Julio's Musings

Since I’ve been in a crap mood all day, I figured I’d take some time to write. Let’s see what comes out of my mind.

Why Not a Day Dedicated to Love?

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and with it came the usual mix of couples expressing love for each other and singles either hating on the day or saying that you shouldn’t need a day to express love. Okay, in fairness even those in relationships said that last thing. But, what is wrong with having a day dedicated to love? And I’m not talking about the love we have for friends or family, but that romantic and fanciful love you have for that special someone in your life. Yes, we should show and tell that person how much we love them all the time, but why does that mean that one day of the year cannot be dedicated solely for that purpose anyway? We should appreciate and show love to our parents all of the time, so does that mean we should get rid of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? We should always be happy for the existence of the good people in our lives, so then should we get rid of individual birthday celebrations? My point is that simply because we should be doing something all of the time, why can’t we also have a day dedicated to it? I haven’t had a reason to celebrate Valentine’s Day in many years, but one day I will again. And even though I will love that woman immensely and will show her that all of the time, I will also take time on this one specific day to show her that love even more.

Sweetest Day, on the other hand…

Addition and Subtraction

Ash Wednesday is a week form today, which means that the Lenten Season will begin. This is the time of the year where I give up eating certain things (mostly the fun and probably sugary thing). Abstaining from things is a good way to test your resolve (in this case, I suppose it can even be a type of diet). Another thing I’m determined to subtract is drama. I know a little bit of drama is part of life, but I just feel like there has been so much in recent months that, honestly, it’s affect my stress levels and, in turn, my mental health. So it’s time to step back and away from drama as much as possible so I can recharge.

This season isn’t simply about subtracting things from your life, however. It’s also about adding some good things to it, as well. It doesn’t have to be anything big. It could be something simple like making sure you don’t go to sleep angry about anything. For me, it’s going to be a combinations of things. I do want to take some time to learn a new computer related skill, something I won’t be learning in school. I have a few options, but I haven’t decided what to pick just yet. I’m also going to go into things with a more positive attitude, or, to rephrase, to simply have a more positive attitude about myself and the things I do or want to do. For instance, when I post to blog on Facebook, I’m not going to say how it doesn’t make sense like I normally do (and so Sara won’t have to point out how I normally do that, haha).

I have a lot of things on my mind of what I’ll want to do during the season, some that I may share later on and some that I’ll probably keep to myself. It’s just a matter of picking what’s right for me at this time and then going with it. Oh boy, decisions!


Random Thoughts in no Particular Order

• I still have a huge crush on Christina Perri. What’s odd about it is that I’m attracted to her not only because of her music, but because of all of the tattoos she has. Normally, having so many tattoos would be a big turnoff for me, but with her, it’s strangely hot. 
• The Grammys were a few days ago, and though I didn’t watch the program, I read a lot of feedback about the show. One interesting thing was how much back and forth there was between those that were appalled that Chris Brown was performing and won a Grammy and those that completely 100% support him no matter what. Many people wondered how a man who viciously beat Rihanna and has displayed a lot of anger management issues could be so easily forgiven and brought back into the spotlight. They feel he’s been let off too easily and should be shunned from society. Then you have those that think that he’s paid the price already and Rihanna has forgiven him, so why should anyone else hold the incident against him. I can see both sides. I get people who work to be rehabilitated and fix their issues should probably get another chance, but I also get how people can go back and look at the police report and the pictures of Rihanna after the incident and wonder how people have seemingly forgotten what he did after only a few years. Hmm, I don’t know. What do you think?
• Also, what the heck was Nicki Minaj thinking with that performance? I mean, holy crap that was terrible! The song was awful, the performance was awful, the whole idea of whatever that was she did was awful. It made no sense and it wasn’t good. At all.
• I’m so glad baseball season is starting soon! I know the Cubs won’t be great this year, but it will at least be better than last year! I’m so excited!
• I feel pretty hopeful for the future right now. Let’s hope that feeling lasts!
• I’m ashamed that I’ve been watching The Bachelor the past few weeks. Seriously ashamed. But then I keep watching it. Ugh. I already know that the crappy girl that’s not pretty and has an ugly personality is going to win. I have no doubt in my mind she’s going to win. And then I’m going to be even more upset that I’ve spent time actually watching The Bachelor. That Ben is not too bright…

Things I’m currently sick of:

1. Drama
2. Drama
3. Drama

Things I’m not currently sick of:

1. Peaceful time with friends
2. Rain (I’m so glad it rained today!)
3. Christina Perri