This one is short and sweet, hopefully! I understand many are upset about the loss of the Twinkie and the Ding Dong. I honestly dont really care because I dont eat them. I also understand that they have been around forever. But my thoughts instantly were turned to the thousands of people that have now lost their jobs because thats how it had to be. They couldnt reach an agreement. The company did what they needed to do and the workers felt like they what they did was best to protect themselves. But in the end, no one won out. It was a loss of both parts. That is what is sad. You can sit there and believe what you want to believe about our current situation with the economy and who the person responsible for situations like this, but in my opinion there are lost of people to blame. Its not just one person that can make a situation bad like this. It takes a lot of people and of course no one will take responsibility because they dont want a finger pointed at them. And that is what is sad people not taking responsibility for their actions.
Our country is suffering. People are suffering. I dont know why and I dont have the answers and dont profess to have the answers. But lets look at the bigger picture here. Really why spend $350 on ebay for a box of Twinkies or Ding Dongs?!? No wonder our economy is the way it is. People doing stupid things like that. And honestly who's to says the Twinkie is gone forever. Maybe they will sell the recipe to Little Debbie or someone that has the money to make it work. Lets for once think about someone besides ourselves and the fact we wont have a Twinkie in our cupboards. Lets think of the thousands that recently lost their job and the other thousands that need jobs. This is where we should focus our attention... not to the stupid loss of a Twinkie!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
A lot of thoughts as of late!
I posted this awhile ago on here but felt in light of what has happened in the last 24 hours with the election.
"I generally keep my comments to myself because anyone that knows me, knows that I am a very very opinionated person and I don't like to offend people. I try to filter a lot of things but sometimes things just fall through my filter. I try my hardest to listen to every ones opinions and take something from their opinions, even if it is, I agree to disagree with them.
Today in society, one cant say anything or stand for anything without getting harshly criticized or beaten down for what they believe. Everyone has their own belief system. Everyone has their own philosophies on life. I am the first to say, when I feel I may offend someone "this is what I believe. This is my philosophy for ME!" I dont expect you to love everything I say or stand for. All I expect is for you to respect me enough to agree to disagree with me!"
Like I stated before in my blog, anyone that knows me, knows I am very opinionated. I have been told on a time or two to "shut up!" I have felt about an inch tall when at points when people belittle what I believe and try to push in my face their beliefs and opinions. I dont argue the point, for the most part. I realized everyone has a belief system and a majority of peoples beliefs most likely dont align with mine. I have accepted that. Have you? Please respect others and what they stand for. Dont end relationships because they believe different than you. Dont push your ideas on anyone because human nature is to fight back and it will just continue to go in circles until some one stops. Let that person be you! Be the bigger person. Feelings get hurt. I have thick skin, but if this thick skinned person can get hurt, I know a lot more people get hurt worse.
Be a good role model for everyone around you especially if you have children or are around children. I see things everyday in my profession as a teacher and some days I am very sad. One reason I teach the grade I do (kindergarten) is to hopefully instill in these kids to learn how to respect each other and be their own person. I hope that if I can hopefully instill it in them when they are young it will carry on through their lives. Even if it is just one student I help with that then I feel accomplished!
Being a kindergarten teacher, I see a lot of things. And I dont mean these next thoughts to offend anyone. I am a very observant person. I watch and I study people and situations. A couple observations I have made:
1. We have generation X, the baby boomers etc. Well I have classified the generation I am in, so the 80s, The Running generation. We run from everything: Communication. relationships, school, work, family, everything! We apparently were not taught good conflict resolution in school. I see so many people my age that run and run. Why are so many people over 25 and not married? Why are so many people in their 20's divorced? I understand there are extreme situations. But really why so high! We are so many people content doing nothing with their lives and just existing. This just baffles me!
2. I call the generations from the 90s to present day, the Entitled Generation. Dont get me wrong many of them run from things as well, but you look at them and all they do is want. I want a car, I want a phone, I want new clothes, I want, I want! They dont have to do anything for it. What happen to the days of having kids work for things? What happened to teaching kids a sense of work ethic? Why does a 5 year old need a cell phone.. oh wait they dont... but they wanted it so they got it! What are we teaching our children these days? And we wonder why our society is the way it is! I figured it out long ago. Do you give your kids everything they want? Do you make your kids work? Do you help them figure out how to resolve conflicts or do you let them just run from difficult things that come into their lives!
Like I said these are just some observations I have made. You may not agree with me at all, but like I said before these are my thoughts. I wrote the poem early today to get some emotion out. Please enjoy and share if you like as long as you post my name with it.
