Current Mood: PERPLEXED

To me, life is simple. People make it complicated. You put on your thinking cap, grab something to eat, and go on about your day. Ideally, one would expand his/her mind by educating his/her self (suggestion: read at least 2 books per month). They establish their career by presenting themselves as the BEST possible candidate for the job via higher level of learning (i.e. college, graduate school, certifications, etc.). Experience, while it can sometimes be critical, will only get you so far.

I've observed that some people lack, either completely or partially, THE MOST VITAL "thing" that we all should possess: COMMON SENSE. It's been inquired before, but I'll reiterate it once again. The birth of this blog came upon my realization of the one question most people have to think about before they answer. An essential thing most people fail to acknowledge as being, well, essential. Do you have common sense? Do you have to think twice when answering this question? Have you realized that you can un-complicate most and all matters just by choosing the ideal path? That life, while it can be convoluted, is actually quite un-complicated?

My perceptive mind tells me that what you say is what you really mean. While the intention is tentative, in the end it's neither here nor there. I abhor when people say, 'You disgust me!' or 'You're stupid!' or 'I'm so over it!', then comes back to try and save face. I know better and while everyone's got multiple personalities they care not to explore, somewhere in the past or future you have felt that way towards me, so please save yourself the embarrassment and don't insult my intelligence! I understand the difference between a joke and blatantly expressing how you feel - with or without violence.

I've been in situations where a disagreement turns into a heated debate and in turn people say some things they don't mean. That's fine. But somewhere in your mind, whether preconceived or not, that thought has passed you by. Suffice it to say, thinking before you speak will save you trouble in the end. While you shouldn't suppress your feelings, you should be aware of how you will affect that person once you confront them. Next to COMMON SENSE, is EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Simply put, choose your words wisely. That with all things considered, it should come naturally to us all - as told to me by a very intelligent man (who has just reached his half-century mark and also the father of my significant other). One of my favorite people in this world originates from China and has had a huge impact in my life. I've learned to listen more, but I'm very likely to interrupt you with my mind working overtime. To listen more is still a feat I'd like to conquer.

Please keep in mind that my thoughts, opinions, views are simply MINE. I'm certain everyone's got their own and if not, then someone else's. My intent isn't to offend you, but to have you not dig too deep that you fall into a hole of what ifs, ands, or buts!