Dystopian Fiction

Christmas present from Pig.

I've just got to say, all dystopian fiction is looking to be a total copycat of The Hunger Games. Well, at least that's what I've heard. So, being a total Hunger Games fan, I picked up Matched, by Ally Condie. I have got to say, yes, it was TOTAL copy cat. Now, the plot idea, that was different. It's all dystopian fiction, but, it was a bit different. But the plot points, totally similar. Almost identical.
Let's pretend Ky is Peeta, Xander is Gale, and Cassia is Katniss. Shouldn't be difficult. At all. Now, we get on to the ideas that really support that.

Tests

Okay, everyone raise their hands. Yes, high, high, up. Now, put your hands down if you don't like school. Put your hands down if you don't like tests. Put your hands down if you don't like fail-or-pass the grade tests. Thank you. Those of you still raising your hand, you are a nerd. Sorry, but it's the truth. Yes, seriously, testing wears me out. I am a braniac, though, so I study like crazy and check my answers over and over, and use up every last minute so that my classmates start yelling at me to hurry up. But, other than that, I hate the tests. They were created by sadists or something. Boredom has got to be the worst torture! Yeah, many of you MUST agree. Nerds can't be the only ones out there reading my blog, right? If you agree with me, leave a comment.

Popularity

Hi again. So, since so many of you liked Outward Appearances the best, here's a little follow-up. Still the same verse, but this time a different focus. To refresh your memory, the verse was Proverbs 31:30; "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be blessed." This time around, I want to focus on the charm part.

Love Like Crazy

Love Like Crazy by Lee Brice is one of my most favorite songs in the world. One of the reasons is because I'm a total romance lover. Also, I think the chorus is a great guide to live life.

Wealth

Apparently, the most popular post with you guys is Outward Appearances. I don't know if it's because you really feel for the unfairness of, well, fairness. Ha ha. Or if it's because you like the references to verses. Well, in case it's the latter, I have another verse reference for you.

Shooting High

Okay, now, you might have heard, from an array of adults, to shoot high. Okay. Well, thank you adults, for THAT part. Listen, to that part... and that part only. Ignore all other comments about how you could never achieve that goal, how you could do better, and how you'll never get far in life doing that. Focus on the now. Do what you love. And don't be afraid to dream. Big.
As you know, I LOVE acting. Now, my parents don't support my love for acting as much as they do my writing. I wish they did. But, I am genuinely interested in acting, so I am going to continue to act. I'll find my own way that involves my own interests. I dream big. I'm determined to someday be a Hollywood actress. I will ignore any discouraging comments. Okay?
Do what YOU want to do. YOU know what you like to do. Not your parents. Or your teachers. I'm not telling you to be rebellious. Just to follow YOURSELF.

Outward Appearances

Proverbs 31:30 states that "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be blessed."
This verse really speaks to me. What my interpretation of it is that, outward appearances are not what matter. It's what's on the inside that does. I really love this, because, I totally agree. It's just that the world doesn't. They still judge on that. And, I'll come clean, sometimes I still do as well. It's the way the world has influenced us to think. You know, I heard on the radio a while back that some people were protesting that good-looking people had an unfair advantage to employment. Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and others were more likely to hire people with better looks than those without. Well, duh. I think that's kind of self-explanatory, but this IS an example of how our world-view is this: The prettier someone is, the more likable that person is. Hello! Why? Besides, the world's picture of beauty varies. In Africa, obesity is considered beautiful. NOT here. At all. So, I guess the point I'm trying to make here is that it is what is on the inside that matters. Many of us have always subconsciously accepted that (thanks to counselors and increasing suicide rates), but we have to really accept that fact. Listen, blessings won't come because you're pretty, or you're the most popular. No, blessings come from one place. One person. The Lord.

Commitment

Okay, this just came to my mind. But, I really want to know if this is true for you others. I have this issue. It's where, I'll want to really commit to a task, but then I'll get other ideas and stray from it. Like, I mentioned, I love to write. But, I have NUMEROUS stories that I have started and never finished. Apparently, I have a really short attention span. That's kind of what happened with my other blogs. I get sidetracked. Bored. So, hope this isn't too much too ask, but how about you readers out there help me stick to this one by reading my blog, following it, leaving comments, the sorts. Oh, and, if any of you have the same problem as me, send me an email and let me know. Isn't that why we're here? To know that we aren't alone?