But There Were Lessons Learned

It's funny how things change for the better. A year ago I never would've seen myself in the place I am now. I didn't want to admit that I needed to fix a lot of things in my life. I didn't want to admit to myself that I wasn't truly happy. I was stubborn and didn't want to listen to so many of the people that were really looking out for me. I thought I understood in high school what it meant to have people that define your lives. Boy was I wrong. I have had so many experiences, people, failures and successes that have truly shaped my life. I'm not saying I'm not grateful for the place I was in all those months ago. I very much am. It helped me see who I wanted to be. As I look at myself today I see little pieces of so many individuals. I think the main thing I've learned and continue to learn daily is that every person in my life can teach me something. A classmate can teach me the value of learning. She can make me realize how little I really know and help me treasure every single lecture or assignment. A roommate can teach me the importance of positivity. She can teach me how to look at life with joy. An old friend that comes back can remind me of the simplicity of love. Love doesn't need to be as complex and romanticized as so many people make it out to be. You love someone irregardless of what everyone else thinks. You love someone because they bring out the best in you. You love who and what you are when you're around them. You love them because they allow you to see life in a different light. My mother has taught me how to love with the deepest part of her heart. She loves people even when they don't show her that they love her back. I believe she should be translated because of people and experiences she has been through that she has handled with such grace. I've learned about love from my sister. She's such a wonderful mother, she puts everything she has in to her two little girls. My excitement concerning motherhood has grown immensely since Abi and Bella were born. This all leads me to a side note. I found out a few days ago that I'm going to Ohio over Christmas break to see my Brother, Sister in law and precious little Addison. I'm ecstatic about this. First of all, I get to go with my magnificent mother who I miss deeply. Second, I get to spend time with my legitly awesome brother whom I haven't seen since May. This man is one of the people that has shaped so many things about myself. I forget how much I miss him until I talk to him on the phone and realize how truly amazing he is. Third, I get to help Beka out with her new baby. Fourth, I get to see Addison be blessed. I know I'm going to cry a lot. I love tears sometimes. Fifth, I'm going to a new city. We all know I love travel. Sixth, and the greatest reason, I get to spend a whole ten days with one of God's greatest creations. A little baby girl. This alone will teach me so many lessons God is just waiting to teach me. Don't worry I'll take a plethora of pictures. I know this post is extremely sporadic. I'm deeply sorry for that. My mind is just full of so many thoughts. None of which consist of finals, papers, and assignments. Better get on that. Thank you for reading. May we all learn to recognize the lessons those around us have to offer.