Perfectly Imperfect

In all my complaining, it came to me: My life is perfect. It's perfectly imperfect, and that's what I love. I have my friends, an amazing family, and a wonderful education. When I think life may "totally suck" and it couldn't "get any worse" I try and think about people who are less fortunate. I have a bed to sleep in at night, a car to get my places, a roof always over my head. I have money to survive on, food to keep me alive, and more love than I know what to do with. The way I see it, everything else I complain about is completely irrelevant. So, if you're reading this, I encourage you to count your blessings, to think of the great things you have going for yourself and to try and help those who may be less fortunate; We all have our own things to deal with, and we are all at different places in our life, but if we can help those who may be less fortunate, thats a better gift than anything you'd ever want. Life is good, and it's only what you make of it. We have once chance at life, so make sure its something worth reflecting on.

The Not-so Typical Approach

Sometimes the best way to face a problem or situation is not head on. I recently have found myself in a predicament that actually has nothing to do with me and does not affect me, yet I let it get to me. The gist of it is someone is either spreading rumors about someone I know (a good acquaintance), or they are spreading this persons deepest secret. With that having been said, I'd like to help this person but considering me (and the rest of my campus) is not supposed to know, I've been refraining from doing any such thing. But it's hard; I have been in a situation like my acquaintance (may) be in and sometimes you want help and support but have no way of asking for it in fear that you'd let the secret go.
The Moral of the story?
If you find yourself where I am, just let the situation be. Chances are it isn't any of your business, but in due time that person could be approaching you for help. Just be there for them when and if they come to you. We all need friends and allies especially during hard times, so just be understanding and loving. If they don't approach you? Then maybe it was truly nothing, and this person really does not need any help. We all deal with personal matters in our own ways, and that's partially the beauty of it.

Right Around the Corner

 Sometimes we just have that week where nothing will go our way no matter how hard we try...And that's okay. The week of hell I experienced this past week, while trying at times, has taught me a lot about myself. The way I see it, we're only put through what we can handle and while many people may not believe in that, I do. What most people don't see in the worst of circumstances is that in the moment, you're becoming stronger. You're learning, growing, trying to understand. All of this is the beauty of it because without these instances you would be dormant. You wouldn't find out the lengths that you can reach without those trials and tribulations. 

Do not ever give up, because when you give up you are not just giving up on yourself but on everyone else who relies on you. So, I encourage you to stay positive even through the roughest of times, because the good stuff is right around the corner. You just have to get to it!

2014

Time seems to be flying by me lately. I don't know how, but everything is changing around me. Surroundings, dynamics, goals. It's a crazy experience that I know is training me for when I am on my own; you know, after college, when I'm really "on my own." (College is not living on your own. you're living on student loans, ramen and maybe some change from Mom and Dad).
I'm writing this post for 2 reasons. 1, I want to get back to writing on this blog regularly this year and 2. I want to try and help people achieve new goals and levels they may not have thought they could achieve before reading this.
I know from personal experience that someone can be taken away from loved ones far too soon. While it is heartbreak for many, it is also a reminder that time is not infinite. Today is "that day" to get started on whatever you have been putting off: the new garden you want, the trip you've wanted to plan to an exotic place, even the new book you've been wanting to start; do it. start it. I know this is a cliche way to reignite thinking on New Years Resolutions- but I hope it works. Fill your life with happiness, love and laughter. Forget the pain and manage with the sorrow- anything is only what you make of it, so make sure your life is worth reflecting on. You've been given one chance on earth. Make it worthwhile.

-Pat