A Six Flags Summer

Summer is a much anticipated season, probably the most anticipated season of the four. What's funny about summer is that people look so forward to it throughout the bleak and cold winter that when summer comes, they long for the cold. It seems that this seems to be the pattern for people's lives in today's world. Whenever someone wants a certain thing, they soon want what they gave up to get the said "thing." The most common example of this is money. Most of the time people buy stuff erratically and in the moment, then regret it soon. Much like summertime. And in my situation, I wanted summer to come for Six Flags. Yes, this meant money! But it also meant being able to be with my friends for 10 hours a day for six days a week! Yet, being in the midst of another great summer, I sit here longing for school to start in the fall. I can't wait for college. But being back in my dark room in the basement, I can still be happy, more than happy, to go to Six Flags everyday to work. I love driving the scenic route 109 to Six Flags everyday where the trees outgrow the sunlight causing shadows to win every time. However, I do not enjoy the Lemon-Lime Highlighter shirts for the workers or the 2 mile hike to my venue. But for some reason, in the dingy, musty, and just plain old Miss Kitty's Saloon, the smell of fresh cooked turkey legs doesn't haunt me, but it gives a sense of comfortability as soon as I walk behind Miss Kitty's. Smell seems to be one the most bewildering senses. It is the one sense that you can...well...sense without knowing what it is. This is hard to explain. For example, whenever you are at a candle shop and catch a hint of a certain smell that brings you back to somewhere vague. Maybe even an old house that you used to live in as a young child. Also, the smell of blacktop is one that I will smell in the cold winter and be able to go back to the warmth of mid-summer at Six Flags. I also enjoy going to the employee cafe, "All Star's", even though the food there ranges from "edible to mediocre" according to my favorite sound tech Shannon. The sounds of Six Flags is another thing. The ever sounding coasters and the chatter of random guests who view me as a random worker, or the "Park Sound." For those of you that do not know what Park Sound is, it's basically a radio station for Six Flags that plays a total of 20 songs. Yes, that seems like a pretty good idea until you hear those songs 20 times a day. 20 songs multiplied by 20 times a day equals way too much subconscious memorization. But Six Flags has allowed me to mature in years past my age on paper, which last time I checked was 17. The friendships I have made will last a lifetime and I hope my future summers remain singing and dancing at Six Flags Saint Louis just plain living the life. And back to the longing for what you've lost. Remember to live in the moment and not worry about what has happened or what is going to happen. The only thing you need to worry about is what is happening right in this very second! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far, and I hope you are longing for the moment, not the future. Thank you all!

Changes in Me

So this post is going to be about me and how I have changed over the past year or two. If you were/are close to me, I am sure that you have noticed a few changes in me. I haven't been texting or just plain talking to any of my friends as much as I should be. I do not talk nearly as much, or when I do, it is much more pessimistic and short. And these changes aren't for any reasons such as "I've matured, grown up, or even bettered myself." Because in my belief, these changes aren't for the better at all. This post is basically an apology to everyone I have shunned or pushed away because of the said changes. So.... I am sorry. Please message me, text, call, etc. if I've done so  recently. I want to apologize to you, not at you. I just wanted to get this off of my shoulders. I am working on becoming a better person in all aspects of my life before it is too habitual to change. Thank you all.

Immaturity

So I was looking over my Facebook and Formspring and it got me to thinking about how immature people really are. Sure a lot of you may say..."Well You aren't one to talk!" And I agree, I can be immature, BUT, there are times when you can be immature and there are times you can not. Like during the Glow in the Park Parade, not okay to be immature. But at home with friends, it may be a little bit more okay. Immaturity and Professionalism seem to somehow clash into each other with Immaturity winning every time at Six Flags. Yes, I have friends at Six Flags, but in all honesty, there are maybe 10 out of the 100 entertainment people that I would be okay with hanging out with. And you probably know who you are. Now there are people that I can talk to and joke around with that are acquaintances. And then there are people that I can't stand. And being the person that I was brought up, I put up with them and maybe even laugh with them. It may be fake but I want to be a nice person. Remember, I said want. So if I have made you mad recently I am sorry. But why on earth do people insist on being the center of attention no matter where they go. And i do realize that most of the people that desire this, do not realize how far they go to be the center of attention. From talking abnormally loud, to dating different people, to starting rumors. And there is the subconscious mind drilled into their minds from being the center of attention at a younger age, and so it sticks with them. They feel threatened when someone else is the pinnacle of everyone's attention. So they go out on a limb and do and say as they see fit for the situation. On a final note, I do not hold myself as a 17 year old. That is why I graduated early. I cant stand most high schoolers. In fact, I am not looking forward to college because of immature people. But seriously people, grow up. We all have growing up to do. ALL of us. Stop making life like high school. I know that is what everyone says, but lets maybe make a difference. Maybe smile at someone you dont know. Say hello to a stranger. Even something as little as eye contact can make a huge difference. And lastly, do not mutter things under your breathe at anyone. PEOPLE CAN HEAR YOU. Sorry if this comes off as rude. And if this offends you, then chances are you are not one of the people I am talking about. :). Sorry again if this was interpreted the wrong way. My next posts will be up soon.