Paula\’s Palace of Thought

There is quite a lot to reflect on as 2007 falls to 2008, but as I take down my calender and replace it with a new one, all those days, weeks, and months seem some what empty. I find it so odd that everyday is a new day and yesterday will never come back. Take right now for instance, it will never be 6:46 P.M. Friday, December 28, 2007. That moment is gone.

One of my favorite songs at the moment is “Look How Far We’ve Come,” by Matchbox Twenty. It had made me realize that this world really needs to change. I was always told the world would come to an end generations after I was consumed by Earth worms, but as of right now I am doubting that. 2007 was a year that gave awareness to all these problems, let’s make 2008 the year that fixes these problems. Because I know I don’t want to die from:

1. Severe sun burn a.k.a Global Warming

2. A slow death that eats away at my immune system a.k.a AIDS

3. Bombs a.k.a Japan’s revenge

Those are just to name a few. I think 2008 should be the year we keep our New Year’s Resolution, and no, not loosing 5 pounds or getting better grades. How about we come together, open our eyes, start working toward a goal.

Dear Santa,

This is not a Christmas letter or list. I am not explaining why I should be on the “good list.” It has come to my attention that you are morbidly obese. For a man your age and size, you must suffer from a number of health problem. I know it is rude to comment on someone’s weight, but Santa, have you stepped on a scale lately? Where do I begin? High blood pressure and cholesterol must be serious concerns in your everyday life. Type II Diabetes should be something you suffer from. I am pretty sure you do not eat sugar-free cookies. Mrs. Clause is certainly putting too much sodium in your diet. I don’t even want to know how clogged your arteries are. What does your doctor think? How long have you had an eating disorder? I do not want you to revert to anorexia, but when the holiday season comes around it is pretty obvious you become a binge eater. You probably do not eat for days, then on Christmas Eve you go on a binge craze! Binge Eating is not the answer to your weight issues. Eating billions of cookies in one serving can’t be good for your body, especially all that sugar rotting your teeth!

Santa there are some simple ways to get your life back together. Try eating less carbs and sugars. An apple or carrot can do a lot of wonders. Run with Rudolph or Donner (start out as a nice walk). Go on fun dates with Mrs. Clause. I know you are quite busy watching all the children, but if you love your job, take into account your health!

Love and Concerned,

Paula

P.S. I will leave you an apple with a glass of water. Milk can have a lot of fat.  And your cheeks are quite rosy! Wear some sun screen to protect your face from the harsh winds of the North Pole!

This year when I had to mail Santa my Christmas List, I had a very hard time coming up with things I wanted. Nothing came to mind. When I thought about it, the word want seems so selfish. There is nothing I absolutely need. I know anything I wanted (almost) I could have. What about the other half? The people who need a lot more than I do? I want those people to have what they need. The people less fortunate than I to be given a great Christmas gift they can really use.

Dear Santa,
I would like (yes, another list)…

1. World peace
2. Cure for cancer
3. Stop global warming
4. Food for the hungry
5. Shelter for the homeless
6. Stop abuse
7. No more shooting/gangs
8. Fewer car accidents
9. Cure for AIDS
10. Love

The seasons have changed

But that does not mean you

I remember the days before the clouds turned gray

When spring and summer held hands

It was never so complicated

We could laugh and smile

And you’d always stay for awhile

The seasons have changed

Where did you go?

Did the fall’s winds blow you away

Take hold of your feet and run away

I can not wait until April to see you again

Will you come back after the seasons have changed?

Or will you simply just have gone away?

The seasons have changed

Do you see it too?

I look out my window and see no leaves on the trees

Nor flowers or bees

Out your window is a far contrast

Your weather seems to be a summer mast

The sails are free and blowing fast

And for me I seem to be the season of the past

(I hope this makes sense. It does to me)

I write lists about lists and lists that branch off of lists and lists to create lists. That makes a lot of lists! I’m going to write a simple list for you. A list about things that annoy me. I am sure you can relate!

1.  Pencil points breaking in the middle of a sentence

2. Pens running out of ink in the middle of a word

3. Matching socks

4.  Food in people’s teeth

5. Commercials

6. Paris Hilton

8. Sweating

9. Not having a hair band

10. People whispering

11. Math

12. Body Odor

13. Crowded areas

14.  Math

15.  Having nothing to wear

16. Factoring

17.  Studying

18. Hot Dogs

19. Ice cream melted on your hand that dried up

20. Being Thirsty

21. Choking on Triscuits

22. Alarm clocks

23. Homework

24. History Essays

25. Math

26. Dead flowers

27. War

28. Pimples

29. Drama

30. Being annoyed