Be prepared....this is gonna be hella random. Thoughts and stuff that I feel need to be said...not directed at anyone in particular....just notes from my mind. And know, that I don't mean to offend (in case I do)....just my opinions.
People tend to fall in love with someone they can't have or that don't love them back, and push away the ones that actually do want them...why?
Everything happens for a reason, every action and reaction has a purpose, have the patience to find out what that reason is...
Sometimes people "meddle" because they care. Scratch that...majority of the time, people meddle because they care.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT stay together for the kids...it quite possibly could end up being way worse than divorce. We live in a time now that divorce is so common, kids will be able to adapt better and have far too many peers that they can bond with. Maybe I'm biased because my parents split and my parents are way better seperate, and not married. lol. Besides what does it model for your kids if you're in a unloving, non-functioning relationship? You want better than that for your children, don't you? I know I do (when/if I have any). Now, I know there are people out there that don't believe in divorce and that want to be married only once, but just know....other than people that feel the same, no one will judge you or think less of you. I've seen and have known too many people and kids from my work who's ideals of love and relationships are so altered that they make the same if not worse mistakes in their love lives. And just because it seems like "the right thing to do" doesn't make it so.
Have high standards...know what you want and be willing to wait until it comes.
Don't be afraid to be alone (single). It won't kill you. I promise! I have too many friends that get in these HORRIBLE relationships for the only purpose of being in a relationship. Maybe my last one was such a doozy that I just am hip to the game now...I'd rather be alone than deal with a bad boyfriend. And there IS such a thing as an emotionally abusive relationship....be smart enough to get yourself out.
Embrace who you really are....cause in the end, you're always going to be your own best friend, or you should be. Be happy in your skin.
Surround yourself with people that make your life good. Extract those who cause stress and unnecessary drama.
Make sure you let people know what they mean to you...
Do things that will make you happy. I'm not saying to be selfish and only care about yourself...but on occasion, it's good to do things just for you. Treat yourself.
Ok, enough randomness....I had intentions earlier today of blogging about life and what's been going on...but this seemed better only because I'm not 100% sure who reads this. LOL.
Much <3!
It's not really any different...thus far. We'll see if this sore and stiff stuff goes away tomorrow. LOL.
So, I figured I'd give you a run down of the birthday weekend, part one....cause I get to do over next week with the family...and this time there will be PRESENTS! lol. And cake.
So Friday I went to work any my kids were wonderful because they remembered it was my birthday and made sure to tell me "Happy Birthday" every time they saw me. I was visited by five previous students and it was a great joy. I got off work at 2 and came home to meet Kristin and we left and headed to New Braunfels. We stopped in Austin to eat a classy meal of Taco Bell...only because we couldn't find the Wing Stop. lol. We made it to the resort we were staying at and it was absolutely gorgeous. We got ready and headed to the acoustic set of The Toadies. It was so chill and amazing. they gave us brief stories about the songs they played. Was cool to learn the actual reasons behind some of my favorite songs of all time. Afterwords, we made a late night run to a gas station and then went back to the resort and to bed.
Saturday, we woke up, got ready and headed to the River. We rented out tubes and got some refreshments and made our way down the 'Lupe....It was AMAZING. I want to do it every year from now on. lol. It was that fun. 4 hours of just hanging and floating around. A few rapids and fun people you meet along the way. Actually met some people that live in my town and a man that lives in my apartment complex. So we went and found Kristin's favorite, Carl's Jr. and had some dinner before we went and took a nap. We woke up, got ready and went to see the Toadies again...they did a brief acoustic repeat and then came back and played all my favorite songs and most of their new ones. Was so great. I'm hoping it will be around my birthday again next year and that they'll keep it at New Braunfels. I'm pretty hell bent on going back every year. If I don't move down their first. LOL.
Next weekend we're (Randi and I) working on a surprise for mom's birthday and the whole fam will be together to celebrate our birthdays. Whoo!
Alrighty...well, I'm sunburned and my abs hurt from holding my head up for four hours floating on the river....I hurt my foot stepping on the rocks in the river and I slipped a time or two trying to get back on my tube...BUT, it was still way worth it. Work this week, payday this week! I'm a pretty happy camper. =)
Ok, that's it...I'm sure I can be doing something more productive...such as unpacking or hanging up my laundry...meh. lol.
Much love.
So...tomorrow I turn 24! Whooo! Going to work and getting off early, epic. Then, meeting Kristin and heading to New Braunfels to go to the third annual Dia De Los Toadies! Whooo! Hopefully there will be some time spent floating the river as well as rocking out! Even more epic. So excited, let's hope that 24 is way better than 23 was...need some good things to start happening...ready for the next step. =)
Ok, this one is short and sweet 'cause I need to go pack and a Birthday present to myself, other than TOADIES, is a good nights sleep!
Much <3!
So....I don't know if anyone remembers the days of live journal and dead journal....but I had a dead journal and I loved, loved, LOVED it! But then, drama occurred and I let it wither and die it's own natural death. One day came along and I decided to go start up again, just to find out that dead journal no longer existed. Soooo, I'm glad that blogs are starting to come back. I would journal in my own journal at home with all my own private thoughts and whatnot....but I hate my handwriting....so, needless to say, blog it is.
Hopefully, since we're older and more mature now (cause that was back in high school), this will be a better experience. I won't be blasting people and this will be more of a therapeutic/easy way for friends and family to be able to see what's up with me. I've missed writing.
Anywho, a little about myself...grew up in a small West Texas town, moved to the "metroplex" aka Denton to go to college, fell in love with the area and made the transition to big city life. There are times, a lot more frequently, that I miss the small town stuff...but, I snap out of it pretty quick. Graduated college in December 2007 with a degree in Psychology. Currently work for a Non-profit organization and for the most part I like my job. Work with at-risk teenagers at a high school. The goal of the organization is to keep students from dropping out and preparing them for life after high school. It's very rewarding and my students really seem to love me. Been with the company for almost 3 years...and it's amazing that it's been that long.
I'm currently pondering the next step in my life. I'm kind of ready for a new direction...problem is, not 100% sure what I want to do. New job? Back to school? What to get my Masters in? Even looked at maybe doing something like going to Court Reporting school. Sadly, think it's my quarter life crisis. Just kind of wanting something that makes more money because if anyone out there works non-profit, knows the money isn't that swell.
Now, for what this blog is going to be about....like I said earlier and as the headline reads...it's going to be a blog about me and life and all that goes inbetween. The shhhhhhtuff that happens. =)
Alright, I think this is long enough for a first post...feel free to follow me, stalk me, comment me, share me...what have you. I'll be here...and updating when I feels like. =D
Much <3!
