tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post9071125365773808840..comments2024-03-18T03:40:39.185-04:00Comments on The Curious Jew: Reclaiming EighteenChanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655144434904957767noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-68214781146111182152007-12-26T00:28:00.000-05:002007-12-26T00:28:00.000-05:00I don't like the music, but I love those lyrics.I don't like the music, but I <B>love</B> those lyrics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-5894763890049738952007-12-22T16:32:00.000-05:002007-12-22T16:32:00.000-05:00Oh Chana!Sweet sweet wonderful Chana...Oh Chana!<BR/><BR/>Sweet sweet wonderful Chana...the only way i knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527442357164907984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-25497367354984094012007-12-18T13:15:00.000-05:002007-12-18T13:15:00.000-05:00"3)It’s not being 18 or 20 or 35 that justifies ha..."3)It’s not being 18 or 20 or 35 that justifies having flaws and making mistakes, its being HUMAN."<BR/><BR/>I completely agree. And guess what? I like you a whole lot more after reading this post:)Madd Hatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019102671320169820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-35673792624638347882007-12-18T00:45:00.000-05:002007-12-18T00:45:00.000-05:00I'm allowed to be silly and carefree and wild and ...<I>I'm allowed to be silly and carefree and wild and childish, even; I'm also allowed to be all grown up and discuss topics that I find interesting. I can be everything. I can be Chana.</I><BR/><BR/>This is what it all comes down to. You shouldn't have to please anyone else; the expectations you're living up to should be your own. You don't need to make excuses for wanting to be a free spirit, but that doesn't preclude your being an incredibly intelligent person at the same time. Set attainable goals for yourself, but not pathetic ones--push out, expand your horizons, go dancing in the rain and then hole up in your room with a mug of hot chocolate for all anyone's opinion matters.<BR/><BR/>I know what it's like to live with the weight of expectations bearing down on you. But I found, at the end of the day, the heaviest were my own.<BR/><BR/>I think that most of us are walking a tightrope in some form or another. And its not like the sidewalk doesn't have cracks and uneven spots where one can trip. But I'll join you for hopscotch, if I'm invited.Scrapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911315552965685448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-17744891134235457212007-12-17T09:09:00.000-05:002007-12-17T09:09:00.000-05:00You're only 18...don't worry about things too much...You're only 18...don't worry about things too much. <BR/>I've been through the same phase, and yes, it's not pleasant, but think of it as a mode of self discovery. [Heck, I'm still stuck in undergoing that same process, but that's another story for another time)<BR/><BR/>You're really smarter than you give yourself credit for. No, really. You may not realize or appreciate it, but it's true.<BR/><BR/>And as for hopscotch--wow, there's something I haven't done in ages! Sounds like fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-44499882408664090202007-12-16T14:43:00.000-05:002007-12-16T14:43:00.000-05:00Hey--enjoy 18 for the short time that you still ha...Hey--enjoy 18 for the short time that you still have it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-8088877374460379692007-12-16T09:57:00.000-05:002007-12-16T09:57:00.000-05:001) “Great is not the man who has never faltered, b...1) “Great is not the man who has never faltered, but the man who tripped fell and rose again to greater heights” –Rav Soliveitchilk<BR/><BR/>2)“The nature of excellence is such that we may truly excel in one discipline and one alone.”<BR/><BR/>3)It’s not being 18 or 20 or 35 that justifies having flaws and making mistakes, its being HUMAN.<BR/><BR/>4)There is no need to reclaim your age, it was always yours. <BR/><BR/>5)I refuse to let you “off the hook.” And that’s precisely because of my expectations. This is who you are at 18, struggling, finding yourself, finding your place here in this world while the whirlwind threatens to carry you off at any moment. MY expectation is that you be who you are today, now, at 18. And when you reach 19, to be who you will have grown into. It’s hard; I know, I struggle too…more that I wish upon anyone. Even in strength I hurt deeply.<BR/><BR/>6)It is with love and pain that I see your struggle, and with pride that I watch you move forward. And in this aspect I have learned to understand how God watches myself and all his children, B’nei Yisrael. In contrast, I cannot promise to keep you from all harm, I am not in control. But to be there for you- That is a promise, a commitment, I am willing to make. Even if it means all I can do is watch you while you sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-27601450658042191612007-12-16T07:55:00.000-05:002007-12-16T07:55:00.000-05:00Chana, it's OK to choose the sidewalk. No need to ...Chana, it's OK to choose the sidewalk. No need to pressure yourself in order to please others.No need to put yourself and/or your gifts down either.Surround yourself with caring friends,the rest will follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-58211109275266137572007-12-16T07:11:00.000-05:002007-12-16T07:11:00.000-05:00There is no excuse for not liking Math, even if yo...There is no excuse for not liking Math, even if you are only eighteen.Gil Studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776831546758682126noreply@blogger.com