I'm not sure how many other people think about the things I do, but then again that's another thing I think about.
How many people are thinking the same thing I am?
At the same time as me?
I think about plenty of things and wonder if everyone else also thinks about them too.
I think about how I see things in first person.
How I'm here. I'm living and breathing.
I'm a part of life. How I think.
How I exist. What put me here.
How I'm the main character of my life.
These thoughts are complicated and hard to grasp. I can't explain them easily.
Of course I also think about other thoughts that people usually think about.
Why I'm here. What's my reason for being.
What I'm supposed to do with my life.
I just wonder how many people think what I think.
I'll look around and wonder what people are thinking about.
I wonder if they wonder what I think about.
I wonder what their lives are like.
I wonder what their story is.
I think about things like how I'm one person in an ocean of people.
I'm just here. It's... strange?
My teachers used to tell me that I think outside of the box.
I suppose that's true... but I think it goes beyond that.
I think about what's inside the box, what kind of box it is, what I'm doing in the box, what's outside the box, who I am, what kind of boxes are outside mine, what is in other people's boxes, who is inside those other boxes, why they're in those boxes, if they think about the same things as me, etc.
I know I'm not special or anything, but I still wonder who thinks what I think.
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DooblyDon't?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Dear Ms. Knowitall
Just because you know some random facts doesn't mean you know everything.
Just because you've experienced some random events doesn't mean you know everything.
Just because you supposedly have a relative in a profession doesn't mean their knowledge rubbed off on you.
Just because you supposedly know someone in a profession doesn't automatically make you a professional too.
Just because you think you know grammar, you think you know best, you think your opinion is fact:
Doesn't mean you know everything.
No one knows everything.
So don't go around acting all high and mighty. Don't look down on those you think are wrong. Don't be such a jerk when you don't know anything.
I'm a pretty knowledgeable person myself. I like to tell people random facts that I know about to help spread the knowledge.
But, I know I don't know everything. I don't treat people like crap thinking I'm better than them just because I think I know more.
I will express my opinion on things, but I will not make it seem like my opinion is fact and that it's the only right answer.
The only time I do is if I have facts that back me up, that basically say I'm right.
That does not mean I won't listen to other people's opinions though.
I treat people with respect, so I expect the same kind of respect.
I do not tolerate those who will not listen to other's opinions.
I do not tolerate those who completely ignore straight up facts.
I do not tolerate 'Knowitalls'.
Although knowledgeable, I am not called a 'Knowitall' because I do not act like one.
.... Though I am a Smartass. ;3
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
Just because you've experienced some random events doesn't mean you know everything.
Just because you supposedly have a relative in a profession doesn't mean their knowledge rubbed off on you.
Just because you supposedly know someone in a profession doesn't automatically make you a professional too.
Just because you think you know grammar, you think you know best, you think your opinion is fact:
Doesn't mean you know everything.
No one knows everything.
So don't go around acting all high and mighty. Don't look down on those you think are wrong. Don't be such a jerk when you don't know anything.
I'm a pretty knowledgeable person myself. I like to tell people random facts that I know about to help spread the knowledge.
But, I know I don't know everything. I don't treat people like crap thinking I'm better than them just because I think I know more.
I will express my opinion on things, but I will not make it seem like my opinion is fact and that it's the only right answer.
The only time I do is if I have facts that back me up, that basically say I'm right.
That does not mean I won't listen to other people's opinions though.
I treat people with respect, so I expect the same kind of respect.
I do not tolerate those who will not listen to other's opinions.
I do not tolerate those who completely ignore straight up facts.
I do not tolerate 'Knowitalls'.
Although knowledgeable, I am not called a 'Knowitall' because I do not act like one.
.... Though I am a Smartass. ;3
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Stray Dogs & Pet Etiquette
Back when I was in school, riding buses, the kids on the bus would try to get the bus driver to ram into stray dogs. They even say "When I drive, I will hit any stray dogs on the road."
:| You shouldn't drive then.
These people think it's ok to punish dogs that are loose when it isn't their fault at all.
The one who is at fault? The owner.
They're the ones who are stupid enough to think "Oh I think I'll let my pets roam freely outside, herp derp."
Yeah... You really shouldn't be a pet owner.
Dogs and Cats alike when they roam freely are more likely to:
Get poisoned.
