29 February 2012

Today while I was looking through the many different posts that my friends had made on Facebook, I noticed how many of them were about the leap day. Nearly every single one of them was saying that because of the leap day, what you did wouldn't matter. I don't think that I buy that...what makes this day any different from the other 365 days of the year?
Maybe it's wishful thinking of all of my Facebook friends, thinking that you can have a day where you can do whatever you wish and have it "not count." Then it starts you thinking, what would you do on your invisible day? If I had a day to spend that wouldn't be counted on my life record, I think I  would spend it doing something extraordinary. Everyday is a gift, so why not take every single one of them and live them to their fullest? Extra days like today are nice, it's almost as if you're getting a second chance, or an extension to life...and who wouldn't love that? I'm sure that there are some people in this world that would be happy to spend the day doing nothing, or something completely pointless. What's the point of doing something memorable when the days is viewed as non-existent? No matter which view you side with, I don't think that anyone would be able to argue that it's a waste of a day. Even sitting around relaxing for 24 hours isn't completely pointless.

28 February 2012

There are many things that help make up who you are...the little quirky habits that keep you stitched together and functioning. Without these things, we would cease to be successful individuals. There are only a few things in this world that people can take away from you, your personality is something that I think is awfully difficult to alter or replace.
We are often told to protect ourselves before opening up to someone, for fear that they won't accept us for who we are. That our "true colors" will seemingly "clash" with someone else's and there will be feelings hurt. I think this is why we often perceive the world as such a scary place. We all tend to look at people as a threat first before we try to make ties with them. Imagine how much easier communicating would be if people were more kind to others. I don't think that a lot of people like to admit these types of things...they're too worried about who will be out to get who in the world. Fact is, however, that people will generally treat you as they are treated. We all must learn to cope with the stitches of the world and be able to tie together the fraying ends to help fix the problems that are common in all of us.

27 February 2012

Throughout the year there are different seasons and many different types of weather situations. We all wish for what we don't have. Wanting it to be warm when it's the dead of winter, wanting it to be cold when it's the middle of summer, and wanting sunshine when it's raining. I think that everything in moderation is alright, I couldn't stand to live somewhere where you wouldn't get to experience all of the cycles of the world. Life wouldn't be the same if it was always sunny, raining, or cold.
In life, there are many things that come and go. It doesn't necessarily matter for how long they're in your life...just as long as they each come and go with time. I think that everything is good in moderation. Not only with food or daily activities, but the cycles of everyday life. The ups and downs in your mood swings, the weather changing drastically in less than 5 minutes, and being awake one minute to being exhausted the next. No matter what the situation, it's good to be able to experience all of these things in the course of your life. Without them, you haven't been living life to it's fullest, which is really the point of living, isn't it?

26 February 2012

Friends are the family that you get to choose for yourself. They're the people that you trust with your life, tell your deepest secrets to, and love you no matter what...even if they have every right not to. Friends can range from anywhere across the globe to any form of life that you prefer. Dog is always seen as best friend to man. I think that we often under-appreciate those who love us the most.
For those of us that have pets, I think that it's safe to say that it's easy to tell that they love us. But do we take every moment that we can to make sure that they know that we love them? I'm sure that each and every one of us has had a moment where we've had a bad day and just lash out and anyone and anything. Although, why does anyone deserve that when they haven't done anything wrong themselves? Our pets can't always understand the most basic things that we would like them to. They're the type of friends that come into your life and leave a handprint so deep that it will change you forever.

25 February 2012

Things that take the most time and the most effort are worth keeping around. If you try hard to keep something or work hard to obtain something important, odds are that it has some special significance in your life. I find that holding onto something is often difficult, almost like trying to hold a bar of soap in the shower. Nothing in life is ever given or taken easily, it must all be earned and fought for.
We work our entire lives to get to a place of importance and status, to be with someone that we love and care for, and to reach for things that we've always dreamt of. Letting this all go is one thing that bothers most of us and simply wouldn't do. Once you work hard for something, you suddenly understand the importance of it...how it can be achieved. The work that went into it is something that you only want to have to go through once. The light at the end of the tunnel can be so rewarding.

24 February 2012

Moments in life only last for a second, so it's up to you to try and make the most of them. Although it may seem that the terrible things take forever and the most important things pass by in a mere second, I think that it's all a matter of perspective. Many of us lack the patience to gain this perspective in life and we often find ourselves wishing for something different than what we have. If we take more of the moments and opportunities that we are given and we use them in ways that are of an advantage to ourselves and to others, there will truly be a difference. Then the good times will probably end up lasting longer.

