Sometimes I wish that were so, but then I usually end up coming to the conclusion that:

Even though we humans wish there could be just one more day in our week, the fact is that we would still find a way to waste it. 

        Some say, “If only there were just one more day in the week.”  To do what?  Relax?  The reality is, we would still find some way to cram as many things as possible into that extra day and still be left here wishing for yet a “nineth, tenth, eleventh” day of the week.  Others say, “There’s so much to do and so little time.”  No.  There’s plenty of time to do everything one needs to do.  It’s just a matter of having your own priorities straight.

        You know…priorities.  First and foremost being one’s family. 

“Get to know your parents.  You never know when they’ll be gone for good.  Be nice to your siblings.  They’re your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future. ”

~ Excerpt from “Everyone is Free (to wear sun screen)”

        Too many people today have gotten into the bad habit of putting other things first.  Some may argue that they have to work in order to take care of their family, and their career of choice requires long hours.  Therefore, hindering on the amount of time spent with the wife/husband and children.  In this case, I would ask them why they would have children if they knew that their career was time-consuming and they were not going to be able to give them the proper attention that children need.  Now, I understand that life is not just that simple.  I understand that everyone has or will be thrown a curve ball and certain situations cannot be avoided.  However, there are way too many children out there whose parents are “work-a-holics” and have little to no contact with a parental figure.  And I’m sorry, but Nanny’s are not the answer to everything. 

        On to education.  I’m going to be mainly talking about children’s education, due to the fact that I believe there are way too many parents out there who just let their kids give up.  I will admit, I’m one of those children.  That was college, whereas, I’m talking more like high school.  I wish that parents would be more strict with their offspring when it comes to high school education.  Parents have the authority to keep their kids in high school.  Now, when it comes to college, that’s a different story.  However, I am a stickler when it comes to letting teens quit high school, and this is why:

“Essentially, a student facing late graduation has two options: Stay in school and earn a regular diploma late, or leave school and earn either nothing or a GED. Late graduates fare better compared to students who leave school and those who earn a GED.”

~ An Excerpt taken from Better Late Than Never?

           Like I said, I am one of those kids.  I quit college, because I was unhappy with where I was.  And to be honest, I don’t regret that decision.  Living as a 20-year old female with no college education has really opened up my eyes to a lot of things.  Making a living for myself isn’t easy.  Currently, I am living paycheck to paycheck due to the fact that I suffered a decent pay cut when Mel’s closed and I took my present job here at the bank.   My savings requires a magnifying glass just to notice an accumulation.  Now, with that, I may have exagerated slightly, but it was for the sake of “making a point.”  

        Long story short, I’ve realized, slowly but surely, how much further an education will take me.  That’s why, as of the fall of 2009, I will be attending Penn College once more with a slightly different outlook and level of confidence…

…I think…

        Regardless of my opinion on these matters, you are entitled to your own.

“I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection.  Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God’s business.”

~ Michael J. Fox

        I understand that we are only human.  And as humans, we will strive to reach perfection, but it will always fall short of our grasp, because it all boils down to this:

We are all sinners…

        …and we have ourselves, and ourselves only, to blame for that.

And Lord willing, one fine day, I will be perfect…just as He has promised.