progressed and changed concerning materialistic things to get a good education.

Elementary Student:

• scared/nervous
• new clothes/shoes
• new pencils/notebooks/binders/paper/markers/erasers/

High School Student:

• scared/nervous
• new clothes/shoes/backpack
• paper/pencils

As a University Student:

• scared/nervous
• new clothes/shoes/purse/backpack
• pack of pens and coiled notebooks

As a Teacher:

• We actually have to be in schools 3 weeks in advance
• setting up our classroom
• making sure we understand who our students are and if there are any special accommodations we have to make

The amount of things parents buy for their kids now-a-days is crazy. One school I went to, a student went out of their way to PIMP-their LOCKER. It had mirrors and Dividers/sorters/ etc…etc….

It’s really fun being excited about gearing up for school. It is an exciting time to meet new friends and share your creativity and personality with others. The first days of school is something that should of been something to be excited about *I say should because I know a lot of people have different situations*. Some individuals may not be excited because they are dreading being picked on and be overwhelmed.

However being in a place of learning is fun. Younger students may not see the benefit but I’m 25 now and I love love love to learn. Our minds are always being introduced to new concepts and ideas.

I appreciate the first days back at school. I hope a lot of people out there do as well.

Three Words That Make Relationships Better

Three-Word Phrases, can be tools to help develop every relationship.

There are many things that you can do to strengthen your relationships. Often the most effective thing you can do involves saying just three words. When spoken sincerely, these statements often have the power to develop new friendships, deepen old ones and even bring healing to relationships that have soured.

The following three-word phrases can be tools to help develop every relationship.

~    Let me help:
Good friends see a need and then try to fill it. When they see a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they jump in and help out.

~  I understand you:
People become closer and enjoy each other more when the other person accepts and understands them. Letting your spouse know – in so many  little ways – that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship. And this can apply to any relationship.

~  I respect you:
Respect is another way of showing love. Respect demonstrates that another person is a true equal.  If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds and become closer friends.  This applies to all interpersonal relationships.

~  I miss you:
Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other “I miss you.”  This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.  Consider how important you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say “I miss you.”

~  Maybe you’re right:
This phrase is very effective in diffusing an argument.  The implication when you say “maybe you’re right” is the humility of admitting, “maybe  I’m wrong”.  Let’s face it.  When you have an argument with someone,  all you normally do is solidify the other person’s point of view. They, or you, will not likely change their position and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you.  Saying “maybe you’re right” can open the door to explore the subject more.  You may then have the opportunity to express your view in a way that is understandable to the other person.

~ Please forgive me:
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

~  I thank you:
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don’t take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of  friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

~  Count on me:
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship.  It is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating “you can count on me.”

~   I’ll be there:
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase “I’ll be there.” Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us.  We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.

~  Go for it:
We are all unique individuals. Don’t try to get your friends to conform to your ideals.  Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how far out they seem to you.  God has given everyone dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams.  Tell them to “go for it.”

~  I love you:
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies a person’s deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse,  your children, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words: “I love you.”  Love is a choice.  You can love even when the feeling  is gone.

Note: I did not WRITE this.

All n’ all my 2CENTs is: Communication is the Key.

Hi Twitter.

I am on Twitter everyday through my iPhone – bless my heart. God knows I mean well. I can’t help it. It’s on my iPhone and I’m addicted to the Internet. So of course when twitter came out. I joined in on December 2008. I couldn’t help it.

