No Boring Sunsets

This week, I posted a Facebook status as I appreciated what I referred to as a "relatively boring sunset", saying that I still thought it was spectacular. I think that even the most average sunset is still worth watching. The colors contrasting, yet merging seamlessly, while the scene constantly changes as the sun dips below the horizon... It's poetic. I guess you could say the only boring sunset is the one you don't notice.

And about 9 times out of 10, I don't notice the sunset. Either I'm inside during that time, or I don't take the time to admire it. There it is, a free show for me to see, and I ignore it. Of course, this isn't just true for sunsets. I'm sure there are wildflowers I overlook, rainbows I am oblivious to, and amazing cloud formations I'm too focused to see.

But there's something more important I think we all ignore. Each other. I'm not saying we go around ignoring everyone, but I know I can't say that I appreciate everyone for their full worth. This would probably be impossible, but I could certainly start appreciating more people. Instead of being satisfied with a peripheral knowledge of my fellow college students ("Oh, so that's your name and major? Cool! We know each other now!"), I can start learning about who they really are. What make them smile. What they really want to do with their lives.

Of course, there are some people who don't want to go that deep. That's fine. That's on them, not me. But I need to step up and dig deep. After all, there's no such thing as a boring sunset, and I want to see as many as I can.

Three random thoughts:
1. Wow, once-a-week posting is liberating. I'm so much happier with this situation. I may shift back to twice-a-week posting eventually, but this... This is nice.
2. I pre-ordered Halo: Reach. I'm pretty sure this is the first game I personally have pre-ordered. I'm pretty excited.
3. The War Of The Words is still going strong! Have you filled out your bracket yet? (Just kidding, there's no bracket to fill out... This time) Seriously, though, go check it out and vote for your favorite words!