Saturday, October 9, 2010

Sorry for the absence!

This has been the busiest six weeks of my life! Last time I had updated, we had just moved to SLC and we were still transitioning into this new life together. Well, it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing. We had a difficult time finding the perfect, affordable apartment, we have had to become commuters because of the apartment situation, money has been tight and it's just been difficult not being so close to our families (I've literally had about 4 breakdowns, I'm telling you I am a mama's girl and I can't wait to get to hug my family again!) However, over these past two weeks, everything has seemed to fall into place. We found an awesome apartment in downtown SLC and we got our keys today! We have an awesome view and it's so close to malls, great restaurants, the TRAX and it really is just the best location out there! Plus, it's not like college living (ex: our last apartment, UC), it's really adult, big-city living, think of the layout of the apartments in Friends and we really think we are going to love it. I have also found the best job! I am a group leader at Beacon Heights Elem. in SLC, I have a group of kindergartners and 1st graders and I absolutely adore them! Plus, I work with some badass girls that are funny, sarcastic and just great people I'm glad I have got to meet. Steven has really been so helpful in this transition for me, he always is there to support and comfort me and I know that I can rely on him to make me feel better. I know we have lived together for the past year, but now it's like a brand new beginning and we are both so excited for everything that comes along with this new chapter! I'm very lucky that I have such a supportive boyfriend, in school, work, everything. It hasn't set in that we actually live in SLC because we have been with Mike, but now it's official! I miss everyone back home, just as Steven misses everyone he loves! November needs to hurry up! (Shirley is coming in and so is my family!) I will keep this updated on a regular basis again, it's just been such an awkward phase.

<3 k.

Quote of the Day:
"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop."

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

THE U

I am so glad I love Utah. My classes are fantastic, my job hunt is going strong and the view outside is gorgeous. Steven and I rode our bikes yesterday and it was so much fun, we are going to start doing that a lot more. We only have MW classes which means, after 1:10 tomorrow--- no more class until Monday. Our anniversary is coming up, guess I'll be taking some trips to Best Buy.

I miss my family and Alyssa so much. <3 <3 <3




QOTD
We're all damaged in our own way. Nobody's perfect. I think we are all somewhat screwy, every single one of us.
-Johnny Depp.




<3 k.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Salt Lake City!

We have finally arrived to Salt Lake -- well Park City, Utah! Thank goodness! Tomorrow I have so much to do.

-Get my UCard
-Send off my scholarship letters
-Fill out all loan papers/online forms
-Find an apartment
-Send off my letters to my mom, Torie, Alyssa, etc.
-Start looking at all of my online classes

Goodness-- I'm never moving again, this is too much stress. Well, unless we're moving back to Tejas.



I don't want to type about leaving my family and best friend... I'll just cry again. I love them and they know that. I can't wait to see them again!

It's been a long couple of days. I'll update soon.

<3 k

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Day 30-- Your reflection in the mirror & reflection on moving!

Day 30 — Your reflection in the mirror
Well Kelsey. I'm glad that you have done very well with your grades in college and I'm glad that you love as much as you do. Kelsey needs to start working out, but I still think you're okay. But you are motivated and you will start working out and eating healthier and getting even better grades. Right? ; ) I'm glad you got this blog--- it's a great way to get things off of your mind and a great way to keep the fam updated. I'm glad you still have decent self esteem-- Steven helps a lot with that. Give him, your mom, Danny and Tor big hugs when you see them next, they love you a lot.

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In exactly 12 hours we will have to be completely moved out of our first apartment! I can't wait to print off pictures and complete my scrapbook! I can't believe it's been one year! I remember how nervous I was to live with Steven, but now I can't even believe I was somewhat nervous. Steven is one of the few people I can be around for forever and never get annoyed. I'm so lucky to have him. I'm also very excited to get to spend some time back in The Falls with my family before we move. My mom called yesterday asking for me to "reserve" the Friday before my birthday for family, haha silly, I was planning on being with them as much as possible! I think we should get margaritas MOM! ; ) But seriously I can't believe I am a junior, thank goodness. In 2 years I will be expected to WORK! Yes!!! I think I am one of the few college kids excited to be able to work and leave college! Oh well, I guess I've always been more excited to work than study for tests. It's all about $$$$$$$$$.

Well I guess I should get off Blogger and Facebook and do some more packing! Actually I may call it an early night so I can just wake up and finish. Who knows.