What’s Twitter:Thank you to CurrentNews lol I’ve watched this since it aired over the Internet

“who are they talking to?” – Derek
“no one…and everyone” – TwitterBird

I love to update my Twitter status to everybody but nobody. It was very humorous the things I would post: “I just woke up” – “I’m eating a muffin worth 400 calories” – “My life sucks” – “My life is better than yours”. Etc. ETC. Yes I am randomly bragging about my exceptional life

Misconceptions people make when visiting someone’s Twitter:

Trying to figure someone through a person’s Tweets – You’re a Twitter Failure Fail period – don’t you have something else better to do with your life?
Thinking someone’s tweets, are about you – You’re a Twitter Failure Fail wow you’re vain – get off my Twitter URL.
Just because someone decides to : CUSS or YELL or create a broken sentence with a few words doesn’t mean it’s any of your business to ask exactly what’s wrong. ALSO it doesn’t justify their intelligence or who they represent. If the person tweeting wants  to share whatever it is they’re going through – I’m sure s/he would contact you personally (and that won’t be via Twitter)- You’re a Twitter Failure Fail stay out of people’s business when they randomly choose VENT on Twitter.
Creating funny/cute/ wacky tweets is because it the person’s personality. It doesn’t mean they are a child….it’s TWITTER it doesn’t mean ANYTHING- You’re a Twitter Failure Fail if you’re judging their character – once again.
One word tweets are just one word tweets. You don’t have to know what they mean. They mean something to the person tweeting and leave it to that – You’re a Twitter Failure Fail if you are assuming with they mean and are trying to conjure up reasoning.
Just because someone writes something for their significant other – again it doesn’t mean it’s any of your business – You’re a Twitter Failure Fail think it’s your business to assume why you’re missing them etc.

I think it’s quite clear that a lot of the Twitter Failure fails fall under: It’s none of your business and you shouldn’t have to create and assume what’s going on. Twitter is very subjective just like conversations through text and msn for example. I understand Twitter is a form of putting it all out there. But I still believe we should all respect and take whatever someone tweet with a grain of salt.

What’s annoying to see on TWITTER

Gloating and carrying on more than 11 tweet replies (conversations) is beyond annoyance. It is  ANNOYING. I’m sure the phone still exists. I’m sure e-mail, facebook and texting still exists! Once in awhile it’s all good. But logging onto Twitter and seeing 15+ replies to a conversation that is only allowed 140 characters is just plain stupid.

Lastly - just get off my Twitter – if you have a problem with me and seeing my Tweets. I have to restrain myself from blocking people because I’m so fed up with their nasty attitude. Maybe one day. I’m not going to create a new Twitter. This is my space. My content. And I can say whatever I feel like saying.If you want to assume. Make a judgment on what’s going on in my life…please don’t assume you know. You don’t know.  You can try -but in the end – it just means you need to go out and create your own life. Sorry I’m so harsh but…it’s 2010

By the end of this post. If you’re angry with me and cannot understand what I’ve just said. Then… you really need to do some self-reflecting. If you think I’m talking about you. That is up to your own judgement. And last: please people it’s TWITTER you can’t base 140 on real substance. Twitter isn’t suppose to be serious. It’s just an outlet to write down a thought – at that moment of time. It doesn’t mean anything else. And if someone has a problem with that – leave my page. Press backspace. Tell me to block you.  I’m fine with that.

http://www.twitter.com/s0ulistic the ’0′ is a ZERO

Love,

Hi there. Once again. I haven’t updated because I have nothing really to update! So I’m thinking about adding the ‘realityshow’ spin to my blog. Just blabbering about the shows that I’ve been watching. Seems like I do that a lot. Movies, Books and Television.

Last night I went out with my boyfriend to Berber Lounge to celebrate a birthday. It was a beautiful place. However I did not enjoy the underground venue with hardly any air circulating. It was okay but with so many bodies…it wasn’t very comfortable. i couldn’t believe it. i had to sit out with my boyfriend and get some air. However I did enjoy the decor.

All n’ all things are going well with the Grace of the Lord. I’m really happy where I am in life. I’m really happy to have someone to share my gallavating escapes with. Sometimes, I don’t know why…but I’m blunt. I tend to talk about things that don’t really matter in the present situation. It’s like I need to verbalize future plans when really my brain doesn’t care to make it a priority. I dont’ know if that makes any sense at all. But, I’m trying to work on this trait.

So this blog will continue… for more years to come. With more re-vamping.

Thanks for reading.

-Candy