Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me...
YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!!!
Regardless of what we would like to admit, words hurt. We have all felt the sting of an unkind comment. Nobody is safe because the cold truth is everybody is hated by someone, no matter what. No matter how hard you try, how nice you seem.
The most common thing is size or physical appearance. Why do we do this? Why do we think one person is less beautiful than another? True beauty isn't seen on the outside, it's seen with the spirit that lives within. Why should someones skin, size, hair, clothes, anything matter? If they are a good person, they are beautiful.
It's a common misconception that thin people are excluded from these hurtful comments about size. Here are a few things people have said to me, personally..
Too skinny is a bad thing..
Unhealthy..
Gross..
Do you have an eating disorder..
You need to eat more..
Real women have a lot of curves..
You have no body..
Only dogs like bones..
Some of those aren't too bad, but some of them really hurt. Making fun of someone for something like that is so trivial and useless, so why do it?
STOP THE INSULTS!
Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear-but let the adorning be the hidden person of the heart with imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 1 Peter 3:3-4
XO,
GL
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
What is forgiving?
I know the title is sort of silly, but hear me out. You may find yourself asking the same question someday.
Forgiveness is a concept we are taught since the moment we can comprehend the idea of cause and effect. Think about it, when we were toddling around at the age of two and hit someone, what did mommy make us do? Say I'm sorry. Unfortunately, the concepts of apologizing and forgiving is something that is used so much that most people become indifferent to them. How many times have you caught yourself saying "I'm sorry!" without even thinking? How many times have you just brushed something off as nothing, something that should mean more? It's a blessing and a curse all at the same time.
People don't always mean what they say. Can you ever truly tell if someone is genuine in an apology? Not really. Same goes with forgiveness. People can say they forgive you, then days, weeks, months, or even years later bring it back up.
Someone wise taught me something about forgiveness, something that put it into perspective. First, there is an offense. Someone does something malicious or bad that hurts you in some way. Then, there is the reaction whether it be sad, mad, or whatever. This is okay, as long as it is kept under control. The right thing to do after that emotion, is to forgive the person. Now, I know what you're thinking, that's stupid. What if it's something huge that can never be repented for? Well, you still need to forgive that person. Without forgiveness, resentment forms. With resentment, the only person who is truly hurt is yourself.
I think it's important to know what forgiveness really is. To forgive is defined as this-to grant a pardon for an offense or debt, or to cease to feel resentment. So often, we misinterpret the term forgive. Forgiveness is not justifying, forgetting, or becoming okay with the person or the offense. It is only ceasing to feel resentment. Forgiveness should be for YOU, not the other person. The rest of the things are involved in rebuilding trust.
Moral of the story: You should never let resentment build, it will only bring you down.
I have been the victim of such resentment. Something that I had absolutely no say or part in that happened some time ago has come back to haunt me. I am paying for someone else's mistakes and lack of forgiveness. I'm sure she has suffered through the years with this. Maybe it's too much pride holding her back from forgiving, I guess I will never know. That's another thing with resentment, you may end up hurting not only yourself, but the ones who love you and don't deserve to be hurt.
Learn to let things go. If it happened a long time ago and it involves someone you love, let it be water under the bridge. Although the relationship may never be the same, it's better than completely losing someone you love. People make mistakes, some big, some small. Nobody on this Earth is perfect, and they never will be. In that aspect, we are all equal.
Resentment is like a glass of poison that a man drinks; then he sits down and waits for his enemy to die. -Nelson Mandela
Forgiveness means that you've decided not to let it keep festering inside even if it only comes up once in a while. -Howard Martin
XO,
GL
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Preferences VS Politics
I'm about to spew some hardcore political viewpoints at you, so if you are one of those people who can't respect others opinion, I suggest you get off my blog.
I have kept my political viewpoints to a minimum up until now. I think that someone telling me that I was going to Hell for supporting abortion really set me off. Here's the thing, not all of us vote for the entire country based on our personal beliefs. Also, not everyone believes the way you do, so don't tell us we're going to Hell just because we don't believe the same way you do.
I tend to keep my personal preferences away from my political ones. Yes, I am a Christian, and I see that our country is blessed enough to have freedom of religion. (Yes, that means ALL religion) It only makes sense that there is a separation between religion and state. I respect that and try to keep my religious views out of the election, because when you get right down to it, a house of worship has no place in government affairs.
