So I decided to do a simple exercise that I just thought up. I'm just going to list everything I can think of that I'm all about. You'll catch on quick.
I'm all about:
Staying classy
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Great times with close friends
Being opinionated
Smelling nice
Being well groomed
Loyalty
Style
Redheads
Achieving peak physical performance
Guarding lives
Beaches
Defending my friends
City life
Groove Salad
Expanding my social networks
Meeting new people
Being organized
Unreal abdominal strength
Working in business
Landing on the right side of the bell curve
Waking up early
Interior design
Volleyball
Jets football
The Yankees
Staying on top of the latest technology
Quality cinematic experiences
Trying new foods
Going organic
Travelling
Symbolism
Quelling ignorance
Expanding my vocabulary
Using proper grammar
Keeping life interesting
Bringing up philosophical discussions
Studio apartments
Achieving greatness
Being prepared for a zombie apocalypse
Going out to dinner
The scent of a woman
Intellectual conversations
Being cultured
Walking on the balls of my feet
Charm
Paying for things I enjoy
Making good life choices
What are you all about?
28 February 2010
24 February 2010
Amelioration
I'm on a path where the destination is the legendary version of myself. I'm not ashamed to admit that I don't fully understand myself, and I don't know who I'm supposed to be. I think it should also be known that I don't believe in predetermined, set paths. I also don't believe in destiny. I do, however, believe that I can acquire a complete understanding of myself over time. This is, in my opinion, the equivalent of a destiny.
The reason that I disapprove of the idea of a destiny is because it suggests that your future is out of your control. I mean, if that's the case, why even bother? In my opinion, if people believe that their destinies are predetermined, they'll stop exerting effort, enthusiasm, and ambition because they will have this notion that their lives will play out exactly according to plan, because it was "destiny".
I find this to be sadly discouraging.
Now on the other hand, if I consider myself to be in full control of my future, I gain ambition, enthusiasm, and drive. That's all well and great, but then the question, "Where do I go from here?" surfaces. I have personally decided that my conquest should be to discover who I am at the most absolute level. I believe that if I have an ultimate understanding of myself, I am capable of achieving pure happiness.
So just how am I presently going about discovering myself? The key is to be opinionated. I realized a long time ago that if I ever agree/disagree with someone just to keep conversation running smoothly, or when I do so just to impress someone, that I am essentially lying to myself. By being opinionated, I speak what I know and feel, which brings me closer to a complete understanding of myself. And let me tell you - it's working. Lately I've been noticing that every day I see some kind of progress in myself, be it body or mind. Every day I learn something new about myself, or leap over some other kind of personal hurdle. I feel as though this is just the beginning, and soon these little steps forward are going to become more pronounced. Great things await me.
I am empowered.
So now I want to ask you all,
Do you make rules for yourselves?
For example, it's a rule of mine to never compromise myself. What rules have you made for yourself? Why?
It's time to get classy, my friends
The reason that I disapprove of the idea of a destiny is because it suggests that your future is out of your control. I mean, if that's the case, why even bother? In my opinion, if people believe that their destinies are predetermined, they'll stop exerting effort, enthusiasm, and ambition because they will have this notion that their lives will play out exactly according to plan, because it was "destiny".
I find this to be sadly discouraging.
Now on the other hand, if I consider myself to be in full control of my future, I gain ambition, enthusiasm, and drive. That's all well and great, but then the question, "Where do I go from here?" surfaces. I have personally decided that my conquest should be to discover who I am at the most absolute level. I believe that if I have an ultimate understanding of myself, I am capable of achieving pure happiness.
So just how am I presently going about discovering myself? The key is to be opinionated. I realized a long time ago that if I ever agree/disagree with someone just to keep conversation running smoothly, or when I do so just to impress someone, that I am essentially lying to myself. By being opinionated, I speak what I know and feel, which brings me closer to a complete understanding of myself. And let me tell you - it's working. Lately I've been noticing that every day I see some kind of progress in myself, be it body or mind. Every day I learn something new about myself, or leap over some other kind of personal hurdle. I feel as though this is just the beginning, and soon these little steps forward are going to become more pronounced. Great things await me.
I am empowered.
