Hello gingers! But we've learned previously that if we say things when we don't have anything to say, we are spreading a horrible disease.
So let's not.
Let's face the facts guys. I am superbly tired from this exhausting week and I have lots of stuff to do this weekend. I have to get up at 7 like an animal tomorrow to work at a fundraiser and I have to go to a birthday party with a bunch of popular people. So that should be fun.
I'm just going to hide in a corner with my one friend. This is going to be nice.
HIGH SCHOOL.
But I will get through this weekend, I promise. Whatever it takes. It feels like my weekends are busier than my actual week. But everyday is a Friday. Even on weekends.
SO, I'm going to go sleep now. Have a good night guys!
Keep On Sleeping,
Rachael The Ginger
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Every Day A Friday
Hello gingers! I mentioned a couple blogs ago about me trying out the philosophy that every day is a Friday if you make it a Friday.
Basically, it means that if you have the right frame of mind, and you are choosing to be happy and engaged, every single day of your life can be a Friday. I've been trying it out, and it really has worked for me.
I wake up, and I decide what kind of day it's going to be. I think about what I have to look forward to that day, and what I can accomplish.
I wanted to change my attitude especially because of my math class. I don't really like math and when I'm not engaged, which easy for me to do, I get bored and tired in an instant. So I wanted to really start making an effort and work hard in math. And I have, and I really am able to have fun and still be working hard.
This motto or frame of mind or whatever you want to call it really has helped me. And I'm not even joking, at the end of the day I think the next day is a weekend. I have been able to make every day a Friday.
And I'm going to read the book "Every Day A Friday" by Joel Osteen. I'm not forcing you to read the book, but I want to encourage you to try this philosophy on your own. Try to have every day be a Friday.
But tomorrow really is a Friday, and you guys would really make it great if you checked out these two blogs I wrote on ION: iPhone 5 Announcement, The Wii U.
Thank you guys for always being supportive! Happy Friday!
Keep On TGIF,
Rachael The Ginger
Basically, it means that if you have the right frame of mind, and you are choosing to be happy and engaged, every single day of your life can be a Friday. I've been trying it out, and it really has worked for me.
I wake up, and I decide what kind of day it's going to be. I think about what I have to look forward to that day, and what I can accomplish.
I wanted to change my attitude especially because of my math class. I don't really like math and when I'm not engaged, which easy for me to do, I get bored and tired in an instant. So I wanted to really start making an effort and work hard in math. And I have, and I really am able to have fun and still be working hard.
This motto or frame of mind or whatever you want to call it really has helped me. And I'm not even joking, at the end of the day I think the next day is a weekend. I have been able to make every day a Friday.
And I'm going to read the book "Every Day A Friday" by Joel Osteen. I'm not forcing you to read the book, but I want to encourage you to try this philosophy on your own. Try to have every day be a Friday.
But tomorrow really is a Friday, and you guys would really make it great if you checked out these two blogs I wrote on ION: iPhone 5 Announcement, The Wii U.
Thank you guys for always being supportive! Happy Friday!
Keep On TGIF,
Rachael The Ginger
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Rainy Days
Hello gingers! Today was a cold, rainy day, and it's hard not to be poetic on these days.
These are my favorite days. Especially in school, it's all dim in the rooms because most of the light comes from the windows. It's so nice when everyone feels so calmed by it.
And I like the cold. I like wearing a hoodie, but noting else over it. And I like when my hoodie gets wet and then I put it on later in the day and it's nice and cold. It's just very great.
The rain is great, and I love it. I hope it keeps raining just so I can have a couple more days of peace.
This blog is late, I know. And I haven't been keeping up with my goal I set for myself the other day. I'm going to try to get to it. It just seems like everyday there is some kind of setback. Like some test I have to study for, and like today, a debate meeting that threw off my schedule by an hour or so.
But I've been thinking about this philosophy that every day is a Friday if you have the right frame of mind. And in math, it was a Friday. So I'm going to keep going with that. Try it. Every day is a Friday.
