18 Can You Be Alone When You're Around People?

Mark Twain once said, "The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with oneself." In my point of view, I would say this refering to the fact that I'm not satisfied with something about myself that I can't change. This definitely applies to me in many areas. I am always trying to be better than someone else with the excuse, "I'm just turning myself into a better me." I know that the truth is I'm not satisfied with the way God made me. I would change many things in my life if I could, but God has a better plan for me than worrying about my looks. When you can never be satisfied with yourself, can you truely be satisfied with any friendship? The type of lonliness this brings is not literal but mental lonliness. You can be with friends and still be lonly if you can't admit to being who God wants you to be.
I enjoy being with friends and I also like to be alone to think about things and get my thoughts organized. I don't mind either one, but until I have been made to God's comlpete image and am satisfied in Him as who I am, I will always be lonly.

17 Going to the Grave Studying?

When I think of older adults going to college, I think of high school drop outs who are finally getting their life back together; however, this is not always the case. Many from the Baby Boomer's generation are school shopping because the're hitting the books once again. From resturaunt manager to science teacher, these people just want to get more out of life instead of wait around for that dreaded day of death! I believe they have the right mentallity in their head when they take this action. If you can still read well (reading glasses not included) then why not better yourself through education.
Most colleges are aimed at young people around the age of 18 years old, because most college students are fresh out of high shcool. This provides a challenge in entering school and financial aid programs are only given to those who can attend college at a young age (no career of full-time job people). Classes are often scheduled at an inconvenient time as well!
Adults have a longer time to think about life and a reason I believe their education could improve society is because of their thoughtful consideration and experience, they will seek more need education for something they have found more needed throughout their lifetime.
The story of Mike Flynt is one that says, "I'll never give up!" Late into life he still pushes for what he believes he can acomplish and thus making him a better person. That is alot of work and for myself, I would need alot of motivation, but if it was very important, I think I would be able to push through any obstacles to make it.

16 The Human Time Machine

If I had my life to do over, I can almost remember every date maybe even the time of day that I got in trouble and how I wished that I could go back in time and do the right thing. I remember things I did that didn't even satisfy me, or times that I enjoyed things for the moment but they have left permanent scars on my character where the stitch lines will forever remain, reminding me of my mistakes. If there was one power I could have, it would have to be reversing time to correct myself. But that sounds silly doesn't it.
I enjoy challenges, especially when I am motivated. Pre-Calculus is a class that I consider a real challenge. In all wisdom, our teacher allows us to go back and make corrections for full credit, allowing us to understand our mistakes so that we won't make them again in our new found understanding. I have found this very helpful to me. Life is a little different though. We don't always get that chance. I am pushing forward to the real prize which is to be with our Creator and Savior. I often stumble over the difficulties that surface in this sea of obstacles called life. And when you find your self in a similar situation, remember this quote: "In life, there are no make up exams, so choose wisely!"

15 If I Was the President...

If I was the old grey haired man sitting in the Oval Office, I would attack three specific things! First on my agenda is foriegn policy. A tighter and stricker protection of the border would keep many illegals out, which would cause for less taxation of the future generation. This leads me into my next area of focus: the US economy. It believe that it is important to stay on top of money issues however hard that may be. This includes taxes, cost and demand ratios, and gas pirces of course. Lastly, leaving on the note of fuel, the environment should be gaurded. Not like I'm a tree hugger, but keeping the upper hand on our environment would allow for more resources and a longer time to find ways to use renewable items such as plants. The issue that is dearest to my heart is definitely religious liberty. I don't know how to explain it's importance but it will play a big role (or lack thereof) in the time of the end.
As you can see in my important three topics, many if not all issues that concern the american citizens overlap in some way or another, whether its hard to see of overly obvious. And all subjects are almost equal in every way to make a successful nation.