Thinking randomly

I just had a conversation with Denny, and he put a lot of things into perspective for me.

Actions can be looked upon in several ways. Impressions matter.

I'd like to think that my actions and thought process is straight forward. I am easily entertained by the most simplest things. What I do or say, is how it is. My actions are simple. But I am beginning to see that other individuals don't see me in that same light. They hold a lot of ambiguity towards me. Perhaps, their past experience has led them to question a lot of people, including myself.

We are human. We are complicated and living. I can't blame people for second guessing actions. Sometimes I question the most simplest of things. Can something be so simple in life? Its hard to think that, when random thoughts continuously run through our minds.

Shit happens... I understand. If shit happens, why make a huge fuss out of it? There's no point. I try to take life as it is. I hope I do.

I am beginning to dig deep into my roots as a female-the societal pressures that we face in a day to day basis.

For instance, the media has affected several societal views on beauty. People often say that “beauty is skin deep” but is it really? If it were the case, then why does our American society base so much of its criticism on our appearances through ones own weight, figure, and performances? I often question that, and although I would like to live by that particular quote, I find it unrealistic in this society that is filled with so many materialistic and superficial views. It’s hard to avoid due to all pressures that constantly surround me. I think this relentless need to conform is based on our everyday public influences that the media sets upon us through books, magazines, television, billboards, advertisements and especially the World Wide Web. I feel as if our American culture is manifested with so many superficial mindsets and that it has pressured me to conform to those idealisms as well. As much as I try to break away from it, its pretty unavoidable...

Some of you may think. Why do you even care about what people think? Well think about it. Since the say we were born, we were conditioned to feel insecure about our actions-what we say, how was speak, how we dress, how we walk. We are constantly criticized. Okay, something in regards to a persons looks. Yes, we can accept ourselves for how we look. But it doesn't help when we are constantly exposed to so much influence...

How would the world be like if we held no sense of monetary value? Would it be at peace? Would there even be a purpose to living at all?

Another random, but last thought for this blog... Why is it that people are so consumed in other peoples business? Could it possibly be because they have boring lives themselves? I think, people are consumed in other peoples miseries, if anything. Think about it... Something that is so problematic in a persons life, is so interesting to watch or hear about. Admit it people, we like seeing people suffer. Why? Because it affects you in such a way where you possess a sense of sympathy or hate for that person. It effects your emotions, values, ethics, etc. Thats why people are so consumed. Or so I think?

Hah! yah.. my random thoughts. Perhaps, i'm not as simple...ENJOY