Thankful
I never would have imagined this year to turn out the way that it has, but at the same time, I am not complaining. This year, without a doubt, has been one of the best and most life altering years of my life. For starters, I have had the opportunity to get what would have been the job of my dreams in high school. This job has taught me so many things, and the funny thing is that most of those things have nothing to do with
journalism. Above all, having this experience now has made me realize that I want something completely different out of life, and although that might sound sad or
disappointing, it's actually very
rejuvenating. Secondly, I was able to see my best friend get married on Oct. 27. That is something that you never forget, and that right there can make a year so much better. Thirdly, I was able to make many new friends this year, but one of them stands out beyond the rest. This friend is someone who I know I was meant to meet. This girl literally is like the other half of my brain. I don't know what I'd do without her, and I know that we'll be friends for life. And finally, last but definitely not least, I ... Jennifer ... the independent girl ... has the most amazing boyfriend. I never thought that I was destined to find someone who makes me feel so safe and important.
Well, there you have it. If anything, I feel like I should just be thankful for the year 2007. This year has brought me so much, and I'm not sure what I did to deserve all of these wonderful things, but I am
genuinely thankful for everything that I have in my life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fairy Tales
Just like Cinderella
didn't think her fairy godmother would appear
I never thought that I deserved someone like you
someone who shows me every passing day
that I'm not only important
but loved for both my strengths and weaknesses
my high points and imperfections
Just like Snow White
felt lost and alone
I never thought
that someone would change my perspective
and show me that the right person can make every problem
and every obstacle that I face
seem not so bad by the end of the day
Just like Thumbalina
felt too small
I never thought
that I'd be standing here with you
feeling so complete
wishing that this moment wouldn't end
and knowing that my life wouldn't be the same without you in it
I never thought
that soul mates really exist
or that crazy dreams come true
because those kinds of things
only happen in fairy tales
but maybe
just maybe
sometimes fairy tales
come true
And Sometimes ...
You have to make very difficult decisions. Decisions that can potentially impact your entire life. I tend to make the
best decisions but not the
right ones. I do what I know is best because it's the right thing to do. But in reality, sometimes it comes down to the fact that certain things will only come knocking at your door once. You can chose to open the door and deal with whatever it is ... good or bad ... that stands in front of you, or you can leave the door closed and risk never being able to have what is beyond it ever again. I would rather take a chance now and live my life happily for the time being than risk this never happening again. I know that sometimes I'm too nice. I know that every now and then I need to pull out the b****y attitude in order to fully express how I feel. I also know that I'm much stronger than I give myself credit for. I have an amazing friend to thank for helping me realize that. When you see someone else fighting for what they want, it makes you realize just how much you will inevitably regret it if you don't try to get whatever it is that YOU want. I want the whole nine yards. Will I get it? I don't know. But I'm confident enough in myself and my ambition to make something of my life to know that no matter what happens, I will at least get half of it, and for me, right now, that's enough.
