That's Weird

"We are all a little weird.
And life's a little weird.
And when we find someone who's weirdness is compatible with ours,
We join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love."

This is one of those quotes that after reading it made me go, "That could explain everything."
In my opinion, there is way too much stigma attached to way too many insignificant things in this world. But this quote reassures me that that's okay. Everyone's unique. Everyone's different. Everyone has their own quirks. And even though some of us may display our own in bright neon lights, while others keep there's in a box underneath their bed, they're still apart of us; apart of each and every one of us. That's why it amazes me that some people can put so much effort into hating for something so insignificant in the great scheme of things. What makes matters worse, is that these ignorant, arrogant, egotistical people can turn right around and bitch about what someone else has said about them. (So I guess we can add hypocritical to that list). I mean come one!! Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, but you don't have to push yours on other people or discriminate against them because theirs are different.
People make different choices for millions of different reasons. 99.9% of these reasons probably won't make any sense to you because you don't have a clue what that person has been through or what coping techniques work best for them. If the person is comfortable with it (and it's not putting their life or anyone else's in danger) then why do some people have such big problems with matters that they have nothing to do with and know not a thing about?
We're here to provide a support system to each other; our brothers, our sisters. We're also here to pose challenges to each other, but it shouldn't be taken to the extreme where a person develops some serious mental health issues, even if they are something as basic as self-esteem issues. I'm not saying we should raise a generation of pussy hippies, but I think people need to start conciously considering their impact on people - because they are people too. As crazy as that idea could seem when you see someone doing something you absolutely detest, remember that they're carrying their own bag of shit around with them, just like you. People need to realize that there is only one superior race - the human race. And we're all in this together.
The point I'm trying to get across here is probably extremely close to hundreds of other rants written by frustrated teens in this globilized age. Because of this, the true value of the messafe may get lost on some. Afterall, the whole "Save the planet", "Love thy neighbour" schpeil is most definitely chichéd by now. But that doesn't mean it should be ignored. If anything, when hundreds of different people are trying to spread the same message, shouldn't others at least open their minds to the possibility that there might be something behind it? But still, the efforts seem futile. Prejudice and discrimination still exists today, even in those who claim to have abolished it from their lifestyles.
Okay, I've kind have really digressed from this quote. It was meant to be just a cute little saying and I took it literally and ranted about it in a political sense. I feel like I stripped it of it's face value for being innocent and cutesy, but I just wanted to confirm the fact that everyone is VERY VERY different, no matter how much you think you're alike. We are each our own person, with our own experiences and our own minds. If we find someone we get along with, we click If we don't, we don't. No need to interrupt the peace to show that. Let it be. Co-exist.
And above all else; don't be afraid to love.

"The things we hate most in others,
Are the things we fear most in ourselves."
We are all fighting the same battle.

01. Mark Zuckerberg

After seeing the commercials for the upcoming movie, The Social Network, I was under the impression that Mark Zuckerberg was a cruel, malevolent young man who schemed his best friend out of a billion dollar website. However, after reading the article and watching the clip on Oprah, I've come to realize that Mr.Zuckerberg is a very humble, modest man. Or at least that's how Yahoo! Canada portrays him, especially after he announced his $100 million donation to public schools on the philanthropologist's talk show. Which technically now makes him apart of the celebrity do-gooder club, but I wouldn't talk about him amongst the ranks of Bono just yet-- because it's apparent that Mark is actually doing this to benefit the less fortunate and not just ensure that the world keeps revolving around him. Even though the timing of this donation is way too close to the release of his movie to be deemed coincidental, I still think his initiative was genuine. I mean, he's obviously not blowing that money on himself, is he? Take a look at his house in the video for example; it's just a rented out 2-bedroom.
Mark Zuckerberg seems like a really nice guy, and that's why I'm glad that I watched the clip and read the article and consequently happy that I am aware that it is mostly fictional (obviously fabricated for the dramatic effect and cinematic appeal). I mean, I already hate Facebook enough for distracting me from EVERYTHING, but there was no need for me to senselessly hate the creator/CEO of the social network too, lol.

My Blog Was Looking A Little Empty

Since we're all fans of quotes now;

"The future depends on what we do in the present."
-Mahatma Ghandi

Even though I think the point Ghandi was trying to make goes without saying, I feel that it's extremely relevant to me at the moment. I've been sitting here fooling around with this stupid site (it's suprisingly challenging despite the fact that I already have another blog on here) trying to figure out how to follow people (is it the same as befriending?), when I should be doing my actual homework. (Not that this isn't "real" homework, D'Angelo, but I have essays to start.) Even though, I promised myself I would actually do my homework this time. A promise I've made again and again and again.

I wish I wasn't so awesome at procrastinating.