From the Inside Out.

Random Thoughts #2

A lot of people have been asking me why I don’t go out and party often or why I changed so much from high school. The simple answer is that I could care less about those things at this point in my life. They don’t make me a better individual, nor get me any closer to where I want to be. 

When I was in first grade my teacher told me that I could be anything I wanted if I put my mind to it.  As I grew a little older, I realized that this motto is only half true. Not everyone can make it to the NBA, become famous singers, or doctors. If you really want something you have to be willing to put in above and beyond what is deemed necessary, and that might not even be enough. The reality of the situation is that there are only limited spots available. Working hard doesn’t guarantee success, but laziness definitely sets you back. Therefore, I am always driven by the fact that when I am resting, another man is out there trying to take my dream away. I can’t let that happen. 

By no means am I saying that I found some secret recipe to make it in this world. For all I know, I may look back at this post in a few years  and laugh at my immaturity and stupidity.  As a matter of fact, I am contemplating deleting this right now haha. 

However, what I am saying is that, for the time being I am willing to sacrifice my pleasure for something greater. It is what motivates me every morning and what keeps me from falling asleep at night. I am thankful to God for everything He has blessed me with, and I pray that He can continue to align my will with His.

A thousand times I’ve failed, still your mercy remains. 

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 

Random Thoughts #1

Have you ever been in that situation where you’re stomach starts growling loudly in class and leaving is not an option?

Today I was late for class so I forgot to eat breakfast or even drink water. I was doing my best to best to stay awake and complete my quiz on Israel and US relations when my stomach started making all kinds of noises. Not just the quiet churning sounds, I’m talking about thunderous growling. At first I thought it would stop, but every minute or so my stomach would start dropping beats. I think I heard the intro to “flashing lights” by Kanye West and “boyfriend” by Bieber… The people sitting around me were getting annoyed and I could hear people laughing. To compound the situation, my professor has a zero tolerance policy on leaving class during quizes.

I believe under these circumstances you have four main options:

a) Pretend obliviously that the noises are not you and begin looking around. Say things such as “do you hear that?” or “is someone’s ipod on?”
b) Ask your neighbor sheepishly if they have something to eat. If they say yes, quickly eat what they have. Pray and thank after. If they do not, proceed to the following choices.
c) Attempt to cover up the sounds by using a mixture of coughing and fidgeting. This is invariably only a temporary solution and will not block out all growing. People might get more annoyed with you because of the additional noises you are making. Use with caution.
d) Eat small pieces of your paper in an attempt to trick your stomach into thinking its food.

Today I went with option C. I tried my best to rub my stomach and simultaneously cough and sneeze. It didn’t work too well.. What option do you guys go with?