I had this great blog post in mind today about curly fries. I mean, I legit had it all planned out in my mind what I was going to say. Then I picked up a friend of mine and we went to the bookstore, and on the way home, he poked me into ranting about a bunch of deep things. When we got back to his house, he playfully insinuated that he intentionally prodded me to make me rant. He is not the only one. At least two other friends have admitted to intentionally poking me me in an attempt to get me to rant (not mentioning any names, ANGELA), others have acknowledge how easy it is to get me going, and others have jokingly prodded at me as a nod to the fact that I rant a lot; although I find it doubtful that the latter actually want to hear what I have to say on a given subject when they do so, and it is far more likely that they are just pointing out the fact that I've ranted at length on some particular thing previously.
When I asked my friend why he prods me in an attempt to get me to rant, he said that I always make him think way more deeply and critically about something than he usually does. At least I have that affect on people. Most of the time my ranting sounds like pointed ramblings about nonsensical or inconsequential things, and I know I tend to harp on certain points again and again. I don't know why you crazy people enjoy my cantankerous nature. You're the weird ones. I'm just crazy insane. But I love you all and I appreciate the way you put up with my rantings.
Anyway, my friend said that my stream of conscious ramblings are like "free writing" but in the verbal sense. So I'm apparently a "free ranter". And I don't charge either.
Today's prayer is for Tommy. Tomorrow's blog will be about fries.
As a special postscript, I apparently have at least three tags about "rant"s, "ranting", and "angry/rage/rant" in case there was any trouble in believing that I rant a lot.
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February 19, 2016
March 12, 2014
I Feel Like Goldielocks
I spent the last couple of days looking around at dresses. All of a sudden, I feel the urge to look more feminine when I dress. I made an awful discovery though. There is almost nothing out there in any of the stores I can shop at that fits the criteria of being: 1) girly, 2) pretty and 3) modest.
Now this list seems pretty straight forward, but I'll break it down for what I was looking for specifically. All I wanted was to look at sundresses. I like the look of them, I like the pattern, and they're typically modest, more or less. We're still getting snow in the middle of March, so a little bit of spring sounded nice to just look at. I could find nothing.
I looked at dresses at thrift stores, I looked at dresses online, I even went into a few other stores to look at dresses; nothing. What do I find instead? 1) Bath towels with spaghetti straps which barely cover from the top of boobs to the bottom of your butt, 2) what appears to be dual use dresses, so you can look like you're going to/coming from the gym when you go out or to the gym, 3) frumpy dresses that don't look modern at all but hey if you want to be modest you must be a prude right? 4) the right style of modest with the wrong material so it looks like you're wearing maternity clothes, but hey at least you're comfortable, 5) prom dresses. There was literally nothing in the middle for 99% of the stores I went into.
I was delighted when I found one store, just one, that had what I was looking for. Just one. I think my sister's right when she suggests making our own clothing from now on. I detest this apparent idea by manufacturers that the only way a girl can dress is like a slut, frumpy (because, prude), or to save money by having dual purpose attire. If those are my three options, then I'd rather opt out.
Now this list seems pretty straight forward, but I'll break it down for what I was looking for specifically. All I wanted was to look at sundresses. I like the look of them, I like the pattern, and they're typically modest, more or less. We're still getting snow in the middle of March, so a little bit of spring sounded nice to just look at. I could find nothing.
I looked at dresses at thrift stores, I looked at dresses online, I even went into a few other stores to look at dresses; nothing. What do I find instead? 1) Bath towels with spaghetti straps which barely cover from the top of boobs to the bottom of your butt, 2) what appears to be dual use dresses, so you can look like you're going to/coming from the gym when you go out or to the gym, 3) frumpy dresses that don't look modern at all but hey if you want to be modest you must be a prude right? 4) the right style of modest with the wrong material so it looks like you're wearing maternity clothes, but hey at least you're comfortable, 5) prom dresses. There was literally nothing in the middle for 99% of the stores I went into.
I was delighted when I found one store, just one, that had what I was looking for. Just one. I think my sister's right when she suggests making our own clothing from now on. I detest this apparent idea by manufacturers that the only way a girl can dress is like a slut, frumpy (because, prude), or to save money by having dual purpose attire. If those are my three options, then I'd rather opt out.
March 9, 2014
Why Go to Church?
You don't really need to, right?
I hadn't really been thinking about this today, but as I sat down to write my blog, it just sort of came to mind. It all started with a conversation I had yesterday evening with someone who was very upset that her cousin was "being made" to go to church at the age of 15. Her issue seemed to be that a 15 year old should be made to go to church at all when it wasn't necessary; after all, one can find God on their own.
This wasn't the entirety of that particular story, but it was enough to make reflect on where I would be if I chose to stop going to church. My parents stopped taking us to church when I was very young because of disagreements about the message being taught. We church hopped for a while, but never really settled into any particular one. When I was going to be 13, I was forced to go back to church so that I could get confirmed in our church (as had practically everyone else in my family since we helped to rebuild the church centuries ago). I'll be the first to admit my experience in that particular church wasn't good. However, I wasn't actively trying to find God either. I consider this point in my life the first time I really started to consider why I wasn't happy at the church we were attending, and the point where I finally started to research theology in earnest.