I find that many people in this world complain about a lot. There is no appreciation for much of what we have and what we are offered. If we all have more of an open mind, there would be many different views in this world that would be more productive and positive than the ones that we hear about today. There are many small things in life that end up making such a huge difference. We don't think that they're all that important, but yet they are. Maybe a few extra moments of thinking about the lesser things in this world would make us realize that there are more important things than those tasks that are always present and pressing in our lives.

23 February 2012

Life seems so complex sometimes. It always seems to work in weird ways that you either never thought possible or that you never wanted. There is a time in life for everyone and everything. Although it's never easy to cope with the many ups and downs of life, it's something we must learn to accept in order to realize our own fate and role in this lifetime.
Something so tiny can be so strong yet in the end, so fragile. When we lose something important to us, we ourselves become vulnerable to the pains of the world. Not everything is easy to come and go. We hold on to other things in this world to help pull us through, we don't like the fact that some of those people, things, ideas, etc. won't be there forever. In the end, all you have is yourself and the memories of those who were close to you, supported you, tried to break you down, and the moments when you prevailed and you were "on top of the world."

22 February 2012

What constitutes a great meal? Does it have to be "square", have 5 different courses, or just be satisfying and tasty? Food is so good. There are so many different combinations and concoctions that the options are literally endless. It's hard to complain, yet people are picky and always find something to whine about. Another thing I wonder is how often people pray at mealtime. Then there's the questions of eating really fast, and saving room for dessert.
I think that we often take for granted everything that we have available to us in this time. We can't really imagine a day or more without food or shelter. If we were to only be given what we truly need, people would be more appreciative of that instead of always being continually picky, leaving leftovers, and not praying. Pretty soon, people would want to savor every last morsel, thank someone for what they have, and make sure that nothing goes to waste. My grandpa always comes up to visit me (because he really really loves me) and when he's here there's always dessert! Despite what my grandma says. I believe that every meal should always have dessert, it's the cherry on top to a perfect meal and a great way to finish off the day. Something tasty and sweet is a wonderful treat to share with someone that you love...it makes you only appreciate it that much more.

21 February 2012

Creativity is often hard to find. On days where there's little to do, I find myself looking at little details to think of something to do. Sometimes it will be that I just go outside and start taking pictures, other times I will blast the music and paint a picture. We all have different ways of expressing ourselves. Some people have a more prominent way than others, but it's something that I believe we all need to do. It's a way of venting and letting the world know who you are and what you stand for.
I think that it's very important to express yourself to the world. It's good to claim a place out there that's your own...let people know what you're all about. Everyone is made differently, so it's just that much more interesting when more people show who they are and what they have to offer. It can make things more comfortable because you know what everyone else is about and how you fit in in the world, which is important.

20 February 2012

Being lost. Something that we're all so afraid of...well, at least I am. Whether it's getting lost in the grocery store, in a mall, in the city, or in the world, not a lot of people are a fan. While there are benefits to becoming lost, it can also be a hassle for us all.
Life imposes enough stress on all of our lives. Being lost on top of the rest of all the things that go wrong is highly problematic. I tend to get lost often and it takes me forever to get where I'm going. While it's a total inconvenience and stress to me, it's also a time for me to explore. I find myself looking at all the beautiful scenery and weaving new ways through the neighborhoods until I find somewhere familiar to continue my trek. There are times though where being lost isn't always fun. But I think it helps if you remember what Robert Frost wrote in his poem "The Road Not Taken" and look up and forward from there.

The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

- Robert Frost

19 February 2012

Before you talk, listen. Before you react, think. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. And before you quit, try. All of these statements are things that I believe more people need to live by in this world. We all too often find ourselves not understanding everything that's presented to us. We never know what to always think, say, feel, or know. We use our best judgement, but there are times where that isn't always good enough. Life is such mystery, which makes most of it so much fun. I think that we find ourselves stuck in the same ruts in life, ending up doing the same old habits over and over again until we are truly sick of them. There is lots of room to change things up a bit and turn things around for not only the better, but also for the more exciting thrills that they will bring.

Not knowing where you're headed in life can be fun, but also scary. I think that while it's excellent to have a general idea of where you'd like to be going, it's better to dream really big and aim for it. Before you try anything, you have to plan a little and then really set yourself to it. Some people in this world think that if they put a little effort into it and just want something the most, that they'll earn it. That's hardly the case. I find that it's always the most hard-working person, the person that puts forth the most of their life and the most dedication that will end up with their full dreams as a reality. Nothing in life ever comes without hard work and determination. The least you can do is try.

