New Perspectives

                This week is all about new perspectives. Yesterday I saw something in a new light. It wasn’t a big thing, rather something that to most people wouldn’t be significant at all. I traveled to White Cone on Saturday to watch a softball tournament. As you know I live in Greasewood which is relatively close to White Cone. When headed to White Cone you pass the turn that leads to Greasewood.  This was the first time in years that I had gone passed my usual turn and saw a road I have seen only a few times in my life. On my way back from White Cone to Greasewood I was out of my element. I wasn’t as familiar with where the turn would be.

                 I decided to snap this picture as my reminder of perspectives. Sometimes you think that everything is as it seems, but if you keep traveling and try to see more of it, you will. If you are stuck with a problem in math or can’t think of anything creative for art class, if you just looked at it in a different way it could help you immensely. It may be uncomfortable or hard, but I believe it makes for great results. This also applies to people around you. Two weeks ago we talked about the difference from round and flat characters. Each of us has a combination of the both in our lives. Don’t label people by what you see of them today, because tomorrow they have shaped into a different person just like us. If you try to get to know them better, they could become your friend, or even change your life.

                As a mentioned before, perspective is a good thing to have in art. Art is all about creativity and thinking outside the box. I know when I work on my photography projects, I have to be able to see something in a way no one has thought of yet. This is a good tip to know when we go out into the job market. Just like our economics worksheet, the richest people in the world were able to make things that people valued that hadn’t been created yet (examples: Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg).

                So my challenge to you this week is to view your world a new perspective. It is a way to learn and grow. As Elizabeth would say, the world from my window sill changed yesterday, what about yours?

Oh, Procrastination

Don't you just hate that feeling when you know you have to do something but you keep putting it off and putting it off until you can't any longer?! I definitely know how that feels, and I'm pretty sure it gets worse with age. I wanted to share a little list I came up with that are my danger thoughts going through my head when I know I'm procrastinating...

1. I deserve to sleep in, I will get my work done later.
2. I am sooo hungry, how about I eat first then do my work later.
3. I can't eat without watching T.V. so I'll just see what's on right now then do my work later.
4. I really have been wanting to watch the movie that is on next, I suppose I can always do my work later.
5. A nice little nap sounds amazing right now, I guess it's not really due tomorrow so I can always work on it later.
6. I wonder what's on facebook, at least I'm getting on my computer which is close to doing my work.
7. I will lay back down and "think" about my work while I make plans to see my friends for just a little while tonight.
8. Now that it is 11:00 and I still haven't gotten my work done, I guess I better buckle down and pull an all nighter.
9. An hour later I fall asleep thinking that it's better to get rest so that tomorrow I will have the energy to get my work done.
10. Hmm, I will get back to you on #10 later...


If you are suffering from the same symptoms as I do, you may want to break your work into pieces so it's not as overwhelming. Another good way to avoid the awful feeling of procratination is to think of what it means to you if you don't get it done. Is reading posts on Facebook about how bored people are and to like their status for a 'truth is' really worth a bad grade on an assignment? You have to be motivated to do your work. Even if you wait until Sunday to do your homework, wake up a little bit earlier than usual to finish up on your work so the rest of the day you do not have to stress about it anymore. I hope I provided you with some good tips, and signs to be aware of. Don't let procrastination get the best of you!

Dear Ashley

April 8, 2012

Dear Ashley:

                Here we go. For 3 years we have taken these pictures together at our friends’ graduations. Now it’s our turn. I know that you’re not ready, and that’s ok. It’s ok to be nervous about the future. I may act all tough and seem like it’s not getting to me that we only have eight weeks of high school left, but it is. But one thing I refuse for us to feel is sadness. This is a time of celebration! If there is going to be tears, let them be tears of happiness, not sadness! We have made enough memories to be joyful about it. Life isn’t ending; a new chapter is beginning. Who knows, the next one to come could end up being your favorite and best of times! Don’t start it off with regrets, or mistakes. Any faults or challenges you have faced in the past has shaped you into the woman you are today. You are stronger than you think.

                On a less serious note I also have a lot to say. First of all a big thanks for always being my wing-man. If you ever need one in college in totally here for you! Second, we still have to try our “look-a-like” trick on Victor and Ryan. Third, I will totally party with you on 4^th Ave. when Payton is being grumpy. This list could go on and on. Bottom line, I am happy to have met you in 3^rd grade and become best friends with you ever since.

                 My advice to you, don’t worry so much about the future. You and your family will remain very close. I know things will all work out in the end. We will stay in touch, I promise. Now let’s make the last 8 weeks count and get ready for our last and best picture together on May 25^th!         

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                          Sincerely,

                                                                                                                                    Bethany