Rude Strangers

Since this post is about rude strangers and rude people in general, I figured this is as good of a time as any to fill up this post with as many Mean Girls gifs as possible.

Rude strangers have very recently came into my mind. I'm sure many people have had experiences with people they've never met before making mean or rude comments. Less than a week ago, someone flipped me of and, as much as I hate to admit it, it hurt more than I would like to admit.

Throughout the rest of the day, I kept replaying the incident again and again. I kept wondering what I did wrong and whether the stranger's actions were justified.

I guess I should start by explaining what happened. So, in the middle of a super relaxed trivia game, I noticed this guy in front of me looking at the answers on his phone. I noticed that he was sitting by himself and figured that striking up a conversation with him couldn't hurt so I decided that a joke would make the tone lighter. So then I smiled and said, "If you have the answers, would you mind sharing?"

Needless to say, he flipped me off while never looking me in the eye.

Maybe it was my fault. I guess I shouldn't have taken it upon myself to try to make someone else feel less lonely.

I guess I don't blame that stranger for what they did because, for all I know, they could have been having a bad day and I guess that not everyone shares the same sense of humor as me. But it really stinks because I was having a really really great day. Everything was going really well, and then this single event in the course of two seconds ruined what could have been a much better day as opposed to one where my mind was consumed by this incident.

But I have determined that rude strangers that act out without a reason should NOT ruin your day. If someone comes up to you and makes a rude comment or action, that should NEVER hurt someone who did nothing wrong.

I also came up with some ways to avoid feeling bad about the actions of rude strangers:

     1) Ignore: Sometimes disregarding the entire situation is probably for the best. This is what I did when the guy flipped me off. Becoming the bad guy is not the right impression to make. Don't fuel a fire when you do not have to.

     2) Defend yourself: Ignore the "ignore" advice above if the situation calls for it. Sometimes, you have to defend your honor and stand out for yourself against offensive or demeaning remarks. If the comment hurts anyone else or is derogatory in any form, defending yourself and others is completely justified. Don't let someone treat you poorly; no one deserves that.

     3) Don't beat yourself up: If it's not your fault, it shouldn't affect you. As much as it might hurt, it shouldn't constantly bug you.

Comment letting me know your opinions, views and/or experiences with rude strangers.

Jurassic World

I have been waiting for this movie for months and I just had the opportunity to watch it two days ago and it was worth the wait. I guess it goes without saying that all the other sequels to the iconic Jurassic Park (II and III) were more than a little disappointing, but Jurassic World was the perfect follow-up to one of the best movies ever. 

The special effects and animation were advanced and very well done. The dinosaurs were very authentic and somewhat true to what they would have actually looked like. The dinosaurs are by far the most incredible part of the entire movie. Ever since I watched Jurassic Park, I have loved dinosaurs and the ones in this movie did not disappoint. 

Aside from the main focus of the movie, the dinosaurs, the acting was spot on. For the most part, actors portrayed their roles well and I couldn't think of anyone better to have played their parts. 

And don't even worry about the movie having a disappointing climax, it was so nerve-racking and I was worried about how it would turn out. And it involved a VERY impressive run in high heels that deserved a lot of respect especially since no one rolled an ankle.

I guess my only problem with the movie was the shameful product placement. Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz were two of the most prominent. And the costumes were "eh" at best but other than that this movie is a must watch for anyone who has watched Jurassic Park and loved it. The movie included such tasteful and amazingly subtle Jurassic Park references that true Jurassic Park fans will love. And even if you haven't watched Jurassic Park, chances are that you'll love it too.

Tell me if you would like to watch this movie or if you have already seen it.

Pinterest Finds #3 | June 12 2015

It's been a while since I've shared some of my favorite things that I found on Pinterest and I couldn't think of a better time to do so. Click on the header to be taken to the pin:

Favorite Lighting:

There's just something oddly aesthetic about these lights. The bulbs have such trendy shapes and the light is bright while still gorgeously styled.

Favorite Sunnies:

Since I wear glasses, I can't really wear sunglasses. But I can still dream. I love their round shape and minimalistic color scheme.

Favorite Words to Live By:

I absolutely love this quote because its very inspiring and shares a powerful message. I love the feminist aspect of it and find it very encouraging.

Favorite Curly Hair:

Her hair is the definition of healthy. I love everything about it. Her curls are so full of life and look incredibly beautiful.

Tell me what you think about these Pinterest finds!

Headspace

Maybe you remember my post about my 2015 New Years Resolutions. One of my resolutions was to meditate every day. Unfortunately, I was not able to do this, however; I was more mindful but that doesn't really count. Anyway, while I was meditating for the first few weeks (six to be exact) I was using this app called: Headspace.

One day I just saw it in the App Store and decided to download it. It comes with a free 10-day mindfulness trial and the other features like the meditation packs: Sleep, Stress, and Focus come when you pay the subscription.

I did not pay for the subscription but I have done all the days for the 10-day trial and it was an incredible way to start practicing mindfulness. Everything kept building on the same thing but making it more and more independent.

It was really relaxing and I felt calmer on most days. I highly recommend that you do it in the morning but then again more than once is fine and relaxing at the end of the day is good for a good night's sleep.

After you finish the 10-day trial (which I highly recommend before buying the subscription), you kind of end up feeling a bit lost and wondering what to do next so I think I need to get the subscription.

Either way, the overall design of the app (which I usually use) and the website is ridiculously adorable. And the animations that they have are super informative and help relate meditation to my life. And Andy is very helpful during the 10-day trial. I have done guided meditation before where I was constantly told to clear my mind completely while Andy was far more patient about the entire process. He valued and emphasized acknowledging issues without trying to fix them instead of ignoring them.

The mobile app which you can download for free allows so you to get mobile notifications of mindful messages that remind you of keeping cool during the day.

If you haven't already, you should definitely check out their blog and website. And leave me a comment letting me know what you think of meditation in general and the app.