<3 K.

Oh.

QOTD.

What you feel is what you are and what you are is beautiful.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Quote of the Day.

2 today! :)
One day in retrospect the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.

Take the time to love her or someone else will.




<3 k.

Day 29 — The person that you want tell everything to, but too afraid to

I chose to write to Torie, and I know the title is, "The person that you want tell everything to, but too afraid to" but I'm taking it in another way-- these are some things I have been wanting to say but haven't. Because-- I tell you everything about me and my life-- so this is to you baby sister.

Victoria
I want to tell you so many things-- but I feel that you should learn them on your own. I want to shield you from every asshole and bitch you will ever have to meet. I want to prevent you from making the mistakes I did. I want you to concentrate on your grades, because you will never know how important they are to your future. I want you to listen to mom and know that what she says usually is right. I want you to never settle for anyone or thing less than perfect. I want your feelings to always be protected, but I guess pain is part of life and growing up. I hope you know that everything I say and if I ever critique you or go against what you feel-- I'm doing it because I love you and want to help you. My criticism is constructive and that I can promise you. We both do not like being told we are wrong or that we need to change something, but I only do it so that you can hear it from me and not someone who doesn't care. I know we fight and I know I say things you don't like but I do it because I love you and I know that if you are mad at me-- we will overcome it. So understand this... If I could take every tear drop away, ever regret away, every pain away.. I would. Just know that (unfortunately) pain is a part of life and overcoming that pain is what makes you a whole hell of a lot stronger. I know someday I will say something that will just make you want to kick my ass-- but we will get through the fight because-- Our bond is something people dream of and know that no matter what happens I will forever love you.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Quote of the Day!

To reject what you don't understand is the most pitiful human error.

Day 28 — Someone that changed your life

Steven. <3

You will never know how much you have impacted my life. I love you.

21st birthday!

Because my 20th birthday is next Sunday---
I have decided to make a list of things I want accomplished within this next year.


BY 21:

1. Get back done to my weight at 15-16.

2. Get more toned.

3. Have my new, fabulous boobs.

4. Make sure I can bike into downtown.

5. Run 6 miles without stopping.

6. Maintain a good, healthy tan.

7. Become as vegetarian as possible.

8. Have a grilled chicken salad everyday for at least 3 months.

9. Have arms I am proud of.

10. Play soccer, on an actual team.

11. Stop biting my nails.

12. Get a fucking amazing outfit to wear when we're in Vegas.

13. Be living in a house.

14. Get my gorgeous puppy.

15. Have Steven work out with me daily.

16. Join the Honors College.

17. Have no less than a 3.5 GPA.

(That would mean I would have had only one semester where my GPA was lower.)

18. Camp out, in a TENT, with Steven for a whole weekend.

19. Give up desserts for at least 6 months.

20. Have as much of a 6-pack as possible.

21. Get wasted with my parents and Steven in Vegas.



NOW THAT THEY ARE WRITTEN-- THEY ARE GOALS.



*KEEP ME IN CHECK*

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

19 days & a quick update on the past month!

Day 3 — Your parents

MOM

I am lucky enough to have my mom and my step dad in my life. But this will be about my mom. She is the best mom ever. I know, everyone says that, but she really is just amazing. She is the strongest person I know. She has been through so much shit, it's ridiculous. But she always comes out better at the end of it. I don’t think she’ll ever know how much I appreciate her and all she has done. She has been the mother and the father in my life and she has done one fucking amazing job. She’s the coolest and most honest woman I know. She’ll probably kick my ass for using fucking--- but I needed it for the emphasis. I hope to be as great of a mom as she is. I love you.
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Day 4 — Your sibling (or closest relative)

VICTORIA
You are the most precious person in the world to me. There is no way to ever tell you how perfect I think you are. You make me want to be a much better person. You are so beautiful, it's really crazy but you're still pretty down to earth. You speak your mind (wonder who you got that from) and I love that most about you. You don’t take shit. I hope you know you deserve the world, not some bullshit pansy little kid. You’re a badass athlete and I love watching you play. My heart will hurt not seeing you play as much as I would want, but you know I am thinking about you always. I will protect you until I have nothing left in me, you are my life. I love you.
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Day 5 — Your dreams
Be an amazing mother, have a successful career, be the best wife I can be and be an advocate against child and spousal abuse.
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Day 6 — A stranger

