Daimler's blog

People in times of hardship often rely on hope to have things get better. Even under less dire circumstances people seem to hope for things to get better. So whats all this hoping about?

 In my opinion hope simply reflects a defense mechanism we have developed in order to try to cope with things we dont think we can deal with. Hope is in essence a cushion so when we fall we may fall hard but dont get broken. Furthermore, hope acts as a reflects a certain loss of control in our lives. The times we hope the most is when we feel nearly helpless. The real problem with hope comes when we rely on it and use it as a crutch for every situation or if we use become disillusioned with false hope of things happening which cannot happen.  Read More »

I'm reluctant to criticize democrats because I completely disagree with many of the views held by Republicans on the other side of the political spectrum however current democratic politics have been especially frustrating. For the first time in ten years democrats retook the majority in Congress and ushered in what was supposed to be a change of pace. However, its been far too much of "business as usual in Washington" as Barack Obama loves to remark. However, I think Obama's statement is blind to a major problem with democrats in Congress; which is that Democrats in Congress are lily livered when they are faced with a decision which may make them appear weak.  Read More »

Well now that the Spring Blogging Contest is over... very sad yes. Of course many of us will stop blogging but I thought I'd do something kind of unique. Its been more than a month since I last wrote a blog and I thought I'd share my story and perspective about how I got into this Pro U thing which was cooler than I thought it would be as I am very cynical.  Read More »

Recently I decided that before summer starts I wanted to get into better shape as the freshmen fifteen were weighing a little too heavily on me. So I started running everyday and working out. I am taking a 4 week weight lifting class with a trainer that trains athletes for the Olympics which is pretty cool too.  Read More »

So a couple months ago I wrote a blog concerning the way advertisers choose to write the most relevant and important qualifying statements and exceptions in the fine print of advertisements. These truths are commonly found at the bottom of the screen in tiny fine print.  Read More »

Often in the United States people frown upon immigrants, both legal and illegal who can only speak Spanish and know only a few English words. Many who are frustrated with illegal immigration want people to live in this country to speak English primarily.  Read More »

Maybe I'm old fashioned or boring but I find it hard to get all excited about the candidates or anything because there are 545 Days left until the 2008 Presidential Election! Too many people are already calling this election close.  It ridiculous. We might as well be making conclusions on who is going to win the next World Series based on their Spring Training Games.  Read More »

Everyone has been there. Sitting at home late at night, pot of coffee waiting in the wings as you cram a semesters worth of information into every cell of Short Term Memory you can for that pesky (Insert superflous subject) Final at 8 am the next morning. You're hands are shaking as you have just finished youre third 8-12 oz. cup of coffee. You cant stop pissing.  Read More »