18 February 2012

Everything in life is essentially fragile. Easily broken by one thing or another in this great, big world. Nothing will ever be easy and nothing will ever come without a price. It's the aspects of life that are difficult to us that mean the most and are the easiest to break us down when they're taken or destroyed. Nothing lasts forever and the sun will never always shine, accepting these facts that we have to live with that end up making us a little stronger everyday.

Whenever we lose something important to us, we break a little inside. We feel as though there's a part of us missing and we don't know how to fill it. There are many people that never admit their true feelings to anyone, for fear that it will only make things worse. Maybe sometimes that holds to be true...but there are other times where letting feelings go is what is really important. Because even though the strongest things stand tall, everything is meant to be broken once in a while.

17 February 2012

There's no time in life to think about the "what-if's". It's better to just act on what you think is best in the moment and move on from there. Most people should have enough common sense to not do really dumb things, but then again, there are a handful of those people everywhere you go. I've found that when you make a decision in life out of your best judgement, things usually always end up turning out for the better. A lot of times in life, I find that people are too scared to take a risk or jump at every opportunity. It's the fear of failing at it that scares most people out of doing something, I think. For the longest time I was always afraid of falling and getting hurt, but I learned that it's better to have tried and failed, then to never have tried at all. I believe that if we take every opportunity and every risk that is presented to us, the only thing that can come out of it will be good. It never hurts to try and go the extra mile, see how far the line goes, or do something out of what you'd normally do. It just makes for a more interesting time and some great stories.

16 February 2012
When the sun is low and your hopes are equivalent,
It's then that your thoughts start to scatter and become ambivalent,
The colors so bright and the moon is rising,
The stars will never look back with a face that's despising.
Have you ever thought of those stars out in space?

Big masses of fire surrounded by an icy embrace.

Here on earth, the elements are always in contradictions,

Much like the people here, all in different positions.

The words we say and the things we do,

All out of love for someone who,

Is important to us in their own special way,

Their smile and laughter help to brighten our days.

Just as easily though, we can be broken,

Actions are just words that can be easily spoken,

The world can be filled with a darkness so black,

We find it hard to ever find our way back,

To the path that we came from,

To help ourselves find the sun.

15 February 2012

In life, we go through a lot. Not only physically, but also emotionally. We put up with so many different people, smile through a plethora of hard times, and seen and experienced an entire spectrum of emotions, sights, sounds, and feelings. After the day is over, what is it that you look back on, what're you left with? Sometimes it might not be something big, and other days it could be a life changing experience that you're reliving. We're all essentially the same at the end of everything though. We all end up being someone who has loved, lost, laughed, cried, and have had so much fun living through it all.
For the sake of Valentine's Day, what is love? What is it that we search for our entire lives? Is it something to fill the gaps in your life or something that makes you happy every second of the day? I think that we search continuously for someone who is our own cheerleader. They're there for you no matter what, through thick and thin. They're your support and love when no one else is around and they will always be there to catch you if you fall. It's interesting how everyone looks for something so unique and yet, we're all essentially trying to find the same thing. It makes life seem like a game of hide and go seek or a game of cards, rather. Our whole lives we are tossed about and tested. It's the experiences that truly tie us together when it comes down to it. Finding common ground with someone is magical, and I think that's one of the first things that we look for in the big search of life.

14 February 2012

Today I'm cheating and am using a photo first from the time period to which I'm referring then one from near today's date.
This past summer, as I'm sure I've written before, I had the wonderful opportunity of a lifetime to travel to the South Pacific. If that wasn't a life changing experience, I don't know what would be. Not only was I able to experience many things, I was able to learn many new cultures and ways of life that I never had even thought possible. It seems hard to try and imagine a life where you don't have the basic necessities and luxuries that you have today at home. I wonder what we would do without them in our everyday lives. I'm sure that many people would seem lost. Some people in this world don't understand how well off they have it. They don't know what they have until it's gone. They don't truly grasp all that is available to them until they see it all slipping away beyond the horizon.

