Be Mine

I never know how to feel about Valentines Day. This year, I think I have my feelings figured out.

Growing up, Valentines day is like another Halloween. You get to give out valentines (some more awkward than others, because you have to give one to everyone in your class), you get to make crafts and eat lots of sweets and candy. It was just a good day.
Then, when these days of valentine requirements is gone, and the idea of actually 'competing' (like the Hunger Games, but for men instead of your life), comes up, Valentines sort of lost its appeal. The Hallmark-ness seemed to hit in, and even now- it often seems like Valentines day is a day for women to be pampered by their men, and show the world how much their husbands can do for them.

We all know the story of St. Valentines.
Okay, maybe we don't. But we have some sort of idea, or have heard rumors.
It didn't end pretty, that is where I will end that one.

So what I don't get, is why does Valentines day have to be isolated to the person we are romantic with? I mean, all year long- I tell Joe I love him, and I think it means even more to him (I know i do) when he does romantic gestures that are NOT on intended romantic holidays. We have our anniversary. And then we have 364 (sometimes 365) other days of the year to rave about how much we appreciate and care for each other.

So, really, shouldn't valentines day be about LOVE? Not for those who we may share a bed or home with- but those who impact our lives for the better? Our capacity to love should not be limited to the ring on our finger. It should be only limited to how big our heart is.

I love Joseph.
And I really do like Valentines day, because why should anyone hate a day that is meant to show our love for each other?
I love Sariah, and my family, our furry animals, and all my friends and those wonderful teachers who have helped me, encouraged me and taught me along the way.

So, to you all,  HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

I can't help but to laugh at this as I scroll threw my Facebook feed. =]

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Wednesday

I had nothing to say today.
Society has me kinda annoyed today.
I mean not ALL society.
Just the part that lies, doesn't look at facts, and believe everything Facebook says.

Yes. That percentage of society. That unfortunately, LARGE, part of society that trusts what Facebook says more than common knowledge.

But, society can rock to. Like all the people that we pass by on walks that tries to make Sariah smile. I like those people.

And the part of society that can proudly say the pledge of allegiance without any second thoughts- just be proud. I like those people too.

But mostly, I like the part of society that makes me laugh because they don't have to gossip or say mean things to be happy. Those people rock the most.

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I support Capi Sun

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Earlier today, I saw this picture with this caption (along with a different photo of the capri sun emptied into a coke bottle) :

"WARNING TO ALL PARENTS: my friend Jennifer gave her son a caprisun Saturday and he told her it tasted funny. She took a sip and said it tasted like straight alcohol. Cut it open and it was nothing but mold inside. Evidently, this happens a lot. They say the lack of preservatives leaves them susceptible to fermentation. I will never let Delo drink another. FYI: this pouch expires April 2013 and we don't own a delorian to go "back to the future" so it wasn't expired. :) God bless, have a great day!"

-can be found here



This one of the BIGGEST reasons why Facebook disgusts me. The fact that people spread news, and EXPECT it to be validated, because it is on Facebook. No wonder we have such huge problems with politicians- they aren't on Facebook! If only they would create an account, then they would see all our issues and problems would be solved.

ANYWAYS. I feel that this is stupid, and wrong. I hate when people "will never eat/shop/buy" from or at a place again because of one incident- that normally, has NEVER happened to them. Such as case above. (Also, all those cases in grade school when people were like, "I saw Taco Bell being fumagated five years ago! So I never eat there." Never made sense to me).

I also instantly want to discredit ANYONE who can't vouch for something THEM SELF. Case above in point. It was her FRIEND, not her. Does her friend really not have a FB account? Or is the lady just to embarrassed to admit it was her? Do not start telling me stories of your mom's-best friends-cousins-husband. Or even a story you heard once that happened to your teacher, and then try to spread rumors that will hurt someone. It is wrong.

Plus, looking through the comments, the lady who posted it just kept focusing on how many shares the post had gotten. Why is Facebook only about popularity? Clearly this already invalidates her post, seeing as clearly she just wanted hype.

I am not arguing that this is not a real concern, apparently it does and can happen.
WHY?
Well, the lady admits it herself- and so does Capri Sun- PROUDLY. Because they don't use any preservatives. You know, the things that all those new fad diets want you to stay away from? The things that doctors tell you to avoid? Ya, can you believe it? Capri Sun has the balls to leave out preservatives from their drinks!
So clearly, knowing this, you should understand that fermenting can happen. Heck, if I don't clean out Sariahs Camelback water bottle frequently enough, her apple juice will ferment (and I mean 2 days). So, I am sorry- but this is just dumb.

And, then people have the guts to call Capri Sun out on it on Facebook (because that is how all adults should handle their problems, you know), and then get all puffed up when they don't respond IMMEDIATELY. Because, you know, Capri Sun the company has nothing better to do than sit around and surf around Facebook, to see what all of its other competitors are doing. "Oh hey, Pepsi and Coke are going for a group run today. I wish they had invited me". Yep. All day long.
And they did respond. And it was nicely written, and clearly explained that fermenting can happen- and people should be aware, but it has never been a concern. Which can be read more about HERE.


I have no idea how 'big' this issue actually is, but it bothers me that people just believe what one person says- no matter the truth, or lack of, behind their argument. If you are gonna drink a juice box that has no preservatives that can last on a shelf for a year or so, be smart and realize, fermentation and mold can happen. Don't go cry to Facebook about it, okay? Okay.


End rant.

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