November 16, 2010

Humor

Written by: Missy Gumlickpuk, CITC Student Support Advocate, Begich Middle School/Education Resource Center

We all have our own unique sense of humor. I am fortunate to be surrounded with people who I believe have the finest sense of humor. Through humor, I have learned to get through some of life’s rough patches and I would like share some stories about the people in my life that have contributed.

My Mom is one of the few people I know that uses humor in all that she does. Her humor is very unique and uplifting. She loves to make people laugh, which makes her one of the greatest people I know. There are times when her humor is very inappropriate but somehow still can make you laugh to the point where there are tears coming from your eyes.

One time in particular I can remember was when I was in high school. I got into trouble with my science teacher and was sent to the principal’s office. My mom was very angry. After we met with the principal she cracked a joke and said, “you get sent to the principal’s office more than your brothers combined (I have 4 brothers)!” She knew exactly what to say to make me laugh and help me forget about my troubles. To this day, we can laugh about anything, and those are truly memories I will never forget.

My best friend is another person in my life that has a great sense of humor. There is never a dull moment with her. I always tell her that she can be a great stand up comedian. She can turn any bad situation into a comic-laughing riot. I have gone through a lot this year and honestly, without her I don’t think I could have done it on my own. I know I can always count on her to make me smile and laugh when I need it most.

My cousin and I have the same type of sense of humor. Put us together and we laugh up a storm! We have found that when we are scared or nervous the great tool of laughter and humor can get us through just about anything!

These three people in my life have certainly put a lot of laughter in my life and a light into the reality of how humor can ease hardship and make your day go by just a little smother. I know I can always count on them whenever I need a good laugh. Good humor is a wonderful thing.

“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” – Bill Cosby