Final blog for class

This is my last blog for this class.  It was not what I am used to and I loved that.  It forced me to step out of my comfort zone and challenged me.  I learned a lot about my writing. I learned that I was not as strong as I though, but that I could get there.  I loved that everything was done online because in the field of legal studies it is a necessity. Thank you Mr. Hamon for your guidance, even when you thought I was not listening.  I look forward to Comp 2 with you.  I wish you all the best in your studies.  Good night and good luck.

Feeling left out

Hopefully, many of you were able to spend the day with your fathers yesterday. If not, at least speak with them by phone or video chat.  I accompanied my boyfriend to see his father yesterday. It was a pleasant visit.  In the afternoon I tried to call my dad, who lives out of state.  As he answered the phone it was obvious that he was preoccupied.  He began talking to someone in the background, then asked if he could call me back.  Of course, I said yes. As so often before, he never called. I never even had the chance to tell him that I loved him.  Beginning to feel uncertain of were I fit in on Father's day.  Well, I guess, the day isn't for me anyways. Why can't I be happy for him if he is happy?

Father's Day

Many of us will wake up tomorrow and spend the day with our fathers.  Some of us will only be able to speak by phone or video chat.  However you spend your day keep in mind that there are many people that will wake up without that chance.  It may be because they do not know who their father is or may be because their fathers have passed on. 

As I stood in front of the rack of cards it crossed my mind that some people will not be celebrating with their fathers.  It saddened me to think that some day I too will be in their company.  My dad will not be looking forward to fathers day because it will be the first one with out his dad. It will most definitely be a bitter sweet day for him.

Narcissistic behavior in law enforcement

I have always been one to stand behind law enforcement. However; lately I have become disheartened by their behavior.  My girlfriend told me of a local police chief being fired after behaving in a manner unbecoming an officer.  The high ranking officer used a sheriff vehicle to go out drinking, then chose to drive after becoming intoxicated, ran into an unmarked sheriff's car, and left the scene of the accident.  In my opinion, this officer displayed narcissistic behaviors that are becoming all to common in law enforcement officers.  I remember a time when little kids wanted to be police officers. Now, I am not sure they are the role models I want for my children. It is unfortunate that examples like this are making the good ones look bad.

 I have shared the link to the article.

  http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/lantana-town-manager-fires-suspended-police-chief-jeff-tyson-in-wake-of-dui-arrest

Entitlement be gone!

Have you ever been through something that completely changed the way you view life?  Probably so.  Today I woke up and noticed just how beautiful the sky looked and even with the entense heat at 7:30 am, I felt myself breathing it all in.  It was as if I had never seen the sky before or felt the heat or smelled the dewy air.  All day I have tuned into all of the things and people around me, as if they had never been there before.  Although it was not a perfect day by some peoples definition, it was perfect to me.  Life is precious. Take 60 seconds, take a deep breath, look up into the sky and reconnect.  It is liberating.

Overwhelmed with Joy!!!!!

Today, my family received some of the best news we could wish for...my mother's cancer is shrinking.  They even changed the classification of the cells.  She has been given a summer vacation from her chemotherapy. 

I know that we are supposed to be writting about narcissism and entitlement, but I cannot think of anything else to talk about.  I needed a spiritual lift today.

Go home and hug your loved ones.  Tell them that you love them everyday!! We are not entitled to tomorrow, so live and love every moment you have.AMEN

Disappointed

I am in school for legal studies, and hope to someday become a practicing attorney.  I am currently disappointed in many in that profession. I read an article about an attorney that stole money from client trusts to fund a extrodinary lifestyle.  When caught, he showed little to no remorse.  Many of his clients have lost their life savings and their trust in attorneys.  It truely is upsetting that I as I am pursueing my future, others are throwing their's away. They are also making a bad name for many others.

Memorial Day

I spent Memorial Day on the boat with family and friends, and have been critizied for doing so.  I was born into a military family, even born on a military base. I most certainly understand the significance of the day.  Memorial day is about remembering those lost and acknowledging those who are still fighting.  Personally, that is something we should do everyday.  If it were not for the fallen and the fighting we would not have each day, or even each moment to live freely.  If it were not for the brave members of the United States Armed Forces being on the boat, and enjoying my family and friends may not be possible.  Everyone has their own way of remembering and celebrating. Just because I didn't dress in red, white, and blue or go to a parade does not mean that I do not care, BECAUSE I DO!