So now I want to ask you all,
Do you make rules for yourselves?
For example, it's a rule of mine to never compromise myself. What rules have you made for yourself? Why?
It's time to get classy, my friends
22 February 2010
A Machine of Judgement
Okay, I just want to let it be known that I believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt. If I don't know every side of an arbitrary situation, I'll reserve my opinion. I usually try my best not to judge people.
I've been like this for a pretty long time, and now I'm finding it to be irritating when people prematurely judge others. I just don't see the point in passing judgment on someone you don't know. I mean, sure, first impressions go a long way, but who is to say that whoever you're judging is having an off day? As an example, if somebody on the highway is riding my ass and then blows past me the first chance he gets, I don't immediately assume he's an asshole. What if he was taking his pregnant wife to the hospital to give birth? I don't need that kind of guilt riding on my conscience. Likewise, on the same principal I don't go after women who are spoken for. If I don't personally know their boyfriend, I have to automatically assume he's the nicest guy in the world. If I don't know you, I have no right to judge you.
Because I have this train of thought, it annoys me when people assume things of others with no reasonable basis. Examples would be: assuming that certain girls are sluts simply by how they're dressed, or when it's assumed that international students are incompetent because they don't have the best English speaking skills. I just don't see the point.
On a related note, I also will not judge other people based on second hand knowledge. Just because you tell me that someone is a terrible person doesn't mean that I should accept that as true. The person you don't like might just have a personal grudge against you, which would most likely cause them to come off as less than friendly to you. What does that have to do with me? Nothing. And that's my point.
Question time,
Are you judgmental?
You can be honest - I won't judge.
I've been like this for a pretty long time, and now I'm finding it to be irritating when people prematurely judge others. I just don't see the point in passing judgment on someone you don't know. I mean, sure, first impressions go a long way, but who is to say that whoever you're judging is having an off day? As an example, if somebody on the highway is riding my ass and then blows past me the first chance he gets, I don't immediately assume he's an asshole. What if he was taking his pregnant wife to the hospital to give birth? I don't need that kind of guilt riding on my conscience. Likewise, on the same principal I don't go after women who are spoken for. If I don't personally know their boyfriend, I have to automatically assume he's the nicest guy in the world. If I don't know you, I have no right to judge you.
Because I have this train of thought, it annoys me when people assume things of others with no reasonable basis. Examples would be: assuming that certain girls are sluts simply by how they're dressed, or when it's assumed that international students are incompetent because they don't have the best English speaking skills. I just don't see the point.
On a related note, I also will not judge other people based on second hand knowledge. Just because you tell me that someone is a terrible person doesn't mean that I should accept that as true. The person you don't like might just have a personal grudge against you, which would most likely cause them to come off as less than friendly to you. What does that have to do with me? Nothing. And that's my point.
Question time,
Are you judgmental?
You can be honest - I won't judge.
20 February 2010
A Lesson in Grammar
Lately I've been all about using correct grammar during my every day speech. Over the years I've noticed that the most frequently broken grammar rule is putting yourself before others in a sentence. Here's an example:
Me and Scarlett went to the movies last night.
Scarlett and I went to the movies last night.
The first sentence is obviously incorrect. Now, I never make this mistake in writing as usually, using proper grammar is on my mind as I'm writing. During every day speech, however, this is not so. I speak without thinking all the time, and I find that I make this grammatical error all the time. I have been cognizant of my literal wrongdoings for some time now, but I always assumed that this is something that would continue forever. Well not anymore it's not.
About a month ago I decided to start correcting myself whenever I made this mistake, and let me tell you, it feels excellent. I have gotten an outstanding intellectual boost from overcoming this lifelong problem of mine, and I am presently trying to further improve myself on as many minute details as possible. Having been able to fix this miniscule detail has made me feel far more sophisticated and competent, and I'm not going to let that end here.
I'm on a quest of supreme maturation, and nothing can stop me now.
What is your most frequent grammatical error?
Until next time,
Stay frosty
A Message
Lately I have been noticing that I simply do not have the time to write blog posts in the same detail that I normally do. I have also noticed that during the week, I'll find a few small things that I would like to write about, but if I were to actually make a post of them, they wouldn't live up to the word count that is typically expected of this blog.
