This life is about learning. Learning who we are and what it is we are meant to do.
When I was struggeling in school my mom sat me down and we talked about what was wrong. I was a teenager. I knew everything. Therefore I couldn't understand why I was failing. That's when we realized my problem. I was going through the motions, sitting in class and listening to every word the teachers said... but I wasn't taking notes. I just knew everything, ya know? But when I started taking notes my grades improved. So I've continued that idea into daily life. I like to look back on the past few months alone and see what I've learned. Some are quotes, lyrics, stories, lessons and maybe a few random things. This is my blog after all, a little sight into my mind, where random things roam free and live happily ever after!
So far I've learned....
When you feel like there is no path before you that you want to take just close your eyes, step forward and make a new path.
Life is not fair. For anyone.
If it makes you happy, do it.
Kids are blessings, even if they never stop asking ''Why?''
When you feel like you're all alone in the world realize there is someone who knows your pain. And when you think you don't stand out on the planet, remember You are the only You there was, is, or will ever be.
Don't give you heart to a boy who won't give you a page in his life story.
"When we learn how to fly we forget how to walk. When we learn how to sing we don't want to hear each other talk." Train
The easy road and the right road are hardly ever on the same continet.
If you ever wonder if you should shut your mouth then shut it.
People may look at you and say you're on the wrong path. And for them, you are. But you're NOT them and you just might be on the best path of your life!
"The reason for time is so everything doesn't happen at the same time" Einstein
You can hate a man all your life and in a single moment change your heart about him and trust him for as long as you'll live.
Writing missionaires is the best thing in the world!
Marathons, Relays, and Ragnar maybe be hard as hell and you might want to die in the middle of them but when you look back and see what you've done, you can't help but at least smile... And then collapse on the couch and die.
You'll meet the most awesome people in the strangest of places.
Yes, that was Tim McGraw 20 ft in front of you and yes, you did get to hug Apolo Ohno!
There are times, places and people in your life that you just have to walk away from and never look back.
Family. It's ok to want to strangle them every now and then.....
Books are the best get a ways.
Edward Cullen is a creeper.
Eating a 14 Oz bad of Skittles will make you sick.
Sometimes, maybe, you should let your mom win in a Mario Kart Race. Your life will be better that way.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Something Learned, Something to Share
Last Saturday I went with my cousin to Charlie St. Cloud! It was the BEST movie ever!!! And I'm proud to claim that I did not, I repeat, did NOT cry! But there was something in that movie that hit me hard. And the odd thing is, it didn't hit me until today...
Sunday Dinner. Every Sunday. Happens whether you want it to or not.
And see, I'm 19. I'm not a kid anymore. I want to talk to the 'Adults'. I want to hold my drink after dinner in the 'Circle' and discuss what's going on in the world and our lives. I've wanted this for as long as I remember. And just when it seems like I've been somewhat Allowed and welcomed my little 9 year old cousin, Izzy, comes bouncing up to me, pulling my legs, my arms, anything that she can move. Pulling out the puppy dog eyes and begging me to take her to the park. (There's a park 1/4 of a mile from my Grandma's house and 2 parks about a mile down the road.) Sometimes I do take her but most of the time I roll my eyes and try to think of a reason not to take her. There are dinners that I would do just about anything then to take her to the park.
I'm an adult. And adults don't play at the park.
I push her off, give her something else to do and join back into the "Circle'.
But today when those brown puppy dog eyes were bouncing in front of my face a scene from Charlie St. Cloud popped in my head. (SPOILER ALERT) I could see Sammy's face with the tears streaming down in quiet little rivers and Charlie (Zac Efron) looking at him, looking at his little brother that is dead because Charlie didn't want to spend the evening with him, that he would much rather go to a party with his friends. All Sammy wanted was a little time every day to be with Charlie. To learn to play baseball and just maybe bond with his cool big bro. It was such a small stupid thing to Charlie but it meant the world to Sammy.
It would mean to world to Izzy.
We never know how much time we have here on this Earth. Never know when something could change everything we know. So I took her to the park. She wanted to play "Boss Tag''. And to be honest I didn't. But as we were walking and she was talking a hundred miles a minute I couldn't help but smile. Maybe I was missing out with the 'Adults' but I would be missing out on a lot more with these special moments with Izzy if I stayed behind.
We ended up playing for a good hour, maybe two. I really don't know. What I do know is that we did have a good time! We had fun and I learned a lot just talking to her. As we were walking back she was holding my hand and asked if we could do this every Sunday. Just me and her. No adults. No siblings. No kids. I couldn't help but to say yes. I love that little girl. Even if she does drive me crazy.
Even if when I turn my back for ten minutes for a drink of water she and Mari get sap stuck in their hair and we spend the rest of the evening getting it out...
Sunday Dinner. Every Sunday. Happens whether you want it to or not.
And see, I'm 19. I'm not a kid anymore. I want to talk to the 'Adults'. I want to hold my drink after dinner in the 'Circle' and discuss what's going on in the world and our lives. I've wanted this for as long as I remember. And just when it seems like I've been somewhat Allowed and welcomed my little 9 year old cousin, Izzy, comes bouncing up to me, pulling my legs, my arms, anything that she can move. Pulling out the puppy dog eyes and begging me to take her to the park. (There's a park 1/4 of a mile from my Grandma's house and 2 parks about a mile down the road.) Sometimes I do take her but most of the time I roll my eyes and try to think of a reason not to take her. There are dinners that I would do just about anything then to take her to the park.
I'm an adult. And adults don't play at the park.
I push her off, give her something else to do and join back into the "Circle'.
But today when those brown puppy dog eyes were bouncing in front of my face a scene from Charlie St. Cloud popped in my head. (SPOILER ALERT) I could see Sammy's face with the tears streaming down in quiet little rivers and Charlie (Zac Efron) looking at him, looking at his little brother that is dead because Charlie didn't want to spend the evening with him, that he would much rather go to a party with his friends. All Sammy wanted was a little time every day to be with Charlie. To learn to play baseball and just maybe bond with his cool big bro. It was such a small stupid thing to Charlie but it meant the world to Sammy.
It would mean to world to Izzy.
We never know how much time we have here on this Earth. Never know when something could change everything we know. So I took her to the park. She wanted to play "Boss Tag''. And to be honest I didn't. But as we were walking and she was talking a hundred miles a minute I couldn't help but smile. Maybe I was missing out with the 'Adults' but I would be missing out on a lot more with these special moments with Izzy if I stayed behind.
We ended up playing for a good hour, maybe two. I really don't know. What I do know is that we did have a good time! We had fun and I learned a lot just talking to her. As we were walking back she was holding my hand and asked if we could do this every Sunday. Just me and her. No adults. No siblings. No kids. I couldn't help but to say yes. I love that little girl. Even if she does drive me crazy.
Even if when I turn my back for ten minutes for a drink of water she and Mari get sap stuck in their hair and we spend the rest of the evening getting it out...
Monday, August 2, 2010
Special moments
Yesterday was my little cousin's baby blessing. Most of the fam showed up! It was awesome! But it was also early. I was so tired!! Mari (who is 7) was sitting next to me playing with my friendship bracelets and I was doing everything in my power to just stay awake when all of the sudden my arm was being lifted. Mari climbed up onto my lap and snuggled into my arms. I know it sounds stupid but a rush of emotion hit me! She rested her head in the hollow of my neck and whispered that she liked the sound of my heart beat. I just pulled her in tight and rested my face in her hair. I was no longer tired, no longer stressed, no longer upset with my family. It was truly amazing! Little kids are a blessing if you're willing to open up to them.
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