Someone wrote me on Facebook informing me I was a supporter of evil if I voted Obama, that I was responsible for the death of millions of innocent children and promoting the sin of gay marriage. I find this EXTREMELY disrespectful and uncalled for. I do not criticize anyone for the way they vote, I expect the same respect. Should someone's opinion mean more than another persons? Absolutely not.
First off, I do not promote abortion, personally. It is one of those things that just isn't right for ME. I do believe that it is a woman's right to decided what she does with her body, though. As a woman, I feel that a man has no right to decide what is and isn't right for a woman to do with her body just as a woman should not tell a man what he can or can't do with his body. We do not have a clear understanding of what it is like to be the opposite sex, that's just that. It comes down to this: In the end, I only have to answer for myself, not everyone else. I exercise my rights and am extremely grateful that I am able to do so. Why in the world would I feel it was okay to take a right away from someone else? Based on my religious and personal outlook?! That goes against everything our country stands for: freedom. So, next time, find out what someone believes personally before you criticize them.
The next thing that I was bashed for, gay marriage. Okay, here's some cold, hard truth for you. I support it 110%. Don't like it? Sorry. Marriage is not what it used to be. Times are changing and with it, the culture changes. This goes back to the whole religion thing, keep it out of our government. It was taken out for a reason. Marriage should be a right, not a privilege. And honestly, how many of you Christians denying gays this right have practiced every word in the Bible exactly the way it instructs you. None of you, and if you have, you're probably in prison. You conform your interpretation and practicing of what is said in the Bible to be socially acceptable. Do we stone people and sacrifice animals in this country anymore? No, not legally at least. It was perfectly acceptable when the Bible was first written, but society changes. I do not view it as a sin.
I am only going into these two topics because they were directly brought to my attention, it's late, and I could go on for hours about all of this. I voted the way I did for MANY reasons, not just these.
My views may not be the same as yours, that's fine. I do not care if you support abortion 100% or completely hate it. I respect each opinion. I, personally, vote for what I believe is right for our entire country, not just myself. My only purpose for posting this is to try to extend the respect I have to others and make it known that what is on the surface isn't always what is underneath. I respect the opinion of the person who sent me that message, I just do not appreciate the way he expressed his beliefs to me, maliciously. It is not fair. Nobody's opinion of these subjects is right or wrong, they're opinions. But, there is a difference between talking like adults with respect and just trashing someone. Remember the magic rule....Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
"Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric."
-B. Russell
XO,
GL
I have kept my political viewpoints to a minimum up until now. I think that someone telling me that I was going to Hell for supporting abortion really set me off. Here's the thing, not all of us vote for the entire country based on our personal beliefs. Also, not everyone believes the way you do, so don't tell us we're going to Hell just because we don't believe the same way you do.
I tend to keep my personal preferences away from my political ones. Yes, I am a Christian, and I see that our country is blessed enough to have freedom of religion. (Yes, that means ALL religion) It only makes sense that there is a separation between religion and state. I respect that and try to keep my religious views out of the election, because when you get right down to it, a house of worship has no place in government affairs.
Someone wrote me on Facebook informing me I was a supporter of evil if I voted Obama, that I was responsible for the death of millions of innocent children and promoting the sin of gay marriage. I find this EXTREMELY disrespectful and uncalled for. I do not criticize anyone for the way they vote, I expect the same respect. Should someone's opinion mean more than another persons? Absolutely not.
First off, I do not promote abortion, personally. It is one of those things that just isn't right for ME. I do believe that it is a woman's right to decided what she does with her body, though. As a woman, I feel that a man has no right to decide what is and isn't right for a woman to do with her body just as a woman should not tell a man what he can or can't do with his body. We do not have a clear understanding of what it is like to be the opposite sex, that's just that. It comes down to this: In the end, I only have to answer for myself, not everyone else. I exercise my rights and am extremely grateful that I am able to do so. Why in the world would I feel it was okay to take a right away from someone else? Based on my religious and personal outlook?! That goes against everything our country stands for: freedom. So, next time, find out what someone believes personally before you criticize them.
The next thing that I was bashed for, gay marriage. Okay, here's some cold, hard truth for you. I support it 110%. Don't like it? Sorry. Marriage is not what it used to be. Times are changing and with it, the culture changes. This goes back to the whole religion thing, keep it out of our government. It was taken out for a reason. Marriage should be a right, not a privilege. And honestly, how many of you Christians denying gays this right have practiced every word in the Bible exactly the way it instructs you. None of you, and if you have, you're probably in prison. You conform your interpretation and practicing of what is said in the Bible to be socially acceptable. Do we stone people and sacrifice animals in this country anymore? No, not legally at least. It was perfectly acceptable when the Bible was first written, but society changes. I do not view it as a sin.
