Attempt Numero Uno

       So I have never really done this blogging thing. But, with the talented writer that I am[:)]and aspire to be I might as well give it a shot, besides I have way too much time on my hands and a very small internet fee at my new apartment. :) So yeah, my name is Candace and I blog...apparently.
       Yesterday I was watching this episode of Grey's Anatomy, my new favorite TV show, and at the very end of the episode, Meredith Grey gives this whole speech about how hikers don't get their picture taken during the excruciating climb up. Only at the top, after they have acheived success, are they praised for their work. And it led me to the following thoughts...It reminds me of how when I was growing up, my uncle used to say "Do or do not, there is no try." He was probably quoting Star Wars or something. And of course he was saying this about weeding the garden, not about hiking Mount Everest or anything, but still.
       I guess you could say that we all go through phases in life, starting [and failing :)] diets, different jobs, going to school, all of which are reflections of new ideas of who we are, and who we want to be. And if you have read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, then you will probably remember that horrible word "paradigm"? [I don't think it is horrible in that I don't like the meaning, I just don't like it because it looks gross and tricks you]. Well having different "paradigms" or ways of looking at what we see, our views of the world, ourselves and others, really influences everything, even down to the daily decisions we make. Junk Food VS Healthy Food, that decision all depends on your current paradigm. If you think of yourself as a complex carbon-based life form that needs fuel to survive, and the best way to survive is to eat what is necessary and deemed "healthy" by the world's top researchers and health experts, then you would probably throw out the Dew and pizza. But if you thought of yourself as just a girl or guy who is thirsty and hungry and has a cold can of Mtn Dew in your fridge and a freshly baked Papa Murphys Pizza on your stove top, then you would most likely choose Dew and Pizza. But it all depends on how you interpret [and define] what you see. And not just about health and fitness [yes, I know; blah blah blah] but everything in your life: your religious beliefs, your schooling, your bank account, your wardrobe, your occupation, your transportation. EVERYTHING.
       And these definitions change a lot over time. They are practically continuously changing. So instead of using that disgusting "p" word, I think I like just the phrase "The Latest Definition" of my life. Besides, who wants a blog called "The Continuously Changing Paradigm". :)
       Anyway, that was kinda long so I'm done.  Peace Out.
p.s.- I work at Papa Murphys Pizza, fantastic pizza, sorry for bashing. We currently have a disgustingly cheap $3.99 Large Pepperoni. Limit 3. Valid at Utah locations only.