Logical Thinking and Ideas

These two subjects tie in together- in a way, the logical thinking is like a shoe that fits on the ideas perfectly, but I do think that the sock is, say red and the shoe is green- they contrast eachother.

Think of logic (the ideas come in later) like a circuit with one battery and one bulb. The more "bulbs" (ideas) you add, the dimmer the ideas become as you pay less attention to each one.If you add more batteries (or apply more logic to the idea), the idea gets brighter, more logical and works better.  It will only work if the circuit is complete. That's just a metaphor, but I think it does work.

Another metaphor for ideas is this- think of a large white canvas everytime you are think of something new. This is your "brain". Sometimes you decide to paint on it (deliberately coming up with ideas) and sometimes you lose control over your hand and splat paint all over it (when ideas just pop into your head).  Sometimes, you have an incomplete painting and revisit a canvas. Sometimes, you get a new canvas. It depends on whether you are coming up with a new idea or building on an old one. And sometimes, you have no idea what to paint.

Cari- I may build on this post later on.

Saying Sorry is one thing, but Apologizing....Well, that's a whole new story

Have you noticed that when someone owes you an apology, they sometimes just say sorry rather than actually apologising. It seems strange, but there's a huge difference.
Apologies always happen when there is time to say a thorough apology, and the people apologising leave time for you to reply. They are prepared and thought of.
"Sorries" or the fake apology is said in a tone that may seem that they have no time, or they did nothing wrong. It usually happens in the middle of something, and sometimes, the "apologiser" just walks away, not leaving you time to answer, and you are probably left gaping. An insincere apology is worse than not apologising at all. Which, depending on what it is, is quite bad.

I have had this apply to me recently (recently being last month) and an insincere apology just leaves you feeling worse. What's the point if you don't mean it, anyway? It makes me wonder why people apologize like that even when it makes others feel worse.

Cari.

Writer's Block

Hello! I've tackled the necklaces and the apple crumble was delicious. Today, I am blogging about writer's block, because , surprise, surprise, I am currently experiencing it. And it is....interesting.
I have literally been thinking "I really want to blog today but I don't know what to do it on" all the time. Believe me, I have tried asking friends, and clicking the "next blog" button millions of times. The fascinatingly interesting thing about writers block is that you stop thinking "oh, this will sound stupid" and write whatever you can think of as you desperately want to write something. Anything. So thats what i'm doing. And it is actually quite easy, now. It sounds cliche but it flows. That is the hidden bright side of writer's block, or the light at the end of the tunnel. Writer's block can be annoying- you have to write an essay and you have no idea where to start, for example. But it also gives you to the "oppourtunity" to write like this. "Like this" meaning without stopping to think "should I use meticulous or orderly to describe something neat?" Which of course no-one will answer for you, so it leads into....well, writer's block. I have  learned so much from this post. I never realied what a gift writer's block was. And i'm not being sarcastic. But now i've thought about it in an optimistic way (yes, the glass is half-full about writer's block), I have found out it's not actually that bad. Wow. I've written all this when I supposedly had writer's block.

Time for a paragraph break or this will go on literally forever (maybe not).

Cari, who is posting a link Now, so click here!

Oh, forget it.

After lunch today I really wanted this blackberry and apple pie or whatever it was made of.
But then my mum and my younger brother started cooking apple crumble. And I thought, "No way, I am not having two desserts" as I have already had a (probiotic, taste-the-goodness, fat-free) froen yoghurt.

It's a little like last night when I tried to untangle a necklace (and admittedly failed), went to bed, and forgot about it. And until now, "oh, forget it" is all i've thought since.
So I guess I won't be having an apple and blackberry pie.

This seemingly small, pointless (almost. I love apple and blackberry pie) and silly scenario pops up every day, and it is, whether we notice it or not, something we spend ages (in total) on, only to think "I can't do this, forget it."