I am only going into these two topics because they were directly brought to my attention, it's late, and I could go on for hours about all of this. I voted the way I did for MANY reasons, not just these.
My views may not be the same as yours, that's fine. I do not care if you support abortion 100% or completely hate it. I respect each opinion. I, personally, vote for what I believe is right for our entire country, not just myself. My only purpose for posting this is to try to extend the respect I have to others and make it known that what is on the surface isn't always what is underneath. I respect the opinion of the person who sent me that message, I just do not appreciate the way he expressed his beliefs to me, maliciously. It is not fair. Nobody's opinion of these subjects is right or wrong, they're opinions. But, there is a difference between talking like adults with respect and just trashing someone. Remember the magic rule....Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
"Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric."
-B. Russell
XO,
GL
Monday, October 1, 2012
Inspiration.
Many of you are friends with me on Facebook and have read this story, but here it is again for those who may have missed it..
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else--the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Wow, that's the only thing I had to say when I read this story. It is true on so many levels. So often I have found myself worrying about the little things in life that don't deserve so much time and stress. When life gets to be too much and you don't know what path to turn onto, what do you do?
Everyone has that special thing they do: pray, sleep, cry, scream, write, etc. You get the point. Personally, when I'm drowning in the stresses of everyday life, I have a process I enjoy following. I usually start by watching the failure video. To those who have not watched it, take 2 minutes out of your day and watch "Famous Failures" on YouTube. You won't regret it, I promise. It reminds me that you have to get a taste of failure to know what success really is. Next, I find my happy place and just relax. I must say, it feels nice. The last thing I do is tell myself one thing.."Look how far you've come". So often, it's the other way around. We tend to look at how far we have to go rather than how far we have come since the beginning.
Back to the golf balls. I feel so blessed that I am beginning to understand the important things in life so early. I feel lucky to know how to set my priorities to give myself a happy and full life instead of one filled with the meaningless, non-important things. I have found my center, made my family, future, friends, and health my main concerns. Since I started doing so, I have found that I am a happier person!!! If you haven't already, I recommend trying this. The results are phenomenal! :)
"Do what you love; you'll be better at it. It sounds pretty simple, but you'd be surprised how many people don't get this one right away"
Sunday, September 2, 2012
SENIOR BUCKET LIST!
Senior year starts in LESS THAN 48 HOURS!! YEEEESSSS!!!!!!
Anyone who has either graduated high school or is a current senior understands my extreme excitement. We are the top of the pecking order this year, no more getting stepped on by upperclassmen. For most of us, this is our year to have control, because in fall of 2013, we are going to be right back at the bottom..as freshmen. Might as well enjoy some seniority while we can, right? ;)
Anyways, I have created a bucket list that I am determined to accomplish by the time college classes start in August 2013. I have approximately one year to get all of these tasks done...challenge accepted. I will try to keep this list updated as I finish the tasks.
Anyone who has either graduated high school or is a current senior understands my extreme excitement. We are the top of the pecking order this year, no more getting stepped on by upperclassmen. For most of us, this is our year to have control, because in fall of 2013, we are going to be right back at the bottom..as freshmen. Might as well enjoy some seniority while we can, right? ;)
Anyways, I have created a bucket list that I am determined to accomplish by the time college classes start in August 2013. I have approximately one year to get all of these tasks done...challenge accepted. I will try to keep this list updated as I finish the tasks.
