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Reveries on My Life + Just Chillin’

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It’s been a while since I clicked “new post” without either having a post written in another document or having a very clear plan of what I wanted to write.

But, as I click on this post, I realize … I don’t want to always be that sort of structured blogger. Sometimes I want to be what I have been for many years … just Kell.

Writing completely random posts, so random that it was must exasperate anyone who likes order and bore anyone who doesn’t know me. And that’s fine. That’s me.

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It’s not that I haven’t enjoyed my recent posts. Conversation [and heartbreak] sparkers like Monday’s, ranty ones like my adulting post, and lifey ones with a purpose like the fish one here.

But you know, sometimes it’s good to chill and not stress over it. Blogging isn’t any good to anyone unless it’s fun.

I’m writing this at my desk at work. I usually write a blog post in several sittings (all that up there was written Monday, now it’s Tuesday).

Here are a couple things on my mind:
18!?

My 18th birthday comes up this summer, and … I’m not really looking forward to it.

I’m used to making a big deal about my birthday party, but I don’t have any ideas for a fun event!

And I’m just lackluster about the fact that, after this summer, I probably need to get a full time job … or a second job. (Taking my own advice, anyone?)

So that’s not gonna be super fun – but life isn’t about fun, so that’s okay. Still, I’ll probably get most of this summer with just the one job and some volunteer work.

What comes next?

I sometimes wonder a bit about what I’m going to do as the years roll by. I want to make writing my career, but that’s a slow burn kinda thing.

So should I be doing something in the meantime?

For now, my answer is definitely no. I have time; I’m still seventeen, and even eighteen is young. I can pursue a dream, and goodness knows that – contrary to popular belief – it’s not an idle fantasy.

Starting new businesses … always fun.

I have this bad tendency to start new businesses, but now it’s time to make Reveries Co. a real success!

I’m working on some marketing techniques so our business will be good to go in the long term! So far, I’m pretty excited about some changes being made.

In the meantime, I’m also working on setting up some coaching and critique services privately. (These will be entirely different from what I offer through Reveries Co.) More info on that to come!

Songs I’m Listening to Now

I have a bunch of songs I’ve been listening to lately, and I thought it’d be fun to share them!

Novocaine, Irresistible, and The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy
Break Up in a Small Town by Sam Hunt
Meant to Be by Bebe Rexha/Florida Georgia Line
Royals by Lorde (you shouldn’t listen to it, though …)
Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons
Bring Me to Life by Evanescence
Counting Stars by OneRepublic
joy. by for King & Country

Puppies!

3 Reasons the Holocaust Could Happen Again

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I hope the title gave you goosebumps, because it gave me major shivers to write on this topic. Without a doubt, Adolf Hitler’s 3rd Reich was one of the most scary and evil political regimes of the modern world.

But surely, surely the Holocaust, a systematic slaughter of millions during WWII, could never happen again.

But it could happen; it’s already starting to. How? Let me explain.

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#1: We’re killing off the so-called “uglies.”

As you probably know, the Nazis, and specifically Adolf Hitler, had a very specific idea of what made the perfect human—the “Aryan race.”

Blond hair, blue eyes, perfect health, a pure German pedigree, and a heart for Hitler.

Those with mental or physical disabilities and illnesses, the aged, those from different countries, those with different religions, those with darker skin … these were all “uglies” in Hitler’s eyes.

People, precious human beings, of all sorts, were gathered up and brutally killed or sent to prison camps to die.

When we talk about the Holocaust, we tend to focus mostly on the Jews. However, Hitler’s killing spree touched those who were born blind, deaf, mute, or physically disabled, people with illnesses (mental and physical) of all types, and anyone who rebelled against the 3rd Reich.

How does this apply to us?

Generally, society is pushing towards acceptance. Being sure that no one is rejected based on their race, their gender, et cetera. In some ways, this is good, since it means less prejudice toward our fellow human beings.

There is also danger in saying sins are okay, and we must watch for that. However, I see a lot more people being open to those with different looks, personalities, races, and more, and that’s good! We’re all God’s children.

However, this world is far from perfect.

Both the elderly and the young are threatened now through euthanization and abortion. And how do some people justify it?

They kill elderly people because they believe their life is over. Because they are weak. Because they are no longer fit.

They kill babies because they have a chance of having a mental or physical disability or illness. Because it would be inconvenient for them to be born. Because they are unwanted.

