Respect

I live in an apartment complex full of young single adults. Naturally, when you get people of this age living together, there are some roommates that won't get along. This is normal, and honestly, to be expected. However, it is my opinion that even if you don't really like each other, you can still be kind and decent to one another. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen.

Lately, I have witnessed something that has really bothered me. I have seen a great deal of disrespect among some roommates. It tipped me over the edge the other day when I saw someone that I respect and see as a very good person say something very rude about a roommate on Facebook. Now, in this particular situation, I know they aren't good friends, and don't get along at all. I would never expect them to do anything together...ever. But it is still possible to respect each other, and...I don't know, maybe not show the dislike to the Facebook world, or any world for that matter.

As I have thought about this, a quote from a movie came to mind. Really, it was this quote that helped me best word my thoughts on how we should treat each other. The movie is Remember the Titans and the quote comes from the scene at Gettysburg. In this scene, Coach Boone has taken the team to Gettysburg to remind them of the horrible battle and help them see a little perspective. He concludes his speech with this: "I don't care if you like each other or not, but you will respect each other. And maybe...I don't know, maybe we'll learn to play this game like men." That basically sums up how I feel. I simply ask: Just because you don't get along, can you still be dignified adults and respect each other?

Just slightly disappointing...

Saturday was the first BYU home game of the season. It was against Utah. I had high hopes for this game. They were dashed. I wanted the team to come back with a vengence after last year's game. They didn't. The first run of the game was completed with a fumble recovered by Utah and a touchdown. Not exactly the way to start a rivalry game. The next two BYU possessions also ended in fumbles. However, the score at halftime was 10-14...Utah leading, but not too terrible. The second half was just dismal. The final score ended up being 10-54. Yes, that means BYU didn't score at all. In fact, they did just the opposite...they fumbled the ball more, threw an interception and failed at two fourth down conversions.

I saw something about Utah holding BYU to no score in the second half. I guess, in a way, that's true, but more than Utah deserving the credit, I think BYU deserves more. BYU held themselves to no score. Sorry Utah, I'm still unable to credit you too much for winning this game. I think, more than Utah winning, BYU just lost. Simple as that.

Because it was just terrible and embarrassing, the choices of how to deal with it are 1-be upset, or 2-laugh. I prefer to laugh about it. A certain Arby's in Provo has chosen the same approach. Today their sign reads:

Basically I think that just sums it all up. Hopefully they can do better this weekend...and all those weekends coming up.

FALL!!!

The last few days have had some cooler temperatures. I wore a jacket in the evening, and loved it. I saw a Lehi high JV football game outside the drive up window at work on Thursday, and showed up at the end of another game on Friday night. Even though it was the end of that game, it was fun to be around the high school football atmosphere. And...I got to watch the first BYU football game of the year on Saturday. I love Fall! I love the feel of it. If I could have Fall for half the year, I would be happy. Fall colors are amazing, cooler temperatures feel fantastic, the coziness of a hoodie is wonderful. Add football into the mix and I'm one happy girl! I look forward to the next few months. Hopefully, they will bring something wonderful!

For your enjoyment, here are some pretty pictures of fall colors. And no, I didn't take them...I don't even know where they are. :)