Bullying

Bullying is a serious issue, one that keeps getting more and more severe. It affects almost everyone nowadays. It is senseless and takes young, innocent lives. I've been bullied my whole life about my height and size. I'm not like everyone else, so I get made fun of. It has affected my whole way of life. I still get bullied today. Not directly but it still hurts when people give you that look. That look that just makes you feel like udder crap about yourself.

Kids that feel crappy about themselves bully other kids that feel even worse about themselves. Thats what parents and teachers and psychologists say about bullies. The excuse. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR BULLYING! I don't care if the kid doing the bullying came from a bad family/neighbourhood/bring up. I don't care.

People; no matter what age, should not be bullying other people. It really is a lose-lose situation. I hate that children/teenagers are taking their lives over bullying. It is inexcusable that children/teens get away with making other kids commit suicide. They need to be punished beyond just a suspension.

We all need to come together and find some way of diminishing bullying. It is a terrible, terrible thing to go through. No matter what kind it is; Verbal, Physical, Psychological, Cyber. It should not be tolerated. I apologize if this post is coming across as rant-y. It's a very current issue and it's something that's gotten under my skin again.

For anyone who is reading this who is getting bullied. You are not alone. People all around the world get bullied and you're not the only one. It may feel like it, but you're not. Talking to a friend you can trust, a parent, a teacher, even a guidance councillor helps A lot. Take that from someone who has lived through bullying.

OK! Well that's it. Michael Buckley, one of my favourite YouTubers has inspired this post, and everyone in the world who has committed suicide because of Bullying.


Dedicated to Mitchell Wilson. R.I.P <3

Guilt

If guilt was a person, I'd want to murder it. No, really. It sits on our shoulders weighing us down. It affects our day to day decisions. About EVERYTHING! Guilt is the reason why I don't do things. Asking my parents for anything. GUILT. Asking them to drive me somewhere. GUILT.

...Is the word guilt starting to sound weird to you, or is it just me?

But really, I don't know if it's just me that's paranoid or what. Just today, I really wanted to go horseback riding on Sunday, but then my dad got talking to my mom about how he has to travel on Monday and how he's been really tired lately. Well, the big cinderblocks came crashing down on my shoulders and just in a blink of an eye I regretted asking him.

Guilt can really be a prison. I try not to feel so guilty about things, but I can't really help it. What really grinds my gears is when people manipulate other people's guilt in their favour. Especially people like me who take it so seriously.

Anyway, I just wanted to vent my frustrations. I'm not going to pour my heart out and complain about my life for being all guilt-ridden, because it's far from that. I'm sometimes way too selfish. More selfish than I should be, making me feel guilty for being selfish. It's a vicious cycle, I'm telling you. 

OK! In other news...ITS THE WEEKEND!! Hopefully I can go to the movies and see The Lion King 3D this weekend. It's kind of related to this post! Simba feeling guilty about 'killing' his father, when really Scar did it, then he ran away forever. 

I'm so glad it's the weekend. Catch up on sleep and relax. Watch TV and do some chores. 

OK! Well that's it for my...what is it? Fourth? Post. Hope you enjoyed it. Or else i'll feel guilty for not making a better post. Hahahahahaha just joking. 

Over and Out!!

Chantal

Our Inner Pervs

One thing that I hate about myself is how I drool over physically fit guys. I really shouldn't. We all do it. I admit, I ogle at guys when I see they have huge biceps and abs...I can't resist. It's the same as when guys ogle women with big breasts and butts. My question is...why? We all seem so attracted to beautiful people. It's not necessarily a bad thing to be attracted to them...but why ogle them, why drool over them? What makes them so great?

Why can't we be attracted to smarts, to people who make great achievements in the world. People who make a difference? I'm sure if you gave us less attractive people a chance, you would realize we are just as-if not more- great to be around than the beautiful people.

I was thinking about this yesterday, because there was a guy at work with a sleeveless shirt on, showing his ripped arms and shoulders...and I was literally drooling over my work table. I quickly scorned myself for objectifying him. So that experience sparked this post...I hope you guys like it, and I apologize if it came across as a rant...It partially was....hahaha!

Over and Out

Chantal <3

Thank GOD It's Friday!

This week was.....Heh...Interesting to say the least. Tuesday went by so fast, I hardly blinked and It was done. Wednesday however, was a different story. There was a whole crap load of parts to pack and before I knew it, I was backed up. Stressed. I just wanted to go home. Alas, I packed it all up all nice and perdy and got the hell out of dodge. Thursday was like a roller coaster. We had a gigantic BBQ for the employees at lunchtime, which was extremely successful. We had a special guest, Bob Izumi.

Yeah, that's right. Bob I-friggin-zumi. He even cooked for us!! Yeah! It was delicious, too! I got my cousin an autographed T-shirt and my mom a autographed cookbook by him. It was a fun afternoon. Ah, but then the rest of the day was chaotic. Since everyone was so busy having a great time at the BBQ, the orders piled up and no one was picking, packing, or shipping. A biiiiiiig no-no. So we got bombarded with things to do once we got back from lunch. Chaos ensued.

Today, well today went by really well. Fridays usually do. Which was good. We chilled out, listened to music and chatted while we worked. I am SO glad it's the weekend. Ahhhhhhhhhh. I can't wait to sleep in. It will be heaven. In other news.... I bought myself a 3DS. It's GREAT so far! Only played around with it for an hour or so. I'll update you soon though.


Well, that's it for my second post! Hope you guys liked it!!! <3


Over and out,

Chantal xo

Back To Work...

I had worked for almost 5 months straight at my dad's office in the warehouse as a box packer ...and I was getting tired of it. Thank God...and my dad...that I got to go on a MONTH vacation! I went to Rawdon, a small village (EDIT: My cousin Kelly informs me that its a town, not a village, but we call a village when we go into the town) in Montreal. 
My cousins live there and I usually go every christmas and summer. I had a great time! The pic above is of an abandoned road called Hobbs Road. My cousin and I hiked there and explored. That was pretty much the only physical activity I exerted while I was there lol. I went there to relax, and thats exactly what I did. I relaxed, laughed my butt off and had a great time. 
Ah but that's all over now...I have to go back to work on Tuesday...which is not fun...at all...I pack boxes full of boat motor parts all day...sounds fun, eh? NOT! I already miss all my cousins but I'll be going back in 3 months so I guess it's not too bad...I can't wait ;) 


Well, I hope this was an ok-ish first post! Hopefully I'll keep this one up... 


Over and out!
Chantal
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