Forget Me Not

“Blessed are the forgetful, for they get the best even of their blunders.” -Frederich Nietzsche

Human nature usually supposes that ignorance is bliss. There is comfort in not knowing. Arguably, this comfort might be the source of happiness, or can be viewed as an impending tragedy. The mind plays tricks on us, and the more you know, the more enlightened you become. And when you become enlightened by the truth, pangs of frustration might arise, for what you may think as bliss, is not bliss at all. Then, you tell yourself, it was even better that I did not know. I was happy and peaceful. Now, I have become a train wreck with knowledge of betrayal and frustration.

“How happy is the blameless vestal's lot!
The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind!
Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd;
Labour and rest, that equal periods keep[…];”

-Alexander Pope

I suppose memory would choose to remember what was joyous, instead of lachrymose. Sometimes, this is what seems to work: to be hopeful in the midst of the unpromising outcome. To say to oneself: “Impossible is the possible not yet done.” Memories are filtered that way. Remembering is easy. Forgetting takes a lot of hard work. And when happiness sinks in, expect that somewhere in there, a memory has been put in the bin of forgetfulness.

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Photo Source: Forget me not by Asya Schween

People, Pets, and Peeves

People, Pets, and Peeves

Most Americans love pets. In fact, according to Frappa Stout, a writer in USAWeekend Magazine, states: “They've (pets) moved from the back yard to the bedroom, and 84% of American pet owners consider them part of the family.” Here is a great idea: people should be eliminated, and let pets rule the world.

The aforementioned magazine states: “Americans spend about $28 billion a year on their four-legged friends, and that's not all food and veterinary care. The pet product industry is exploding, and more than half of all owners regularly buy gifts for their pets .” $28 B. Sure, the starvation in Africa, and destitution in any third world country would not matter, as long as the important and vital pet would have its exorbitant pedigree. Many should realize that when one country would spend this much on pets, then, it is just reasonable to make an ultimate sacrifice: people should be eliminated, and let pets rule the world.

Becker, author of “The Healing Power of Pets,” opines: “The pet gives you unconditional love, limitless affection and to-die-for loyalty. So you spoil them worse than grandkids." This is the absolute truth. It is just reasonable to spoil the pets. The edict of society seems to be changing. The ultimate sacrifice (mentioned above) may come. Therefore, it would be futile to have the grandkids spoiled because they might have no memory of it. It is a slippery slope to opine that pets can provide unconditional love and limitless affection Putting emphasis on “unconditional,” if one would spend that much on pets, pets would justify the monetary compensation by just giving attention. But in the changing edict of society, people would seem to be secondary to pets (its ok for people in third world countries to starve as long as one country spend the 28 B).Just like in business, people are replaceable and expendable. Hence, the timing for the sacrifice might be right. People should be eliminated, and let pets rule the world.

Therefore, love the pets. Soon enough, pets can replace people and it will be their time for world domination.

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USA Weekend Magazine: Click Here
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I passed the NCLEX-RN with 75 questions

I just passed the NCLEX-RN. After all the prayers and hardwork, it is justifiable to have the RN suffix on my name. I study for almost three months, and the first take, I passed it.

The study materials and schedules that worked for me are:

• 100 questions a day using Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN(r) Examination cd-rom
• watching the content review of Kaplan 2 times
• watching the ATI videos (Med-Surg, PEds, OB x 3) (Mental Health x 1)
• Reading the whole Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN(r) Examination book and answering the chapter tests
  

• Supplemental books include
• NCLEX-RN Review (Nsna's Nclex Rn Review)
• Kaplan NCLEX-RN Exam 2005-2006 with CD-ROM (Kaplan Nclex-Rn
• NCLEX-RN Exam Practice Questions Exam Cram, First Edition
• NCLEX-RN Review Made Incredibly Easy! (Nclexrn Review Made Incredibly Easy)
• Nclex-Rn Questions & Answers Made Incredibly Easy (Made Incredibly Easy)

Some people would say that this is overkill. But I passed the NCLEX. After the test, I have a feeling that I will pass. Contrary to the premise that when a NCLEX-RN test takers think that they will pass the test after the test, they would usually fail. I got this from the forum of Allnurses.com by a member named TEXASCCRN.

Well, I have proven that premise wrong. As long as I believed in myself, and nourished my mind with positive thoughts, I passed the NCEX-RN. With the aforementioned materials above, and reading each rationale, it helped me a lot. Of course, the endless prayers.

Boston Legal:Stick it Closing Video

Alan Shore's Closing video: Click here
"It is far easier to fight for the principles, than to live up to them."


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Kaplan Scores

I was informed that 55% or above scores on the Qbank and/or Kaplan Question Trainer is deemed to be favorable. I am getting scores above 55%. I just have to study more and polish the weak areas/topics.