I'm Dreaming of a Wet Christmas?

So am I the only one who's been wondering where all the snow went? Last I
checked, 'twas the month of December. Either way, wherever the snow may be
falling, I'm not minding all the rain.

Usually with this much rain, all
I'd want to do is curl up in a little ball, stay in bed and read a good novel
about an adventure. Not having to wonder or worry about what shapes my hair will
decide to make, or if my feet will stay dry. But for some, the rain is a gift.

The following is a passage from a post on a blog I had come across, which I
found to be inspiring:

"But rainy days mean something different when you are working with recovering drug users. For many, rainy days are something to look forward to.On a rainy day the drug dealers would have gone inside, and the person recovering from drug addiction can actually walk to the subway without feeling a sense of temptation. A rainy day is a sigh of relief, because you know your son who is still using would have stayed home that night. You don't have to worry what he's up to, and a rainy night is a night you can actually get some sleep.For a lot of my clients, a rainy day is a break from all the temptations and stress related to drug use and the process of recovery.
A rainy day is one where they can just concentrate on themselves and the outside world isn't as big of an influence. It's not a day to be gloomy about, but one to be thankful for and relish. So as one of my clients said today "Let's bring on the rain"".

"Bring On The Rain" Posted By Chelsea A White
April 21, 2009 3:58 PM
Not another "Moo" point, http://blogs.nyu.edu/blogs/caw338/notanothermoopoint/

So maybe we should all suck it up a little bit. The rain isn't so bad. Let's embrace the rain. Let it
soak deep into the skin of our beings, and cleanse our souls. It's a natural gift from above for all. Just one of the small simplicities in life that, although claimed as gloomy, has been proven to put a smile on ones face. So get on out there and splash in those puddles, make some mud pies and be a kid again. You're never to young or too old to have fun during a rainy day.

Give and You Shall Receive

So I was thinking to myself the other day over some rather tasty hot chocolate, that Christmas time is drawing near and I hadn't started my Christmas shopping yet. I then made a naughty and nice list, and set out to grab some gifts.

While at the store, something dawned on me. I have money. Not much mind you, being a university student and all, but I still had money. I am able to buy the things I need, whether it be food, clothing or school supplies. I am lucky enough to have that privilege. Some are not. It's hard not to think about the under privileged people who have to suffer unfairly each and every day, and especially at this time of year. So why not lend a helping hand and send some love and support their way. Food drives, toy drives, clothing drives, and money donations all help. Most communities participate in these fundraisers throughout the year, but Christmas time is the most spirited time of the year. So lets so our spirit and take part in these fundraisers. Dig through those cupboards and find those cans of food you'll never eat, search through that closet of yours and find those items of clothing that you know you'll never wear, and look in that attic for those old kids toys you know you'll never play with again. How happy do you think it will make a child for them to receive a toy to play with on Christmas morning? Or a family, with warm clothes to wear for the cold weather? What could be more rewarding gift than the feeling of giving this to someone in need. Indeed it is far from a waste of time donating a few minutes of your time and effort into doing a good deed for the community and ultimately, yourself.

Time Be Told When Days Grow Old and We Fail To Preserve Them

Hello All.

As in my latest post, I have another dear author to share with you, Mitch Albom.

Once again, on the left-hand side of the window, I have provided the link to his official website. Unlike Sparks' website, Albom's site contains not only information about his books, but also news on his latest books and tours, when the release of a movie or play of his book is coming out, a discussion board, and other works of his in the field of sports journalism ad radio.

I've read and own his three wonderful works. "For One More Day", "Tuesdays With Morrie", and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven", are fantastic. They are incredibly inspirational towards the way one lives their life. They make you understand that the small things in life, the people around you, are ever-so important, and must not be taken for granted. They are sure to capture your attention and your heart.

"Sparking" The Imagination

I came to a realization that it would be silly of me to not mention my all-time favorite romantic novelist, Nicholas Sparks, in my blog.

On the left-hand side of the window, I have provided a link to his official website where you are able to read up on his 15 books, and learn what they are about. His website also allows you to get in touch and learn about, other authors that are world renowned, and their books, by far, worth reading. I, myself, have read over six of Sparks' wonderful novels and can't wait to read the rest of them. Whether fact or fiction, they are all fantastic reads. You will cry, laugh, and smile while reading. His words seem to grasp you by the heart, and leave you dying to read on. Each book provides you with a life lesson to learn. Learning to love, the ability to overcome tragedy, the wonderfulness that is life, etc. The site itself may not be too interesting, but it does provide you with a bit of background on the books for further reading. Some of my favorite books of his are: "The Notebook", "A Walk To Remember", "Dear John", " Nights in Rodanthe", and "Message in a Bottle". Most of the previous books have been made into splendid movies, and they keep on coming, but nothing beats the books.

Wireless Connections With a Wired Bunch

Hey there viewers.

Once again I return with another site that i recommend all of those who are in need of some advice, or support with resolutions of all kinds, to check out.

The blog site of www.43things.com is a very in-depth, and very popular site which provides excellent help, advice and support from various people from all over. It is intended that you create your own blog to participate in the discussions as well as for commenting the posts of others, but if you wish not to do so, you are still able to access the posts of others. What is interesting about the blog is after you create your own blog in the site, you choose 43 things that you wish to accomplish within the new year. Almost like new year resolutions. Then it provides you with others who are wishing to accomplish the same goals, and from there you are free to chat with them about way of how you can achieve these goals, and your success stories.

