Learning a Language in 100 Words

I lived in the Netherlands for 18 months. Before heading to the land of the windmills, I was in a special program for 6 weeks to learn (sort of) the Dutch language. When I first arrived, I was amazed by how much I hadn't learned during my 6-week course. And yet, after probably 3 months, I was closet to fluent and after 6 months, fully fluent.

Why? How?

I don't know. Well, maybe I do a little. I loved the culture. I love the people. I tried to mimic them. I asked questions. I wrote things down. I spoke Dutch!

Melanoma in 100 Words

I came home from an 18-month living situation in the Netherlands in October. By January 2015 I was diagnosed with Melanoma Skin Cancer. It was a tough few weeks while I worked on not freaking out before my surgery.

Melanoma, previously the rarest form of skin cancer, is now becoming more and more common. It is deadly because it can spread so quickly. The surgery was done and the tumor was removed.

I came back two weeks later to get the stitches removed and be declared cancer free. For 6 months I've been cancer free. Hopefully it stays that way.

Music in 100 Word

I've enjoyed music for my entire life. When I was 8 I started playing the flute and have never looked back. Music can lead to the theme song of the soul. It can ignite fire and passion otherwise unknown to the world.

Through music cultures and societies have rebuilt themselves after catastrophes. Music can heal the spirit and create dreams. Through music I have learned to connect to my innermost self. I've come to realize why musicians move while playing their masterpieces. It's nearly impossible not to. With the rhythm and the spirit in the words, you have to move.

Blisters in 100 words

Blisters. Ouch. I just got a new one today. I was at a friend's birthday beach bash. First off, that was a bad idea. Socializing is never a good idea when I'm involved. usually I'll end up hurting someone's feelings by being honest. Sorry!

While walking on the hot HOT sand, I felt a slight sting. While I rested my feet in the cool water I didn't notice anything. It wasn't until I was home that I felt the blistering heat exhibiting from my foot. A big blister has come to light. What do I do now?

Let it alone!

Fun in 100 words

What is fun? I think fun is a matter of choice. Anything can be fun with the right attitude. Well, except serial killing. Then again, I guess serial killers find pleasure. But that is usually frowned upon. So let's not include it.

I love to read. I enjoy eating slightly melted ice cream. I like to listen to music. Playing my flute is enjoyable. When it's winter and I wrap myself up in a blanket recently taken out of the dryer. HMMMMMM! I love being the first one to use the Peanut Butter. But most of all, I enjoy life.

Books in 100 words

Books. They are by nature made up by hundreds of thousands of words. Composed of the same 26 letters, and yet they allow us to see the world from a different perspective.

A book is an entirely new world contained in a stack of papers. I love to get lost in a new world where my own troubles can finally take second place. Who can worry about college grades when you're concern becomes whether or not to destroy a ring with such enticing power, or allow yourself to be killed so life will go on for others? Reading is my escape.

My view on the world: 100 words

The world is harsh. War, disease, wealth, poverty, hunger, death. Uncertainty runs rampant through the every street consuming everyone in its path. Ignorance, anger, negativity, and disaster plague our lives. What can we do?

On the other hand, there are those who try to help those in need. Money is spent, lessons are taught, donors are found, death brings life, life changes the world. Smiles, laughs, jokes, a helping hand. Faith in Humanity is restored, and I think that's why I like to live on this wonderful planet. Hope can always be found. Sometimes we need to make it ourselves.

Catcalling in 100 Words

What is Catcalling? Catcalling (Google definition): make a whistle, shout, or comment of a sexual nature to a woman (I'll add 'man') passing by.
It is not a compliment. It should not boost an ego. It lessens the progress society has already made. Many men and women do this as a way to boost their own ego or hide their lack of confidence. Catcalling is form of abuse and should not be condone, and yet when a woman stands up for herself she can be in danger of further abuse.

Callous
Abusive
Threatening
Crude
Alarming
Lewd
Lie
Ignorant
Negative
Gross

What is this?

This blog will be made of posts consisting of only 100 words each. No matter what. I will have to revise every single sentence to make it strong.

Topics will be varied and based entirely on my desires. I feel fairly confident in forming opinions over a small stretch of time and page. I look forward to sharing my ideas and opinions with others. It will help myself and other understand what we truly believe and (sometimes) know to be true.

We will, together, become (I hope) people with more decisive living habits and compassion for others' opinions and ideas.

First Post: 100 Words

There's this idea I have. Can I make a blog of posts that contain only 100 words? I think it's possible. And certainly it will be difficult sometimes to come up with that many words to describe something so minuscule, but I still believe this will be a nice experiment.

Often times, in my opinion, a measurement of a writer's ability is their ability to write concisely. Unless you're the writer of The Scarlet Letter, then long sentences which span across several pages are a must. I guess we'll see. Can I do this?

Consistency is better than one timers.