Today I learned about language. It's amazing how the vibrations of our vocal cords contain so much. But what is a voice without an ear?

So many times we all seem to forget to listen. Not just hear but listen. Sometimes it's harder to listen then it is to talk. It's finding that balance that is so tough. As I mentioned in my first ever post being a teenager is almost impossible at times. Humans by our very nature are self centered,not just teenagers and striking the balance between talking and listening is what keeps our sanity and friendships.

In my first post I also talked alot about how rapidly growing up changes. What amazes me is that with every option we have to talk to people we feel like our voices are'nt heard. I am not saying that this is the only generation that has felt silenced for every generation has. Maybe it's because with every chance we are given to show ourselves to the world we are given one more place to spread a persona.

Maybe none of these million outlets ask for a real person.

Status updates should be proclaimations of our amazing lives or Jerry Seinfeld esque witty observations. Perhaps the reason that we have'nt seen a rush to the comedy clubs that was seen is in the 80's is because every wannabe comedian has simply taken to their twitter account.

Maybe this is a blessing. Two painful hours in a comedy club reduced to 140 characters. But if we don't take advantage of these oppertuinties to make our voices heard then what vare we going to miss out on?

Once again it all comes down to a balancing act of talking and listening and being confident in being heard. Because once you learn balance it's as easy as breathing the hardest part is to move on.

Today I learned about people.
Broad opening sentence don't you think? But really,today I learned that you never have anybody all figured out. I hate to admit that. Cause to so many people I'm a confidante and I like to think I have everyone figured out. I like to think that bi-weekly therapy visits have basically given me a degree in psychology. But you never figure everything out about everyone. Or anyone for that matter.
Isn't that kind of beautiful?
Cause mystery is beautiful it's exciting and strange and well. I relish it! I love the idea of getting to know someone. Whether that means making a new friend,going on a date,or just have a real talk with your best friend like when you were in grade six and spent hours talking over movies eating jumbo bags of popcorn.
also... MARY POSTED ON MY BLOG. YES THE REST OF CYBERSPACE I DON'T THINK YOU CAN HEAR ME BUT SHE DID.
Countdown till summer starts hopefully it's one of learning (Note to self after Monday start emptying your head of formulas for the days ahead)