Is that the end?!

Before:

Life going along as it does. Writing coming infrequently and sporadically depending on how much inspiration moves me. Reading blogs that I am used to and that fall in line with my personal interests. Writing focus more on larger projects.

After:

Consistent writing. Networking. A passion and appreciation for the before and after of everything. An interest in topics other than the norm. Connections made through writing and camaraderie within a competition.

Still:

Writing with a purpose. Inviting the web world to hear my voice through prose. Recording history as I see it and sharing history with each post.

Paz.

Point. Click. Noooooo!

Success.

The invention of photography and later use of it, has changed all of our lives. We can reflect on memories of childhood, remember times that we selectively chose to forget, and share with others a part of ourselves that words may not be at liberty to express.

Prior to capturing lives and happenings on film, all we had were stories handed down and told to us by our elders and shared during meal and travel time. All the while us hoping and those that told us hoping that the stories would stick and regenerate themselves into an accurate history that would be known for generations to come. However, stories get jumbled and our own life experiences can taint our interpretations of stories which morph the retelling of them....

Pictures however are a captured moment that no one can recreate or tell/paint differently (unless you're this guy). One moment is displayed that can be taken out of context or may evoke conflicting memories with each viewing. A moment in time that normally shows felicity, hilarity, celebration or adventure, but seldom show sad or distraught emotion unless planned. Interesting. Is it that we only wish to capture positive moments? I disagree. There have been some known times where folks have taken pictures at funerals...

Just received another piece of mail, this one took an interesting turn...

Dear Blogger,

You may not remember where we first met, but I was there to remind you of who you are and where you came from. Congratulations on your latest defeat of wall. We have known each other for quite some time. Your defeat of wall is the least of your problems. Get ready for your next assignment.

Your next quest involves a new and improved weapon. This time they are planning to capture you. They capture at the most unexpected moments. There are many of their kind and they have the ability to quickly transfer you to an endless timezone. Their goal is to capture regardless of desire, want or need. They are extremely powerful and have a special flash that may blind you. The sun is their greatest nemesis. If you drop them many times, they will perish.

Good luck with that,

Anonymous.

Paz.

Never Judge A Book By Its Cover! (real meaning --> be judgmental anyway)

Many many blog template options later, I chose a template that kinda sorta reflects the mood I'm looking for with this blog challenge which may turn into a regular part of my day, we'll see.

As I went looking for options, I began to think about what type of mood I aimed for. Not too busy, not too bright, but transparent with color. Bingo. Annnnnnd! The template is called AMBIent Wave. Goes with the whole AmBBi theme...like that don't you? :) I do.

On to today's thoughts. Society has for centuries judged by the outer appearance of a person. Be it a person's style of dress, skin tone, facial features, hair color and style, etc., our minds immediately judge or create assumptions based on unconscious filters that society has fed our families who have in turn, fed us the same B.S.

I say B.S. because we grow up with constant contradiction simply because the society around us has used the wrong language to promote a non-judgmental atmosphere. Ooops?! I guess.

We should strive to correct this language and instead say 'don't assume.' Two words. That's it.

The idea behind never judging a book by its cover at times will take the same amount of work as saying don't assume. As we encounter more persons different from us, be it in the above described markers, or many more not listed, we are challenged to challenge ourselves to act on an individual, case by case basis. Rather than the implicit stereotype method, which does sometimes ring true, but a word to the wise, don't make history repeat itself by expecting a repeat. Instead, write your own story, to challenge the pages that are being written around you.

Oh, and I plan on being an Ambitious Chicken with my blog and writing every day of the month. Count it!

Paz.