Suddenly...

For some reason it seems, that since I've turned 18, I've been sassier to my parents than ever before. It's like a switch flipped. I've always been a quiet person, and generally I like to think myself kind. But I guess holding in emotions takes it's toll, because I totally have been letting snide comments out that in the past I probably never would have thought of. So all of the sudden my dad calls my puppies stupid, and I hear myself saying "don't call them stupid, they're sometimes smarter than you!" Which expressed my irritation, but unfortunately hurt his feelings. It's strange... This newfound change. Having a hard time controlling my thoughts, let alone my actions and spoken words. I guess I have a more independent nature than I thought I did. Interesting to see how this change is affecting me, not to mention my family and friends. But I like it in a weird way. I feel I have a confidence that didn't exist before, like I'm starting to be more comfortable being myself in unfamiliar situations. I'm starting to develop a "take me as I am or screw off" attitude. It's nice to have confidence in yourself. 

moods in song

Do you ever wish...

Do you ever wish that you could go back in time?
Change things you thought ought not to be,
Recreate a moment, make it last forever
See how a different decision could have played out,
and change things for the better

Do you ever wish you could go forward in time?
Forward to see everything's going to be okay?
Forward to see the consequences,
Forward to see love.

Do you ever wish, just once, to stay right where you are?
Do you remember how much stronger you are,
than before all those mistakes?
Do you remember the choices you make,
may make you happy in the end?
and do you remember,
you are surrounded by love?

Although not very pleasant, the present is the place to be,
the place to beat,
the plave to believe.

Ever changing,
ever moving forward,
the present,
with all its flaws,
all its imperfections,
and all its pain,
is what makes you, has made you,
just who you are:)

today's five things

Art projects
my sister
Books
Pictures
Traveling/ Dreaming

Just 5 Things

Sometimes when we are feeling down, it's hard to see the good in life. It can be hard to change your point of view, and stop expecting and even looking for the bad in life. So here's a good trick to flip your perspective around. Everyday simply write down five things you're grateful for. As simple as it sounds, it can seriously change your life. It can be hard to think of the good at first, and writing down the obvious can be easy to do. It's OKAY to do that. I know from experience that when your down in the dumps, it's really hard to look at the wonderful blessings in your life. So, I challenge you to do this, everyday, even just for a week, and see how it affects you. Do here's my five things for today:
I'm grateful for...
My family,
My friends,
That I can go to school,
My job,
My puppies

Change

Never stop giving people the benefit of the doubt. Just because someone is mean, rude, unkind, selfish, or any number of things, doesn't mean there isn't a reason. In my life, I've met many people like this. Yes, some people are just plain mean, and that's their problem. But that doesn't mean that it gives you or I the right to act the same way back. You never know what someone may be going through, or how it's affecting them. Don't stick to the old age saying,"an eye for Ann eye, a tooth for a tooth" Be better than that. Because of you are, you never know just how tremendous of an impact you will have on those around you. No more recent, but love and understanding. Imagine what the world would be like if everyone acted in this manner. Be the change you wish to see in the world. Start changing things today. It all starts with just one person to make a difference; and that person could be you.

A wish upon a star....

Do you ever wish that you could just fix someone's problem for them?Do you ever get frustrated when you see someone struggling with something you already know how to do? Every wish that you could just bestow your knowledge of a subject into their heads so that they won't struggle as much?ever just think, maybe, just maybe, there's a chance you can fix this for them? The sad reality is that you can't. You have to let your loved ones struggle and learn, and go through their own trials and tribulations. I know sometimes I wish there was a way I could just do it for them. That there was some magical way that I could fix everything for them. But in reality all we can do is just try to be there for them and do what we can to lighten their loss and help them through each day, minute by minute. Because in the end, sometimes that's one of the greatest hits of them all; watching and helping our loved ones grow before our eyes.

New favorite quote:)

"It is not what you believe that counts; it is what you believe enough to do."

-A Scool for my Village
Twesigye Jackson . M

just rediscovered this song, I'm in love with it:)

Just Me :)

Sometimes in life, we wonder where we are going, what path we are on, and how we can enjoy it best. Although, there isn't always an easy way out of tough situations. As we rely on God though, we will always make it through. He does not give us trials to have us fail, He gives us trials to strengthen us. As we come to understand this, and appreciate the things each hard patch of life has given us, we will be strengthened and able to grow closer to our Father in Heaven each and every day.
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