WICHITA FALLS ASSHOLES

LEARN SOME RESPECT & SELF CONTROL.
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Day 7 — Your Ex-boyfriend/girlfriend/love/crush

You're a complete tool.
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Day 8 — Your favorite internet friend

KATIE
I just love reading your blog... You are so thoughtful and you really are quite humorous. I created one of these based on how much I love reading yours. Thank you Katie--- I will miss you when I move away.
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Day 9 — Someone you wish you could meet

GOD
Need I say more?
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Day 10 — Someone you don’t talk to as much as you’d like to

KINSEY
You’re the only person I can talk shit with, without feeling guilty afterwards. You’re a badass and I am going to miss you when I move away. Sorry I was such a bitch in high school, I was such a little shit.

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Day 11 — A deceased person you wish you could talk to
LUCIA
How is heaven?
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Day 12 — The person you hate most/caused you a lot of pain
No need to put a name, anyone who loves me knows who this is... You're a sorry ass excuse for a human being.
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Day 13 — Someone you wish could forgive you
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Day 14 — Someone you’ve drifted away from

KATIE
I miss you girl, you’re one of the few people in Lubbock I am going to miss!

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Day 15 — The person you miss the most

GRANDPA N
I miss you so much--- I wish all the bad shit that has gone on, hadn’t so I could see you more. I love you and Tommy and grandma (even though I’m still mad) so much.

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Day 16 — Someone that’s not in your state/country

TIA VICKY
I love you so much--- I miss you a lot. Lucky for me I’m only 7 hours away soon!

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Day 17 — Someone from your childhood

SUMMER
You’re weird; I liked you a lot more when we were younger.

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Day 18 — The person that you wish you could be

OBAMA

So I can finally tell people that I am not a citizen, have not accomplished anything and that I am a sorry, weak excuse for a president. Oh, and my word means shit.

(Liberals and conservatives should agree on at least 2 of those.)

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Day 19 — Some one that pesters your mind—good or bad

CHRIS
I hope you the best and that you never have to see John again.

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Day 20 — The one that broke your heart the hardest

ANNIE
Grow some balls … I forgave you once and then you did it again.

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Day 21 — Someone you judged by their first impression
It was right--- you’re a bitch.

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Day 22 — Someone you want to give a second chance to
Second chances are something I’ve given out enough--- just move on. The douche/bitch didn’t make it in your life for a reason.
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Day 23 — The last person you kissed

STEVEN
You're my soul mate

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Day 24 — The person that gave you your favorite memory

STEVEN
New York!
MY MOM
NSYNC concert!

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Day 25 — The person you know that is going through the worst of times

KIKI
Your mom loves you and is watching over you in the most beautiful place imaginable!
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Day 26 — The last person you made a pinky promise to

STEVEN
Of course, we were just playing around-- probably flirting. I love you.

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Day 27 — The friendliest person you knew for only one day

SONIC CARHOP

You're insanely friendly-- I love Mormons.


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I love my life.
We just got back from Utah, which was a great trip. The longest roadtrip though--- goodness. But I loved being with Steven and Tor. We did so much! Steven and I plan on sleeping for at least 36 hours tonight. I will upload the pictures from the past three weeks. ASAP!

On a sadder note-- my family lost one a very wonderful woman. My tia Lucia-- well great tia Lucia. It was a hard day for everyone, we were in Utah when we found out.. Tor and I were both very sad but Steven took care of us. (I loved that part, he's going to be such a great dad.) The funeral was even harder. :(
R.I.P. LUCIA <3 <3
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We got to hang out with our best friends and my family this past week and geesh, I missed them. I can't wait to get out of Lubbock for good.
I love my life and I love Steven, my family and my best friends.




PS: I am about to make my appointment for my boob job consultation! AH! Finally!!!



<3 k.

QOTD:
(SORRY FOR SOME REPEATS IF THEY HAPPEN)

"Care more than some think is wise. Risk more than some think is safe. Dream more than some think is practical. Expect more than some think is possible."

"I feel sad for someone who has never known love. Love elevates… But I know it means wanting the best for the people you love, putting their interests above your own, always. Love does that. Love is what you live for."

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.”


“Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.”

For everything there is a season,
And a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate,
A time for war, and a time for peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

"Love is passion, obsession, something you cant live without. Fall head over heels, find someone who you can love like crazy that will love you the same way back. How do you find them? Well, forget your head and listen to your heart...the truth is, there is no sense living your life without this." -Meet Joe Black

"A thousand angels dance around you; I am complete now that I've found you."

