[25 Jul 2008|01:18pm] Oh the joys of snuggling up in those fresh-out of the dryer blankets on a cold overcast day, paired perfectly with a good book, a cup of hot coffee or tea, and a crackling warm fire that fills the air with its unique but comforting aroma. It's the little moments, these little joys that make life worth living. Escaping the bustling cacophony of the world around us, diving into new worlds getting lost in stories of exciting adventures or a stepping/ joining another's life, books can take you anywhere in any era for free. As much as I love social interaction, being surround by familiar friendly faces as well as meeting new ones, there's some days where I just simply shut off my phone, locking myself away from the outside world, taking some much needed "me" time. I usually spend so much time focusing on others needs that I forget about the most important person in life, myself; I'm not trying to sound conceded or self-centered, believe me I am the polar opposite, but in all actuality the only person in each of our lives that counts the most, is ourselves, you only have you. Sure we have friends, family, and those that go in and out of our lives sometimes in an instant and others who just float around; but if you stop and think about it, YOU are the only one that is always there, YOU are the only one who can make yourself happy, YOU are with YOU forever. So with that being said, take time, be it daily, weekly, monthly.. to pamper yourself, treat yourself to something nice, take time of and do what you want to do, screw what others think. I haven't written in my live journal in a few months (around 5 months), as quickly as those months seemed to have flown by alot has happened. It's actually kind of amazing to look back in time to see how much has changed, how much each and everyone of us has grown, all the events from the little minute occurrences to those rare "kodak" worthy moments. Looking back can bring smiles and tears, even little chuckles. Sometimes/usually we don't realize how important each moment is that passes us, until we recollect, sure some moments are pushed/washed away into our subconscious while others are always there floating around in our minds, but they all mix together to make us who we are, constantly evolving us into unique individuals. We are so lucky, each and everyone of us are blessed with the ability to have access to a least the basic necessities to sustain a life. I am so tired of hearing and seeing people take things for granted. My Sweet Sixteen for examples shows everything that is wrong in America, one that people are so over consumed/obsessed with reality tv that they'd rather watch other people live their lives the go out and live their own but two it showcases spoiled brats who throw a bitch fit if they didn't get EXACTLY/ everything they wanted. Honestly, who gives a fuck? There are people in this world who go for days on end without eating, who live each second of their lives constantly looking over their shoulder praying not to get shot. The amazing thing is, how happy these people are, even though they are so poor, so hungry, they enjoy the simple things in life, they don't care about material items. When I have been lucky enough to travel to third world countries, it really put everything into perspective and made me realize even more that we shouldn't take ANYTHING for granted. Sure we all have problems, but instead of always looking into the negative, we're alive and should be enjoying the positive, makes the ride that much more worthwhile. A week or so ago there was this video clip on MTV (yes i hate this station but i was flipping through the stations) and it brought tears to my eyes.. sure those who know me, know it doesn't take much for me to get all emotional, but this was an MTV news break/interview with this guy who lost both limbs and his left arm to a bomb on his second tour. The amazing thing was, he was smiling, laughing during the interview, and hell even re-learned to wake-boad/water ski.. Now that's impressive. Makes you feel kinda bad for bitching about trivial things. (ok okay i admit we're all entitled to vent, to have bad days, and usually have no control over it) but take a few moments breathe.. as I tell my friends do the karate kid "Inhale saying the grass is green.. exhale saying the sky is blue" repeat three times, 9 out of 10 times it calms the nerves. post comment

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