Which leads onto my next point. I bought some fortune cookies yesterday. Since then i've been devouring both the fortune and the cookie. One fortune said "if you give in, you give up." Which admittedly is slightly side-tracking from the point, but I gave up on the necklaces. I shall try again this evening. Then again, I don't mind about the apple crumble, but I didn't start saying "I WANT THE APPLE AND BLACKBERRY PIE!" (fortunately). I guess I just went with it.

Cari.

BS (blog script): I rarely do links anymore. Promise i'll have one soon. Can smell apple crumble cooking!

One thing to do Another.

This statement annoys me. I mean, it's like saying you have to...watch (or slavishly copy) another dancer if you want to dance. You don't. Or you have to read good books to write good stories. It helps, but not neccesarily defines whether you can write well or not. In fact, it could be meaningless to do so, because immersing yourself in a sea of books that you don't understand the meanings of is...pointless.

I have done many things well that you can "only do if you..." without doing the thing that you have to do in oreder to do that...that may be a little confusing.

The point is that this statement is completely, utterly untrue. Please comment if you agree, disagree, or your general experience with this saying.

Cari.

I'm Back!

Hi! I'm finally back, and holiday was amazing! Just a quick post to let you know I haven't stopped blogging! Just wanted to say that I will resume blogging normally very soon!

Cari.

Change

I am a very open person. Which means I like change. So I was thinking, to just write down some more thoughts and feelings in my blog. Instead of the types of post I do right now. Except that now isn't really a good time. Because I'm, er, going on holiday. So....my first blog when I come back will reflect what I have just said in this post (unless I change my mind yet again). And I might change the writing to something more...ledgible.

Cari. 

Wanting

I want (or have wanted, these change all the time) so many things. And sometimes, they haven't been satisfied. But want is insatiable. When you get something you want, you admire it for a day or two. And then...a better, more contemporary, newer one comes out! And you want that instead. get that, and then........it's never-ending cycle. Until you realize it itsn't worth it.

The aim of this post is to help people realize that there is a cycle of want, as I call it. And when you get something you want, relish it because it's a waste to just start desperatly wanting something else.

Cari, who admits she has this problem...occasionally.

Rumored

People have problems with this all the time. Celebrities may say something misintepreted, only to find it plastered all over the Daily Mail the next day. And some break down, some stay strong. And some just show very convncingly  that it doesn't bother them.

Everyone knows what I mean. There is no way someone can live a life without this getting to them, whether they've spread a rumor, they've had one spread about them, or they've heard on ethat makes them feel...guilty in a way. Or it's a complete misunderstanding. How annoying.

I have found "mis" comes up a lot when speaking of rumors. Misunderstood, misintpretated. It happens. But because this is sometimes the case, try not to let it get to you. That much, anyway. But a big percentage of what you hear is rumored.

Cari.

Determination

Everyone has an ambition, whether they admit it or not. Life isn't worth living if you have no dreams and no aims, simply because you won't enjoy life or look forward to anything if you don't.

This post was inspired by, yes, a chain email. I was skimming through it when I came across this:
Don't laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
And I have faith in that statement.

Determination determines (pun not intended) just how far you go with your ambition. If you really want it, and you really are determined, you'll fulfill your dreams. You'll surprise yourself.

Good luck!
Cari.

Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover?

Maybe it's not such a bad thing. I don't mean stop speaking to someone because you don't like their haircut. I mean...would you have your MacBook Air if you didn't judge it by the way it looked? Some brands rely completely on the look of their products. And when you see a shiny, slim new phone with good reviews, you want to buy it, don't you?

It may seem wrong, but it's not. If you like the look of something, it's fine. You are judging just by saying that you like the look of it. Sometimes you have to. If we're speaking literally, why would you pick a book off the shelf if the cover doesn't appeal? Maybe if a friend has reccommended it. But the cover would still put you off...a bit.