"Maybe it's intuition but some things you just don't question. Like in your eyes, I see my future in an instant and there it goes, I think I found my best friend."

"Maybe mistakes are what make our fate... without them what would shape our lives? Maybe if we had never veered off course we wouldn't fall in love, have babies, or be who we are. After all, things change, so do cities, people come into your life and they go. But it's comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart... and if you're very lucky, a plane ride away."

"You shouldn't have to sacrifice who you are just because somebody else has a problem with it."

"That's the things about needs, sometimes when they're met you realize you just don't need them anymore."

"She is my friend. She's my family. My insides. She will be fine because she has to be fine. That's how important she is to me."

"Maybe our girlfriends are our soul mates and guys are just people to have fun with."
"No matter who broke your heart, or how long it takes to heal, you'll never get through it without your friends."

"Sometimes you need a second opinion. With doctors, real estate... Men."

"Sometimes you gotta quit thinking so much. If it feels right, it probably is. So just go with it."

"Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with."

“So just live, make mistakes and have wonderful times, but never ever second guess who you are, where you have been and most importantly where it is that you are going.”

"I make mistakes. That's what I do. I speak without thinking, I act without knowing. I drink so much that I can barely walk...I'm a fantastic lover though, and an amazing friend. God knows I mean well."

"I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger. May you never take one single breath for granted, God forbid love ever leave you empty handed. I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean. Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance and when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance."
"The only certainty in life is uncertainty."
"Go for it, run toward it, dive in head first, live life with no regret. Put your heart out there don't be scared, you might get hurt, but it's all worth it in the end."
"If you obey all the rules you’ll miss all the fun."
"At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don't keep other people out. They fence you in. Life is messy. That's how we're made. So, you can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them."
"For gorgeous eyes, seek out out the good in people. For a beautiful smile, speak words of kindness. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you'll never walk alone."

"Point of the story, I believe in payback. Letting people screw you over is just lazy and uncreative."

"Trust is a fragile thing. Once earned, it affords us tremendous freedom. But once trust is lost, it can be impossible to recover. Of course the truth is, we never know who we can trust. Those we're closest to can betray us. And total strangers can come to our rescue. In the end, most people decide to trust only themselves. It really is the simplest way to keep from getting burned."

"Cause you know what? Tragedies happen. What are you gonna do? Give up? Quit? No. I realize now that when your heart breaks, you gotta fight like hell to make sure you're still alive. Because you are... and that pain you feel, it's life."

"I've said it too many times and I still stand firm, you get what you put in and people get what they deserve."

Friday, July 9, 2010

Day 2- Your Crush

Just re-read Day 1, Steven. He has always been my crush. I am very lucky to not have to deal with the issues of "crushes" for years!



<3 K.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Day 1- Your Best Friend

I have two best friends-- Steven is my best friend in a love way, Alyssa is my best friend in "girlfriend" way.

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Steven

There are no words I could possibly say about how much you mean to me and how much I love you. You love me so much, it's unbelievable. How you deal with me through my mood swings deserves you a gold medal and probably the Nobel Prize. I'm really lucky to have you; I can tell you things that most people would slap me for saying... I love how we can just bullshit and talk shit to each other, haha. You are my favorite person on the planet. You just let me be me and I love you for that. I love that we can lie in bed watching Scrubs, Lost or Friends all day and we never get bored. I love that you understand all my little ticks, my noises and my bitching. I love that when I bitch you let me know when it's enough and you know the times to not say anything. I think that's one of my favorite features about you, you know when to say things and when to not say things... You take care of me; I can't thank you enough for that. You have made me the person I am today and I am so thankful for that. I can't wait to start our new chapter in Utah; with you everything seems a lot easier. Ignore how unorganized this is, you know this is me. I am going to love you for the rest of my life and I am so glad we have each other.


 


Alyssa

You have always been there for me and I'm so glad I can call you my best friend. You are such a crazy ass and I would NOT have it any other way. I love how we can just lay out for hours and still be able to talk; I hate how far I am going to be away from you. I want to cry just thinking about it. You are a strong person and I'm glad you know that. I love your family and your dad is like a father to me and I am so blessed to have met them. I hope you know you deserve the world; you deserve the best in EVERYTHING and just know that I will always love you and you will never be out of my life. Distance will not part our relationship, I confide in you and I love you. Thanks for being the amazing person you are.



