1. being alone doesn't have to be lonely.
after having been in such a LONG relationship... 2 years ago (mind you) and yes, it really did take me that long to get over it. not just the heartbreak but the biggest obstacle was learning to first be ok with being by myself. during the relationship, i had certainly changed a lot and it took a long time to find myself again. because really, its not about finding the right one, its about being the right person when someone comes along.
2. be the right person.
i definitely have rushed into things and made some rash decisions but after finally learning to have some patience and taking the two years of time for myself to figure out who i am and what i like... i am finally the right person now. thank you santa for reading my letter this year and sending someone my way. i sure do like my time alone but i love having just the right company. :)
3. good friends are hard to find
so when you find one... hold on tight and never let go. this year ive found friends in unlikely places, and in unlikely ways; and reconnected with old ones from my past. i may not be the most popular girl on the block... but my friends let me know i am loved. lucky me!
4. forgive, forgive and forgive.
but don't forget. im not here to be a sucker and i dont want to be taken advantage of but being human myself, i understand that all humans make mistakes. when someone has wronged me and has hurt me, its so easy to play the righteous role. i used to be the biggest grudge holder but whats the point because truly, when i forgive... i can finally live.
5. live in the present
i think i have premature old people syndrome because oh boy, i loooove me a good dose of reminiscing! im afraid that that the year before this one i spent much too much time thinking about the good days... the easy life and ill be the first to admit my life now is anything from golden but i dont want to miss out on opportunities that could be good because i was thinking about the past. also, i think that given the career path i am on... its a slippery slope to start sacrificing this and that and all of a sudden to be left with nothing. the road will be long and challenging but when i finally survive it... will i really be happy with nothing except a string of letters? i want to take time to live a little and maybe let a few things slide because i love the smell of roses.
6. retail therapy works.
i hate to admit it but it really does. have definitely blown some cash money but when the shopping is done... bills, bills, bills, le sigh. will be more careful this year.
7. take time for family.
i used to be so involved in my studies and my previous relationship that i regretfully and shamefully must admit that i did not give my family the time they deserve. it saddens me especially because i have two (much) younger siblings and when they reminisce i want to be in their memories, as part of their joy and happiness. there is no time more golden than the present to show my love for them because maybe when they become too hip and cool for me... the opportunity will be gone forever. with that being said... ta ta for now! this what hes jammin on the keys... aww so talented! <3
{augustana by boston}
note: all images from weheartit.com
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