Thanks for viewing our blog! This is a sounding board of the musings of Mara and Lizzy. Who are they? Well, that's on a need to know basis and you don't need to know. Nothing personal. You can follow for entertainment. That's about all you will get out of it.
Most of the time it will be Mara speaking. Mara is much more opinionated and loud, and naturally, she will have more to say. Lizzy tends to be sweeter and more quiet and laid back...but she will muse now and then.
Mara, appropriately enough, means bitter. You will see she tends to sound pretty bitter. Not that she hasn't forgiven a lot in her life...but she tends to see life through a more...realistic lens. Lizzy is the opposite. It's amazing they are such good friends. Sometimes opposites attract, I suppose.
Mara, of course, wants to start the blog off.
Mara here. I guess since the meaning of my name is something that apparently labels me (thank you nameless narrator), I'll title this post 'Lessons in Bitterness'. First of all, don't get married. Seriously! Why in the world would you want to share life with anyone? I mean, thinking another person is going to make life better for you is like thinking that sharing your favorite dessert will make it any better. Eat the whole thing, for crying out loud! Men are selfish. Men in real life NEVER treat women like they do in movies. Except Jean Claude Van Damme. He really is a wife beater. That is men for you. Whether it is verbal, emotional, mental, or physical. Every man is him. And women? Forget it. Emotional hormonal unstable...just don't bother.
Secondly, don't bring kids into this world. Have you seen it out there?! Why would you put an innocent child through that! I saw some information that said sexual abuse happens to one in every three girls and one in every 7 boys, one in 88 children get autism, every year 800000 children get kidnapped, every 7 minutes a child gets bullied, then figure in how many people go to alcoholism, drug use, failed marriages...what's the point? Your child is destined to a life of pain.
Thirdly, if it's fun or makes you happy or makes you feel good about yourself or that you're accomplishing your dream, don't do it. You're probably wrong so save yourself the drama. Stick to the things that make you miserable.
If you stick to these three rules you will not have any major problems. It's that simple.
Sure, you could say I'm hateful and bitter and mean and heartless. But deep down you know I'm right. Look around you. It's not that difficult to figure out. Even Paul in the Bible said it is better to remain single than married. If it's in the Bible that's a good sign you should do it. Having children? That's selfish. Being happy? Just accept what you've been dealt and choose to be happy with it. ~Mara
