I've always loved looking at old pictures. I suppose you could call me a nostalgic person because I love looking back at the "good ol' days." You know, back when things were simpler and the days were sweeter. A lot of times I get kind of teary-eyed looking at pictures from way back when I was "little." I just feel so blessed to have had such a great childhood and a great family. It reminds me of one of my favorite songs, "Precious Memories." If you have never heard it, I strongly encourage you to look it up and listen to it. It's a sweet song that most everyone can relate to.
All of this got me thinking. We don't realize how good life is and how happy we are until a couple years later when we look back on it. What if today is a "precious memory"? We don't have to appreciate the good times after they've happened. Why not enjoy them while we're in them?
I'm the type that always looks toward the future. I remember when I was in middle school how I just wanted to be in high school. Now that I'm in high school, I'm really excited about college. I do think it's a good thing to think about my future, but I also know that I have to seize the moment and enjoy being a teenager.
So, I guess I'm just trying to say that we should enjoy the little things. Enjoy every moment. Cherish your family. Every day, keep making precious memories.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The Rainy Day
I'm going to be honest. Today has been a rainy day. Literally and figuratively.
It started this morning when I had to take out the dog. He'd been locked up all night, and I couldn't get him out the door fast enough. He peed in the garage. It's never pleasant to start off your Tuesday wiping up dog pee. Then I bring him back inside. Give him his food and some water. He steps in the water and splashes it on the floor. I have to clean that up.
We started school kind of late and, therefore, and I had to work longer into the day than usual. Not to mention the fact that it's freezing outside and incredibly dreary, worsening my mood. And I messed up my diet this afternoon. It's "that time of the month" and I've been struggling with cravings all day. So I finished my schoolwork and immediately felt the desire to snack. And so I did. I just couldn't resist the Cheez-Its and sweet & salty bars.
I think everybody has days like today. You have to clean up after someone else's mess. You have a lot of work to do. You're suffering from PMS, and cheat on your diet. It happens.
But I know that every day of my life won't be all sunshine and skipping through fields of wildflowers. And, you know, those days aren't the ones who really change who you are or make you into a better person. It's the rainy days, when you make a mistake, or have to take care of someone else's problem, that you really inch closer to becoming the girl that God wants you to be.
I read a poem by Longfellow a while back that actually goes along with this post perfectly. I'll close out this post with it. I hope you all have a great rest of the week! Thanks for reading about all my petty problems. ;)
It started this morning when I had to take out the dog. He'd been locked up all night, and I couldn't get him out the door fast enough. He peed in the garage. It's never pleasant to start off your Tuesday wiping up dog pee. Then I bring him back inside. Give him his food and some water. He steps in the water and splashes it on the floor. I have to clean that up.
We started school kind of late and, therefore, and I had to work longer into the day than usual. Not to mention the fact that it's freezing outside and incredibly dreary, worsening my mood. And I messed up my diet this afternoon. It's "that time of the month" and I've been struggling with cravings all day. So I finished my schoolwork and immediately felt the desire to snack. And so I did. I just couldn't resist the Cheez-Its and sweet & salty bars.
I think everybody has days like today. You have to clean up after someone else's mess. You have a lot of work to do. You're suffering from PMS, and cheat on your diet. It happens.
But I know that every day of my life won't be all sunshine and skipping through fields of wildflowers. And, you know, those days aren't the ones who really change who you are or make you into a better person. It's the rainy days, when you make a mistake, or have to take care of someone else's problem, that you really inch closer to becoming the girl that God wants you to be.
I read a poem by Longfellow a while back that actually goes along with this post perfectly. I'll close out this post with it. I hope you all have a great rest of the week! Thanks for reading about all my petty problems. ;)
The Rainy Day
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
| THE DAY is cold, and dark, and dreary; | |
| It rains, and the wind is never weary; | |
| The vine still clings to the mouldering wall, | |
| But at every gust the dead leaves fall, | |
| And the day is dark and dreary. | 5 |
| My life is cold, and dark, and dreary; | |
| It rains, and the wind is never weary; | |
| My thoughts still cling to the mouldering Past, | |
| But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast, | |
| And the days are dark and dreary. | 10 |
| Be still, sad heart! and cease repining; | |
| Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; | |
| Thy fate is the common fate of all, | |
| Into each life some rain must fall, | |
| Some days must be dark and dreary. |
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
A new year, a fresh start.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! 2013 HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! New beginnings! Fresh starts! Renewed outlooks on life! I love it all!
I haven't made a blog post in like...three months. That's really bad. But, hey, why not make a resolution to blog every week this year? I need the writing practice, and I think it's healthy to write down (or "type," haha) my thoughts.
I have a lot of resolutions. I won't bore you with all of them (I have ten), but I'll explain some of the bigger ones.