 


You two are so important to me.



I love you both.

30 Days of Letters

Stole this from Katie, apparently it's letters being sent to who ever is being talked about, but we're not in the 50's anymore, so I'm doing this via my blog. Thank you very much.


Day 1 — Your Best Friend

Day 2 — Your Crush

Day 3 — Your parents

Day 4 — Your sibling (or closest relative)

Day 5 — Your dreams

Day 6 — A stranger

Day 7 — Your Ex-boyfriend/girlfriend/love/crush

Day 8 — Your favorite internet friend

Day 9 — Someone you wish you could meet

Day 10 — Someone you don’t talk to as much as you’d like to

Day 11 — A Deceased person you wish you could talk to

Day 12 — The person you hate most/caused you a lot of pain

Day 13 — Someone you wish could forgive you

Day 14 — Someone you’ve drifted away from

Day 15 — The person you miss the most

Day 16 — Someone that’s not in your state/country

Day 17 — Someone from your childhood

Day 18 — The person that you wish you could be

Day 19 — Someone that pesters your mind—good or bad

Day 20 — The one that broke your heart the hardest

Day 21 — Someone you judged by their first impression

Day 22 — Someone you want to give a second chance to

Day 23 — The last person you kissed

Day 24 — The person that gave you your favorite memory

Day 25 — The person you know that is going through the worst of times

Day 26 — The last person you made a pinky promise to

Day 27 — The friendliest person you knew for only one day

Day 28 — Someone that changed your life

Day 29 — The person that you want tell everything to, but too afraid to

Day 30 — Your reflection in the mirror

Update! (Laptop has been charging!)

Yes, finally my laptop is charging! Thank you mom on your idea about using an old charger!

So, it's official. We are attending the University of Utah! Crazy-- I know! But we are so excited! Nervous, but excited! We just got back from Mississippi! It was fun, but so sticky. I can visit, but never live there. We got to witness the most beautiful fireworks show, we were on the beach for about 2 hours and I loved it. Minus the idiot man who hit me with a sparker thing (haha.) We saw some of the desctruction Katrina (in case you didn't know it actually hit Mississippi, not just New Orleans was affected) and it was pretty sad. The town was fixed up a lot. But, the oil spill just reached them. We didn't see much, just people trying to clean up the beach, it was sad. But the trip overall was fun. We had the worst flying experience ever, it was awful. Goodness, Delta needs to get back in order.









We went back into Wichita to see my family who was visiting from Colorado. It was nice to see most of them, I'm pretty pissed at my cousin though oh and uncle. Idiots. But who doesn't get annoyed by family? Hopefully everyone or else my family is crazy. I loved seeing my mom, sister and Danny. We're going back to WF for the weekend and week-ish so we'll see them soon! Yay!

I've got to get my weight in order, it's getting ridiculous. I need to get off of my ass (after) this and work out. Though, I do work out a lot, more than most college students and I just keep gaining, ugh, it's so depressing. I'm going to be back to my weight at 15-16 by my 21st birthday! One year, to lose weight and gain some muscle! It's on!

We're going to the lake with all our best friends for Thomas' birthday next week! It'll be fun, I'm sucking in the entire time, blah. But I am excited!







Here are some of the "Quote of the Day" entries because I have been absent!

In a world of disorder and disaster and fraud sometimes only beauty can be trusted.

Devotion is diligence without assurance.

It happens to everyone as they grow up. You find out who you are and what you want, and then you realize that people you've known forever don't see things the way you do. So you keep the wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on.

She would tell him what she wanted in her life--her hopes and dreams for the future--and he would listen intently and then promise to make it all come true. And the way he said it made her believe him, and she knew how much he meant to her.

If I want to live in a peaceful world then it is up to me to make sure I am a peaceful person. No matter how others behave, I keep peace in my heart. I declare peace in the midst of chaos or madness. I surround all difficult situations with peace and love.

Don't ever let someone lead your life because you will end up living it their way not yours.

Patience is being at peace with the process of life.

Respect people if you want people respect you.

You can honor whatever God you would like to. That is YOUR choice. In the end everyone should live the religion of being a good person.

Wise people discuss ideas. Fools discuss how people should behave.

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.

Time to live, time to lie, time to laugh, and time to die. Take it easy. Take it as it comes.

Do not look back in anger, or forward in fear, but around in awareness.