1. Receive and attend detention for the first time at Salem High School
2. Wear legitimate pajamas to school
3. Paint my face and/or stomach at a football game
4. Attend senior homecoming
5. Befriend a freshman
5. Befriend a freshman
6. Be part of a school sponsored production
7. Get all NHS volunteer hours done by January
8. Participate in spirit week and go all out
9. Skip school and do something exciting
10. Get straight A-B's (excluding IB Calculus..a C is sufficient..)
11. Sell items for a fundraiser
12. Vote for President
13. Get a new tattoo
14. Get a new piercing
15. Participate in senior skip day
16. Do all activities during senior week
17. Make a time capsule with my closest friends and dig it up in 2017
18. Dress up super nice
19. Participate in at least one race
20. Take part in a prank
21. Tutor someone
22. Have a big camping trip
23. Go on at least one field trip
24. Go on a double date
25. Set someone up on a blind date
26. Attend an awesome Mardi Gras party then participate in Lent
27. Go to a midnight premier, then go to school the next day
28. Have a paint fight
29. Buy a lottery ticket
30. Break my worst habit
31. Kiss Picture
32. Steal a street sign
32. Steal a street sign
33. Eat 2 dozen donuts by myself
34. See family in NC
35. Have a day to practice walking in shoes, dress, cap and gown to assure no falling on stage during graduation
36. Graduate with a NHS sole
37. Successfully walk across the stage
38. Get accepted into the top 3 colleges of my choice
39. Obtain at least one scholarship
40. Have a bonfire
41. Go on a road trip
42. Sponsor a bake sale
43. Send in a video to AFV
44. Put off doing a project at least once
45. Get my palm read
46. Leave a letter in a public library book
47. Impact someone's life in a positive way
48. Get an A on a calculus test
49. Embrace the IB math exam
50. Get an A on a history test
51. Have a water balloon fight
52. Carve my name on a picnic table
53. Keep up my blog through the year
54. Wear matching shirts with someone
55. Violate the dress code and not get caught
56. Sign the dress code book
57. Stress less and master time management
58. Don't fall during senior walk
59. Prom..like a boss
60. Stay at after prom the entire time
61. Plant a tree
62. Go out to eat at 2 am
63. Decorate the preschool in a fantastically epic way
64. Order something in a different language
65. Sleep under the stars
66. Massive fourth of July plans
67. Make a free hugs shirt and wear it
68. Successfully drive a stick shift without killing it
69. Grow my hair out and donate 12"+ it to Locks of Love
70. Rebuild a relationship
71. Take more pictures
72. TP someone's house
73. "Vandalize" someone's car
74. Disney movie marathon night
75. Go bowling
76. Become a vegetarian for a week
77. Cinnamon challenge
78. Party at a gay bar
79. Learn a new skill
80. Avoid getting kicked out of either prom or homecoming
81. Finally get a Mcgangbang
82. Punch someone out of anger
83. Make melted crayon art
84. Go to a concert
85. Burn unwanted items from my past and start fresh
86. Shadow a doctor/nurse
87. Go to an amusement park
88. Make and eat a rainbow cake
89. Make special sweet treats for each holiday
90. Help make a garden
91. Become more organized
92. Don't procrastinate as much
93. Spend much more time with the people I love
94. GO GREEN! ;D
95. Get in the best shape of my life
96. Teach someone to dance
97. Learn and preform yoga as a stress release
98. Conquer a fear
99. Ride a roller coaster
100. Live this last year of my "childhood" to the fullest
Monday, August 27, 2012
Fate or free will?
I'm pretty sure everyone has heard the saying "Everything happens for a reason". I am a believer of that, don't get me wrong, but I am still trying to figure out the finer details. I find myself questioning whether or not certain things happen by fate or if I have the power to control these big events.
Recently, I've been deciding where to take my life: What colleges do I apply to? After that, where do I attend? Do I declare the major I want now, or wait a little while? Will I be able to do what I want to do? For goodness sake, what color am I going to wear to senior homecoming and prom?! It may sound silly to some, but some these choices I'm making are going to indefinitely impact my life in a HUGE way. I'm not necessarily worried, (okay, I'm a little concerned about the whole dress situation), but it really got me thinking about how events in life occur.
Some people believe that God's will is already made. That He has complete control over what happens in your life. They explain it as a sort of book, He has already written what you will go through in your life and there is no changing the details. Even non-religious people I've spoken with have toyed with the thought that our lives may be predetermined and we are just along for the ride. I used to believe that way, but now I'm leaning towards the other side.
Free will is what I'm starting to put my faith into. Let me tell you, it took a lot of thinking, reading, and reasoning to get to this point. This is the thought that finally got me close to the edge: If you buy a used car, and then find out that it's damaged, who do you blame? Either the previous owner or dealer, correct? You wouldn't blame the original producer of the car, because chances are it was created in close to perfect condition. I believe the same goes for people. In my personal belief, God created Adam and Eve as perfect people. Eventually it was temptations that ruined that purity and made them flawed. Now, the question is this..did God predetermine the actions of Eve and the serpent? Was Eve just following a plan that was already made or did she create her own will? That's where I got stuck. There is no true way of knowing whether or not we have free will as children of God. Some may say, "go read your Bible, and you'll find your answer". I took that advice, the realized the Bible is based on individual interpretation. With my viewing of it, it's still not crystal clear.