Get shot by morons.
Get hit by a car.
Get killed by another loose pet or wild animal.
Get pregnant/Get other pets pregnant. (Usually people who let them run loose don't fix them)
Get rabies/illnesses/fleas/ticks/worms/parasites. (Usually people who let them loose haven't had them get shots)
Not live as long.
DON'T have your pet as an outside pet. Your neighbors and pets will thank you for keeping your pet an indoor pet.
Pets were DOMESTICATED so that they could be INDOOR PETS, so don't be all like "But they're in their natural habitat!" No. Just no. You're even harming the environment having them roam around because they kill things they shouldn't be killing.
That said, There's nothing wrong with having a secure fenced in yard for your dog to run around in. I have a secure fenced in yard for my dogs and they haven't gotten loose once. They absolutely love their yard and it's easier to just let them go outside to go potty. We're thinking of getting a good dog door installed so that only they can get in and out.
What is wrong is keeping them outside in that fenced in yard, no matter how big or small it is. The problem with just having them live outside all the time instead of letting them in and giving them human contact is that they can get vicious over time. I've seen this happen too many times to count.
If you're going to keep them outside in a secured yard, be sure to give them LOTS of love and attention. Bring them inside if it's too cold, too hot, or rainy. You put your dog's health at risk by just leaving them out there.
Putting this aside, let's move onto Etiquette with pets.
KEEP YOUR DOG ON A LEASH.
Leash law or not, keep your dog on a leash!
You have better control over your dog if it is on a leash.
DON'T LET YOUR DOG NEAR SOMEONE'S DOG.
Some dogs aren't used to other dogs or can't handle them.
You need to ask the owner first if it's alright to let the two dogs play together.
TEACH YOUR KIDS TO NOT PET STRANGE DOGS.
I've heard of kids just running up to someone's dog and petting them without permission. You fail as a parent if you can't teach your kids this basic rule.
Some dog owners are still getting their new dog used to people, having screaming kids running up to them and petting them, pulling on them, climbing on them, does not help.
People with service dogs don't want kids just petting their dog without permission as their dog is doing their job, kids petting them is distracting.
ASK BEFORE PETTING OR FEEDING SOMEONE ELSE'S DOG
Owners put their dogs on diets so they don't want people randomly feeding their dog treats.
Owners know what their dog is allergic to or can't handle, not you, so don't just fling food at the dog.
Owners know if their dog is nervous or skittish about other people, not you, so don't put your hand near them.
Basically, treat someone's dog as if they're someone's kid.
You don't feed someone else's kid without asking the parent.
You don't pick up someone else's kid without asking the parent.
So don't do it to someone's dog.
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
:| You shouldn't drive then.
These people think it's ok to punish dogs that are loose when it isn't their fault at all.
The one who is at fault? The owner.
They're the ones who are stupid enough to think "Oh I think I'll let my pets roam freely outside, herp derp."
Yeah... You really shouldn't be a pet owner.
Dogs and Cats alike when they roam freely are more likely to:
Get poisoned.
Get shot by morons.
Get hit by a car.
Get killed by another loose pet or wild animal.
Get pregnant/Get other pets pregnant. (Usually people who let them run loose don't fix them)
Get rabies/illnesses/fleas/ticks/worms/parasites. (Usually people who let them loose haven't had them get shots)
Not live as long.
DON'T have your pet as an outside pet. Your neighbors and pets will thank you for keeping your pet an indoor pet.
Pets were DOMESTICATED so that they could be INDOOR PETS, so don't be all like "But they're in their natural habitat!" No. Just no. You're even harming the environment having them roam around because they kill things they shouldn't be killing.
That said, There's nothing wrong with having a secure fenced in yard for your dog to run around in. I have a secure fenced in yard for my dogs and they haven't gotten loose once. They absolutely love their yard and it's easier to just let them go outside to go potty. We're thinking of getting a good dog door installed so that only they can get in and out.
What is wrong is keeping them outside in that fenced in yard, no matter how big or small it is. The problem with just having them live outside all the time instead of letting them in and giving them human contact is that they can get vicious over time. I've seen this happen too many times to count.
If you're going to keep them outside in a secured yard, be sure to give them LOTS of love and attention. Bring them inside if it's too cold, too hot, or rainy. You put your dog's health at risk by just leaving them out there.