I hope you guys have a nice day tomorrow, but I'm going to go. I wish I had something more stimulating or interesting to say today, but I don't. It's just one of those calm, rainy days.
Thanks for sticking with me.
Keep On Raining,
Rachael The Ginger
These are my favorite days. Especially in school, it's all dim in the rooms because most of the light comes from the windows. It's so nice when everyone feels so calmed by it.
And I like the cold. I like wearing a hoodie, but noting else over it. And I like when my hoodie gets wet and then I put it on later in the day and it's nice and cold. It's just very great.
The rain is great, and I love it. I hope it keeps raining just so I can have a couple more days of peace.
This blog is late, I know. And I haven't been keeping up with my goal I set for myself the other day. I'm going to try to get to it. It just seems like everyday there is some kind of setback. Like some test I have to study for, and like today, a debate meeting that threw off my schedule by an hour or so.
But I've been thinking about this philosophy that every day is a Friday if you have the right frame of mind. And in math, it was a Friday. So I'm going to keep going with that. Try it. Every day is a Friday.
I hope you guys have a nice day tomorrow, but I'm going to go. I wish I had something more stimulating or interesting to say today, but I don't. It's just one of those calm, rainy days.
Thanks for sticking with me.
Keep On Raining,
Rachael The Ginger
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
9/11
Hello. Today is the 11th anniversary of 9/11, the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, New York.
I've been thinking a lot about how I was going to write this blog, because there are so many things you could say. It's been hard to cognitively group together words to communicate my feelings about today.
Today is a day where we slowly take a look back, and then look toward the future ahead of us.
First of all, I want us to keep the families, and men and women who lost their lives 11 years ago in our thoughts today. I want us all to think about all the men and women who sacrificed their lives in trying to help.
If we remember anything from a day like today, it should be the people who suffered from this tragic event.
I cannot remember a single thing from that day. I had just turned 3, and I don't even think I knew there was something wrong. But I have heard the stories. And I have heard all the heartbreak.
But it is not until today, 11 years later, that I have actually put stories to footage, and what actually happened. It wasn't until today, that I understood the complete impact of this event.
And it's hard. Let me tell you, it's hard. It's crazy to think about how vulnerable you really are in this world. With all the wars, and all the death, it's hard to think about how insignificant you are.
One of the most interesting parts of this whole day when it comes around, is everyone telling the stories of what they were doing that day. People can remember so vividly. They can remember the entire day, because of how shocking it was.
And I was just 3, and I had no idea what was going on.
But today, we remember. We remember the lives we lost, and we remember that day. Never forget.
9/11 brings out the best and the worst of us I think. We stand united as a country today, because we all stood together 11 years ago. But then it harshly reminds us of the work that's still being done to try to mend our wounds. We think about the people who committed the crime, instead of the victims.
Visiting the memorial was a little surreal. Looking at name, after name. And I remember specifically standing with my friends Shelby and Makena and talking about the possibility of having our future changed by 9/11. Maybe I would've met somebody on that wall if it wasn't for 9/11. Maybe our paths could have been crossed.
As people, we are strong. As a nation, we are stronger. And if we can remember that when the days seem bleak, we will make it through the darkest nights. And that's what 9/11 showed us.
As my socials studies teacher put it, we lost innocence. And in a world that's getting smaller and smaller, trust is hard to come by. But every year if we learn to trust just a bit more, we will recover. And we will be strong through the darkest point.
Let's not make this about politics. Let's make this about rebuilding trust.
Let's remember, and grow together.
-Rachael Robinson
I've been thinking a lot about how I was going to write this blog, because there are so many things you could say. It's been hard to cognitively group together words to communicate my feelings about today.
Today is a day where we slowly take a look back, and then look toward the future ahead of us.
First of all, I want us to keep the families, and men and women who lost their lives 11 years ago in our thoughts today. I want us all to think about all the men and women who sacrificed their lives in trying to help.
If we remember anything from a day like today, it should be the people who suffered from this tragic event.
