Communication

There are many forms of communication.  There is verbal, non-verbal, and then all of the personalized gibberish that nobody else understands. 

Everybody comes up with different ways to express themselves, and naturally expects people around them to know exactly what they are saying.  We know what we mean, why doesn't everybody else? 

Well, I have learned that people do not always understand what I say.  It may not be my word choice, but more the tone of voice I use.  I find that many times I know things because I have thought about them.  It is usually little, everyday things that I know what has happened, and expect others to know what has happened.  So when people ask what are to me some obvious decisions, I sound like it is a ridiculous question, and my tone of voice reflects it.

I realize that people do not know what I know, but I still assume that they would immediately know what conclusion I have come to.

I guess I just need to slow down sometimes to better communicate my thought processes so others will understand, and not be offended.

Valentine's Day

Another year comes, and we now we have another Valentine's Day.  I wonder how this day came to be so popular.  It appears to be a good concept, showing your affection to your significant other; however, shouldn't you be showing your affection every day to him/her?

Are significant others only important one day a year?  That's not very significant if you ask me.  If you love somebody, why would you make a big deal about just one day?  I know Valentine's Day isn't anything bad, I just do not understand why people would go through such lengths on this day rather than any other.  Roses are more expensive, restaurants have outrageously long waits, and the specialness of the day is zapped because you are doing what you are doing because it is expected of you.

Once again, I do not want to accuse anybody of doing something special on Valentine's Day, I just hope it isn't your only special day of the year.  I sure hope Jessica is never able to accuse me of that :) 

Maybe not doing something special on Valentine's Day would make people feel like a fish out of water?