It's the year 2010. Remember when it was the year of 2000? It seems like it was just yesterday, but at the same time, the last few years feels like forever. Perhaps I feel that ways because I only have ONE semester left at EA. That and I feel old because I'm living with 3 freshmen next semester(: And the fact that I'm 21 and all my friends are getting married one by one. Yet-it doesn't bother me THAT much because not only do I not feel [or act] 21 sometimes, but I'm looking at the fact of how far I am getting in school before I do get married, whenever that is. But allow to me to take a moment to vent here.... I honestly feel like I'm having my 2nd or 3rd "mid-life-crisis" this semester. But this time I decided to call it a "Begginning-of-life-crisis". Because really, I am at the beggining of a new life in a way. [that and did I mention I'm only 21 so I assume and hope this isn't the middle of my life]. I'll be getting my associates and starting my bachelor's degree in May or so....or so the plan is. The so-called "crisis" part is making sure I know what I want to do with my life. I won't go into detail, but I will say that, as always, if I live righteously, things will fall into place. It's such a simple philosophy so I'll add it to my list of philosophies. But every time I say, hear, or think that, it seems to have a different meaning behind it. That is one of the biggest lessons I have learned, and am apparently still learning, this past year. As I look at this past year, there was so much that happened, alot of life changes. Maybe not just in my life, but my family and friends' lives too. Because of the things that happened, good and bad, I've learned a thing or two, naturally as we all do in life. I know there are certain things that I would like to change or look more closely at with myself. I could make a huge list of the things that happened, or a huge list of lessons learned, but I won't. But here are a few key points, and I quote: *"Boys are like buses. If you miss one, just wait 10 minutes and another one will probably come along"-Kelsey Garvin *"Ride the wave and you will learn how to surf" -Kelsey Garvin *"Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted, was once eccentric."-Bertrand Russell -I'm opinionated and I don't usually mix my words that will ever really change with it. Deal with it(: *Jimmy Buffet said on happiness, "Some people never find it, some only pretend, but I just want to live happily ever after now and then." -I think this describes my life in some ways. *"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us." -The Past. The Present. The Future. Live as yourself and how you are supposed to and it all comes together how it should.
I could go on and on about life lessons, but that's not what this blog post is about. It's about the future and what it holds. Unfortunantly, or maybe fortunantly, the future is mostly unclear for me. I feel like I just need to hold on, watch, and learn. Only then will I see what comes along the way. I've got the basics of how to hold on, which I learned in church last Sunday-maybe you my readers, can use these as well. *Study and read the scriptures and pray each day*Pay an honest and full tithe *Nourish family ties *Bear a bold testimony *Be happy with your state in life *Take time to ponder your life. -this is the biggest one for me right now. We should all take time out of our busy lives and ponder ourselves and our lives. Evaluate what you are doing and how you are doing. *The last main point on this list-surround yourselves with good and positive friends. I can't say enough how greatful I am for friendship. I could list all of my friends on here and the lessons I've learned from them, but I fear I'd leave someone out(: That's not to say I have a lot of friends, but I do have many people that have had some kind of impact on my life, which is something I will forever be appreciative of. You know who you are. "Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow." Though I don't really believe in "Fate", I do believe in strong, impacting friendships.
So as this new year starts, I will be down on my knees, trusting in God to give me some of His light to see what's next. Abraham Lincoln once said, "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go." Sometimes, we don't have anywhere else to go, which is why we must pray everyday and follow the Spirit. I hope that as 2010 starts, you will all set goals and think about the future in your own way. And look at the things you can do better at, but most of all, figure out how YOU personally can keep on the right path and do what's best for you.
Forgive me for the deep thoughts(: I've had a lot of spare time roaming around in my head lately(: And it is a new year!
As you all know, I have a song for everything, so of course I have created a soundtrack to my life playlist for 2010! (I know i'm wierd...)but here's the story of my life in song! *Anything But Ordinary-Avril Lavign *Save Your Heart-Mayday Parade *Haven't Met You Yet-Micheal Buble *Time of Our Lives-Miley Cyrus *Comes With A Price-Red Jumpsuit Apparatis *How Can I Keep From Singing-SheDaisy *The Climb-Miley Cyrus *Dare You to Move-Switchfoot *When My Time Comes-Linkin Park *Someone to Watch Over Me-Crazy For You *Stand-Rascal Flatts *Works For Me-David Archuletta *The More Boys I Meet-Carrie Underwood *Holding On-Cherie Call *One Step at a Time-Jordin Sparks *Never Gonna Be Alone-Nickelback *Don't Stop Believing-Glee Cast *The Way It's Gonna Be-Alexa Vega
I hope you all have a wonderful beginning of 2010! Remember my motto, "Learn while you live, love what you learn!" Because that's the Way It's Gonna Be!
