I have been blest over the last three years to have had one of the best colligate experiences anyone could ever have. Being Greek, going to tailgates, Italy, Ecuador, drop-ins, and parties have made my colligate experience the experience of a lifetime. But, it's come to that point in my life, once again, where I am ready for new things. Thinking about attending classes, doing homework, and studying all night for exams, makes me nauseous, and if I have to give one more tour my head might explode! A lot of my friends have graduated, moved, or moved on to new things in their lives and I'm finding myself sitting on my couch watching TV several nights a week. If I do have something to do, well, there is only so many times you can go to Creegans and Brickhouse before it becomes a habitual nuisance, but what else am I going to do. I am screaming for the day, where on my way home for work, I call my best friend and ask "I'm at TKTS, what show do you want to see tonight?" or have dinner at my favorite restaurant on 9th avenue.... several nights a week cause it's that good! But even before I move to New York, I have an incredible journey ahead of me in Spain. "Going to Florence for the weekend" or "how about we all go to Paris?" will become something I say on the reg. Haha just sitting here thinking about it makes Jonesboro seem even worse! But for now, I’ll try to be content with my computer at work, dealing with the most interesting people in Arkansas…. as they would say.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Right and Wrong
Recently I was asked in a discussion board for a class, what is the difference between right and wrong. It really got me thinking. Here is how I responded...
"Learning what is right and what is wrong is something that will always continue to be a life long journey, for not only me, but everyone. Distinguishing between the two might not always be a simply question. Everyday we are faced with a crossroads, and presented with the opportunity to judge something, or even someone, for what we believe what is right or wrong. But how do we comprehend the distinction between the two? I will agree with everyone else that we are raised to assist in our decision, but for me I believe it is so much deeper.
Like most of you, I was raised in a church pew by a great respectable family. My family attempted to guide my life to help me become the best, most loyal, respectable person I could become, and for that I thank them. However, I have take my own experiences, my own values, and views, and I have attempted to expand my life and my mindset. I take my background, life events, and acknowledge what the true outcome may be. How will my decision on whether something is wright or wrong, effect myself, my surroundings, and the world at large. Will there be a negative or a positive outcome? Does this fit in to what I believe in or what everyone else believes in? Is it legal? Is it moral? Things that are right my sometimes be wrong, and what is wrong my sometimes be right. But what is the bigger picture? Acknowledge what you believe in, follow the law, your ethics, make your life better, and in turn the world will be a better place. Determining what is right and what is wrong will be a different journey for everyone, and we can all hope that your journey is the right one."
"Learning what is right and what is wrong is something that will always continue to be a life long journey, for not only me, but everyone. Distinguishing between the two might not always be a simply question. Everyday we are faced with a crossroads, and presented with the opportunity to judge something, or even someone, for what we believe what is right or wrong. But how do we comprehend the distinction between the two? I will agree with everyone else that we are raised to assist in our decision, but for me I believe it is so much deeper.
Like most of you, I was raised in a church pew by a great respectable family. My family attempted to guide my life to help me become the best, most loyal, respectable person I could become, and for that I thank them. However, I have take my own experiences, my own values, and views, and I have attempted to expand my life and my mindset. I take my background, life events, and acknowledge what the true outcome may be. How will my decision on whether something is wright or wrong, effect myself, my surroundings, and the world at large. Will there be a negative or a positive outcome? Does this fit in to what I believe in or what everyone else believes in? Is it legal? Is it moral? Things that are right my sometimes be wrong, and what is wrong my sometimes be right. But what is the bigger picture? Acknowledge what you believe in, follow the law, your ethics, make your life better, and in turn the world will be a better place. Determining what is right and what is wrong will be a different journey for everyone, and we can all hope that your journey is the right one."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)