Putting this aside, let's move onto Etiquette with pets.
KEEP YOUR DOG ON A LEASH.
Leash law or not, keep your dog on a leash!
You have better control over your dog if it is on a leash.
DON'T LET YOUR DOG NEAR SOMEONE'S DOG.
Some dogs aren't used to other dogs or can't handle them.
You need to ask the owner first if it's alright to let the two dogs play together.
TEACH YOUR KIDS TO NOT PET STRANGE DOGS.
I've heard of kids just running up to someone's dog and petting them without permission. You fail as a parent if you can't teach your kids this basic rule.
Some dog owners are still getting their new dog used to people, having screaming kids running up to them and petting them, pulling on them, climbing on them, does not help.
People with service dogs don't want kids just petting their dog without permission as their dog is doing their job, kids petting them is distracting.
ASK BEFORE PETTING OR FEEDING SOMEONE ELSE'S DOG
Owners put their dogs on diets so they don't want people randomly feeding their dog treats.
Owners know what their dog is allergic to or can't handle, not you, so don't just fling food at the dog.
Owners know if their dog is nervous or skittish about other people, not you, so don't put your hand near them.
Basically, treat someone's dog as if they're someone's kid.
You don't feed someone else's kid without asking the parent.
You don't pick up someone else's kid without asking the parent.
So don't do it to someone's dog.
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sparkle Animals
Whenever someone makes an animal character that is oddly colored or marked, there's always going to be that one person who goes "OMG THAT NOT NATURAL COLORZ. U SPARKLY WEEABOO DUMFAEC."
:|
Excuse me? Where is this art law that says CARTOONS can't be unnaturally colored?
For years, Cartoon animals have been unnatural colors.
Examples? Stimpy, Blue, Buster Bunny, etc. The list goes on. Of course there's naturally colored cartoon animals, but it's not required for an animal cartoon to be naturally colored.
Most of the time, when people make these characters, they're from a different world anyway so it could very well be NATURAL on that world.
But here's something people don't realize: All the colors of the rainbow do appear naturally on animals.
There's blue frogs, birds, lizards, butterflies, etc.
Oh, and you know that gray looking color on cats and dogs that is called blue? It is a kind of blue.
Just because it doesn't appear naturally yet doesn't mean the colors can't exist on furry animals later.
So your whole 'That animal is unnaturally colored, it should not exist' is invalid.
Please, take the stick out of your ass and leave the art world. No one wants your stuck up and lame personality in the art community.
You may not want to hear the whole 'Creativity' story, but you know what? Screw you. Art is all about being creative and using our imagination. For you to say our imagination is wrong? Gtfo. Imagination can't be restricted to guidelines. It doesn't work that way.
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
:|
Excuse me? Where is this art law that says CARTOONS can't be unnaturally colored?
For years, Cartoon animals have been unnatural colors.
Examples? Stimpy, Blue, Buster Bunny, etc. The list goes on. Of course there's naturally colored cartoon animals, but it's not required for an animal cartoon to be naturally colored.
Most of the time, when people make these characters, they're from a different world anyway so it could very well be NATURAL on that world.
But here's something people don't realize: All the colors of the rainbow do appear naturally on animals.
There's blue frogs, birds, lizards, butterflies, etc.
Oh, and you know that gray looking color on cats and dogs that is called blue? It is a kind of blue.
Just because it doesn't appear naturally yet doesn't mean the colors can't exist on furry animals later.
So your whole 'That animal is unnaturally colored, it should not exist' is invalid.
Please, take the stick out of your ass and leave the art world. No one wants your stuck up and lame personality in the art community.
You may not want to hear the whole 'Creativity' story, but you know what? Screw you. Art is all about being creative and using our imagination. For you to say our imagination is wrong? Gtfo. Imagination can't be restricted to guidelines. It doesn't work that way.
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Following The Crowd
Despite popular belief, just because a bunch of people don't like something, doesn't mean you won't like it either.
I've seen people dissing games and movies alike before they've actually tried them out. You can't base a game or movie by their commercials or reviews. You've got to TRY it first before making a decision as to whether you like it or not.
There's plenty of things I've tried that a lot of people didn't like but I turned out to like it.
