Religious Bashing and Chemistry

I know it has been awhile since I have actually gotten on here and written on here, and many of my followers have probably given up on me at this point in time, but academia is life. Sometimes I just have to say good-bye to my Internet and hello to the books. -Claire

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I have to say that there is a lot that I can handle when it comes to religions. I am open to what others believe, and I don't tell them that they believe the wrong thing. When it comes to my religion, Lutheran, I hear a lot about it and I take it as a grain of salt when I know people don't understand. I am very proud of my religion and now that it is the season of Lent, I hear more about my beliefs than before. What really bothers me is when someone I know says stuff about my religion and what I am doing. When I call someone my friend I don't expect them to judge me for what I am doing. I have one friend who decided to say somethings on Ash Wednesday about the cross I had on my forehead. (I went to church and got ashes put on my forehead and they said "for you are dust, and to dust you shall return"). As he was speaking, I don't think he knew that he was offending me so I let it go. Later when we were all studying for our Chemistry exam that was the next day he said something about my ashes again. This time I told him that he is offending me. He said that he didn't understand the point of Lent or of the ashes that I had gotten. I explained both to him and he in return told me that Lent would not bring me more salvation and there wasn't a reason to really do it. I explained that again and told him it isn't about the salvation, it is all about becoming closer to God through giving up something for 40 days. When this discussion was over, no one brought the topic up again for the night and I tried to let it go. (My friend has apologized twice, or more, now and we are good. He explained himself and there is no bad blood). I gave up Facebook instead of the traditional food/drink option but it is something that I believe that causes a distraction. I know not every person is going to understand my religion and many won't agree with me. I am not a huge person of faith but I don't go to church on a weekly basis. I am a believer and I stand by my religion when someone tries to tell me I am wrong. I have been Lutheran my whole life and I have confessed my faith in front of my congregation. I am living the life that I feel is best with God in it. I am starting to lose my understanding of other people who decide it is cool or funny to bash what other believe. Everyone has a different opinion and that shows through actions, words, writings, and even what we don't do. There is nothing more that I can wish for than people will try to have an open mind about what others are doing and trust that they are doing things for the right reasons. There are some people out there who will do things, such as Lent, because everyone else is doing it. Most people just need to get out of others business and let them do what they want.

Since my religious topic ran into my next subject I am going to just make this short. Chemistry studying does NOT need to be done only on the night before the test. I am pretty sure I did a good job on the test and did better than I did last time but things just can't be done in one night. There are points that I wish I had more of a life and could go out and do what I want when I am at work or in class but there is always something else that has to be done. After studying for close to 4 hours for that one test, I took the next night off and relaxed. Chemistry has taken over my life and there is nothing I can do about it. I am in the first of four chemistry classes I will have to take to get my Biology degree. I thank my parents everyday for raising me right and teaching me that school becomes for everything else but sometimes you need to relax and take a break from it. While I type this out right now, I am getting ready to go to Philosophy class and finish off my Friday afternoon of classes.

So long and farewell my followers and readers. I will be back when I can.

College?

Not saying anything is wrong with college but it seems like not everyone has grown up past the high school problems and are all about causing drama.  I really wish this would end! Not only is this making stress on me but it is causing me to be caught up in the middle of some stuff that I don't want to be caught up in.  I love being here but some people really need to grow up past this petty stuff and learn to not do stupid stuff that ends up involving everyone else.  Lack of sleep really does effect my writing.  According to a friend, "Bed times are for kids and old people."

Wow....

It has been quite some time since I have even been on my blogger account. Now that I am half asleep I decide to write a short paragraph on here and post some of my writing on my other blog. This is exactly how I am going to lose followers. I guess I should keep up with all of my blogs on a more weekly basis. I always wonder who is going to stumble on this blog or any of my blogs. They all have so much on them and so much that people could read.  Wow....half tired writing is just a bunch of random thoughts. Sorry guys.

Writer's Block

That one wall that I can't seem to climb over.  I am totally into my story and it seems like my characters are alive and deciding what is next.  All of a sudden we all run into the wall full speed ahead. The whole story is like a train wreak, no one is going any where fast. I hate that feeling and I can't even write on it because I have writers block.

Summer Time

You know I didn't think that things would anger me so easily over the summer. I am still stressing over college even though it is right around the corner. I am working a lot and that is where all my anger comes from. I am a lifeguard, not a hard job but hard enough. I am sick and tired of yelling at kids to walk because they can't listen to me the first time around. I love my job but some of the kids drive me insane to be around.  The day camp kids are the worst because they just want you to yell at them half of the time.  All in all I shouldn't complain about my job. It is a great job and that is just one of the things I have to deal with.

No rants?

Surprisingly nothing lately has sent me into a full on anger filled rant of destruction. People are just as stupid as always and I cannot stop them from being that way but why has this not sent me into a rant? I AM NOT SURE!  I guess with my super busy schedule and school work to fill the free time I have, I do not let it bother me all that much.  No rants are good with me.

Is a Stop Sign a Suggestion?

I know I am a teen age driver and everyone assumes that I am a bad driver.  I have my bad driving days like everyone else and I like to drive fast.  Since when has a stop sign been a suggestion?  It is not stopping at a stop sign if you stop behind the person who is at the line.  You have to stop at the line too.  Rolling through is just lazy.  It takes no time to stop and to pass the driving test you had to stop so you understand the law.  Now no one likes to stop but it is a hazard to others.  I drive by this idea, everyone is stupid and they don't know what they are doing. This by far has been something that drives me crazy every day of my life.  People who do not stop or believe they got to the intersection first and cut me off as I go.  Drivers need to pay attention and know what is going on around them.  I am sick and tired of making sure I do not get hit by the inconsiderate drivers on the road.

This by far has taken me the longest to write because I am a very busy person and I can not remember everything that was going to be in this.  Till my next rant, bye.