Journal #13: Personal Philosophy

Suck it Up-ism

     We all deal with problems in different ways. Every time we finally overcome an issue, without exception another one comes along and makes us miserable again. The simple fact is, we live and we learn. Our problems and how we handle them make us who we are, be it for better or for worse.

1. Everybody has issues; nobody wants to hear about yours.
2. Things can get pretty suckish at times, but always remember what Katy Perry says: "After a hurricane comes a rainbow." (Ignore her whole "I kissed a girl" spiel.)
3. Contrary to popular belief, therapists can help occasionally. They serve as great punching bags.*
4. Being OCD has its benefits.
5. Sometimes, violence is the answer.
6. Just keep swimming.
7. Siblings are practice for when you get married. You end up fighting over who gets the last slice of cake, one wins, the other pouts, and you're best friends again two minutes later. Unless it's a custody issue. Then, you'll probably hate each other's guts.
8. Mr. Caro knows all.
9. Always look before you cross the street. It's important. Oregonians tend to forget that pedestrians have the right of way.
10. When in doubt, ask yourself, "What would Mr. Teschner do?" 

     I can speak from experience when I say that humans are far from perfect. I commit dozens of misdecisions on a daily basis, and have an ongoing personal dispute with impulse control. We inherently learn from our mistakes. It is one of the most important human qualities: the ablity to comprehend what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes, it isn't the easiest decision to make depending on the circumstances, but the choice that is selected is what defines us. Freaky, isn't it?