An Open Letter To A Friend
Dear friend,
Let me start this by reminding you that I love you, and you know I do. I love you and your kids tremendously!
You asked me my opinion on my views…”how do you know god is imaginary?” is asking my opinion on a sensitive subject that we disagree on. I gave you my full and honest opinion. I do that. I don’t lie. I don’t make up an answer that I think one would like. I mean, I am an honest person. That does not make me ignorant. Telling you my opinion on something you disagree on does not make me ignorant. I know I didn’t experience the things you did that led you go religion, and I am thankful that I did not have to. That was an unfortunate thing that you went through and I’m glad you are alive today. No need to curse at me about it. I’m not dismissing what you went through, I just cannot relate to it. I know you saw what you say you saw, that is wonderful. It’s just not something that I believe in.
You being quiet about your views on homosexuality and the like, which is another thing we disagree on, is your choice. I am vocal about gay rights. Or as I like to call them, human rights. Love is love. You can love who you want. That is what I believe.
“Pray for the non-believers, they need it more than anyone else does” was your status update after our discussion. I hear that a lot…that people will pray for me…that their congregations will pray for me. It is okay if you want to pray for me. Pray until your heart is full. I know that it does not affect me. I don’t believe in it. Nonbelievers do not believe in prayer. If that makes you feel better, by all means, be my guest. I can ask you not to pray for me, but I know that wish will not be respected.
I am vocal about my opinions on Twitter. I’m not censored there. There is a reason I update twitter more than Facebook. I rarely use Facebook.
Again, I love you a lot. You know this! And your opinions on me and my views do not change this at all. As long as you don’t directly ask me questions about my views, I will not talk to you about my views. I mean, that is what we were doing before right? You are one of my closest friends. Nothing will change what I think of you.
I love you.
-Brittany
A note to readers: Don’t follow me on twitter if you will be hurt/offended/disgusted with my opinions. I mean, I am myself there. I always will be.
Problem
I have a huge problem.
I need to focus harder on school!!
So far, I have set aside time for homework…that is not always effective…I should be doing homework now but The Big Bang Theory is on.
I have set up tutoring in the Student Success Center on campus…
I have actually been studying…
and the biggest thing, I HAVE BEEN WORKING AHEAD. All of my work due has been done at least the day before it is to be turned in.
I just need to work harder on focusing in class among other things.
Now, Back to my Managerial Economics homework!!
drop
when you know it is there
you can't do anything
you fall
you cry
you try
why is it so hard to go on with your life?
each passing moon
each rising sun
each turn
you can't do this
you can't feel anything
numb.
Where do you go from here?
Where do you love?
who?
Why do you try?
Is it worth it?
Are you sure you can be this person?
Why are you bleeding?
Stop
Don't do this
You can fix this
You can make it better
I'll miss your broken smile
Literally
lit·er·al [lit-er-uh l]
adjective
1. in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical.
2. following the words of the original very closely and exactly.
3. true to fact; not exaggerated; actual or factual.
4. being actually such, without exaggeration or inaccuracy.
5. (of persons) tending to construe words in the strict sense; matter-of-fact.
Yep. This is me. I am an incredibly literal person. People tell me that all the time, and I just agree with them! I have always been like this and always will be.
I don’t normally joke around. I am usually serious with everything I say. People always think that I am kidding. I will tell you if I am making a joke.
I like how I am. People accept me how I am. There is no problem with it. There is no problem with me just being me.
Always be yourself. That’s what I do.
I love it.