I cannot remember a single thing from that day. I had just turned 3, and I don't even think I knew there was something wrong. But I have heard the stories. And I have heard all the heartbreak.
But it is not until today, 11 years later, that I have actually put stories to footage, and what actually happened. It wasn't until today, that I understood the complete impact of this event.
And it's hard. Let me tell you, it's hard. It's crazy to think about how vulnerable you really are in this world. With all the wars, and all the death, it's hard to think about how insignificant you are.
One of the most interesting parts of this whole day when it comes around, is everyone telling the stories of what they were doing that day. People can remember so vividly. They can remember the entire day, because of how shocking it was.
And I was just 3, and I had no idea what was going on.
But today, we remember. We remember the lives we lost, and we remember that day. Never forget.
9/11 brings out the best and the worst of us I think. We stand united as a country today, because we all stood together 11 years ago. But then it harshly reminds us of the work that's still being done to try to mend our wounds. We think about the people who committed the crime, instead of the victims.
Visiting the memorial was a little surreal. Looking at name, after name. And I remember specifically standing with my friends Shelby and Makena and talking about the possibility of having our future changed by 9/11. Maybe I would've met somebody on that wall if it wasn't for 9/11. Maybe our paths could have been crossed.
As people, we are strong. As a nation, we are stronger. And if we can remember that when the days seem bleak, we will make it through the darkest nights. And that's what 9/11 showed us.
As my socials studies teacher put it, we lost innocence. And in a world that's getting smaller and smaller, trust is hard to come by. But every year if we learn to trust just a bit more, we will recover. And we will be strong through the darkest point.
Let's not make this about politics. Let's make this about rebuilding trust.
Let's remember, and grow together.
-Rachael Robinson
Monday, September 10, 2012
Progress
Hello gingers! Today, I shaved 24 seconds off of my mile time. And I'm really proud of that.
I'm still not quite to my goal of running a 9 minute mile, but shaving half a minute off my time is really good I think. And just for the record, most of it is uphill. White girl problems.
So I made huge progress for fitness goals. And scholastic goals. I didn't have any real homework this weekend, I'm going to study for my test today, and I talked with one of my teacher's about an issue, and I got it resolved.
I made progress in my social life by preparing my friend's birthday present.
I made progress in my organizational life by writing out my to-do list nicely.
And mentally, I'm pretty average. Borderline bat-poop crazy is usually where I stand.
I cleaned my room this weekend, I think I might write some stuff tonight.
The only place I have not made progress is right here. I have not made any substancial progress with the blog, or my YouTube channel. But I'm going to make it my goal to work on one of those things for 20 minutes every day. Whether it's creating a youtube video, or upgrading the blog, or making something new on it, I will be working on something involving my internet life for 20 minutes every day.
This may mean cutting out some priceless reddit browsing time. But I'm going to do it.
HOLD ME TO IT PEOPLE!
Keep On Making Progress,
Rachael The Ginger
I'm still not quite to my goal of running a 9 minute mile, but shaving half a minute off my time is really good I think. And just for the record, most of it is uphill. White girl problems.
So I made huge progress for fitness goals. And scholastic goals. I didn't have any real homework this weekend, I'm going to study for my test today, and I talked with one of my teacher's about an issue, and I got it resolved.
I made progress in my social life by preparing my friend's birthday present.
I made progress in my organizational life by writing out my to-do list nicely.
And mentally, I'm pretty average. Borderline bat-poop crazy is usually where I stand.
I cleaned my room this weekend, I think I might write some stuff tonight.
The only place I have not made progress is right here. I have not made any substancial progress with the blog, or my YouTube channel. But I'm going to make it my goal to work on one of those things for 20 minutes every day. Whether it's creating a youtube video, or upgrading the blog, or making something new on it, I will be working on something involving my internet life for 20 minutes every day.
This may mean cutting out some priceless reddit browsing time. But I'm going to do it.
HOLD ME TO IT PEOPLE!
Keep On Making Progress,
Rachael The Ginger
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Even In The Food You Eat
Hello gingers! Today's topic is about gay rights, but my opinions are staying out of it, and I would hope your's would too.
