The Secret To Changing The World

Haven't you always wanted to change the world? Well why don't you? Allow me to elaborate.

As kids, I'm pretty sure every one of us had one of those projects that wanted us to 'talk about what and how we could change the world for the better' - and I'm pretty sure 90% of us gave some long winded response that we would want world peace and that we would end wars and what not. Well, now as adults, we have discovered that it's really not that easy - is it? Well perhaps world peace is out of our reach, but heck, anyone can change the world, but I think we look past that much too often.

You're probably all scratching your heads, thinking "What is this quack talking about?" But really, it's so easy that I think we don't regard it as anything worth while. Now, I'm not looking to preach, but I do want to point this out - not because I'm better than anyone else, but because I've decided that this is something I strive to do from now on, and I want to share it. I suppose I should actually say what I'm getting at, and stop beating around the bush - and before I start losing readers.

So the 'secret' to changing the world? It can be as simple as a smile at some stranger across the street. And that's the honest to God's truth. Say hello to someone on the street, take interest in something or someone who you never thought was worth your time. Teach someone something new, read a book to a kid.

And now I'm sure people are looking at this post, and are about to scrap it,and go to the next blog - but I'm not talking out of my ass - I'm actually serious. Think about it, perhaps your smile could cause someone to have a good day, which in turn they will pass on. Even if they don't, you still changed the little piece of the world that's around you. At least I think that's how we should look at it.

Now I'm sure you're asking yourself what struck me on the head to think this and write it out, and really, it's simple. I have a good friend, and apparently, teaching her how to cook changed how she feels about herself, for the better of course. Now, she's happily sharing this knowledge with other people by feeding them good, home made food :) To me, that's something to be proud of, because I feel like I changed the world just a little bit - but maybe that's just me, and maybe my ideas are skewed, but really, if you think about it, it's nice to think that maybe the nice things we do for one another really does put a dent in how the world spins - though I guess we'll never know!

Food for thought <3

A bientot!

Rebecca

After Two Years... It's About Time For An Update

Holy Wow - I can't believe that I haven't written in here for over 2 years! Actually, I can. And I know that I have thought about updating this thing, and never got around to it - so that's my own fault.

You know, as a kid, your parents are always telling you how life just flies by and you think they are insane - there is no way that time flies when it seems like the days last forever, and the time on the clock only refers to the times you wake up or are supposed to be in bed. And on the odd occasion, to watch something on TV - because it's your favourite show. Other than that, you just can't wait to grow up, and you can't wait to start your life. Live on your own, make your own decisions, no more curfew, and all that. It's not really until you're finished post secondary and have your own kids that you realize that your parents weren't crazy and that life really does fly by in the blink of an eye! Just another kick in the butt... parents are almost always right XD

So that being said, It's almost been 2 years since my little Sephora has been here, and I'll tell you, nothing in my life has flown by as fast as watching her grow up! It's something that you don't really think about when they are first born, but I'll say, after the first 3 months, someone hits the fast forward on life, and I doubt that is ever going to turn off now. Oh well, that's alright, I'm learning something new everyday with her, and just watching her learn and seeing how smart she is is mind boggling! People really underestimate children - they are a lot smarter than people allow them to be. I also don't think it has anything to do with certain children being 'gifted' - but how they are raised. I keep the TV off in the mornings, we read, put puzzles together, sing songs, and now that she's a little older, we'll start making crafts. At 20 months, she can say certain words in English, and Spanish (thanks to Dora the Explorer) - not too bad for a toddler. I plan to have her learning some Italian too, and of course, French is part of her future, so long as she is in school in Canada, or so I hope. I'm not sure how the Western Provinces fair with French, but I hope it's better than worse. Either way, back on topic, children are a lot smarter than we give them credit for, and I plan to be one of the people that prove that.

Does it ever feel nice to speak my mind in this blog again! It's been way too long. Now that Sephora is older, I have a little more time to myself when she's playing on her own (which is always a riot to watch! It's amazing how she understands herself - I wish I could understand her more!), I can write a little more often on here. I have a whole post set out in my mind, but I think I'll save that one for another day :) I think all I said here is an ear full, and I know I'll be back more often now, so I might as well save my thoughts for then :)

A Bientot!

Rebecca