Today one of my teachers gave a small lecture which I found quiet motivating. She explained that for one to be able to learn, one must be willing to put in effort, which is absolutely true, one must have drive, and one must be able to accept criticism. I love criticism. I believe that no matter how negative a comment can be, I will learn and get better by accepting other people's views. I may not agree most of the time but I do put things in for consideration. She also explained why she is hard on students. Tough teachers are my favorite because they challenge me. I can use a push to help me and I can definitely use constructive criticism. She explained that she is hard on us because she wants us to improve and the only way for us to improve is if we allow her to teach us; thus keeping an open mind. For some reason this lecture has been wandering around in my mind because I really appreciated what she said. She said that she wants us to try our best not because we want to do better, but because she is passionate about teaching and cares a lot about how we approach our projects. She also explained that although she may seem crazy, no one can change her because that's the way she is. I think the main reason that I am stuck on this lecture is because I absolutely love harsh teaching and I also crave for change. Is my epiphany that we do not always need change? I am totally contradicting all of my beliefs because everything I believe in is that change makes everything better. Maybe all things do not need change but things change for the better? You are probably reading this and thinking "what is this girl saying" honestly, I have no clue. In my mind I am currently laughing hysterically because I am trying to solve the one thing that I will never understand, life. I guess you can say I am having a ying and yang thought process. Bad things in life occur, but I take it as I go and use it as a learning experience embracing every bad thing that happens. How can something so negative be so positive? Rain, rain is one of the most dreadful types of weather, but how can something so depressing manifest such great beauty? Things in life I do not understand. Is that the point of life? Understanding the meaning of life as we find our purpose in living? Existentialism over here? Oh dear, why must mind begin to go in every direction possible right now? I can write forever about what I am thinking about because I have so many questions that I can try to find answers to but I must conclude somewhere in this blog post. So here's to tonight, and hoping my brain does not explode.