Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, it’s that one day of the year you need to show your significant other how much you love them. The funny thing is you should be showing them and telling them everyday. I know my husband and I do. We treat everyday as a special day since we get to share life together. We don’t need one day for an excuse to show our appreciation of the other. I know there are some people who do, which is kind of sad. Everyday is precious and should be treated as such. At least say “I Love You” once a day; a hug and a kiss, there’s nothing like them. If you love the person enough to be with them, why not show them you care. Just simple gestures show your affection and to have a day to remind people that they need to do these things is pretty silly.
It is also a very frustrating day for people who have no one. I remember those days all too well. How depressing Valentine’s Day can be and to see everyone around you getting flowers and chocolates . . . makes you not want to go out. Thank goodness for my Father who would always do something for me and my sister.
Valentine’s Day is a special day nevertheless, but if you plan on going out to dinner don’t expect great service. Even good restaurants try and scoot you out the door as soon as possible so they can squeeze more people in to make as much money as they can. There are exceptions, but for the most part most restaurants are like this. Why not just stay home and make a nice meal together since the day is all about being with the one you love. I can’t remember the last time my husband and I went out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. The rush and frustration of trying to get reservations for annoyingly bad service just kind of created a distaste in our mouths. Oh well, everyone has their own idea of how to spend this day. I’m sure there will be a time we go out for Valentine’s Day in the future, but you can certainly save a lot of money not going out. Restaurants love to jack up the prices for this insane dinner day. Oh well.
No matter how you spend it, hope your day is special. Just remember Valentine’s Day is not a once a year event.
Monday, February 14, 2005
Friday, February 11, 2005
About Nothing
How are you doing? How is your day? How's the weather? These are just some of the questions people pose throughout the course of a regular everyday conversation. Everyone does it.
My husband, very insightfully, pointed out that why ask questions if you do not want to hear the answers to them? He recently broke the social mores and answered one of these questions in a conversation with some one. The individual simply didn't respond to the answer nor to the question that was posed to him. Why do people ask questions if they do not want to know the answers? These questions seem to be posed for polite conversation when you do not know what to say to a complete stranger or to avoid being rude, but they are literally just about nothing.
Perhaps you need something to start off a conversation so it does not go immediately into whatever the other person has to say or ask. I guess it provides some type of introduction before the actual conversation. It could be the underscore of the discourse so there is a slight pause to compose your thoughts before beginning to speak. Maybe that is why no one really answers the question because they are thinking of what to say or attempting to figure out what the other person wants so the question is never heard? Hmmm. . . . What is with this strange society?
Blame the media, blame the electronic advancements, the internet even, but our society is becoming very impatient. People are always in a rush to go somewhere or do something. There is no reason for people to take their time if things can be had instantaneously. Go figure. What is the sense and reason for doing this? People are always saying please, thank you, and the ever popular "have a nice day." But do they really mean it or is it just something to say? To be cliche, stop and smell the roses. Just stop and relax, breathe, and take the time to enjoy life along the way. Of course you want to know what is going on with the people in your own world so these questions are asked and usually listened to, but why not consider the other people around as well? Oh well. Don't mind me and my complaints. Just thought some one else might have an idea on this.
Have a nice day! Yes, I mean it!!
My husband, very insightfully, pointed out that why ask questions if you do not want to hear the answers to them? He recently broke the social mores and answered one of these questions in a conversation with some one. The individual simply didn't respond to the answer nor to the question that was posed to him. Why do people ask questions if they do not want to know the answers? These questions seem to be posed for polite conversation when you do not know what to say to a complete stranger or to avoid being rude, but they are literally just about nothing.
Perhaps you need something to start off a conversation so it does not go immediately into whatever the other person has to say or ask. I guess it provides some type of introduction before the actual conversation. It could be the underscore of the discourse so there is a slight pause to compose your thoughts before beginning to speak. Maybe that is why no one really answers the question because they are thinking of what to say or attempting to figure out what the other person wants so the question is never heard? Hmmm. . . . What is with this strange society?
Blame the media, blame the electronic advancements, the internet even, but our society is becoming very impatient. People are always in a rush to go somewhere or do something. There is no reason for people to take their time if things can be had instantaneously. Go figure. What is the sense and reason for doing this? People are always saying please, thank you, and the ever popular "have a nice day." But do they really mean it or is it just something to say? To be cliche, stop and smell the roses. Just stop and relax, breathe, and take the time to enjoy life along the way. Of course you want to know what is going on with the people in your own world so these questions are asked and usually listened to, but why not consider the other people around as well? Oh well. Don't mind me and my complaints. Just thought some one else might have an idea on this.
Have a nice day! Yes, I mean it!!
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Groundhog Day
I understand the idea of the groundhog seeing his shadow and all, but technically speaking there are six more weeks until the start of Spring since that date is March 21 anyway, unless I'm missing something. Who started this funny day of the year anyway? I'm sure Punxsutawney Phil is not too happy coming out in the cold weather. Oh well, I guess the idea is to give some type of hope to the people who are not happy with the winter weather. I admit the groundhog is a really cute animal, but why bother the little guy, huh? I guess this is something else I need to look into for some more information. What is the history of Groundhog day anyway? Anyone know? To me, it's always just another day of the year, but apparently a groundhog pops out for a morning stroll. He probably runs back in because it is cold, not because of the shadow. I guess depending on how warm it is outside, he may stay out a little longer, perhaps ending up not seeing his shadow?