Everyone's likes and dislikes are different. You shouldn't allow what someone says or a majority says dictate what you should or shouldn't like. Life is about experiencing new things! You can't be afraid to try something just because what he said she said. Like the saying goes "If your friends told you to jump off a cliff, would you?"
YOU need to be able to make decisions for yourself. YOU need to be able to self-develop. YOU need to be yourself, because no one else will ever be who you are.
If you allow everyone dictate who you are and what you like, then you're nothing more than a robot... or for gamers, a Sim/avatar.
Now go out there and try new things! Watch a movie! Play a game! Eat at a restaurant! Eat a new food!
Don't be afraid to try new things. Don't be afraid to find something you don't like.
Of course, you don't have to listen to me. It's your choice if you decide to listen or not.
Just know there's nothing wrong with being open-minded.
If you're afraid of losing your group of friends because you like something that they don't. Well.... They're not very good friends then are they? Friends are about being able to accept one another's differences and being able to enjoy each others company. If you lose friends, remember you can always make new ones. There's always someone out there who will accept you for who you are.
And with that, I shall take my leave.
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
I've seen people dissing games and movies alike before they've actually tried them out. You can't base a game or movie by their commercials or reviews. You've got to TRY it first before making a decision as to whether you like it or not.
There's plenty of things I've tried that a lot of people didn't like but I turned out to like it.
Everyone's likes and dislikes are different. You shouldn't allow what someone says or a majority says dictate what you should or shouldn't like. Life is about experiencing new things! You can't be afraid to try something just because what he said she said. Like the saying goes "If your friends told you to jump off a cliff, would you?"
YOU need to be able to make decisions for yourself. YOU need to be able to self-develop. YOU need to be yourself, because no one else will ever be who you are.
If you allow everyone dictate who you are and what you like, then you're nothing more than a robot... or for gamers, a Sim/avatar.
Now go out there and try new things! Watch a movie! Play a game! Eat at a restaurant! Eat a new food!
Don't be afraid to try new things. Don't be afraid to find something you don't like.
Of course, you don't have to listen to me. It's your choice if you decide to listen or not.
Just know there's nothing wrong with being open-minded.
If you're afraid of losing your group of friends because you like something that they don't. Well.... They're not very good friends then are they? Friends are about being able to accept one another's differences and being able to enjoy each others company. If you lose friends, remember you can always make new ones. There's always someone out there who will accept you for who you are.
And with that, I shall take my leave.
DooblyDoo has shared her thoughts and had a talk.
But will you DooblyDoo or DoonblyDon't?
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Blogs Ahoy!
I don't really get into things like blogging or Facebook, or whatever fad that is going on in the moment.
I do tend to rant, ramble, and go on random tangents though, so I thought "Hey, why not try blogging?"
I assure you this will probably be a terrible idea in the long run, but hey whatever.
You'll never sink if you never set sail, but you'll never catch fish either.
Now who am I? I dunno. If you can't figure out who I am, just call me DooblyDoo for now.
I don't know why you'd be so fascinated to know my identity?
I'm just the neighborhood rambler. Nothing to see here.
Oh, one more thing before I go. Don't take what I say too seriously alright? They're just words on your screen and you can choose not to read them. I don't ever mean to offend anyone and try to stick to the middle field. I don't take sides. The Side I choose is Reasoning, Logic, and Common Sense. Sometimes I wonder if I should introduce that side to people.... they seem to not be aware of its existence.
Anyway, I shall take my leave for now. Who knows if I return tomorrow or not.
I do tend to rant, ramble, and go on random tangents though, so I thought "Hey, why not try blogging?"
I assure you this will probably be a terrible idea in the long run, but hey whatever.
You'll never sink if you never set sail, but you'll never catch fish either.
Now who am I? I dunno. If you can't figure out who I am, just call me DooblyDoo for now.
I don't know why you'd be so fascinated to know my identity?
I'm just the neighborhood rambler. Nothing to see here.
Oh, one more thing before I go. Don't take what I say too seriously alright? They're just words on your screen and you can choose not to read them. I don't ever mean to offend anyone and try to stick to the middle field. I don't take sides. The Side I choose is Reasoning, Logic, and Common Sense. Sometimes I wonder if I should introduce that side to people.... they seem to not be aware of its existence.
Anyway, I shall take my leave for now. Who knows if I return tomorrow or not.
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