Curiosity Killed the Cat

It's a phrase we've all heard, and more than likely used on several occasions. But until recently (recent as in literally thirty seconds ago), I never thought about the fact that it could very well be an ambiguous sentence. My first and only thought when I've heard this phrase has been that the cat was curious about something, and whatever it was that was the source of his curiosity got him into trouble. Reading that sentence over again, I don't think it made much sense, but you understand, right? It's the meaning people associate with the saying, that when curious about something, people should learn to let it go or they could get into trouble. Or, as the very reliable website I looked up that contains meanings and origins of a plethera of sayings says, "Inquisitiveness can lead one into dangerous situations."

But couldn't it mean the opposite as well?

Couldn't this common phrase that's thrown out so often, "curiosity killed the cat", imply that the poor cat was curious about something, but decided not to pursue it? And because of this, he was forevermore left unsatisfied with his lack of knowledge, and this curiosity plagued him until it eventually drove him to his death. This makes sense as well, no?

I think it makes much more sense than the original meaning behind the phrase. After all, it does say that curiosity killed the cat, not the learning of what it was he wanted to know.

Just a thought.

March

My birthday is in twelve days. Funny how this fact constantly slips my mind.

In other news, four of my close friends are heading out next week across the globe. That's right, MEI Missions teams are once again preparing to embark on their adventures. Two of my friends are heading to the Ukraine, one to Cambodia, and another to Costa Rica. The one heading to Costa Rica is going to the same village I went to just a year ago. Has it been that long already? When I first found out she was going I cried. I want to go back so badly, yet I know that if I had gone with another team from school, I would have been constantly comparing this trip to my previous one. That would not be good. So, another friend and I have joined the intercessory team and are committing to praying for our friends, and all the teams, as they travel the globe. We're also going to orientation with the other teams to be there to support them as they have that last time of preparation. It will be good to be there. I think it'll be fun.

I have my grad dress. It is hanging in the closet, waiting for that day when I can put it on and parade around in all my grandeur for all the world to see. Well, all the people who come to the banquet, anyway.

As graduation draws nearer, I'm sure I will have more to post. Whether or not I do.... well, we'll see.

Until then,

Choum reap lia (khmer - Cambodia)