College

I have only been in college a few semesters, but i can already tell, working full time, on top of going to class twice a week, it sucks. By sucks, I mean its awful. Ive got three papers due next tuesday, and I don't have anytime to do it… I guess this is the college experience. Redbull, wikipedia, I beg you for mercy. Please assist me on my journey to not failing my classes. Ok, rant over.

-Z

Why its all worth it

Life is a crazy thing, one moment your going downhill full speed with no end in sight, the next your effortlessly being carried by a chain to the top of the next hill. Its these moments I feel why life is worth it all. Those moments of being nervous, scared, and excited all at the same time. The sensation of being out of control, but knowing you will be ok no matter what. That no matter how it goes, you don't regret getting on the baddest roller coaster in the park. I can tell you from personal experience. Its worth it all.

This is probably making no sense. I'm ok with that. In 10 years when I look back at this (if its not long forgotten) it will put a smile on my face.

-Z

Typical New Years post

The New Year comes with a sense of a clean slate. A feeling of a fresh start.  Now having the experiences of the previous year, just like you there were things that I would have changed that would have made me year better. Now that being said, comes the next part. The part where you get to read my resolutions. So here it is, my top 3 resolutions for the year.

1. Do better in school
Now I'm not a bad student, I understand the material. But when it comes to complete the tasks that are given to me, I have an issue. So I want to go without procrastinating. I know this is going to be a big challenge. That's why its #1.

2. Find out what I want
Now this one isn't exactly someone I can do like my previous resolution. This will take experience of life, and exploring different things in the world. Whether its traveling, meeting new people, or doing things I normally wouldn't. I want to find out what I want to do with my life. Finding happiness is one of the biggest accomplishments in life. I don't care what I'm doing or who I'm with, as long as I'm happy I know everything will be ok.

3. Bettering myself as a person
As most people I have times where I regret what I've said or done, contrary to this there are things I wish I said or done and I didn't. I do this thing, where I over think things and over analyze my actions over the smallest things. Whether its a basic conversation with someone, or how my driving is, or how people perceive me from outside looking in. So this resolution goes along with my last resolution. Attempting to find out what I want and not sweating the small stuff.

So welcome 2014, I have a good feeling about you. Don't let me down.
-Z

Happiness

Now this is a quote I saw when I was younger. It stuck with me. Happiness is key to life. Who honestly cares who they are with or what there job is. Who there friends are, or how they got there. As long as I'm happy, I know I'm doing ok.

-Z

Eldery Drivers

Today, I went to get my haircut. Now for anyone who knows me, this is a rare occasion. The process of having someone caress your hair while styling it just doesn't sit well with me. Once I finished, I thanked the lady, paid for my haircut and gave her a $2 tip. I started my car, pulled out of the shopping  center parking lot towards home. I was preparing to turn left at a red light, waiting on the arrow. When it hit, I proceeded to take my turn as the arrow instructed, when an someone decided to pull out from across the intersection making an illegal turn. He choose my inside lane, his outside lane......which was my intended target. Damn near hit the fellow. Ready to follow this car and beat some sense to who ever was inside, I followed the car to the next light, only to see that it was an elderly man who could barely see over the wheel. 

Now, if your an elderly individual who drives, and does it successfully, kudos to you. Now, if your an elderly individual who can't drive, and chooses to drive anyway, WHY? If you're a senior, who requires driving assistance, please take it. It would help other drivers feel safer on the road. All your doing is making it dangerous for a fellow to get his haircut. Ok, I've said my peace. Enough venting for now... Have a nice day.

-Z

Design

Today at work, I was taking care of a customer as I usually do, when the lovely elderly lady asked me if I was in school. I currently am a design student. Once I finished the conversation with the customer and went about my business, one of my co-workers over heard the conversation and continued it with me. They had said that they wouldn't be able to do that, simply on the bias that you have to be able to draw to be a design student.

Now I maybe wrong for getting a bit offended, but being a design student takes a lot more than simply "being able to draw." Granted it does help, but being someone who cant even draw stick figures worth shit, this instantly made me feel like a failure. All drawing is, is an ability, an ability in this massive arsenal of abilities you learn and master. Placement and formatting in my opinion are more important than the drawings that are displayed. So for anyone who wants to do design work of any kind, relax, its not all about "being able to draw"

Until next time
-Z

Retail, and The Holidays

As someone who works in retail, as someone who has to deal with everything that comes with "the holidays" I think America, as a whole, has failed to remember the true meaning of the holidays. When I was younger, I remember not being able to go anywhere on holidays, because all the stores were closed. Want to go shopping on Thanksgiving? Nope, all the stores are closed, forcing you to spend time with your family, almost all of which you only see this time of year anyways. Thanksgiving is a time where you are supposed to be thankful for what you have, and appreciate everything that you have. Now thanksgiving has become the biggest shopping day of the year. "Black Friday" as it is known around the country, is a slice of hell where normal people become rioters over the newest gaming console.

Getting back to the point, this is my third holiday in retail, and this year seems to be the worst. Customers are ruder, more money is being spent, more requests being made. Which if it isn't met automatically becomes our fault. Just remember that we are people too, we would rather be with our families this holiday, rather than working. So when we are sold out of the item your looking for, don't yell at us. We are just people too. Trying to make a living, and living life.

Why are people so materialistic anyways? Buy this, buy that, all it is is BUY, BUY, BUY. Attempting to win over the love and affection of our families with new sparkly items. Personally, I have never really been a materialistic person, while technology has been a nice convenience, give me a good book, and a place to read, and I'm good to go. But, getting violent over toys or movies seems a bit childish. Where was it along the was of evolution, where humans decided it was acceptable to physically harm someone over a tonka truck. It baffles me. I guess because I didn't get everything I wanted, I learned to appreciate what I have and not want more than what is needed. Now I'm not saying if someone handed me a Ferrari and said "Merry Christmas" I wouldn't take it, but what I would do is sell it, and use the money for the things I do need. Plus insurance on one of those things is a bitch. All I'm saying is that we need to take a step back and reevaluate what the holidays really mean, and execute them. No more should we be bashing our skulls in for Hot Wheels. Instead we should be plummeting our spoons into the mashed potato bowl and sharing stories of times past.

So in closing, remember what the holidays are about, don't end up on the news for bashing someones skull in for a new xbox. Also, respect those who work retail, they hate holiday shopping as much as you do.

Best wishes
-Zach