I find it wonderful to have this kind of support, and be able to give that kind of support to others. I was overwhelmed at how many success stories there were, and how many people achieved their goals within a reasonable time. Keep in mind that achieving your goals doesn't just come over night, it takes time and effort, so patience is very important. No matter how old you are, this site gives you an opportunity to learn and grow, into your own success. Whether the goal be learning to love yourself, overcoming a tragedy, or succeeding at any and all aspects in life, your support team is waiting for you. Everyone is so willing and enthusiastic it's incredible.

This is by far, worth checking out!

To Blog Or Not To Blog. That Is The Question.

Hey guys!

Here again to suggest another link into another wonderful site. Ah, poetry: the noise of ones heart and soul through a breath of silent words.

So I came across this one site called www.poemsonly.com. I was interested right away with the attractive, yet simple design of the site, as well as its clear organization. As obvious as it may be, this site is all about poetry. It provides a variety of different kinds and topics of poetry, from people like you who have a kind of love in their hearts that can only be purely described and shown in words. When doing some further exploration, I discovered it allows you the opportunity to create your own blog within the site, so you too can post your own poetry as well as comment the poems of others. Keep in mind, you do not need to create your own blog to be able to have access to the poems, creating your own blog is optional. I found impressed the organization of its poems along the right-hand side of the window, impressive. The poems are laid out into two of the following headings: "Categories" and "Must Read Poems". Simple enough. All the poems that I've read, are so very inspirational. In the end, I realized that it provides you with a clear understanding that, at the best of times, even in the worst of times, you are never truly alone, there is always someone in the same position, or situation as you. We can all relate to each other in some way or another.

To me poetry is like throwing up words on a page. Its everything that is inside of you that has been held back and is just screaming to come out. I recommend you try this. Splurge out some words on a page. They don't have to make sense, but that's the beauty of it.
See for yourself, and check it out!

Oh The Beauty in The Art of Living

Hello All.

Just thought I'd share with you a highly-recommended blog site related to well-being, and optimistic opinions, that I have found to be rather inspirational and intreuging.

The blog website, www.zenhabits.net, was created by a man named Leo Babauta. He is known for his work of another blog website, www.mnmlist.com, which is all about minimalism. Both blogs are within the 100 top blogs on the internet, which is no surprise when considering all the success he's had with them both. He has recently become a new author, his first book, "The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential, in business and in Life", being all about what the title states, has already been a top-seller.

The ZenHabits blog is very popular among people of all ages. It features three powerful articles per week on topics such as motvation, inspiration, family, life, goals, and living in the moment. Within the 'Start Here' link, it takes you to a whole new world. It provides you with a variety of well-organized posts divided into categories such as 'Most Popular Posts', 'Favorite Topics', 'Guides', even a month-by-month list of posts. I found it to be wonderfully inspiring and interesting, and can surly put your mind in a different perspective when relating to specific topics. Check it out!

Why Rush?

Where did Autumn go?
Or at least, where was I when it was here?
Everything seems to blow over in such a short time span: a conflict, a grudge, a season, life.
You may consider that, in the previous statement claiming life blows over in a short time span, an understatement, but when truely thought about, you will see what I mean.
Life in itself, is merely one big, ticking-time bomb. In saying this, I don't mean in any way, that a dramatic explosion is to be expected out of life. I mean that it is only a matter of time before life passes you by as everything else does. Time waits for no one. These days, it's sad to see that the majority of people in the world are living the common fast-pased life, sheding blood and sweat just to make ends meat, take care of their family, and to just live. But no matter how hard you try, there is absolutely no way you can possibly keep up with tick-tock of the clock of life. It is insanely possible, and frankly a waste of time. Who wants to spend their life rushing around inside one big blur, getting dizzier and dizzer inside the time-warp of a life built inside a rechargable battery? Everyone wants to succeed. Everyone wants to get somewhere in life, become something worthwhile. Why rush? You only get one life, and this is it. Slow down. Look around you. Through all the negatives, the lows, the darkness, there is a light. The world is beautiful if you take the time to notice it. It's right there. Go look. Take it all in, mind, soul and body. Experience it. Love it. Live it.

Welcome To My World

Hello Everyone, welcome to "The World as I Know It".

So just to start off here with a little background of what's in store for this blog.

The main topic that i will be focusing on here is life. Indeed this may sound rather vague for there is so much depth into that category, but i merely plan to stray around some general areas of it. Some areas can include inspirational works like poetry and quotes, inspirational and life-changing books, living in the moment and learning to enjoy life, and things that can change your outlook on your life and make you understand how the little things are important, and worthwhile taking notice to.

I plan to ask various questions as well as provide personal optimistic views on the previous subjects within the category of life, to get you, the viewer's, mind in gear. I think it would be interesting to see what arguements could arise relating to certain questions I ask or thought notes of my own that i provide. My hope is to really spark, invigorate and inspire the viewer's imagination, and possibly even help to encourage them to see things in their life in a different perspective.

Keep checking in to take part in the discusion, thanks :)