Things That Really, Really, Really Bother the Bejeezus Out of Me

I feel as if the title of this is pretty self-explanatory. 

• When people run into you, like for example in Wal-Mart, and don't even bother to say sorry. "No, no, it's okay, Sir. You only completely dislocated my shoulder. No biggie. You go ahead and hurry along. I'm sure your groceries are way more important. I'll be just fine."
• People who post their drama on Facebook. 
• Honestly, who cares? You're only making the matter worse by posting it for the world to see. How about going up to the person you're having a problem with and talking it out with them? Hmmm??
• Saying "just saying" after saying something totally uncalled for as if it makes it better
• ...How does that make it better at all?
• People who think the whole world is out to get them.
• Things happen; some intentional, some not. Might as well just move on.
• Saying "LOL" over, and over, and over again.
• I use to be guilty of this...in junior high...When you didn't know what else to say, it was just easier to say "lol". It was almost just like an impulse; but then I realized how dumb it is. Is it really that funny? Also, I don't like people telling me to "laugh out loud". Maybe I didn't think it was that funny. And maybe I don't want to be the dummy in the corner laughing her butt off over one text. 
• People who take themselves too seriously.
• It's okay to laugh at yourself. It's okay to not be the center of attention 100% of the time. Not everything is directed at you (see #4). It's okay.
• Junior High kids
• I'm sorry, that's just an awkward age all together. And I'm not an exception, at all. I think back to how I was back then and I literally shudder. Not a good age.
• Ice
• You're just a jerk.
• Bad moods 
• I hate when I go up to someone and they're crabby to me because they're in a bad mood from a previous encounter. I didn't put you in this bad mood, no reason for you to put me in one too. 

Okay, that's enough ranting for one night.

Grateful

I just took a really hot shower. Not because I necessarily needed one (although my stinky brother-in-law, Toby, would probably say I do), but just because I could.

Some people may call that wasteful, but I think of it as grateful; because I have the privilege and luxury of taking a hot shower WITH SOAP whenever I want, unlike most people in our world. It's funny to think of something so simple as showering, or even having supper on the table each night, as a luxury. But it's those little everyday things like that that we take for granted while some people don't even have the option. I am so fortunate to live in the time and place that I do where most of my complaints are about too much homework or not liking what's being served at a meal, instead of not even having the option to have an education or food. I'm not sure why some people have it "better" than others, why some people are given more opportunities than others. I'm not really sure if I'll ever really know; but for whatever reason I am so blessed with family, friends, and all the other little everyday luxuries in my life, I hope that I never forget to be grateful - no matter what - and to use the resources and opportunities I have to help people who aren't as fortunate as I am.

I just took a really hot shower - not because I needed one, but just because I could...

...and I probably will again tomorrow morning. :)

Observations

So I've been on this Earth for 16 years and 8.3 months (thank you, Google Age Calculator) and even though some of my opinions are constantly changing, here are a few things I've observed.

• Chicken Noodle Soup makes every situation seem a little bit better (Chicken and Rice soup also works)
• At some point, everyone will be against you for whatever reasons, why put yourself with them in that group?
• Kissing is the best invention in the world (I'm sure I'll get a lot of comments about this one later...Mom, Mandy, Jamie, PJ- if you're reading this: We all knew this day was coming sooner or later. Your Jo isn't a little girl anymore - boys no longer have cooties!)
• But only if it's with the right person, otherwise it ruins it and you just end up regretting it sooner or later.
• Don't do something permanently stupid just because your temporarily upset.
• If you're going to change yourself, make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.
•  Not to go along with the crowd, but because you know it'll make you a better person.
• Only marry for love
• Not for money, appearances, convenience, or circumstance
• Marry your best friend
• Marriage isn't easy. Ever. It takes a lot of work and commitment. Marry the person that makes you laugh, makes you feel good about yourself. Marry the person who you want by your side through the crappy times, the person you're willing to work with when the honeymoon phase is over. Marry the person who still gives you that warm, fuzzy feeling inside when you first started to date.
• Never settle
• You deserve more credit than you give yourself. Never settle for anyone or anything less than what you deserve.
• Never grow up (well, fully.)
• There's too much serious in our world, take the time to laugh. When you lose your sense of humor, you lose yourself.
• It's okay to be stubborn.
• If you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything. 
• Judgement sucks.
• Have an open mind. It's okay to have your own opinions, but you never fully know what the other person on the street is going through. You complain about people judging you, so why would you turn around and do the same to someone else?
• Do what makes you happy.
• If it doesn't make you happy, change something.
• Be who you want to be.
• You're the one who has to go home and live with yourself the rest of your life.
• You can't escape your demons.
• Running away never works. It's better to just face your problems head on and deal with them.
• Don't lie to yourself.
• Saying you're "fine" when you're really not is one thing, but pretending that you have a heart of stone and that things don't affect you is entirely different. EVERYTHING affects us in someway.  Don't downplay something that meant so much to you for the sake of keeping up your tough girl/guy act. 
• Never forget where you came from, it made you who you are today.
• Don't hold grudges on people/experiences that didn't treat you the best. Without them, who would you be now?
• Deep down everyone is terrified. 
• Some just recognize that fear and push on anyway. That's courage. 
• Love yourself.
• Smile at everyone on the street/highway.
• You might just turn someone's day around.
• Music is the best way to say what you're afraid to say out loud.
• Don't worry. 
• Everything will work itself out in the end. You're a lot stronger than you think you are, you can and will get through anything that comes your way. 
• God's love is never-ending, neither is His humor. 
• God is there for you no matter what. He's stubborn; even when you're sure there's no way you can ever be forgiven, He still forgives and LOVES you. Back to His humor, I'm certain God puts me in certain (sometimes ridiculous) situations just to make me smile, just to make me realize He really does see and know everything. 

Thanks for reading! :) ♥