The ’season to be jolly’ is coming up and many commercials on TV are now advertising for gifts. I don’t watch TV all that often but I was watching a few shows today and couldn’t help but get frustrated by all of the jewelry commercials. All of them repeated the same message: “There is no better way to show that you love her by giving her diamonds”.

Okay, I can think of countless better ways to show a girl you love her without buying her an overly expensive gift. Here are a few: Always being there for her, listening to her, cheering her up when she’s sad, spending time with her, etc.

These types of advertisements makes society think that if you love a girl you must buy her jewelry – the same goes for flowers. Sure, these commercials are for the benefit of the company, but it’s seriously brainwashing people to believe that it is the only way to a woman’s heart.

I dated this guy that would buy me flowers all the time. He’d buy them for me on holidays, or even when we got into arguments. I always accepted the flowers and thanked him because it was a sweet gesture, but time again I would tell him to not buy me flowers because they are expensive and they will eventually die. I always stressed that I would much rather appreciate something more personal:maybe a drawing [he liked to draw]. Or if he really insisted on buying me something, then buy me something I can use over again. But, he always bought me flowers because that was the ‘romantic’ thing to do.

To be honest, I do not like flowers. I really don’t. Not all girls like to be given flowers and/or diamonds. When I get married, I do not want to get a big expensive ring with diamonds on it. A nice silver band will do. That’s just who I am. A lot of girls probably feel the same way, but again, people are brainwashed by these stupid commercials and it shapes society.

Don’t get me wrong, if a guy buys me flowers or diamonds in the future, I’m not going to throw it in his face and get angry. I will graciously accept it and be happy because it’s the thought that counts, but honestly, I wish people would just wake up from this dream that all girls love to be given flowers and diamonds.

I find it almost depressing how once great friends will become strangers to each other. I’m the type of person that does not cope well with change. Yes, I know, everything changes, I need to get over it; But, I’m just being honest: I do not like change.

I don’t feel like going into detail about it because it’ll just depress me more.

I care too much.

Some may criticize me because I love animals more than people, but frankly, animals deserve my love more.

Take my dog for instance:

I am the center of his life and he is the center of mine. I can’t say that about anyone else. He follows me from room to room – always at my heels. He becomes very upset when I leave the house though so he suffers from separation anxiety. =[ So whenever I'm not with him, he's on my mind and I can't wait to come home and see him. When I do come home, he becomes so excited to see me that he jumps around, wiggles, and kisses me - talk about loyalty.

He's just so innocent. Yes, he will do things that he knows he's not supposed to. [Like get into the trash when I'm not home!] But I still love him anyway. He can always make me laugh even if I’m upset. =]

Ahh I don’t know what I’d do without him.

People on the other hand are not so innocent. The ones you love the most are always going to be the ones that hurt you the most. Sadly that’s the unescapable truth.

Dogs won’t lie to you, they won’t talk about you behind your back, they won’t even argue with you; They are loyal companions that will stick with you through anything. They give out their unconditional love to those who need it and even to those who don’t deserve it.

Animals will always have a soft spot in my heart.

Most people annoy the hell out of me. They will do anything to be accepted in society; including changing everything about them. I find it’s hard to meet a genuine person.

Many people will compliment me on my hair and they say they would be too scared to do something like that. What I don’t understand is what they’re afraid of. Is it because they won’t fit in anymore? Because they’re afraid people won’t like them? I mean I don’t expect masses of people to be walking around with rainbow hair; I can understand why people wouldn’t want to do it even if they really like it, but the same mindset occurs with less dramatic instances.

People won’t stand up for what they believe in anymore in fear that they’re going to be criticized by the public. Some won’t say anything until they get the reinsurance of their friends behind them. I just wish we lived in a society that would say what they want, wear what they want, and do what they want without always thinking about what others will think of them.

I can admit, I am a weird person. I’m really out-there, and don’t mind what others think. However, a month or so ago I started to feel very insecure by the way I looked. I started to hate my checkered pants, my rainbow hair, and my outspoken character. I became tired of always standing out, always being looked down upon by stuck up assholes. No matter how many compliments I got on my hair, only the dirty looks I got from a select few stuck with me. I considered getting rid of my mohawk, getting rid of my whole wardrobe,  and becoming a lot quieter. But then I realized I was becoming just like everyone else I hate; I was letting society change me.

I chose to tone down my look a bit though. I still have my rainbow hair, but I choose not to wear my checkered pants anymore (I wear yellow, green, grey, purple, and black pants instead). And I’m not so outspoken. Outspoken people get on my nerves now, so I mean I’m glad I’ve gotten a bit quieter. I just think you should have your own beliefs and not be ashamed to share them with the world in a civilized manner.

Deep down, people like people that are themselves. Most people do like to be different, they’re just afraid to show it.

So, as you can see, this is my first post. I don’t have anything particularly interesting to say but I just wanted to have at least something to look at on my page. I really should be working on my APUSH (AP US History) homework, but, I’m a procrastinator (as stated in my about me section) so I’m doing this instead. I have all tomorrow to do it so why start early? =P
Well, I think I’m going to try and sleep and post something more interesting tomorrow.