Because of this, I have decided that from here on out I will reduce the length of my posts. By doing so, I'll be able to talk about some of the smaller things that I'd like to discuss on a daily basis, and my readers will find my posts more accessible. I'll probably end up writing some long posts when I have the time/when I have a lot to say, but from now on this blog will be a lot more brief.
I hope you guys approve of this decision, and until next time, stay frosty
P.S.
If you read my blog, please let me know, and don't be afraid to give me input. Because of the formatting of this page, the comments section doesn't work, and I'm trying to rectify that, but until then I'd like to know who my readers are and what you think about my daily musings.
Change of Heart?
Lately I have found myself uncharacteristically craving a blonde. This is uncharacteristic because as many of you know, I have a hierarchy of preferences when it comes to my taste in women.
At the top of my list are redheads, followed by brunettes, and then blondes. I don't really have a concrete reasoning for why I tend to prefer women in this order, it's just the way I've always been.
It's because of this that I find it peculiar that blondes are becoming more appealing to me. It's not that I ever disliked blondes in the past; I just never paid them much attention as I generally felt no attraction towards them.
So why do you think this is coming about? Why the sudden change of heart?
Well, I think I might have a solution. I was having a discussion with a good friend of mine the other day, and I told him how recently, I have becoming a fan of girls with short hair. His response was, "I think you're just a fan of women."
I've always been a bit particular when it comes to women, so maybe what's happening is that I'm finally broadening my horizons. I feel like this makes sense, but if this is the reason, the next question is what brought about this change?
I tried looking up the terms "maturity" and "dating" on google, but all the finds I got were about cougars or sexual maturation in teenagers - not precisely what I was looking for. I suppose it's not uncommon for people's tastes to change over time, and I don't disapprove of this change, I just wish I could figure out what sparked this whole thing.
I guess the broadening of my desires for women could be attributed to a return to more primal levels of thought, but at the same time, I feel more sophisticated.
Interesting, how very interesting.
So here's a simple question for all of you:
What sort of physical attributes do you find attractive in other people?
I want you to be really specific and original. I want you to think really hard and figure out what you find attractive that isn't generic. For example, I love it when girls have a nice, fit stomach. This original because the usual answers are nice breasts or a nice ass. This question might be superficial, but while personality is indeed important, the way a person carries themselves and maintains their appearance is also important. First impressions signify a lot in our society, and I feel like it's important to understand what you like.
Until next time,
Stay frosty
At the top of my list are redheads, followed by brunettes, and then blondes. I don't really have a concrete reasoning for why I tend to prefer women in this order, it's just the way I've always been. 
It's because of this that I find it peculiar that blondes are becoming more appealing to me. It's not that I ever disliked blondes in the past; I just never paid them much attention as I generally felt no attraction towards them.
So why do you think this is coming about? Why the sudden change of heart?
Well, I think I might have a solution. I was having a discussion with a good friend of mine the other day, and I told him how recently, I have becoming a fan of girls with short hair. His response was, "I think you're just a fan of women."
I've always been a bit particular when it comes to women, so maybe what's happening is that I'm finally broadening my horizons. I feel like this makes sense, but if this is the reason, the next question is what brought about this change?
I tried looking up the terms "maturity" and "dating" on google, but all the finds I got were about cougars or sexual maturation in teenagers - not precisely what I was looking for. I suppose it's not uncommon for people's tastes to change over time, and I don't disapprove of this change, I just wish I could figure out what sparked this whole thing.
I guess the broadening of my desires for women could be attributed to a return to more primal levels of thought, but at the same time, I feel more sophisticated.
Interesting, how very interesting.
So here's a simple question for all of you:
What sort of physical attributes do you find attractive in other people?
I want you to be really specific and original. I want you to think really hard and figure out what you find attractive that isn't generic. For example, I love it when girls have a nice, fit stomach. This original because the usual answers are nice breasts or a nice ass. This question might be superficial, but while personality is indeed important, the way a person carries themselves and maintains their appearance is also important. First impressions signify a lot in our society, and I feel like it's important to understand what you like.
Until next time,
Stay frosty
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