I've seen a place where children don't know what a camera's function is, where there isn't a television or computer in walking distance, and where there are absolutely no sounds except the water rushing by and the chirping of birds. That life is truly easier. In this day in age we're all so opinionated that we let it get in the way of the relationships that we have with each other. I think that we would all end up being better off if we try to understand more, be supportive, and love one another. A main thing that keeps us going in life is love. Without love, there's no support, and without support there is no point to much of what we do in life. Looking back on life, there should be only a few things that truly matter to you...your friends and family, the good times that you had, and the many things that you were able to accomplish by the support of a loved one and a better understanding of whatever situation you're faced with. We should more often be leaving soft and gentle handprints on the hearts of the people we love in life instead of always inflicting hard indents on those we don't stop long enough to understand and truly care about.

13 February 2012

People always tell you that you should never look back. Have you ever? What difference does it make whether you stop and turn around to glance or not? I think it's makes a world of difference. There's always that split second where we are all able to change our minds, not always for the better, just what seems better in that moment. None of us has enough self-control to always look forward for everything in life, in that case there would be no curiosity or wonder. When you look back on something, what is it exactly that you're looking for, and when you turn back forward, what is it that you're looking to? In life, there's nothing that is ever set in stone. Decisions can change in an instant, paths can cross at any moment, and a simple look back over the shoulder can change everything. No matter what goes on in life, there's always room for change and growth. We don't always have control, but there are times when it seems as though we're able to stop it.

Things don't always work out the way that you plan them anyways, so why do we try to have so much control over these things? I've written about the "surprise element" in life before, where we would be without it, I have no idea. I think that things are better when you don't look back and just make the most of the things that are presented to you. If you dwell too long on the past, you'll just want to go back and stay there. Something impossible like that never changes. Focus more on the things that you have control over and keep moving forward.

12 February 2012

We all want to be protected from many things in life. Our parents tell us what to do and look after us so that we don't stray, we go through security at airports so that we're safe, and we wear seat belts during car rides. Then, in the snow we wear snow-pants, boots, gloves and such. Today, when sledding, I decided to wear sunglasses with my attire, I personally think it gave the whole outfit a sophisticated look. I do believe that there's an extent to protection though. You can't always be protected from everything in life, though it's nice to always try to feel safe.

When I ride in the car, there are 3 things that always happen. I listen to music, wear my seat-belt, and I wear my sunglasses. Sunglasses are a great invention...they protect your eyes from the sun and make it so that it's easier for you to see, but harder for others to see your own eyes. Tonight while I was watching the Grammy's, I couldn't help but notice that many stars were wearing them. I'm not sure about you, but I know that it bothers me when I can't see people's eyes when I'm talking to them. There's always some feeling of mis-trust. While sunglasses look stylish and help block the sun, I think there's a line when conversation is begun. As for all the many stars at the Grammy's that wore sunglasses, aren't you inside? Maybe it's a new trending look, but I would think it'd make it pretty hard to see. With the beautiful light displays and pretty dresses to admire, why is there a need? I think the only protection here should be at the edge of the stage when their vision fails them and then fall off the edge.

11 February 2012

You're never too old to do anything in life, you just have to be able to do it with a smile and a positive attitude. Today, I found out how true this idea can be...my grandparents went sledding. While no one gives you a guarantee that everything will be fun, there's a certain thrill in all activities that calls us back to retrace our steps from when we were younger. It's in those moments that we are full of adrenaline and a sense of wonder, finding out that we can do more than we think we're capable of.

I think that it's really good in life to keep doing things that make you feel younger than you actually are. Maybe it keeps you younger at heart. Even if it doesn't, it always is bound to make for great memories and wonderful stories to tell in the future.

10 February 2012

Have you ever laid down on the ground outside and stared up at the clouds? How many different shapes can you see? I think that it depends on the size of your imagination. It seems to be that the younger that you are, the bigger imagination that you have. Being young and being young at heart can be completely different things, but they can also be quite similar. I think that we should all strive to be young at heart because trying to stay young forever would be nearly impossible.
If we were all a little more young at heart, imagine all the things that we would think of, the things that we would laugh at, and the way that we would view life in general. I believe that it's been proven that children laugh almost 10 times more than adults do in a day, no wonder they're happier. Life would be so much more enjoyable if we could kick back and laugh a little more...see the world from a new perspective and try to keep yourself young inside. A smile could last you more years than stress and frustration ever will.

9 February 2012

I often find myself always waiting for the right moment to do or say something. It's probably better to just act on it before the snow melts, the sun goes down, and the stars come up. Nothing is ever the same way twice, which is why life is so beautiful and exciting. If we miss the moment, we often regret it and it can come back to bite us if we don't watch out.
Icicles are a scary thing. They're beautiful, yet terrifying...they can fall at any given moment. Crashing to the ground and shattering into a million pieces. In a way, they could be compared to ideas in life. We will all have great ideas that will flourish and spread to other good ideas, while we will think of others that don't withstand the sun's heat and the weight of itself and come hurtling towards the ground. As with everything in life, it's always nice to at least try it. Without trying, you'll never be able to know what could have been.

