Maybe I Think Too Much (Classic Philosophical Questions)

i did not have to run today, it was a rest day. i do have to fit 5 miles in tomorrow. i think i will try to sleep in and run tomorrow afternoon. i was up late last night with the dog barking about every hour to keep me awake, i am a little tired today. i didn't shoot my bow today either, we had to go out to eat lunch since it is my cousin's last week at work before he gets ready to leave for school. i am hoping i can get a good night's rest tonight (even though i am on call) so i will be well rested for the run tomorrow.

don't really have much to say today. i have gotten a little more feedback on the blog since i posted it on facebook. i always like feedback, i think i just like hearing what others have to say about my posts and the occasional joke i get. Sheri said the title to one of my last posts did not describe me (short and sweet). i guess she has a point, i am average height.

"It is good to rub and polish our brains against that of others." Michel de Montaigne i really like this quote. i think these days too many people want the easy answer, want a quick way out....without thinking too much about it. some people think i am argumentative because when i am asked a question i usually respond with a question and then get into a discussion. sometimes i do it so that the people will realize the process of thinking a thing through. another reason is because a lot of times people ask me a question without giving me, what i feel, is enough info to answer the question. this disgruntles many people because they want a quick fix, a quick answer. most people do not want to think things through. when i am asked a question i try to think of all the possibilities and all the possible answers. this leads to many people asking someone else now for their quick fix. many times i hear someone ask a question to a fellow employee that was originally supposed to be asked to me. then i hear the other employee giving a quick answer and they both go on about their business. it kind of upsets me to hear people give these quick answers just to make someone happy for the short term. i like discussions because i can plead my case and they can plead theirs and we both go away smarter. however, other people don't like this because it causes them to think and sometimes it can seem like i am trying to prove them wrong. i can't tell you how many times i have completely changed my opinion on something by having one of these discussions. it just seems these days most people aren't trying to dive into the deeper meanings of life. kind of upsetting, what a waste.