Okay you guys. Some of you may know that I do some really dumb things sometimes. My mom likes to tell me that I don’t think before I act. The truth is, I’ve been through so much stuff in my life that I’ve realized that we aren’t promised tomorrow. When someone says “you only live once” it speaks to me because you really only truly get one life to do fun things, explore new things, and meet people. Some people also say that I’m never home, and I’m always doing something. I am a night owl and not a homebody. I just literally can’t stand being at home, doing nothing. I believe that you can learn something new everyday, and I also believe that you should try something new everyday. I aspire to not waste a moment of my life. Seeing so many loved ones get taken so early has showed me how much I take for granted. It also shows me how uptight I was in the past. For example, when my mom told me that I was moving to Mississippi, I thought it was the end of the world and the worst thing to ever happen to me. I learned how much it was a blessing because of the opportunities and people I met. Therefore, when I was told that I was moving to Lake City, I saw it differently; I saw it as a new start and a way to make new friends and seek new opportunities. I learned that I didn’t need to see the negative in everything, and I needed to focus on the positive things that God is bringing into my life. I continue to see everything that happens to me in that perspective. I’m honestly a happier and more positive person because of my new perspective. So I encourage all of you guys to always see the positive and to always try your hardest to not take things for granted and live your life to the fullest. You only get this one life and even though it may be awful sometimes, most people get it taken from them. We also never know our last day.
I totally agree with you on this. Life is so short, and I actually wrote a blog about this too lol. But losing one of my closest friends in January was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. Life is very short and that totally sucks, but there is also a great lesson to it. Moving schools is hard but it’s also a great way to get a new start. I’ve been there and done that so many times! One thing you’ll never forget is moving schools or losing a loved one. There will always be a part of those people with you. I try to live everyday for Hannah, because I know I’m doing and living the way she should be now.
ReplyDeletewe all do things we are not proud of but truth is, it’s in the past! we have to move on and learn from our mistakes!!!! i’ve done so many things this summer i shouldn’t have but I went back to church and listened and honestly it was why i needed! i learned life can be over just like that. tell ppl you love, that you love them, who knows when their last day is🤷🏻♀️ best wishes, melanie!! -teressa!
ReplyDeleteThat first one was me lotti lol
ReplyDeletelet me just start off by saying yes. yes you do. and your mom is not wrong. but yes i do agree with you. you only get one life to do fun and wild things and do want you want. so you should live it to the absolute fullest. that is so true though lol. you're never home and you're always doing something but its cool because thats the way you roll and i love that about you. wow this is such a serious blog. i love how much you've changed because i probably wouldn't have liked you as much. but im glad i do. i love you so much mel and im so grateful for you. -aut
ReplyDeleteone of the things i learned about you this summer is that you always are doing something!! but i have learned that living that kind of life is so much fun. my parents are always complaining that all i want to do is go go go. but sitting at home is so boring. you have taught me to live my life to the fullest and to not care what other people think. one thing i love about you is how outgoing you are and how you don’t let people get to you. can’t wait to start our junior year together. continue living your life to the fullest. you deserve it girl!! - Ashlynn
ReplyDeleteI admire you so much for this, honestly. This touches a tender spot for me. Recently, I've been worried that I am too much of a homebody. Even my dad tells me that I need to go out more and so more teenage things. I wish I could be like you in this perspective. I absolutely agree with you when you said that you realize tomorrow isn't promised. And, I'm worried that I am going to regret my whole teenage experience because I never do anything. I am the type of girl who, when my curfew is 10:30, I'll be home by 9:30 or 10:00 in fear of passing my curfew. And I sweat like a bad boy in church if I'm home 10 minutes before my curfew. -Heavyn Hadl
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