Funny, this day in February has created a few entertaining things. The great movie Groundhog Day takes place time and time again on this strange day of the year starring Bill Murray, which is hilarious. I guess that is something. There is also the Rankin Bass special Jack Frost that deals slightly with Groundhog day. Hey Buddy Hacket is the voice of Punxsutawney Phil. You can't beat that. If you happen to own a Nintendo GameCube and Animal Crossing, today is also celebrated in your animal town at the Wishing Well. Too cute! You can talk to Tortimer and Mr. Resetti pops out as the groundhog. Too funny!
Well enjoy this bizarre day of the year. Hope the outcome was okay with you. Me, I don't mind the six more weeks of winter, but I'm just strange to begin with. Go figure!
Funny, this day in February has created a few entertaining things. The great movie Groundhog Day takes place time and time again on this strange day of the year starring Bill Murray, which is hilarious. I guess that is something. There is also the Rankin Bass special Jack Frost that deals slightly with Groundhog day. Hey Buddy Hacket is the voice of Punxsutawney Phil. You can't beat that. If you happen to own a Nintendo GameCube and Animal Crossing, today is also celebrated in your animal town at the Wishing Well. Too cute! You can talk to Tortimer and Mr. Resetti pops out as the groundhog. Too funny!
Well enjoy this bizarre day of the year. Hope the outcome was okay with you. Me, I don't mind the six more weeks of winter, but I'm just strange to begin with. Go figure!
Friday, January 28, 2005
Unhappiest Day of the Year?
Okay, so I am a few days late, but Monday, January 24, 2005 was the unhappiest day of the year. Wow, not even the end of the first month of the new year, and already everyone is depressed? I know there are so many different things the media, doctors, psychologists, and the like keep track of throughout the world and our country. I have never heard that they actually keep track of the unhappiest day of the year. That is the strangest thing I have ever heard. How can you actually calculate something like this? It has to be absolute poppy-cock. If January 24 is the unhappiest day of the year, what is the happiest? Why make all the depressed people more depressed knowing that there is a day that actually sums up all of their misery? Just wondering? If anyone has any ideas, definitely let me know.
What I would like to know is why someone would even take the time to try and figure something out like this? Does anyone really care. I didn't see it marked on the calendar this year with all of the other world holidays, but hey, maybe I'm missing something? Oh well, rather than telling everyone how unhappy the day supposedly is, recommend to people that they get out and make it a happy day.
I would feel really terrible if that was my birthday. It would be the happiest day of the year for me, reversing the whole study. Apparently, this date is based on the end of the holidays and the winter weather that so many people find depressing. However, do people in the South find the warm weather depressing too? Perhaps this study was only for northern states? I should probably do some more research into this to see what exactly the information would be, but if anyone knows, please don't hesitate to let me know. Perhaps I am all wrong. But in any case, I would not allow a label on a day to make it more happy or sad than another. Each day is fresh and new so make the best of each one.
What I would like to know is why someone would even take the time to try and figure something out like this? Does anyone really care. I didn't see it marked on the calendar this year with all of the other world holidays, but hey, maybe I'm missing something? Oh well, rather than telling everyone how unhappy the day supposedly is, recommend to people that they get out and make it a happy day.
I would feel really terrible if that was my birthday. It would be the happiest day of the year for me, reversing the whole study. Apparently, this date is based on the end of the holidays and the winter weather that so many people find depressing. However, do people in the South find the warm weather depressing too? Perhaps this study was only for northern states? I should probably do some more research into this to see what exactly the information would be, but if anyone knows, please don't hesitate to let me know. Perhaps I am all wrong. But in any case, I would not allow a label on a day to make it more happy or sad than another. Each day is fresh and new so make the best of each one.
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Winter Tidings
I love the winter! The snow and cold weather are really great! The winter is a wonderful time of year where you can bundle up and keep warm and cozy. You can huddle under the blankets with a good book or snuggle up and watch a movie with some hot chocolate. I also like to bury myself in blankets and play some video games. All are great things to do. I was just thinking about these things because the weather is soooooooo cold today. As long as you bundle up properly and know how to work with the weather everything is quite alright. I know there are so many people out there who absolutely hate the cold, snow, freezing rain, and anything to do with winter. The funny thing is that they live in New England where the weather is comletely unpredictable and they choose to complain about it. Oh well, to each his or her own.
My question is why complain about the weather? Weather happens whether you complain or not. We have no control over the weather. Why not just appreciate the weather for what it is? I love the fact that I live in New England where we have four distinct seasons. Sometimes it seems like the lines get a little fuzzy, but for the most part is it easy to discern. Wonderful Spring with the pretty flowers and rain; Summer with sunny days and thunderstorms; Fall with cooler temperatures and beautiful leaves to view; Winter with cold days and magical snow. Everyday brings new things to do and events that go on. Why not let the weather do the same thing? I'm just weird and enjoy what each day brings. Oh well. Stay warm!
