Random thoughts about kids

Kids are interesting. 

One second they're the cutest thing. The next you're fearing for your life. 

But I don't see how anyone couldn't value kids. 

As I'm writing this I'm watching some kids play on the playground. I ran down the steps of the playground and the little boy told me. "Be careful Miss Arielle!" (I love when they call me Miss Arielle. It's adorable.) but I was so touched that he genuinely cared for my well being, an stopped playing to make sure I was careful. 

That same boy wouldn't even talk to me thirty minutes before. He was scared, scared that his mom wouldn't come back for him after being dropped off to be babysat. Half an hour later he was climbing all over the playground. He was fearless. 

Samuel does that too. He's scared whenever my mom or dad leave. But then he's climbing all over anything and everything. 

Kids always do that. They need someone to take care of them. To comfort them, hold them, play with them. Have you ever held a sleeping baby? Let me just say, it's amazing and beautiful. 

Random Ramblings of a Book Addict

I love books. I like reading them. I love writing them. I like discussing them. Etc. etc. There is one thing I hate about them though. 

Ready?

I hate how only the main and supporting cast matters. 

Yes, I know, books cannot show every single person's story and adventure. 

In adventure stories people can be dying every two sentences. But unless the main, or supporting character dies, then it doesn't matter. 

Also in adventure stories other people could be doing the exact same thing as the hero. But it doesn't matter. They will never be the hero. 

Samwise. He's a perfect example. Frodo get's all the praise for destroying the ring. But, I mean, how many times did samwise save frodos life? Then, he carried Frodo. Up a mountain. But he is not "the hero". He is barely even "a hero". 

Sorry, I go on these little rants. It happens. Comment on whether you agree or not. 

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Compliments and such

I've come to really appreciate compliments. Not flattery. Compliments. A few people I know don't accept compliments. Maybe they just don't think they're genuine. Maybe they're confusing compliments for flattery. Maybe they're full of self confidence, maybe the complete opposite. I should look into that. Well anyways, I think that genuine compliments are the way to win someone's friendship. People are always being criticized. Humans love to tell you what you're doing wrong. I've found that sometimes bringing people down builds confidence. I don't know why, but it does, or so I've heard. So, with all that criticism if you tell someone a genuine compliment, they realize you're different. That you won't put them down. That the only criticism you'll be giving is the constructive type. That you are great best friend material. It takes a lot more maturity and honor to give a compliment. But remember, flattery is much different than a compliment. People love being built up by others. Go give someone a compliment. Just do it. Make it genuine. Make it kind. Build someone up. Maybe you'll make a new friend.

Just a little something to think about and occupy your thoughts for a bit. ;)
Have a good day!