8 February 2012

Everything in life has a price. Even that cute little over-grown puppy on the right that was initially free ended up not being free after all. In one way or another, you always end up paying something for everything. Wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to worry about paying for things? Or better yet, if prices just went away altogether? Right now the only thing that is probably going through your mind is something that is totally free in life. Yes, Smiles, laughter, happiness, etc...those are all free. But, what causes them? Odds are, that that's not free. It's funny how the world works. In order to gain something, you must give. You'd think that after a while we would get tired of this and just want to take what we have coming to us. But I believe that all good things come to those who wait patiently.

Sometimes, I feel like my whole life is limited. This sounds sad, but when you think about it, it's both true and false. Everything having to cost money puts a damper on everyone's lifestyle, but I do believe that it weeds out the less determined. Eventually, you can get discounts on things! Which makes it a little more bearable, but hey...it's better than paying full price. I like to imagine a world where things are free and there are no worries about losing your job, saving up to visit your friends that live far away, or spending lots of money on the "perfect" gift. In this world, everyone is happy because there's no complications and troubles to mess with the balance of everything.
While nothing in life is free, I think it's better to just close your eyes and enjoy every experience that you can without looking at a single price tag. Not only is life more enjoyable in the long run that way, but it seems to be less stressful overall. As long as you know that you're having a good time and the smile never leaves your face, price for anything should never be an issue, because the memories to keep forever are free.

7 February 2012

When you fall down, it's common that you attempt to get back up. Although it hurts, you have to find a way to shrug it off and laugh at not only yourself, but the moment too. It's the moment of falling that you are able to determine how truly dedicated you are to saving something else.
Today, I fell up the bleachers. I must say that it's not my proudest moment. Although I'm still in pain and am mulling over my stupidity, I realize that I learned something. I learned that there are priorities when falling! You see, when you fall, you're probably carrying something or have something on you that shouldn't be banged up and broken. That precious item for me, just happened to be my camera...the most essential limb of myself. When I realized that I was hurtling towards the bleachers, there was only on thing on my mind. You'd probably think that I was trying to figure out how to catch myself and how to play this off cool. But that was furthest from my train of thought. I was instead frantically trying to get my hands around my camera so that it wouldn't hit the bleachers and break. Great dedication, right?
I think that we all have moments in life that are like this. A time where something so little can mean so much and have such a big weight in our minds. This, I think, is love in some sort. You love something so much that you'd do anything to keep it safe, no matter the consequence. You would go to world's end to keep it safe from any harm. In your case it probably won't be a camera; however, items like this are unique to each person. Because of this never-ending love, we are able to save these things most of the time. Then when you recover from your quality time with the bleachers you can just smile and know that everything's alright because all that's important is okay, and that's all that really matters.

6 February 2012

There are many things in life that are worth living for. Many different moments that will change your life and sometimes help to define it. One of the main purposes of life, I think, is to help others. If you can't always find a way to help them, the least you can do is not hurt them. Eventually, these good deeds will come back to help you...often in more ways than one. It's important to make the most of every second you can in order to try and make the world a little better and more kind. Even if this doesn't seem possible, wishful thinking never caused any harm. It's not always easy to help others...they might not seem like they deserve it, you don't know them too well, or you don't have the time. All excuses that will never amount to the changes you can make if you take the time for someone else.

Helping others in your life is very important. I like to live by the phrase "always treat others the way that you would like to be treated." This lifestyle and thinking can literally take you miles and miles. We often get too wrapped up in our own lives that we don't stop to think or to look around and see what all is happening. When I was little, I remember that my parents and grandparents would always tell me the story of "The Good Samaritan." It really blew my mind to think that no one would stop to help. I live my life in a way so that I never have to look back to see who's left behind. I try my best to stay positive and to pick other people up from the dust of life. It's never easy to know when someone else really needs a shoulder to lean on, even when they say that they're alright. I guess it really all comes down to judgement.

In life, there will be people that will drag you down and other people that will build you up. Everyone, at some point in their lives, will end up doing both regardless of how they think and what they strive to do...it's inevitable. I believe that the only true thing that we can do to redeem ourselves would be to turn around and always check to make sure that we don't leave any damage behind us. Just a small glance can make a world of difference.

