Broken People Under Loaded Gun...

So on my drive home, I heard a song by Linkin Park that really struck me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51iquRYKPbs

There's the link for you to look at if you choose.

But as I was listening to the song, I was really struck by the statement, "God bless us everyone, were a broken people living under loaded gun." I think that Linkin Park is really hitting home about how decayed our society really is. We live in a society where man is the center, and we do everything we can for the em-betterment of ourselves, and only ourselves. I guess it is really an eye opener about how far our country has gone from its origins. We were built upon the Bible, yet here we are taking it out of the most important part of our lives: SCHOOL.

I would recommend that if you have a chance, listen to the whole song. Its a little rough to listen to at first, but once you get to the middle of the song you can really appreciate what they are getting at.

So as a side note, I got to talk to my best friend today on Skype. Let me tell you, Skype is an amazing invention. She was in Morocco, and I was here in the states. It was definitely a pick-me-up to talk to her because life has been really bogging me down. I know that in life there are stressors that I will feel very overwhelmed by, but it is definitely nice to know that there are people out there whom care enough to stay up until 3 AM to talk to me. <3 I really appreciate you for waiting for me girlie.

Well, the weekend is coming up, and I am not really sure I will get on to post. Hopefully I will get the chance!

<3

Is AnyoneTruely Mature?

My best friend, Sarah, is studying abroad in Morocco and reading her blogs has given me the motivation to start one of my own. Even though it will not be nearly as fascinating as hers, I do believe that it will be fun to write about life here in Michigan, or as our state welcome sign says, "PURE Michigan"

Today I learned a valuable lesson about maturity. In a random conversation I had with someone I hardly ever talk to, this person brought up the inequality in the punishment system at the college I go to. Apparently, there was a situation where people were underage drinking, and even though she was not, she is still being forced to move off campus. What amazed me about this conversation was her reaction: "It is what it is". She knew that if she were to be in a situation where she was at a party where there was underage drinking, that there could be possible ramifications. But what amazes me the most, she isn't really all that upset, and that she is more frustrated with her "friends" that don't understand why she is not mad or upset about the injustice they are facing. She told me that she just doesn't see the point in frivolous and wasted anger, and that she knew the consequences. Seems to me like she is being the bigger adult here.

I guess when looking at my life, I have to wonder how maturely I handle situations. Do I freak out and overreact when I feel that there is an injustice, or do I react as I should: As an Adult. At the age of 21, I want nothing more than my friends and family to treat me as an adult, but how can I expect to be treated anything more than a child when I am handling situations immaturely?

I guess my kudos go out to the wonderful woman whom I had a random conversation with today. Thank you, ma'am, for teaching me a valuable lesson about maturity, and I look forward to learning many more things from you.

I feel like I could write a novel tonight, but alas! I have homework to do.