A Good Vent Session

Blogging is like venting. For those of you who don't know, venting is just an opportunity to release some thoughts or feelings that have been building up inside you for too long. I think venting is a really good thing, that we need to do more often. That way, we can live with honesty in our lives and avoid those hated stress build ups! Plus, after saying what you mean you will feel better about the world and about yourself. Another thing that can help is acquiring a more positive mindset to take away from your bad mood.

As most of you know, I work at King Soopers (FML). Well, after a 9 hour shift today, full of dealing with pushy customers and having the privilege to bag groceries all day, I suddenly found myself in the dumps. Sometimes, I honestly think its impossible to see the good in the world while working in that store. I slowly slumped through the day, with the thought of getting a paycheck soon, just looking forward to 5:15 p.m. (the time I got off). Somehow, I made it to 5:19 and clocked out to go home, with that bored/sad feeling still lingering over me, like a permanent raincloud. I walked out of the store, out of the artificial store lighting, and let the pure, warm evening sunshine hit my face. I took a deep breath and started to feel a LOT better. I just let the very uneventful day of pointless work slip right through my fingers, like sand from Huntington Beach (17Th & Ocean view). I guess you just cant take things too seriously and cut the stress and bad feelings loose, like a fishing line that got tangled in some weeds.

This has been a really good summer so far. I have taken advantage of chances to see pretty much all of the west coast (and the A's, Giants, Angels and Dodgers and the Lake Elsinore Storm). I have gone to some Rockies games and spent time with some pretty cool people. Now more than ever, I have realized you need to take advantage of the free time you have. I say this because time seems to be moving a little quicker each day, but each day is a damn good day to be alive. Being 19 is pretty crazy, considering its my last teenage year. The other day, when I was making fun of my Dad for being 53, he said it seems like just yesterday when he turned 19. It seems like my life is divided into spending time with my family, friends or work, and I never get to spend enough time with the first two. That's why I think it's really important to always be a loving, caring person around the important people in your life. For those of you who think I'm a bitch for dropping that last line, FORGET YOU!

Thanks everyone who read this one, hopefully the vent session wasn't too lame (unlike my cousin Keevan's rival blog page). I also must say, I'm very interested to where the Rockies currently are. They temporarily show flashes of greatness from time to time, I think they might be one of those teams you might want to watch out for. I plan on attending at least 25 more games this season, so get up off your lazy rear-ends and let's go watch some baseball!!!

Thanks again,

-Shaun Hicks

P.S.- Make the world a better place, punch Russell Martin in the face.

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