Is it August yet?

Caution - this is a soap box moment..

How the world perceives you is dependent on how you perceive and react to the world.

If a person says day in and day out that he or she hates the opposite sex and that there is no hope, well buddy it is probably true.  Harsh, yes, but face it.  If you look at the world with tainted eyes, the world is going to look at you as a grumpy person.  I can't think of a lot of people that wake up in the morning and make it a goal to hang out with Mr. Grumpy Gills.  The person has the ability to change his or her attitude.  Why not try that instead of complaining?  All complaining does is gives someone else a headache.

Alright, another thing… if a person wants to sound intelligent why not listen to both sides of the issue.  Don't just talk over the other person.  That makes the other person just want to sock ya in between the eyes.  Also, it shows you are a one-tracked mind and unwilling to get the full facts.

If you want a significant other, show others you can at least care for yourself.  Example, don't buy 40 pairs of socks just so you don't have to do laundry for 40 days.  It's funny to others until you actually realize… wow he really does that.  Then it just gets weird.

Finally, realize that other people have feelings.  If a person believes he is the next all-mighty John Newton, well then realize Mr. Newton it wasn't all science that made you famous.  Understand people had to teach your thoughts (teachers), write your thoughts (writers), and publish your thoughts (publishers).  It took an army to build Rome.

In other words, be humble, quit being pessimistic, and be considerate…. that will help you go places.