My question is why complain about the weather? Weather happens whether you complain or not. We have no control over the weather. Why not just appreciate the weather for what it is? I love the fact that I live in New England where we have four distinct seasons. Sometimes it seems like the lines get a little fuzzy, but for the most part is it easy to discern. Wonderful Spring with the pretty flowers and rain; Summer with sunny days and thunderstorms; Fall with cooler temperatures and beautiful leaves to view; Winter with cold days and magical snow. Everyday brings new things to do and events that go on. Why not let the weather do the same thing? I'm just weird and enjoy what each day brings. Oh well. Stay warm!
Monday, January 17, 2005
Happiness Anyone?
There are many things in life that can bring a person down and make them sad, but it is always best to let youself be happy, no matter how glum you are feeling (if you are even feeling glum). I, for one, always attempt to look at the positive end of the spectrum. Sometimes it is really difficult and is just impossible, but in the end happiness is definitely a wonderful thing to feel.
Take, for instance, just randomly dancing in the middle of the supermarket with someone. Not that I have done this in the last day or two, but my husband is a good one for suggesting the idea. Sometimes it is not even a suggestion. He just grabs me and he spins me or dips me in the middle of the eisle. It is so much fun. It is also incredibly spontaneous. The last time we started dancing in the eisle, there was a man there who really looked at us kind of funny. He probably did not understand what was going on. Perhaps no one had ever started dancing in the canned food section before; or he was just so intent on shopping that the idea never crossed his mind that other people might want to dance at Super Stop & Shop. How amusing. Hopefully, he ended up with a little chuckle anyway, not that my husband and I are out to make a difference in the world with random dance routines at the local food store. It is just fun and definitely makes both of us feel happy and extremely silly. I would definitely recommend trying it the next time you are out shopping with anyone. See what happens.
There are plenty of other ways to be happy. The dancing just happened to pop into my mind at the moment. Just taking a walk in a snow storm makes me feel like a little kid again. The world is so magical and absolutely beautiful in the snow. The white flakes seem to mask some of the everyday aspects of life. It is a wonderful break from the normal day-to-day setting. Nothing can really change the face of the world like snow. You can also add to the setting with snowmen. Tell me they don't make you happy. They are so much fun to build and then articulate! I just love snowmen! Every chance I get, I love to go out and build one. The only problem arises when the snow does not cooperate with you because it is not moist enough. Oh well. It's still quite enjoyable regardless. So go out and build those snowmen, animals, and any other snow thing! It will enliven your day. You then have a friend to greet you when you go outside. Smiles!
Just enjoy each day and try and find the happiness in it. It will definitely make you feel good, perhaps even make your days a little brighter and more worthwhile. If anything, perhaps it will put a smile on your face.
Take, for instance, just randomly dancing in the middle of the supermarket with someone. Not that I have done this in the last day or two, but my husband is a good one for suggesting the idea. Sometimes it is not even a suggestion. He just grabs me and he spins me or dips me in the middle of the eisle. It is so much fun. It is also incredibly spontaneous. The last time we started dancing in the eisle, there was a man there who really looked at us kind of funny. He probably did not understand what was going on. Perhaps no one had ever started dancing in the canned food section before; or he was just so intent on shopping that the idea never crossed his mind that other people might want to dance at Super Stop & Shop. How amusing. Hopefully, he ended up with a little chuckle anyway, not that my husband and I are out to make a difference in the world with random dance routines at the local food store. It is just fun and definitely makes both of us feel happy and extremely silly. I would definitely recommend trying it the next time you are out shopping with anyone. See what happens.
There are plenty of other ways to be happy. The dancing just happened to pop into my mind at the moment. Just taking a walk in a snow storm makes me feel like a little kid again. The world is so magical and absolutely beautiful in the snow. The white flakes seem to mask some of the everyday aspects of life. It is a wonderful break from the normal day-to-day setting. Nothing can really change the face of the world like snow. You can also add to the setting with snowmen. Tell me they don't make you happy. They are so much fun to build and then articulate! I just love snowmen! Every chance I get, I love to go out and build one. The only problem arises when the snow does not cooperate with you because it is not moist enough. Oh well. It's still quite enjoyable regardless. So go out and build those snowmen, animals, and any other snow thing! It will enliven your day. You then have a friend to greet you when you go outside. Smiles!
Just enjoy each day and try and find the happiness in it. It will definitely make you feel good, perhaps even make your days a little brighter and more worthwhile. If anything, perhaps it will put a smile on your face.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Hello to Everyone!
On this Friday afternoon in January, it's nice to start something fresh. Welcome to Stuff and Nonsense. I've never had anything like this before, but it's kind of neat to be able to maintain something personal. Do you know where I thought of the name: Stuff and Nonsense? Well, my husband and I have been watching the Anne of Green Gables movie series and Marilla Cuthbert would always say "stuff and nonsense." I loved the saying and immediately thought of that for a blog title. It kind of fits me and my sense of humor. Well, come visit this silly blog anytime you are looking for random thoughts and senseless information. Cheers!
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