Boredom -.- vs. Enjoyment :)

How many adults do I know that I can count, have chosen to work jobs that they THOUGHT would make them happy, or better off? Now, mostly all of them think otherwise because they are no longer satisfied with their jobs. Robert Frost wrote a poem that coincides with that feeling. The poem, titled “After Apple-Picking”, expresses someone’s grown boredom for their job. Frost uses imagery to convey his message of living to do something at a moment, but regretting it later.

            Frost expresses someone growing tired of apple-picking throughout the whole poem. However, he is not only referring to just apple-picking. Frost is painting a picture to say that no one wants to waste time working a job for a living only to grow tired and less interested in that job. In one particular quote he stated: “Beside it, and there may be two or three / Apples I didn’t pick upon some bough / But I am done with apple-picking”. (l. 4-6) When a person becomes tired and uninterested in doing something any longer they become careless in what they are doing. They no longer want to take part in doing that, so they do not do a quality job.

            As Frost continuously paints an unhappy picture of someone becoming bored, they start to regret their job. He again reiterates: “For I have had too much / Of apple-picking; I am overtired”. (l. 18-19) When I become bored I do either of two things: I stop what I am doing completely-or- I have to wait until an opportune time to quit whatever I am doing. Frost could have been trying to say that every now and then, things need to be a certain way in order to live out your dreams later on. Frost also expresses this in his poem.

Money is important but, not at the expense of my own happiness. Frost’s poem emphasized to me that I should not choose a job that I will not find enjoyment in because I will grow bored very quickly and wish to have spent time doing something else.  I am a very creative person whereas: I like designing things, planning parties, and seeing facial reactions at the end. So I want to be either an Interior Designer or an Event Planner. I enjoy putting parties and gatherings together. Personally, I like to surprise people. I have always wanted to plan a wedding or some big event where people are just itching to know who could put together such a beautiful event! Money is important, but my happiness has far more value.

What would I change if I could???

In my whole life, I have made countless mistakes…but who is to judge (except God) because everybody has! I have made anywhere from the dumbest mistakes all the way down to the heavier thought out mistakes. I would never blame anyone, other than myself, for any actions that I did. I know that responsibility comes with ownership of actions whether the actions were good or bad. No one is perfect therefore trying to pretend is a waste of time. Even though my list of mistakes is a run on, there is only ONE of those that I would ever change if I could.

          When I reminice the rocky relationship I once had with my mother, it pains me to mention any details. I love my mother with all of my heart, and the last thing that I would ever want to do is hurt her. However, around winter time of last year… I did just that very thing. I went out of my way to do something she told me not to do. I disobeyed her to the fullest extent and once the damage was done the only feeling I felt, was emptiness. Meanwhile, as I was over the top I had people in my ear telling me different. I simply bypassed them and continued what I felt I wanted to do.

          I wish I could take back the heartache I caused her and also the mood my actions set in our household. I went on depressed, unhappy, and utterly tore.  Now as I look back on the things I did, I find comfort in knowing that my mother was only doing as mothers’ do-which is CARE. A lucky smile sweeps across my face as I think of being an only child, has a greater effect on how my mom is parenting me. Though I wish I could take back the hurt I caused her that is not possible. All I can do is show her my appreciation for her and continue to be all that I can be. What if things had gone differently with that situation, I wonder. Well it would surely have made a difference. Even though all the pain rushes back when conversations lightly brush on the subject, I know deep in my heart… My mommy forgave me and she loves me. J

         

In My Spare Time :D

If someone were to ask me what do I love to do in my spare time....? Well I could actually give them a whole list. I truly do not do very much, on a regular basis I like to hang out with my friends, of course text; listen to music, and EAT ALL DAY EVERYDAY! One thing over rides all that lately however... Lately, I have been reading in my spare time.

          When I was younger my grandmother and my mother (as well as other adults) always encouraged me to read in and out of school. So once I picked up on the habit I never really stopped. I love to read mainly because, that is how I learn. I learn new words, read about other people’s lifestyles, become a better reader, and also stay occupied in a positive manner. I am one of very few people out of my friends that like to read in their spare time.

From my standpoint I think reading outside of school improves my comprehension, word pronunciation, and vocabulary. For me, reading is important, because every time I read a book that is good I keep reading it and I also read it faster just so I can know what happens at the end. I use that same technique in school so that in case I am being timed to read something and answer questions, like on the OGT practice tests, then I can read quick enough and answer the questions.

I love reading which also inspired me to write my own short stories when I was younger. I have always loved to write songs, poems, sometimes scripts, and even type up meaningful papers. Reading is a huge part of me and I always send a big thank you to EVERYONE who helped me when I was just learning how to sound out words!   

Music Is Me :D

Music is super essential to me because, that is all I ever truly ever do is listen to it! I listen to music, I used to write it, and sing even though I am not very good! My favorite kind of music is classic R&B and old Hip Hop. A majority of the current music like: Future, 2 Chainz, Meek Millz and whoever else has gotten into the spotlight... BIG FAT NO! I like older music because it has better meaning, beautiful one of kind lyrics, and a smoother beat. Everything they rap about now is based on: sex, drugs, money, partying, and fighting. There is WAY more to life than that.

 Right now, I would have to say my favorite singer is Marques Houston. I have been listening to his songs since mid-last week. He used to co-star on Sister, Sister as Rodger. So he is all grown up and can sing so beautifully! I switch favorite songs and favorite artists all the time so maybe, it will change later on and maybe it will stay the same. His voice is smooth and calm and it relaxes me. The tone in music is the reason why I listen to music in the first place. I have an anger issue.... so the only way I actually find some peace of mind and control is to listen to soft, comforting music. This, as I said before, rarely ever includes any of the current music that comes out. I listen to mainly songs from the early 2000's and back. I also like other R&B artists like: Tyrese, Joe, Lyfe Jennings, Beyoncé, Usher (sometimes), Alicia Keys, and Aaliyah.

Pretty much everything about me has to do with music in some form or fashion. Music is who I am, and without it…Well I would probably be one lost soul. :D

Marques Houston <3

Marques (album cover for Veteran)

Beyonce'

Tyrese Gibson



Aaliyah



Alicia Keys

Joe