This is going to be a conversation about the conversation of gay rights, and gay marriage. It will be opinion based, but my view on the matter will not be mentioned.
This is an observation I have made, and I hope you understand that I am not making a stand for either side.
SO, I was eating some Cheerio's this morning and as you may know General Mills supports gay rights. And it just hit me that the choice of what brand of the thing I need to survive can influence my views on serious issues in the world.
We all need food. That is one of the truest statements there ever was. We need it to survive. It is an important part of our social structure. Food is an industry.
And with industries everybody is trying to throw their stuff at you, because food is also an important part of trade. But when food crosses with politics, it's weird.
By simply eating a chicken sandwich you could possibly be advocating the downfall of gay rights. By buying a bag of Oreo's you could be supporting gay rights.
It's crazy to think that the food we put in our mouths affect the views and morals we follow and think about every day.
The very thing we need to survive, can cause huge domestic and international social conflict.
This industry of food, has gotten to our core values as to change who we are, and what we support.
Our idealistic, free market mindset has set the boundaries for which we put issues of civil rights, and in reality, the first amendment.
The politics and conflicts that you have been trying to escape this election, are even in the food you eat.
-Rachael Robinson
This is going to be a conversation about the conversation of gay rights, and gay marriage. It will be opinion based, but my view on the matter will not be mentioned.
This is an observation I have made, and I hope you understand that I am not making a stand for either side.
SO, I was eating some Cheerio's this morning and as you may know General Mills supports gay rights. And it just hit me that the choice of what brand of the thing I need to survive can influence my views on serious issues in the world.
We all need food. That is one of the truest statements there ever was. We need it to survive. It is an important part of our social structure. Food is an industry.
And with industries everybody is trying to throw their stuff at you, because food is also an important part of trade. But when food crosses with politics, it's weird.
By simply eating a chicken sandwich you could possibly be advocating the downfall of gay rights. By buying a bag of Oreo's you could be supporting gay rights.
It's crazy to think that the food we put in our mouths affect the views and morals we follow and think about every day.
The very thing we need to survive, can cause huge domestic and international social conflict.
This industry of food, has gotten to our core values as to change who we are, and what we support.
Our idealistic, free market mindset has set the boundaries for which we put issues of civil rights, and in reality, the first amendment.
The politics and conflicts that you have been trying to escape this election, are even in the food you eat.
-Rachael Robinson
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Running In The Dark
Hello gingers! When you run in the dark, it feels like you're part of the zombie apocalypse. Just sayin'
So I ran in the dark today and it was really weird. I couldn't really see anything, and I couldn't really tell how fast I was going. And maybe I was running away from something bigger. Bigger than myself. That I just can't come to terms with yet.
It's crazy stuff. But I did go running today. So I can attempt to bounce back from our defeat from the football game yesterday. This morning was exactly how I thought it was going to be. My throat hurt, and I felt a minor version of a hangover, I think.
But let's just say I felt pretty cool running in the dark. And I totally did not get scared of things moving from time to time. Not at all.
Not even when there were balloons moving and hitting against pillars in the dark. Not. Even.
But that's it. See you guys tomorrow.
Keep On Running From Zombies And Or Balloons,
Rachael The Ginger
So I ran in the dark today and it was really weird. I couldn't really see anything, and I couldn't really tell how fast I was going. And maybe I was running away from something bigger. Bigger than myself. That I just can't come to terms with yet.
It's crazy stuff. But I did go running today. So I can attempt to bounce back from our defeat from the football game yesterday. This morning was exactly how I thought it was going to be. My throat hurt, and I felt a minor version of a hangover, I think.
But let's just say I felt pretty cool running in the dark. And I totally did not get scared of things moving from time to time. Not at all.
Not even when there were balloons moving and hitting against pillars in the dark. Not. Even.
But that's it. See you guys tomorrow.
Keep On Running From Zombies And Or Balloons,
Rachael The Ginger
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