The Real World

I am officially no longer a student.  Which means I have spent numerous hours career hunting. Job post searches combined with cover letter and resume prep, each one taking about an hour from start to finish.  All I have to say is I am thankful for my boyfriends dad, in that he has given me a temporary reception job , so I can pay my bills, until I am in hired in my field.

The Zombie Apocalypse Could Happen

With the current Zombie invasion that occupies our television, theater, and books, I wondered if the Zombie Apocolypse could happen. 

I called my friend Colin to get his expert advice. Here are the reasons why a zombie apocalypse could happen:

1. Toxoplasmosa Gondii is a parasite that lives inside the intestines of cats, but sheds eggs that can be picked up by animals. The animal that picks up the parasite changes its behaviour so it gets killed by the cat.  Now, it is estimated that Toxoplasmosa is dormit in half the human population.  However, it is advised that people with weak immune systems, such as pregnant women, do not put themselves in situations where they can encounter Toxoplasmosa because the results can be deadly.  I wonder though, is Toxoplasmosa slowly changing human behaviour just like in the infected animals?

2. An animal virus such as Mad Cow disease in humans can change the way a person walks, create hallucinations, and lack of coordination.

3. A man-made rage virus.

4. A mutation causes a human gene to alter.

5. The government released a book Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocolypse. Why would the government produce a book about surviving the zombie apocolypse? Just saying.

6. Vodou magic from African and Haitian culture.

There are also different types of zombies, fast or slow.  Generally a fast zombie is man-made.  When asking Colin which one he would prefer, he told me it would depend on the situation.  If there are large amounts of zombies that need a precise kill (such as removal of the head), slow moving zombies would suffice.  However, if the zombies only need to be killed like humans, and there is only a few, then fast zombies would be okay.  He also said he would want to be challenged.  Gather together the fellow soldiers and hunt the zombies.  He would not want it to be a game or a way of life.

Remember, if you call it a zombie apocalypse, it means they have won.  Maybe we should stick to the term WWZ.

Morale of the story: It is probable that this could happen, and even more probable the humans will be the cause of it.  However, I am glad my boyfriend is in the army, and that Colin is one of his best friends. Hopefully with their skill and knowledge we will be saved.

Technology on Life

We live in a society obsessed with staying young and beautiful.  We have created technology that allows an individual to have no wrinkles, and very little body fat percentage; botox, liposuction, and diet pills, to name a few. Whatever happened to aging gracefully? Those laugh lines on your face symbolize years of happiness.  That extra bit of tummy love means you’ve enjoyed the food you ate.  Those stretch marks on your hips show that you’ve had a child.  What is there to be ashamed of? These are all signs of life.

Technology should be improving the quality of a person’s life, not focusing on a fictitious fountain of youth. Take Genesis Pain Relief Light.  This invention uses non invasive light therapy to relieve pain.  It is an at-home medical device that is used anywhere from 1-3 times a day, for 6-8 minutes, for up to 10 days.  When I think of aging gracefully, I think of alleviating Arthritis, or chronic pain. Growing old shouldn't be about whose the oldest that looks the youngest. 

Morale of the Story: Technology should aid in the improvement of life, not destroy it.

Life is Full of Disappointments

 It's a fact of life.  There will always be disappointments where you go.  Friends will let you down, you didn't get hired for the job you really wanted, someone you know dies.  These all evoke feelings of sadness, frustration, and doubt.

However, it's how you deal with these situations that will determine whether or not you move forward, and in a positive way.

Moral of the story - When life gets you down, keep on moving.  Figure out what you want in life, and strive to achieve those goals.  Life can suck sometimes, but there's still a lot of great things going on now and in the future.  Look and you will see!!

"Disappointment is the nurse of wisdom" - Bayle Roche

Rejection Sucks

Yesterday I received an e-mail stating that I didn't get the mentorship program I applied for.  I wanted it soooo badly.  I tried to figure out where I went wrong. Maybe its the fact that I am a Psych and Crim Major in a Public Relations program? Maybe I don't have enough related experience (although this is a mentorship program that is suppose to help a person who doesn't know much, learn more)? My reference wasn't called, so that couldn't have been it. They never met me, so it couldn't have been my appearance or personality. So what could it have been? That is a question I will never know the answer too.

This isn't the first time I've been rejected either.  There have been boys, jobs, friends, etc.

Moral of the Story: Rejection sucks, but it's a part of life. This wasn't the first, nor will it be the last.

People Enjoy Power Trips

When deciding on which lane to choose, my girlfriend eagerly decided on the express lane. She had 5 items, I had 20. I was worried about going through the express lane with more than the allotted 12 items, but I was reassured it wouldn't be a big deal. Besides, girls always stick together, right?? Boy was I wrong!!!  As I got out my plastic to pay for the bill, the cashier proceeded to scold me. She told me how I will never use the express lane again when I have over 12 items. Wanting to get out of there as quick as possible, I nodded my head, grabbed my bags, and left. My girlfriend couldn't believe it, neither could I. I mean it's not a crime to go over the allotted 20 items.... is it? 

Note: The store was empty.

Moral of the story: People will assert power and dominance whenever they can to feel important.