Forethought

Dictionary.com defines forethought as: noun
1. thoughtful provision beforehand; provident care; prudence.
2. a thinking of something beforehand; previous consideration; anticipation.

In practical terms forethought means:

1. Do not be surprised that people will dig into your past when you answer a controversial question with a controversial answer at a beauty pageant.
2. Don't be shocked when the private school you attend suspends you for going to another school's prom, when the rules of your school were clearly explained to you from the beginning.
3. Prepare yourself for the reality that a man with 8 children and an insane wife could be tempted to be unfaithful (no matter how cute the kids are or how famous the family is.) I hate that show by the way.

Ever since I was little, I've been a planner. I like to know what's coming next. I like to be prepared, so I'm not sure what's gone awry when people seem surprised that their actions have consequences. There is an order to things. All living things respond to stimuli and the response can be calculated by simply watching the subject of the stimuli a little while.

That is not to say that I'm never surprised. There are some situations that leave you scratching your head from time to time. But if it walks like a duck and it quacks, you can proably lead it to water and watch it swim.

Okay. Rant's over now. I feel better.