My opinions are never really popular, and that is fine with me. I periodically start thinking of things that make me wonder. So I think a lot about the problems that we as a society face today. Overpopulation, crime, poverty, depletion of resources, diseases. It's an ever growing problem. I have to wonder if it is because of our technological advances. Do these advances in medicine and such contribute or harm the betterment of mankind? A lot of technology in my opinion has created a snow ball effect that we can't stop anymore unless everyone was on board to change or the Earth hits its reset button! Overpopulation seems to be the key reason for most problems we have. But why are we overpopulated? Is it because of us "big" families? No I believe its the advancements of medicine. The wondrous things that we can do to extend and save lives is incredible. I believe that we are all born with a purpose, and when that purpose is up then it's our time to go. Whether it be when we're 20, 30, or 90. Obviously if we get some kind of life threatening disease then just maybe that is what was supposed to happen. It is our human need to save people that we love. So on the surface that heart transplant seems wonderful. And yes, if I was in a situation to receive a transplant for me or my kids, I'd probably take it because of that human need. But I also believe it goes against nature. I don't believe in nature we are supposed to borrow someones organ, or penetrate our bodies with radiation to rid cancer, etc. It's not a natural process. I can't fault us as a human race for receiving these life saving things, but I truly think that these advancements have created a snow ball effect. We live longer and more people are alive today solely because of technological advancement that without it people would have died. That may seem harsh to some, but it's something to think about.

     As I have just ended my long 4+ years in school studying Psychology I have to now ponder how I want to incorporate my new found knowledge with the life I live. Five years ago I would of never dreamed that I would have what I do now. My family almost by accident obtained a nice piece of 16 acres, which we have been able to begin our dream of self-sufficiency. In a few short years we have come very far. We have pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and turkeys. We garden and try to can as much as possible for the winter. We hand wash clothes, make our own soaps, bake our own breads...You get the idea. Its a process that has just begun, and we have far to go. My life goals with the addition to this property have drastically changed..I no longer need or desire working outside of the home. So what do I do with a Bachelors Degree, student loan debt, and no desire for the typical 9-5? That is the question I have been pondering for some time now. I want to utilize this degree. I know that education is never a waste, but sometimes I do feel like I wasted much time and my family's resources by attending school. So can I utilize my degree,  stay home and tend to the family and "farm" all at the same time? That is now my goal, but I have to figure out how...I've had some ideas such as blogging about psychology topics, giving advice via blogs and chat....Even if I could bring in a little change by doing this I would be happy. A full time income isn't necessarily what I am looking for, although it would be nice, I'm just looking to supplement our income utilizing the knowledge I gained and my life experience. So for the time being I will research and write about my desires. I will find a way to have the best of both worlds to provide the best I can for my family.