If you've read my blog before, you can probably guess #1 on the list. Yep, I want to lose weight. Yeah, I know I said I was going to finally get it over with in September. Well, I'm not perfect, and I messed up. It's hard for a busy 16-year-old to diet. Especially from Thanksgiving to Christmas. But, this time, it will get done. I can't let it go on any longer. I'm tired of being discouraged when I look in the mirror, feeling totally unattractive, and trying to suck it in when necessary. I'm tired of it. But that's why my family is buying a gym membership and putting it on the schedule to go work out together each morning. We're also going to attempt to change the way we eat. I mean, we don't eat pizza and hot dogs every night or anything, but we have room for improvement. This is the last time I'm saying this is the last time. Really.
A resolution I need to have every year is to grow spiritually. I'm going to be honest and say that I have really slacked off with my devotions the last few months. I'm a very schedule/routine-oriented person, and I need to commit my devotions to my daily routine. I chose not to read through the Bible last year, and that was a mistake. I need some kind of commitment that keeps me in the Word every day, and having that little 365-day schedule helps me stay on track. Growing closer and closer to the Lord is a lifelong goal that I always need to have on my mind. The new year is just a good reminder for me.
A third resolution I have is to be a better witness by being just friendlier to people. While visiting family this Christmas, we were talking about how technology has changed our social habits. While sitting on an airplane, waiting in line to check out at Wal-Mart, or walking in the park, we tend to ignore strangers. Why talk to them when we're already so connected to the ones we already know by using our smart phones? My grandpa told us about how his dad (a preacher) felt the need to always talk to the people he ran into each day because he wanted to be a witness. How else will those we come across know that we are Christians? It's not really my nature to be super outgoing, but I'm going to work on it. It's really a responsibility given to us by God.
Looking back on 2012, my life has changed a fair bit. First of all, I moved into my new house in Westmoreland. I tried out volleyball for the first time. I made new friends at music summer camp in Pensacola. I grew closer to some of my existing friends, and, perhaps, drifted away from some of them. I got a puppy! (I'll tell you more about him later.) I flew on an airplane all by myself for the first time. I got my driver's license. I got a new piano teacher. A lot has changed, but that's what's great about life. If things always stayed the same, life would be pretty boring, don't you think?
I haven't made a blog post in like...three months. That's really bad. But, hey, why not make a resolution to blog every week this year? I need the writing practice, and I think it's healthy to write down (or "type," haha) my thoughts.
I have a lot of resolutions. I won't bore you with all of them (I have ten), but I'll explain some of the bigger ones.
If you've read my blog before, you can probably guess #1 on the list. Yep, I want to lose weight. Yeah, I know I said I was going to finally get it over with in September. Well, I'm not perfect, and I messed up. It's hard for a busy 16-year-old to diet. Especially from Thanksgiving to Christmas. But, this time, it will get done. I can't let it go on any longer. I'm tired of being discouraged when I look in the mirror, feeling totally unattractive, and trying to suck it in when necessary. I'm tired of it. But that's why my family is buying a gym membership and putting it on the schedule to go work out together each morning. We're also going to attempt to change the way we eat. I mean, we don't eat pizza and hot dogs every night or anything, but we have room for improvement. This is the last time I'm saying this is the last time. Really.
A resolution I need to have every year is to grow spiritually. I'm going to be honest and say that I have really slacked off with my devotions the last few months. I'm a very schedule/routine-oriented person, and I need to commit my devotions to my daily routine. I chose not to read through the Bible last year, and that was a mistake. I need some kind of commitment that keeps me in the Word every day, and having that little 365-day schedule helps me stay on track. Growing closer and closer to the Lord is a lifelong goal that I always need to have on my mind. The new year is just a good reminder for me.
A third resolution I have is to be a better witness by being just friendlier to people. While visiting family this Christmas, we were talking about how technology has changed our social habits. While sitting on an airplane, waiting in line to check out at Wal-Mart, or walking in the park, we tend to ignore strangers. Why talk to them when we're already so connected to the ones we already know by using our smart phones? My grandpa told us about how his dad (a preacher) felt the need to always talk to the people he ran into each day because he wanted to be a witness. How else will those we come across know that we are Christians? It's not really my nature to be super outgoing, but I'm going to work on it. It's really a responsibility given to us by God.
Looking back on 2012, my life has changed a fair bit. First of all, I moved into my new house in Westmoreland. I tried out volleyball for the first time. I made new friends at music summer camp in Pensacola. I grew closer to some of my existing friends, and, perhaps, drifted away from some of them. I got a puppy! (I'll tell you more about him later.) I flew on an airplane all by myself for the first time. I got my driver's license. I got a new piano teacher. A lot has changed, but that's what's great about life. If things always stayed the same, life would be pretty boring, don't you think?
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