JBism

i don't know that i'm good at writing, my grammar probably sucks, and let's not talk about punctuation. some of you know me better than others, some of you who think you know me don't know me at all. so this is opportunity for all parties involved. so here goes my first entry, you can categorize it as random. if i've said it once i have said it a thousand times... i'm not always the nicest person, but my intentions are good. i believe in an adult world there's no need for foo-foo. i don't believe in self pity, i do believe in self glue. no matter how broken you have been its your responsibility to put the pieces back together. and how you do so defines you. in my experience no matter how pathetic your story is someone can always one up you, always. it's common knowledge that i'm a democrat and an advocate for all those little things, like human rights, equal rights, gun control, immigration reform, and the list goes on. i'm not afraid to open the discussions and will do so passionately. i do love a good debate. i'm disappointed in myself that i have given up hope in there ever being world peace, but it's all about baby steps. if you can't change the world, you can control the type of people you chose to have around you and it's a start. i do get amused when people talk about America and say we do too much for other countries and not enough at home. my first question is why are we so blessed? How would you feel if you were born in a less fortunate country? should any child starve because they were born in a less fortunate location? doesn't power come with responsibility? are we desensitized? i think America provides a wealth of resources for ourselves, with a few exceptions. we miss the boat with veterans and need to improve our mental health system. homelessness comes from one of those two categories and so often they are intertwined. unemployment? i don't know that a stronger focus on mental health opportunities would fix it, but i'm guessing it would help. i believe in fate and destiny, i believe in God, and that my God is the same as yours no matter how you title him, and he loves you whether you are a believer or not. i was born catholic and raised southern baptist. not the fire and brimstone type of baptist. i can't walk into a hospital without visiting the chapel. when i attend my church i leave feeling uplifted, renewed, loved. on the occasion i visit a catholic church... i don't know there's just something about it. the feeling is intimidating and sacred, yet i'm comforted and at peace. it's not by mistake that my first entry talks about GOD. it all starts with him. 10-12-14