Then I got to thinking about something I heard someone say years and years ago, something I never really thought about until I was in this rut. "Non believers have the argument of 'If there really is a God, why does He let bad things happen?' I always reply to this as 'What if He's asking you the exact same thing?'" After days of thought, I had finally fallen over the edge into free will. It makes sense..why would God clean up all of our dirty work unless He created it? I started to believe that it was us, as humans, who had corrupted ourselves and created a less than perfect world. With each and every generation, more corruption happens. I believe we have the will to do what's right or what's wrong. Although we may not know what is right or wrong in the eyes of the Lord, I still feel we have that choice, nonetheless.
Now, back to those big decisions, with my belief, am I doomed to be extremely stressed over my indecisiveness until the end of senior year? Possibly. Or should I trust in God that He will help lead me to the path that's right for me? This is the tricky part that I have yet to completely understand. Is there any influence from God to help us make a decision? Can we rely on Him to help us make the best possible decision? I think, yes. People of all religions that believe in a higher power rely and put trust in that power, so why shouldn't they have a direct influence on us?
It may sound kinda crazy, but I think it fits right for me. I have decided to not stress as much about all these life altering decisions that are being thrown my way, and instead, taking them one at a time. I am going to make decisions that feel right to me and I can accept without a doubt. It may take a little longer, but with it I know I'll never have a reason to regret a choice I make during this time. Maybe that alone is the key to making successful choices, regardless of personal beliefs.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" -Mahatma Gandhi
xo,
GL
Recently, I've been deciding where to take my life: What colleges do I apply to? After that, where do I attend? Do I declare the major I want now, or wait a little while? Will I be able to do what I want to do? For goodness sake, what color am I going to wear to senior homecoming and prom?! It may sound silly to some, but some these choices I'm making are going to indefinitely impact my life in a HUGE way. I'm not necessarily worried, (okay, I'm a little concerned about the whole dress situation), but it really got me thinking about how events in life occur.
Some people believe that God's will is already made. That He has complete control over what happens in your life. They explain it as a sort of book, He has already written what you will go through in your life and there is no changing the details. Even non-religious people I've spoken with have toyed with the thought that our lives may be predetermined and we are just along for the ride. I used to believe that way, but now I'm leaning towards the other side.
Free will is what I'm starting to put my faith into. Let me tell you, it took a lot of thinking, reading, and reasoning to get to this point. This is the thought that finally got me close to the edge: If you buy a used car, and then find out that it's damaged, who do you blame? Either the previous owner or dealer, correct? You wouldn't blame the original producer of the car, because chances are it was created in close to perfect condition. I believe the same goes for people. In my personal belief, God created Adam and Eve as perfect people. Eventually it was temptations that ruined that purity and made them flawed. Now, the question is this..did God predetermine the actions of Eve and the serpent? Was Eve just following a plan that was already made or did she create her own will? That's where I got stuck. There is no true way of knowing whether or not we have free will as children of God. Some may say, "go read your Bible, and you'll find your answer". I took that advice, the realized the Bible is based on individual interpretation. With my viewing of it, it's still not crystal clear.
Then I got to thinking about something I heard someone say years and years ago, something I never really thought about until I was in this rut. "Non believers have the argument of 'If there really is a God, why does He let bad things happen?' I always reply to this as 'What if He's asking you the exact same thing?'" After days of thought, I had finally fallen over the edge into free will. It makes sense..why would God clean up all of our dirty work unless He created it? I started to believe that it was us, as humans, who had corrupted ourselves and created a less than perfect world. With each and every generation, more corruption happens. I believe we have the will to do what's right or what's wrong. Although we may not know what is right or wrong in the eyes of the Lord, I still feel we have that choice, nonetheless.
Now, back to those big decisions, with my belief, am I doomed to be extremely stressed over my indecisiveness until the end of senior year? Possibly. Or should I trust in God that He will help lead me to the path that's right for me? This is the tricky part that I have yet to completely understand. Is there any influence from God to help us make a decision? Can we rely on Him to help us make the best possible decision? I think, yes. People of all religions that believe in a higher power rely and put trust in that power, so why shouldn't they have a direct influence on us?
It may sound kinda crazy, but I think it fits right for me. I have decided to not stress as much about all these life altering decisions that are being thrown my way, and instead, taking them one at a time. I am going to make decisions that feel right to me and I can accept without a doubt. It may take a little longer, but with it I know I'll never have a reason to regret a choice I make during this time. Maybe that alone is the key to making successful choices, regardless of personal beliefs.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" -Mahatma Gandhi
xo,
GL
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Try, try, try again..