Sadly, the similarities to Nazism’s mass murder of people who are considered “less” than “Aryan” is heartbreaking.

#2: Always looking for a human savior.

After WWI, Germany was ripe for the plucking, and the world was ready to ignore that plucking. The Allies turned their heads until it was too late … and whoops, WWII had started!

Not so good for the Allies … but what about the citizens of Germany? How did this happen? Surely some good people existed in Germany who would have fought this?

Well, if you do a bit of research, you’ll quickly find that things were tough after WWI for the Germans. In fact, life was downright miserable.

But, guess what? Adolf Hitler was there to save them.

Desperate as Germany was, they were ready to accept Hitler as their leader even though it was clear he was unstable.

They needed someone to pull them out of the mess their country had gotten into … and there he was, with a bunch of Jews, gypsies, and other innocents where he could shift blame!

They were only too glad to hand him the reins, turning blind eyes on his terrible regimes.

How does this apply to us?

Every day, America gives up more and more of its freedom in exchange for free health care, transportation, food, schooling for our children, and all sorts of other things.

All of these are nice benefits—but isn’t freedom a nice benefit, too? The ability to live and believe however we want to without fearing for our safety, and even our existence?

Let’s always be aware of how much the government controls us, how much influence it has over our opinions and beliefs, and how it shapes us as people.

We don’t want to be a brainwashed Germany enthralled by the perfect trap—salvation from worldly issues in exchange for the abandonment of morality and meaningless hatred towards our fellow man.

#3: We … forget.

It seems rather strange that two major wars with thousands of casualties occurred so close to each other. As I explored this issue for a novel I’m working on, it got more and more curious to me.

How could they forget that their fathers, uncles, or even grandfathers had just been brutally killed and their country destroyed by another such conflict?

Germany and other countries in the Axis suffered more than the Allies in reconstruction after WWI. And I can see how they might have felt a need for some revenge as well as furthering their rather trodden-upon country.

But other countries were not entirely without blame, and I bring forward the idea that perhaps, the new generation was all too ready to forget.

How does this apply to us?

It has been 70+ years since the events of the Holocaust and the reign of the 3rd Reich. And already, so many of us are forgetting.

We’re trying to justify Adolf Hitler’s actions.

Trying to point out the “goodness” behind Nazism—how efficient they are.

Efficient … in killing people? Efficient in forcing their evil plans on millions?

Saying we’re somehow better than that, that it could never happen again in the modern world, that … we’re different. We’re not as evil.

The truth is, it could happen again. In some small ways, it’s already happening again in America, and there is a lot of very similar things happening throughout the world in places where even the bravest missionaries must tremble to enter.

But we can’t forget—we mustn’t! Even though it’s disturbing and sickening, we must remember the 3rd Reich, and remember that, perhaps, it could happen again.

Be alert! Don’t let yourself fall into passivity. Look at the world around you and evaluate based on godly standards.

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I’m not trying to be a doomsayer, but it is something to think about what with Holocaust Remembrance Day being yesterday.

Furthermore, New York’s recent ruling – that CHILDREN can be MURDERED up until birth with no restrictions* – is incredibly heartbreaking. We can now legally murder innocents for basically any reason.

Don’t become passive about this! If you are a Christian, or even a decent human being, you know that this is wrong. You must!

There is no medical reason that would require a late-term abortion even to save the mother’s life. An emergency C-section can save both more and child … without brutally murdering an infant.

Also, there is absolutely no reason the mother is more valuable than the child. None.

We are all precious. Every single one of us, no matter our age, race, gender, background, etc.

So stand up and fight against this because, y’all, it’s beyond evil. It’s horrid, sickening, wicked, and anti-God in every way.

*if you think it’s not that bad, read the bill.

In summary, sorry for such a dark post today, but it needed said! We need to stand up … against abortion, against corrupt political leaders, against Satan, again our own passivity and forgetfulness.

Thanks for reading,

TTFN!

~Kellyn Roth~

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p.s.

Do you agree with me? Do you have any further points to bring up? What are you doing to stand up against abortion? ARE YOU AS HORRIFIED AS I AM!?

Wow, I just can’t believe it. I’m shocked, though I know, based on how terrible the world is, I shouldn’t be.

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5 Reasons Adulting is Awesome

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Hello y’all! I’m seventeen, and I’m not an adult. I graduated from high school and have some part-time jobs (on and off the internet), but I still live with my folks + don’t have to feed or water or walk myself. So.

