My Ullage Theory

So, I have a theory.

(Yes, I occasionally come up with theories.  Remember my Twilight Theory?)

I spend a lot of time thinking.

I'm more of an observer of life than a doer.

I recharge by being alone.

I'm an introvert.

And, wow, I'm way off subject now.

Anyway, my theory is involving ullage.

Ullage is one of my new words,

It's the word for the amount that falls short of filling a bottle.

The space between the liquid and the top.

Cool, huh?

Well, the other day I was filling out answers to one of those "Getting to know you better" memes on Facebook, and one of the questions was "Do you see the glass half-full or half-empty."

My answer was that most of the time I see the glass half-full.

And I really believe that.

I do see the positive sides of things MOST of the time.

But not always.

And this let me to think...I don't think I ever see anyone answer that question as "half-empty."

Yet, I know there are pessimistic people.

So, do we all lie to ourselves about being pessimistic?

Can we not see our own pessimism?

Is it something others must point out to us?

What percentage pessimistic do you have to qualify for in order to be labeled pessimistic?

Are there pessimistic intervention groups?

If you really evaluate yourself, are you optimistic or pessimistic?

How do you really approach your life?

Why Twilight is Unhealthy for Girls (and women!)

I read the Twilight books.

I enjoyed reading them.

I was swept up in the romance and uniqueness...

and I enjoyed the first movie.

BUT, if you really think about it...maybe the message isn't very healthy for females.

Bella can't exist with Edward.

(Granted he can't seem to exist without her either.)

Love isn't really like that.

It can be powerful and consuming...

but I think I'd prefer the message for tweens and teenagers to read is

that we females can function on our own.

Do I sound bitter?

Or butch?

I am going through a divorce, so maybe I am biased.

And don't get me wrong, I loved the books...but a little part of me didn't like that message.

I prefer strong heroines who can kick butt,  honestly.