I've tried a journal, a diary, a notebook. Now, it's time to try a blog.
I've often found while writing various things such as research papers, short stories, poems, and even college application essays, I leave this world and enter a new one. I feel empowered, at peace, and most importantly, happy. My mother always told me that writing was the best therapy. Then, once I started seeing my lovely therapist, she just regurgitated the information my mom had been telling me for years: writing is the best therapy. I have tried writing in journals and diaries. I can't even tell you how many journals have been tossed after I wrote in them for a week, then lost interest. I am determined to utilize this therapeutic resource. I was always taught, if you fail, try again. The only true failure is the one who stops trying.
After following the blog of my friend, Kristian, as well as one created by a woman my mom went to school with, I decided I would give this a shot. It's a way to document events in my life, vent, and just have a little bit of fun. Who doesn't love fun, right?
For those of you who may not know me well, here's a little autobiography.
My name's Gabrielle. I am a rising senior and let me just say, I'm pumped. I'll be celebrating my eighteenth year of life here soon, and I am utterly blessed with everything I have. Looking back four or five years, I would have never expected to be the person I am today. Some have told me I've changed, and I agree, I have changed..for the better. I am a stronger, happier, more grateful and loving person than I ever expected myself to be. I give all the credit to my mother, who, no matter how annoying I get, always loves me and is by my side, and my Lord. I can never thank either of them enough for giving me what I have today.
Religion is becoming a very crucial and large factor in my day to day life. I have always been a "Christian", but not until recently did I ever understand what that really meant for me and my life. I have learned tolerance and acceptance. I accept and admire all religions, no matter how different they are from my own. It just so happens, Christianity is the way for me. It keeps me intact when all I want to do is crumble. I pray everyone on this planet finds the thing that makes them feel that way. We all deserve it.
My blog title, la vie est belle, how original. It is true, though. Life is beautiful even at the ugliest times. I want the point of this blog to outline the bad, but get to the beautiful core that lies underneath all the bad. I suppose we will just have to see how it goes.
I feel hopeful about this. After just writing that little bit, I feel fantastic. What have I learned from this little escapade? A mama knows things, sometimes you just have to try a few times before you see it. :)
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try" -Gail Devers
xo,
GL
I've often found while writing various things such as research papers, short stories, poems, and even college application essays, I leave this world and enter a new one. I feel empowered, at peace, and most importantly, happy. My mother always told me that writing was the best therapy. Then, once I started seeing my lovely therapist, she just regurgitated the information my mom had been telling me for years: writing is the best therapy. I have tried writing in journals and diaries. I can't even tell you how many journals have been tossed after I wrote in them for a week, then lost interest. I am determined to utilize this therapeutic resource. I was always taught, if you fail, try again. The only true failure is the one who stops trying.
After following the blog of my friend, Kristian, as well as one created by a woman my mom went to school with, I decided I would give this a shot. It's a way to document events in my life, vent, and just have a little bit of fun. Who doesn't love fun, right?
For those of you who may not know me well, here's a little autobiography.
My name's Gabrielle. I am a rising senior and let me just say, I'm pumped. I'll be celebrating my eighteenth year of life here soon, and I am utterly blessed with everything I have. Looking back four or five years, I would have never expected to be the person I am today. Some have told me I've changed, and I agree, I have changed..for the better. I am a stronger, happier, more grateful and loving person than I ever expected myself to be. I give all the credit to my mother, who, no matter how annoying I get, always loves me and is by my side, and my Lord. I can never thank either of them enough for giving me what I have today.
Religion is becoming a very crucial and large factor in my day to day life. I have always been a "Christian", but not until recently did I ever understand what that really meant for me and my life. I have learned tolerance and acceptance. I accept and admire all religions, no matter how different they are from my own. It just so happens, Christianity is the way for me. It keeps me intact when all I want to do is crumble. I pray everyone on this planet finds the thing that makes them feel that way. We all deserve it.
My blog title, la vie est belle, how original. It is true, though. Life is beautiful even at the ugliest times. I want the point of this blog to outline the bad, but get to the beautiful core that lies underneath all the bad. I suppose we will just have to see how it goes.
I feel hopeful about this. After just writing that little bit, I feel fantastic. What have I learned from this little escapade? A mama knows things, sometimes you just have to try a few times before you see it. :)
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try" -Gail Devers
xo,
GL
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