Beliefs

I recently returned from Beijing this weekend. I spent two days there and saw everything that one would need to see (Great Wall, Tianamen, Forbidden City) and established some new beliefs. Well, they're not really beliefs, I don't even think some of them were new. I think I've always thought these things, but I settled them this weekend, at least two of them.

First, I believe in the power of music. Of the 10 posts currently on my Facebook wall, six of them are lyrics from songs. Their lyrics from my friends. I'm a guy, and it's hard for us to share our feelings through words. So, for my friends and I, we find that lyrics express our emotions in an easier way. If I'm feeling like Mariah would suit my mood right now and how I feel about you, well, then I'm going to put some sweet sweet nectar from her song 'Hero' all over your wall. These songs define my feelings, if I can't describe the emotion through a song, then I can't experience that emotion. Also, music helps envelope a mood. That's why I wear headphones all the time, if I like the state of emotion I'm in at the current time, I'll keep the phones in. Ex. one day, between classes, on your way to work, listen to 'Life on Mars' by Bowie. Life will move in slow motion, then you will see what I'm talking about.

Second, I believe British people are my new favorite regionality. I know what you're thinking, 'regionality isn't a word.' Well you're right, and you're also a nerd. Regardless, British people know what's cool before you even think about what's cool. You also might be thinking, 'but what about Italians?' Italians can hang from the Gucci belts in which they so fervently wear. British make it look easy, ex. Carey Grant, all of the James Bonds, Anthony Hopkins, The Kinks, and for that matter, every other British band ever. Why do you think in every historical film, everyone speaks with a British accent? You might say, 'well the Elizabethan Age in Britain really brought about the rise of British theater (British would say theatre by the way) and thus influenced Western theater.' You're wrong, it's because history is cooler when it's in a British accent. Another example, is there an actor/actress you thought was American, but found out he/she was British? How much cooler does that make them?! For instance, Christian Bale is from Wales....did you know that? NOW how cool is he? Also, British invented sarcasm. The single greatest comeback ever.

Third, I believe I thought about missing Thanksgiving this week. I actually didn't realize that it was almost Thanksgiving until last Thursday. I've realized that there are a few things that are missing that are necessary for me to realize that it's almost Thanksgiving. Changing leaves, commercials highlighting Christmas, Peyton Manning, and tests before the Thanksgiving break. Of which, I've had none. I will miss Thanksgiving a lot. More so, time with my family and friends.