June 2, 2010

God blessed south texas with a wonderful storm. Although it did make me slightly homesick, I loved it. Not only does it cool the air down, which we so badly need, already, but I know the effects it'll have in the morning. Everything will be greener and more refreshed looking. Alive. I love the rain, when its not an every day occurrence. It's so necessary and vital for life to function, even in its simplest form.

I'm grateful that I was brought up to appreciate nature, without being a fanatic about it. Respect the world and in return it will give your life beautiful sights, countless memories, and the scents of the world that, in an instant, can take you back to your grandmother's kitchen, cooking biscuits and gravy. Every day is a blessing. It doesn't matter what outside actually looks like. I'm here, you're here. That's all that matters. Accepting that nature is ever changing is the best way to approach your life.

How boring would life be if every day was snowy and dreary, or sunny and 95? Although you may like that for 364 days of the year, you'd eventually want one day of change. Finding beauty in all the seasons helps you to enjoy the here and now instead of constantly wishing for something else. The here and now. How often can I honestly say I've sat down and said, I'm happy. Right here. Right now.

It is my goal to make it that statement a priority in my life. God's refreshing rain brought on a refreshing outlook that some way or another got misplaced in the hustle and bustle of my overly stressed and energetically chaotic lifestyle! Its the lifestyle I've chosen for myself, for now.

"A positive attitude is a person's passport to a better tomorrow." --Anonymous

Good night.

June 1, 2010

I'm very simply grateful for my friends. They make my days go smoother. They make my stress seem less important. They help pick me up when I'm down. I love my friends, old and new alike. Without them and their support I wouldn't be anywhere close to who I am today. As one friend told me... they are my rocks. They are who I turn to when I need a shoulder to cry on or someone to share a good laugh with.

My friends are so important to me, and I love each of them deeply and differently. They have earned their own sorts of love. And my love is permanent.

Good night.