Post-Secondary Ramblings

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Remembrance Day? Poppies, war, veterans, soldiers… Among all of the symbols, images, and things in general linked to Remembrance Day, “a day off from school” would be one of the things that, at least I, think of. Not that I’m a terrible person or anything, but a day off is always enjoyable. As you can see from the lack of updates recently, I have been super busy with many different aspects of my life. This much needed break is definitely something I have been looking forward to. Too bad it’s going to be spent on studying for my midterms next week eh?

Although it’s great to have breaks, it’s also important to remember the significance of the day off. Sometimes I feel that days such as Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving, etc. lose their meaning and people just think of them as a day where they don’t have to go to school/work. Fair enough, but it’s kind of disrespectful to the veterans, and I suppose the day itself. I don’t mean that you have to full out promote the holiday, but for Remembrance Day, at least you can wear a poppy? I was walking around campus and I realized that only about a quarter, maybe even less, wear a poppy. I find it quite saddening.

The other day I was reading an article about the possibility of redesigning the poppy so it appeals to the younger generation more. I like the idea, and it also fixes the problem of poking yourself with your poppy. I’m sure I’m not the only one out there that does it annually. Leaving a legacy of peace is another idea that I really like. It builds on the fact that peace is not a one time thing, rather, it is ongoing.

For this Remembrance Day, I urge you to please remember to wear a poppy, and remember those who fought in the war so we don’t have to.

Lest we forget.