Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. FORGET THE MISTAKES OF THE PAST and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you!
~ Christian D. Larson
We live in a world where everyone wants to look the same, and fit in. No one wants to be "unique".. or if they do, they want to be unique.. but only with their group of friends. No one wants to embrace the differences that makes everyone their own being. It is so interesting to hear people say that it's good to be unique and how you should embrace your different qualities, and yet no one seems to want to be the "only one". They want to be the "only one" with their friends... And I can't judge anyone, I have no right to. And I am still like this in a lot of ways. I never wanted to just be me. I wanted to be like them. I wanted to look like her. I wanted do this and that.. but I kept loosing sight of who I really was. And what I am capable of doing.
We all have so many amazing qualities about us that we need to let others see. We are given certain talents or abilities for reasons. Some of those reasons we will never know. But they are still there regardless. We need to stop being afraid of being the "different" one and just be comfortable with ourselves. We need to show others that you don't have to look like her or him to be happy. You just have to be YOU. Forget about those who think you are weird, or unusual.. they don't matter. Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.
Be the person who makes someone else's life easier. Don't be afraid to be friends with someone just because they may not look like you. They might be someone who can help you out in your life. But you will never know until you lose the idea of what people should look like, how they should act, or what they should do. EVERYONE has something to offer the world. What are YOU offering?
Friday, April 6, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
It's a New Chapter! Let it begin!!
January 1, 2012.. Crazy how fast another year went! I can't believe it, and what a year! This year was a pretty trying one, but with great friends and family I made it! And there is so much more to look forward to, not only with this next year, but years and years down the road!
This year is going to be especially great for me as I go off to college again. But this time it is a little different.. why you might ask? Because I am going to be there alone.. Yes there will be five thousand plus students there with me, but it is going to be the first time that I am attending college without my sister, or other family members being there. My first two years of college she was right there with me whenever I needed her, and then the last year and a half I have been with the rest of my family while she was gone. But this year it is all up to me! It is my year to grow and become my own person and really figure myself out. Which isn't going to be easy, but it will be amazing!
I will be going back to the college that I started at, so I am comfortable there and know plenty of people, but this time around it is a new adventure for me! I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to even be attending a University and getting the education that I want. This past year has taught me a lot about true friends and those who are just in your life for a brief moment, but were there for a reason which was for you to learn something from them. And believe me I have learned so much.
I have been blessed with so many wonderful people who have been involved in my life in some way or another. It is absolutely amazing. I have learned what it takes to become a good friend, what it takes for a friendship to dissolve, how to take others advice, how to give advice, to listen, learn and love.
I am ready for this new year and the new opportunities and trials ahead! I am ready for the chance to have a new slate and to be able to write my own story this year!
Make this year one to remember!!
Bring on 2012!! :)
This year is going to be especially great for me as I go off to college again. But this time it is a little different.. why you might ask? Because I am going to be there alone.. Yes there will be five thousand plus students there with me, but it is going to be the first time that I am attending college without my sister, or other family members being there. My first two years of college she was right there with me whenever I needed her, and then the last year and a half I have been with the rest of my family while she was gone. But this year it is all up to me! It is my year to grow and become my own person and really figure myself out. Which isn't going to be easy, but it will be amazing!
I will be going back to the college that I started at, so I am comfortable there and know plenty of people, but this time around it is a new adventure for me! I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to even be attending a University and getting the education that I want. This past year has taught me a lot about true friends and those who are just in your life for a brief moment, but were there for a reason which was for you to learn something from them. And believe me I have learned so much.
I have been blessed with so many wonderful people who have been involved in my life in some way or another. It is absolutely amazing. I have learned what it takes to become a good friend, what it takes for a friendship to dissolve, how to take others advice, how to give advice, to listen, learn and love.
I am ready for this new year and the new opportunities and trials ahead! I am ready for the chance to have a new slate and to be able to write my own story this year!
Make this year one to remember!!
Bring on 2012!! :)
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