So what i'm saying is don't feel guilty about buying something just because you like the look of it. Imagine what would happen to the fashion world if that happened! Remember that the feel of it is also an important factor. But remember- don't judge a person by how they look.

Cari.

One Saying, So Many Situations Applying.

I had just come off the tube, and was, as whenever I go on the tube, staring at the adverts surrounding me. I noticed some new ones had been plastered onto the wall. They each had a quote on them. And that's where I got the inspiration for this post.

"You can't expect to win the jackpot unless you put a nickel in the machine."
I do have a post called Life is A Lottery...
That isn't the way I interpreted it.
I think this means that if you don't put any input or effort into anything, you can't expect to succeed. For example, you may want to start a business, become famous, write a book...but none of this will happen if you put no effort into it.
There is only so much you can do with natural talent.

Cari.
If you interpret this differently, please comment.

There's Nothing like...

What is your biggest comfort? It could be snuggling up on the sofa with a good episode of The Apprentice, maybe it's a hot chocolate on a day that resembles the weather patterns of Antarctica. Whatever it is, when you think about it, you probably think this:
There's nothing like...

To me, there is nothing like...reading a good book, watching business-based reality shows, reflecting on my day in extreme depth while curled up in bed...there are so many things that I love doing that give off sheer happiness.

And these are so important. It's important to turn off your phone and just relax every once in a while, otherwise your head becomes all clogged up and you can't think properly...

I wanted to blog about this because people are forgetting this. Try it. Turn off any technology that keeps you from thinking, sleeping or relaxing. Yes, it may seem unthinkable but try it with you phone. That way, you have some time to think and not have to worry about threatening text messages from feared collegues.

Cari.
Comment on any opinions, comforts or anything related.

Another 17 years...Until We Can Supply You With Another Limb

A mother has just publicly accused the NHS of "Age discrimination" after they say that her 1-year-old daughter cannot be supplied with an artificial limb until she is 18.

Year-old Poppy has a shortened right arm and it would be beneficial if she could have a flexible artificial limb. Instead she has a velcro-strap PVC limb. The NHS have said that it would have to be changed often as the arm grows so it would be better is she could wait until she has stopped growing to get one. Her mother, Mrs Pickford, is not satisfied with the velcro-strap limb as she claims it gives the appearance Poppy has a broken arm and says it falls off too easily.

Her family are looking towards raising over £30,000 to supply Poppy with five silicone arms.

I can see why the NHS are saying this but at the same time, I understand that Poppy's parents want the best for Poppy- in this case, wanting her to learn to use a normal arm.

What do you think? Is the NHS being reasonable or discriminating against Poppy because of her age? Please share your views and comment.

Cari.

The Two Types Of Changing Yourself

Changing has different sides to it.

Type #1: Learning from mistakes: changing for the better.
How many times have you heard this: "Everybody makes mistakes." Familiar? Maybe it was the comment that saved you from getting into trouble as a child, or maybe it aggravated you because you heard it when your Dad forgot to take you to the park.
Whatever the situation, learn from the mistakes made. Use it as an opportunity to grow instead of mourning over it. Even if it is somebody else's mistake, let it leave an imprint on your mind. Try to make these memories positive, though, instead of saying "Don't do this," say "Try to do this."

Type #2: Trying to copy someone else: changing yourself to please others.
I'm not talking about the idiom "A leopard can't change it's spots" meaning you can't change who you are. If you want to, you can change your style, you can change your attitude, even an aspect of your personality, but do it for Yourself, not because somebody laughed at your skirt. This is about staying true to yourself, and not letting others influence you too much. Inspiration is fine, but copying isn't. Don't get an iPhone 4 just because somebody sniggered at your two-year-old Samsung, buy an iPhone 4 because you like it or find it easy to use or are in desperate need of a new phone to replace your ancient one. It's OK to see someone with a shirt you really like and want to buy a similar if not identical one, as long as you don't copy their entire wardrobe.

Thank you for reading and please follow!

Cari.