5 February 2012

I always like to assume the best in people, even when good isn't right at the surface. Second chances should be given to everyone. I do think that some people are harder to understand than others. They have many different layers to their personality that aren't always easy to peel away. Over time, we're able to know someone on a deeper level...be able to see them more for who they truly are, instead of the facade that often hides them from us.
Throughout life, there will be experiences that will build you up and break you down. Those moments help to make you who you are today. I find that some people leave their walls up for longer than other people. I think that this is because at one point in their life they were beaten down to a point of mistrust. Things like that make you look at people differently and think in another way.

No matter how people perceive others, I always like to meet people with an open mind and a welcoming mind-set. It makes people feel a little more comfortable thinking that they're not always being judged, like the rest of the world tends to do. Although it's hard to remember sometimes, it's worth trying to keep in the front of your mind...not everyone has it easy in life, so always assume the best, then make a judgement after you get to the true meaning of someone else's life. It will always be different than what you're expecting.

4 February 2012

Every snowflake has a different design, but they all serve the same purpose on Earth. It's hard to believe that there can be so many different patterns, wouldn't there be some repeats? If you really think about it, this could correlate to people too. Everyone is made differently, yet we ultimately serve the same purpose. You're able to find people that are similar and then people who're totally different from you. I still have yet to find someone who looks, acts, talks, and thinks the same way that I do. And although I can't look at every single snowflake in the world, I'm pretty sure that there are many similar designs, but none that are exactly the same.
It's easy to overlook the little details of life and people. There are so many things to take in every single day that I don't blame anyone for missing them all...I don't even catch everything. It's very easy to think that there are things that are the same in life. I find that putting a different light on a situation or looking at something from a new perspective really helps to show more sides to everything.

Life tends to move so fast that we don't always have time to take everything in and analyze it for differences. I've learned that it's better to just take what you can while it's available to you. You're not always going to be able to grab every opportunity, although it doesn't hurt to try. Through my life so far, I've noticed that you have to be able to accept some things for the way that they are because they won't always be able to be changed to your benefit. You have to be able to make the best of every opportunity and hope that the best will come of it.
While every person works differently with what they're handed in life, there will be different outcomes for every person in life. Each snowflake finds a different way to fall to Earth and the way that I live will never be the same way as someone else. It's just how life is and how it should always be.

3 February 2012

Hardly anything in life comes easily. There are certain things that will be easier for some people and harder for others, and it can be frustrating...but you have to learn how to be able to pick yourself up and get around the mountains of life.
There's never a set instruction manual to life. You have to be able to make a lot of decisions on your own. Are you going to go over the river or through it? Around the mountain or under it? There are different outcomes to every little detail that is tweaked. I find that all trails aren't as heavily traveled as others. The more exciting ones tend to be hidden. It's always a great feeling to do things differently and be able to declare yourself unique. Your way may not always be the fastest, most effective, or smartest...but if it gets you where you need to go and you're happy, that's all that truly matters.

2 February 2012

Does it ever feel like you're trying so hard to reach something, but you never quite make it there? It's like you're running a race and you're so close to the finish line, but no matter how much faster you try to run it doesn't come any closer. Some things in life don't always come easy to everyone, it's like getting passed right at the finish line...that feeling of defeat that drives us to do bigger and better things going forward.
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." I think that this statement could do a lot to help any situation. Nothing is ever going to be perfect on the first try, you're only able to get something right by trying it multiple times. That's how lots of things in this world have come to be. A main one would probably be the lightbulb. Nothing will ever turn out the same way twice, which is the beauty of doing things multiple times in different ways. I find that there's plenty of time in life to do things over, differently. Being able to change things up and see what works for you is something special about life that makes each moment unique. While you may not always get to the finish line with rapid speed, it's always nice to try and find ways to get there faster and feel proud of the important things in your life.

1 February 2012

Oranges are sweet and cookies are nice,
Not everything's always just sugar and spice.
When life gives you lemons you should make lemonade,
The colors of the rainbow are radiant but will always fade.
Nothing is ever guaranteed from the start,
You have to keep your head high and lead life from your heart.

When you get knocked down and pick up a few bruises, it's then that you smile and get up to run.
Better to travel in groups than being all alone, it's safer, less quiet, and ultimately fun.
Yet when the sun sets and look back on today,
What's the one thing that you will take away?
With the end of a day comes the start of a new,
Chances to take and mistakes - far from few,

Life's a climb, but I'm sure that in the end you'll appreciate the view.