"I generally keep my comments to myself because anyone that knows me, knows that I am a very very opinionated person and I don't like to offend people. I try to filter a lot of things but sometimes things just fall through my filter. I try my hardest to listen to every ones opinions and take something from their opinions, even if it is, I agree to disagree with them.
Today in society, one cant say anything or stand for anything without getting harshly criticized or beaten down for what they believe. Everyone has their own belief system. Everyone has their own philosophies on life. I am the first to say, when I feel I may offend someone "this is what I believe. This is my philosophy for ME!" I dont expect you to love everything I say or stand for. All I expect is for you to respect me enough to agree to disagree with me!"
Like I stated before in my blog, anyone that knows me, knows I am very opinionated. I have been told on a time or two to "shut up!" I have felt about an inch tall when at points when people belittle what I believe and try to push in my face their beliefs and opinions. I dont argue the point, for the most part. I realized everyone has a belief system and a majority of peoples beliefs most likely dont align with mine. I have accepted that. Have you? Please respect others and what they stand for. Dont end relationships because they believe different than you. Dont push your ideas on anyone because human nature is to fight back and it will just continue to go in circles until some one stops. Let that person be you! Be the bigger person. Feelings get hurt. I have thick skin, but if this thick skinned person can get hurt, I know a lot more people get hurt worse.
Be a good role model for everyone around you especially if you have children or are around children. I see things everyday in my profession as a teacher and some days I am very sad. One reason I teach the grade I do (kindergarten) is to hopefully instill in these kids to learn how to respect each other and be their own person. I hope that if I can hopefully instill it in them when they are young it will carry on through their lives. Even if it is just one student I help with that then I feel accomplished!
Being a kindergarten teacher, I see a lot of things. And I dont mean these next thoughts to offend anyone. I am a very observant person. I watch and I study people and situations. A couple observations I have made:
1. We have generation X, the baby boomers etc. Well I have classified the generation I am in, so the 80s, The Running generation. We run from everything: Communication. relationships, school, work, family, everything! We apparently were not taught good conflict resolution in school. I see so many people my age that run and run. Why are so many people over 25 and not married? Why are so many people in their 20's divorced? I understand there are extreme situations. But really why so high! We are so many people content doing nothing with their lives and just existing. This just baffles me!
2. I call the generations from the 90s to present day, the Entitled Generation. Dont get me wrong many of them run from things as well, but you look at them and all they do is want. I want a car, I want a phone, I want new clothes, I want, I want! They dont have to do anything for it. What happen to the days of having kids work for things? What happened to teaching kids a sense of work ethic? Why does a 5 year old need a cell phone.. oh wait they dont... but they wanted it so they got it! What are we teaching our children these days? And we wonder why our society is the way it is! I figured it out long ago. Do you give your kids everything they want? Do you make your kids work? Do you help them figure out how to resolve conflicts or do you let them just run from difficult things that come into their lives!
Like I said these are just some observations I have made. You may not agree with me at all, but like I said before these are my thoughts. I wrote the poem early today to get some emotion out. Please enjoy and share if you like as long as you post my name with it.
I believe what I believe, so come what may.
I believe in a God each and every day.
I know God has a plan for each and every one
I hope I will be able to follow and get things done.
I know I have opinions that may be different from others
I hope you respect me for we are all sisters and brothers.
I know things may get rough and time may seems to stand
still
I hope I have the faith to continue on and have Gods love
fill.
I know this poem my offend one or two
I hope that you realize I do care for you.
I know that people will voice their opinions, as you have the
right,
I hope you realize I have mine and I truly hope our future
is bright!
by. Stephanie Bruner
I feel like this post was a little of a lot of thoughts. Sorry of the randomness. Hope you enjoyed reading.
Housekeeper of the year!
I havent updated my blog in a long time, so I thought I would do it today. First off I feel very blessed to work where I work. I am sure many saw that I was nominated and also won the award from the Utah Hotel and Lodging Association for Housekeeper of the year. I feel very humbled to have won and truly wasnt expecting it. The conference was held at the Grand America down in Salt Lake City. It is the only 5 star hotel in Utah. I was amazed when I first walked in to the hotel. Every thing was so beautiful. I felt very out of place especially when I went into the bathroom. I didnt feel I was high enough class to even use the bathroom. :) But I did. Each stall had its own little chandler. I was truly amazed. My goal is to stay there one night, some time! :)
When it came time for lunch and the announcing of the awards I had already convinced myself I wasnt going to win. The time came for my category and they said they had narrowed it to 2 finalist, which was me and some guy named Jose. Honestly, when they read my name, in my head I was saying Jose's. I was very shocked to say the least and who would have thought I would have gotten so nervous. I was shaking the whole way up to the stage, while I was getting the award and while I walked back to the table. Truly an experience I will never forget!
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