I guess what I want to learn is how to leave in this world and enjoy its delights, but also elevate myself to God.

In the end, what I have come to believe about God is simple. It's like this-- I used to have this really great dog. She came from the pound. She was a mixture of about ten different breeds, but seemed to have inherited the finest features of them all. She was brown. When people asked me,What kind of dog is that?" I would always give the same answer: "she's a brown dog." Similarly, when the question is raised, "What kind of God do you beieve in?" my answer is easy: "I believe in a magnificent God.
 
 
<3 K.

Laptop won't charge, so sad!

I will update on so many things when my laptop gets fixed! July is a busy month, get ready for lots of pictures and paragraphs!



<3 K.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Quote of the day.

Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. Remember that.



<3 K.





Sunday, June 20, 2010

Quote of the Day.

Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a Dad.

 


Tuesday, June 15, 2010

I wish I could always be there...

So tonight hasn't been too much fun for my baby sister.. :( I love her so much and I wish I could take her pain away and just make myself deal with it so she never has to experience any kind of hurt. High school is so tough on girls and especially high school relationships. She is such a strong willed person that it is so weird to even see her this upset over a boy... I don't know. I guess it's the whole older sister protection. I know I will have to deal with this more in the future, because it's only going to get harder, but it doesn't make it any easier. I want to hold her and let her cry on my shoulder, I want to erase this pain and take her away. That's it, I just want to take her away. I want for us to be somewhere no one else is and just relax, drinking some margaritas, enjoying the day with no worries, tears or fears. I just want her happy and to know that everything will be okay. 


I just want her to know I love her more than she could ever imagine and that while she hurts, I'm hurting with her and if I could.. I'd be the only one hurting.

I think this is the easiest way of telling her how I feel

I hope you know you're beautiful
I hope you know you're rare
I hope you know that love is real
& it's waiting out there
I hope you know I'm here for you
When you feel all alone
This world is rough
But I know that you're strong
& things will change
If you keep holding on

These beautiful lyrics are by the amazing Katie Farmer.


There's no better way to describe how I want her to feel.

I love you Victoria & I hope you know you're beautiful.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Epiphany!

As I am getting older and older, I have really realized a lot of things. (Things I never thought I would approve of or disapprove of.)

I recently read Eat. Pray. Love. (Thank you Katie Farmer!) and it was truly the best book I have ever read. It has humor, honesty and harmony. If that at all makes sense. She begins as a struggling woman, going through a divorce (a brutal one) but mainly just as a lost soul. However, she prevails and she is so at peace at the end of the book I really want to re-live all of her experiences... She is a liberal, yes I said it, a LIBERAL. And I absolutely LOVE her! How crazy! But what is most crazy is that book made me really open up my eyes.


So new things in my life:
1. I am now a "moderate." Meaning, I am socially liberal, but financially conservative.
2. I totally support gay marriage. (This was not just because of my new points of views, but I know so many gay people & they deserve the same "freedoms" we do. & Love is Love and if you have it, you're damn lucky.)
3. I have finally become a lot more honest about religion...
      -I need to stop lying to myself, I am in no way religious. Yes I believe in God.. But I think all religions are interesting and I think everyone basically wants to believe in some "god," but through a different point of view. And however they choose is fine, I just need to find my way first. Without people trying to pull me in a particular way.. I mean I am not an atheist or anything, I just want to find my "path to God" on my own...
4. I totally am going to start doing yoga. I need some peace in my life, I need a way to get away and I think it is the perfect way.
5. I am going to start reading again.
6. I am going to start documenting my life. (Through this, obviously.) But just so I can look back on hard times, fun times, loving times, fighting times, joyous times, etc. and just see that I made it through better on the other side.



"Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it. You must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay afloat on top of it."


"There is so much about my fate that I cannot control, but other things do fall under the jurisdiction. I can decide how I spend my time, whom I interact with, whom I share my body and life and money and energy with. I can select what I can read and eat and study. I can choose how I'm going to regard unfortunate circumstances in my life-whether I will see them as curses or opportunities. I can choose my words and the tone of voice in which I speak to others. And most of all, I can choose my thoughts."


"I have good idea, for if you meet some person from different religion and he want to make argument about God. My idea is, you listen to everything this man say about God. Never argue about God with him. Best thing to say is, 'I agree with you.' Then you go home, pray what you want. This is my idea for people to have peace about religion."


— Elizabeth Gilbert






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