I am nowhere near qualified to write on this subject, but you know what? People are always talking about issues they’re unqualified to address, so I’m going to do so, too.

Other than ranting (… or putting together a collected argument; either way …), I’m sharing some puppy pictures! So stay tuned for that even if you don’t want to hear about #Adulting.

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Now here’s a note: I know being an adult is harder than being a kid. DUH! It’s supposed to be. What did you expect???

I also know I have an easy special snowflake life. But eh. I’m sick and tired of people whining about “adulting” like literally everyone else in the world isn’t having to do it too!

Grow up, y’all. Literally!

A Fish + My Crazy Life + More Delays

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We all have ’em … crazy months. This month has been cRaZy for me, but I’m still here – and you’re still here – and this blog is still here.

Nice when there’s something to hang on to, like visual reality. 

Reveries on Fantasies and SciFies

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First of all, I’m sorry for this post being so late to get out! You see, the internet went off Sunday at about 4:00 and didn’t come back on until … now. Wow. *slop cap* Nice job, Kell’s internet service providers.

So obviously, though I had a post partly-written (in a document, lol), I didn’t get to schedule. And that’s fine … we got a Monday post out regardless, now, didn’t we?

Second, I apologize for the title. 

5 Reasons I Don’t Think Girls Should Only Wear Dresses

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Y’all know I’m not a traditional Christian in some respects … and in others, I’m super traditional! Today I’d like to tackle one of the subjects which has come up in my life a lot and which spatters the internet, churches, and basically anywhere you look: modesty.

I don’t want to take on all of modesty (that would be unbelievably difficult without offending 5 bajillion people on both sides of the argument), but I do want to address the great pants vs. dresses debate.

So let me give you my reasons why I wear practically nothing but pants … and at the end of this post, you’ll see my reasons why YOU need to make this decision for yourself (or in accordance to your family’s rules).

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5 Reasons I Don’t Think Girls Should Only Wear Dresses
1: If it’s immodest for women, it’s immodest for men.

I’m sorry, but the anatomical differences between men and women aren’t great enough in that particular area that women need to have a separate dress code than men.

Obviously men and women should have different requirements for modesty on the top half (duh!), but … not so much the bottom one? 

5 Romance Tropes I Can’t Get Enough Of

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Hi y’all! Today I’m going to tell you about 5 romance tropes I can’t get enough of. Why? Because they are perfect. Because we all need a little awesome cliche in our lives.

Because originality is overrated, and why teach a old dog new tricks if you can just tweak the trick so it’s slightly different but still kind of the same?

I think that metaphor has flown, but close enough. You know what I mean. Let’s get onto it!

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5 Romance Tropes I Can’t Get Enough Of

Note: All of these are unhealthy and twisted, so let’s not let them happen in real life. Just in books. Thanks.

#1: Fighting for no reason

When a couple has some sort of disagreement with each other, but they don’t want to talk about it.

So they just let it sit and instead of arguing about that they start arguing about something inconsequential, like who took out the trash. And they work through their issue like that.

They’re screaming at each other about something that doesn’t matter and ignoring what’s really got them so mad at each other.

But in the end, they work out their issue.

#2: Yelling “I love you” at each other while mad

Because that’s really love. When you are still able to say you love someone even when you’re absolutely furious with them. 

The Best of Intentions by Susan Anne Mason (+an important survey!)

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Hey y’all! Today I’m going to post a quick review of The Best of Intentions by Susan Anne Mason followed by a quick authory update (because I have newssss!).

Also, I hope to have some more awesome blog posts up later this week! For now, I apologize for not having any particularly awesome. But I hope this book review will be fun!

ALSO … this post contains a survey I’d LOVE to have you answer! Basically, I need your opinion on reviews. 

Who Won Kell’s 1K Contest?

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Heyyyyyy, y’all! I’ve been crazy busy! *making up excuses for not getting stuff done* #likeapro #afakepro

So yep, I went ahead and skipped this last week both because I was exhausted, sick (feverish symptoms? Might just be girl stuff, but who knows), and I had a bunch of stuff to do.

Also, last week basically killed me, but I did it! And this week I got to rest up a little, feel somewhat productive, etc. 

Reveries Co. Blog Tour Wrapup

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And here we are … the final day for the blog tour!