This is precisely why I don't think it's necessarily a bad to 'force' children to go to church. That being said, I will acknowledge extenuating circumstances where particular situations may occur that bring about negative experiences associated with the church. E.G. I really didn't ever plan to return to church after we left our church for the second time due to my own awful experiences and it wasn't until my senior year of high school that a friend of mine convinced me to go back. At the age of 15, a person is capable of understanding and reasoning why they like or don't like a particular situation. They are becoming abstract thinkers. They are trying on different personalities/lifestyles to see which one fits. If nothing else positive comes out of their experiences, they may just get a better understanding of the people who attend church or particular worship in particular denominations.
This is hardly the only reason why attending church is a good thing, however. I can honestly say my faith would not have grown the way it has if not for my parish. I am a very different person than I was a year ago and my desire to grow closer to God has only continued to increase. I can't get enough of the homilies, I adore going to worship, and the extra things our church offers to supplement a Christian life really helps me to make the changes in my life that I need to be a follower of Christ. On my own, I may have read scripture, may have prayed, may have had more discussion with different people from different denominations about their thoughts and ideas, but I don't believe I could have ever reached the depths I've started to delve. I genuinely want to change my life, to become the person God wants me to be. I don't know that many people could do this on their own. If so, they're probably the exception to the rule.
A good church provides strength and stability, growth and compassion, forgiveness and hope. I sincerely wish there were more good ones out there, or that people would give them more of a chance. It's something to pray about at least.
St. Meinrad's
I hadn't really been thinking about this today, but as I sat down to write my blog, it just sort of came to mind. It all started with a conversation I had yesterday evening with someone who was very upset that her cousin was "being made" to go to church at the age of 15. Her issue seemed to be that a 15 year old should be made to go to church at all when it wasn't necessary; after all, one can find God on their own.
This wasn't the entirety of that particular story, but it was enough to make reflect on where I would be if I chose to stop going to church. My parents stopped taking us to church when I was very young because of disagreements about the message being taught. We church hopped for a while, but never really settled into any particular one. When I was going to be 13, I was forced to go back to church so that I could get confirmed in our church (as had practically everyone else in my family since we helped to rebuild the church centuries ago). I'll be the first to admit my experience in that particular church wasn't good. However, I wasn't actively trying to find God either. I consider this point in my life the first time I really started to consider why I wasn't happy at the church we were attending, and the point where I finally started to research theology in earnest.
This is precisely why I don't think it's necessarily a bad to 'force' children to go to church. That being said, I will acknowledge extenuating circumstances where particular situations may occur that bring about negative experiences associated with the church. E.G. I really didn't ever plan to return to church after we left our church for the second time due to my own awful experiences and it wasn't until my senior year of high school that a friend of mine convinced me to go back. At the age of 15, a person is capable of understanding and reasoning why they like or don't like a particular situation. They are becoming abstract thinkers. They are trying on different personalities/lifestyles to see which one fits. If nothing else positive comes out of their experiences, they may just get a better understanding of the people who attend church or particular worship in particular denominations.
This is hardly the only reason why attending church is a good thing, however. I can honestly say my faith would not have grown the way it has if not for my parish. I am a very different person than I was a year ago and my desire to grow closer to God has only continued to increase. I can't get enough of the homilies, I adore going to worship, and the extra things our church offers to supplement a Christian life really helps me to make the changes in my life that I need to be a follower of Christ. On my own, I may have read scripture, may have prayed, may have had more discussion with different people from different denominations about their thoughts and ideas, but I don't believe I could have ever reached the depths I've started to delve. I genuinely want to change my life, to become the person God wants me to be. I don't know that many people could do this on their own. If so, they're probably the exception to the rule.
A good church provides strength and stability, growth and compassion, forgiveness and hope. I sincerely wish there were more good ones out there, or that people would give them more of a chance. It's something to pray about at least.
February 20, 2013
When it Rains...
I've been fighting various sicknesses for two weeks. I think I'm finally failing, though. Yesterday, I thought I had strained my voice, but after today, I'm worried I might be getting strep. I sincerely hope not. I have a couple papers due in the next two weeks among a variety of other homework, plus I need to be in the classroom full time not too long from now. I know I promised not to complain about all the work I have to do, but...
I wish a side affect of getting sick wasn't tiredness. I know it's your body's way of telling you that you need sleep to recover, but I have a lot of things going on. Not just homework things. I mean, things in a general sense. I have people to spend time with and things I want to do, no just have to do. It just seems that my refusal to get sick isn't helping any. If Angela were to comment in this post she'd probably say: "Kris would formulate an argument out of being sick if she could." I think that's what I'm trying to do here more or less. If I can make a case for why I can't or shouldn't be getting sick and it will cure me, consider it done!
That being said, I guess I'll contend myself with getting some sleep tonight and taking it easy for the next couple of days. At the very least, I don't have to be in class all the time yet. Starting March 11th, that all changes, so it's probably for the better I got sick now instead of later.
Sorry about the lame topic.
I wish a side affect of getting sick wasn't tiredness. I know it's your body's way of telling you that you need sleep to recover, but I have a lot of things going on. Not just homework things. I mean, things in a general sense. I have people to spend time with and things I want to do, no just have to do. It just seems that my refusal to get sick isn't helping any. If Angela were to comment in this post she'd probably say: "Kris would formulate an argument out of being sick if she could." I think that's what I'm trying to do here more or less. If I can make a case for why I can't or shouldn't be getting sick and it will cure me, consider it done!
That being said, I guess I'll contend myself with getting some sleep tonight and taking it easy for the next couple of days. At the very least, I don't have to be in class all the time yet. Starting March 11th, that all changes, so it's probably for the better I got sick now instead of later.
Sorry about the lame topic.
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