I’ve been having trouble thinking of what to write for the blog, having some short pieces I wrote, but nothing worth posting really. So I googled and asked around, but nothing. Then, today as I was dropping my brother off at his gym (we go to different gyms, cause my brother and I are like polar opposites and stuff, but that’s a whole other story) and I’d already gone this morning anyway, just after lunch, dropping my brother off at gym something hit me…it wasn’t another car or bakkie or bike or anything, not even the sky I’m still expecting to fall…it was an IDEA!!!!
Back to the point, I don’t know how many of you have seen the ads they have for the Miss SA contestants? They’re pretty to look at and all, but personally I feel that the constitution of Miss SA is very serious, as the winner is able to influence significant change. As do most celebrities. But what I gather from these ads is that some of them are trying to come off as very nice and sweet and clever and selfless, and fail miserably…btw this is not my point yet, I’m just using it as an example cause this was when it hit me…where was I?
Hang on, let me grab a cup of coffee, as I’ve only had one today…
So as I was saying, they try and seem all these good things, but I find most of these ads seem very rehearsed and superficial, and in an attempt to not seem completely vapid, they unknowingly show exactly how dumb some of them really are. Now here’s where my point comes in…OPINIONS.
What you just read was MY OPINION on this year’s Miss SA contestants. And that’s exactly what it is, MY OPINION. I’m sure all of you who’ve seen it have your own opinions; “they’re real role models” “they’re so fake” “it’s sexist” “its racist”…and you know what? That’s fine. Have an opinion! You have a brain and the right to make your own choices, so practice it! Now for my next point.
Sorry…my Mum just texted me – she slipped and face planted in the mall!!!! Hahaha! I know it’s not nice to laugh, but it’s SO funny, that’s why I’m laughing before she gets here and then I’ll comfort her…I’m only human hey ;P
Anyway. My next point. You have opinions, right? Now normally I would never have brought up my opinion on Miss SA unless asked directly about it. But it’s a good example for what I’m trying to say…as people we mostly associate with like-minded people, so I expect most of my family and friends to share my opinion, the trick is, what happens when they don’t? I listen. They listened to me express my opinion, so I grant them the same courtesy. It’s just, like manners right? And then it’s over. They have a different opinion. It’s NOT THE END OF EXISTENCE AS WE KNOW IT! Leave it at that. Even about stuff you’re passionate about, don’t force your opinions on people. When you discuss it, where one talks and one listens as civilized people do…stop laughing, I AM civilized…and also, not everyone is open to discussion about all things, so pick your battles. As I was saying, when you’re discussing it, if their willing, give them your reasons for that opinion, and listen to theirs and then both go about your ways with that info making your own decisions and opinions, mkay?
So in summary 1. Don’t go about broadcasting your opinions, ESPECIALLY to audiences you don’t know, or an audience you know for a fact will be offended or fight with you. 2. Don’t force your opinion down someone’s throat; if they are willing to listen tell them why you feel that way, and 3. LISTEN to their reasons. Easy right? And that, boys, girls and porcupines is one AWESOME way to avoid conflict, and to be considered a reasonable person. Please note however, this is MY opinion regarding every day, casual, political, religion etc. opinions of myself and others, and though it applies to most situations, does not apply to all. But it’s a good foundation to work off of.
One more thing I feel like mentioning…someone recently kinda “confronted” me about my obsessive use of the word ‘AWESOME’. “Confronted” seems too harsh though, let’s rather say “brought it to my attention”.
So here’s the deal. When I say “you’re AWESOME” it’s my way of saying though I don’t know you at all/well, I know we all have something good, even great in us, and I encourage you to be/live more like that, cause I love you…WHOOOOAAAA…yeah, I just said I love you. It’s a thing with how I was raised and my faith about loving everyone, so just deal with it okay? I remember hearing something somewhere about you not having to like someone to love them, so even if I don’t know you well enough to have an opinion on whether I like you or not, I can still love you. So when I say “you’re AWESOME” it means I love the good in you, and encourage you to be more of that…enough of the soppy now. I’m planning a horror movie night with friends this weekend and a braai. I’m also planning on doing a lot of thesis writing tomorrow and becoming president someday. But life is unpredictable so we’ll see what happens, right?
On that note…KEEP AWESOME!!!
The Fluffy Chopper 