Letting Go: In with the New; Out with the Old!

Lately it seems that I'm constantly reminded of the past. Why does it seem like whenever you want to forget all the pain you've endured, you some how just can't? Maybe our past is what allows us to become stronger and grow as a human being. For example; letting go is like climbing never ending stairs. The whole time your walking up a flight of stairs your thinking about how much pain your in or asking yourself, "When will I ever make it to the top?" But when you least expect it your journey is over and you feel victorious because you have made it to the top and the only thought on your mind is "I'm Here." Basically your past is collaborated events that follow you on your journey through life; whether there good or bad. As you grow and continue moving on with your life, your past will slowly fade away. So don't let your past stop you from meeting new people, finding a job, getting an education, or even falling in love. Luckily we are given more than one chance to correct our mistakes. Sometime it doesn't matter who you were in the past, life is about what kind of person you have become in the future. Just tell yourself... "I'm Here"

Finding Your Voice Through Music:

Have you ever searched for the words to express the way your feeling? Today as I was watching "One Tree Hill" I notice the background music was "Where I Stood" by Missy Higgins. This song explains how ones shadow can be blinded by love. Sometimes when we truly care about a person or find ourselves in love we tend to see only two sides of life...ME and YOU. Truth is there are so many sides/paths and opportunities that life brings, and we should see them all. "Where I Stood" tells a story of a girl who is blinded by love and doesn't know what kind of person she is capable of being without her significant other. The girl is faced with a decision to let the person she loves the most go in order to figure out what amazing things she can accomplish. Many of us can learn so much from this song because it explains the fear of losing someone in order to gain courage. The song ends by saying "She who dares to stand where I stood" ; the girl is saying no matter who you choose to fill the missing void in your heart doesn't make a difference because there will always be a space for me. A friend once told me, "Love for someone never disappears, someone else just comes around to make you forget about the first love." So for anyone who feels not worthy or hidden behind someone else's shadow listen to the words of this song, and hopefully it will inspire you like it inspired me!

Stress: End of Junior Year

wow! It seems like I haven't blogged in forever! For the last month I've felt overwhelmed by all the upbringings of my junior year. As the year comes to a close I realize how fast this year has passed by. Maybe it's just because I've been constantly busy with cheerleading, clubs/school activities, school...etc. Who knows?! Thankfully one of the most stressful occasions of junior year is over with; PROM! I remember dreaming about my high school prom when I was younger. I always pictured it as being with the "perfect" guy and taking tons of pictures until your mouth got tired from smiling so much. And most of all dancing with that special someone until the night ends. Well reality is many teenagers want this fantasy of prom to come true so they just settle with any date they can get. I mean yeah I guess its cool to take a picture with someone but at the same time I prefer going with someone I would have a good time with. This year I experienced going to prom solo; by choice atleast. Constantly I was told that I "had" to have a date or that I wouldn't have fun . Well I was never going to know if I didn't just go with my gut feeling. After hearing about everyones problems they faced with their prom dates, I was relieved that I didn't have those problems. So at the end of the night all I needed to have fun was my friends and to know that I looked amazing without a guy hanging on my arm. April 17th 2010 I was able to make memories with my best friends that I will remember for a lifetime. So although prom wasn't how I imagined it, I was still able to have fun with the girls :) Basically I guess my message is that we all have our "images" of how our life should go in order for it to be considered perfect. Well reality is life isn't perfect and we shouldn't let society determine what is perfect for ourselves. Life is how YOU choose to live it; right now I'm choosing to follow my own path!

Here's pictures from prom :)