First off, I want to apologize for
taking so long to update my blog here. It has been a little over a
month since the last entry, honestly I have no real reason for that,
I guess the page just slipped my mind a bit with all the events of
summer. One more thing, I just want to thank everyone that read,
liked, or sent me messages about my past entry. With 166 views it is
my most viewed post yet....yeah I know that isn't a lot of views
compared to some, but to me that is a huge deal! So glad it was the
post about Petrina as well!
Today I wanted to write about change.
Change can be a very scary thing. There was a point in my life I
absolutely hated doing anything new, talking to anyone new, anything
like that. I HATED it. I want to ask you all reading this one thing
though, where would you be today if it wasn't for change?
Think back about your school pictures
in middle school. I feel like middle school is the universal awkward
stage for kids. There is just something about that age, age 11-14ish,
that kids are in the process of finding out exactly who they are...
and trust me that stage lasts for years. Think back for now just
strictly about your appearance during those ages. I had hair that was
actually similar length to it is now, a part right down the center of
my face, that I hardly ever brushed and it was a wild mess. I didn't
wear an ounce of makeup, and was a bit of a tomboy. Not that there is
anything wrong with any of that, but my point is that I am so so
different from that now. I honestly wish I knew where those school
pictures are so I could share. Not just in looks though, I was so
very different then as well. I was always a shy, stressed kid, and I
am not like that as much anymore. I have so much more confidence now
and don't let myself get stressed out as easily. In that 10-13 year
span I am a completely different person in some ways.
Change is inevitable. It truly is just
a part of life. From changing our appearance, to our personality
traits, even to changing the people in your life. In my opinion, as I
have mentioned in other posts, the past is best left in the past
anyways. Breakups, losing friends, changing jobs, these are all
things that really are just a part of life. Now I by no means am
saying that people that leave your life do not deserve second
chances, but sometimes people leave your life, new opportunities come
up, and many other things are only opening more doors for you. One
door opens while another closes.
Change is a great thing... looking back
on what my eyebrows looked like about 2 years ago, I am really
thankful for change! :-P In all seriousness though, don't be afraid of
change no matter how difficult letting go is sometimes. I am a firm
believer that everything happens for a reason. We don't always know
or ever find out exactly what that reason is, but that doesn't mean
there wasn't one. One person leaves your life only to make room for
someone even greater that will help you in ways you couldn't possibly
imagine. New opportunities arise only for you to grow. That does not
mean that some things will never change in your life though (I am in
fact listening to Justin Timberlake as I type this out... something I
would have done at 8 years old too!). Just embrace everything life
throws your way!
Speaking of change, I want to end this
post with a kind of segue into my idea for my next post. Since I
haven't really been having any luck losing weight or sticking to the
method I used the first time around to get back on track now, I
decided to try something different this time. Tomorrow starts my
second week with the ever so popular points system for weight loss. I
think in another week or so my next entry is going to be my first
impressions of this new method I am trying out. Just a heads up! :-)
As always, thank you for reading! <3
