Monday, January 3, 2011
Bringing in the New Year
Well hello there,
yes it has been a while.
I don't know how I forgot about this blog but I did.
It is easy to do when you have 20 different social medias to keep up with.
Unfortunately I loved this one and yet this is one I forgot about.
Fortunately I am happy to say I am back, but different.
Learning about myself while being gone has changed things.
All though I believe in goals I won't be setting one for myself when it comes to this blog. Nor will I be doing "a post a day", or some ridiculous New Years Resolution.
I always try and do them but just set myself up for disappointment in myself.
I don't like that.
Here is the deal.
I love photography, I love photoshop, I love writing, and sharing.
So this will be MY blog.
My way.
I will post when I can, and yes, I will try my dangedest to post frequently.
However if I can't one day, or even one week I won't fret because I am in my Zen place. Very "go-with-the-flow" sort of feeling right now.
If you choose to stick around I hope you enjoy what I have to say and what I post.
Please feel free to leave comments and just talk to me.
I am a chatter box sometimes and LOVE to hear from others.
Below is a little "note" I posted via FB but thought I would post it on here.
Just a little something that I hope inspires you.
10 Things I learned in 2010
1. You have to work hard for the things worth while.
2. Family is worth fighting for.
3. Forgiveness.
4. Acceptance.
5. Sometimes you can care for a friend and realize they never cared for you.
6. I am worth while.
7. I deserve better.
8. I am strong.
9. Regret is the key reminder of what you don't want in your life.
10. Love is hard to come by but worth looking for.
Things I want from 2011
1. Good College experience, get involved.
2. visit NYC
3. Be on time...
4. Find people who deserve my love and friendship.
5. Love those who appreciate me.
6. Find that little black dress and look dang good in it.
7. Love me.
8. Inspire others.
9. Make a difference in the world.
10. Read 50 Books.
11. Try 52 NEW recipes (you are more than welcome to test these)
12. Take the photo a day challenge!
13. Go on an AMAZING date.
14. Receive a toe-curling kiss *wink*
15. Go to a Rangers game (or 20 of them)
16. Go to a Dallas Cowboys game.
17. Watch a Sunrise.
18. Make new friends!
19. Get a new computer.
20. Work hard and be successful.
Did you know the life expectancy in the US is roughly 78.4 years?
Myself being 22 years of age, I have already lived over 1/4th of my life.
Even then, we all know, tomorrow is never promised to us.
God only knows when we will be taken home.
So why on earth would I waste any of MY precious years, months, hours, minutes, seconds on someone who doesn't care about me or someone who takes me for granted?
I won't.
Perhaps that sounds harsh, especially coming from me.
I try my best to not be a harsh person... care for those who need caring... love those who need love... befriend those who need a friend.
Don't get me wrong... I am FAR from perfect and make mistakes DAILY.
However I know myself enough to say I am a good person who tries to be the best person EVEN when I falter.
This "note" is mostly for me ... it is an outlet.
It is not an attack but a revelation of myself and what I want.
Perhaps I can accomplish something on my list that "inspires someone else" to stand up for themselves and reflect on the life they have.
Instead of just living each day because you have to ... look forward to learning about yourself and seeking out the good in the world. Make a difference ... do something good. Something you know you can say you are proud of.
The following is an exercise that helped me gain perspective of myself and also obtain knowledge of what I want/deserve.
The exercise is this ...
Imagine your child-like self.
It can be any age from childhood...usually the first thing that pops in your head.
For me I am probably around 4 years old with blonde blonde blonde hair and a cute floral jumper on.
Now take your image and put your younger self in the situation you are dealing with.
Would you allow people to treat that innocent young child that way?
Talk to he or she that way?
Any person with a sliver of heart would say "No."
Now - why do YOU, the present you, allow others (OR EVEN YOURSELF) to treat or speak to you that way?
You shouldn't. Not even allow yourself.
Just because we get older doesn't mean we should allow people to treat us badly.
I used to be that girl.
Now I am me, or still learning how to be me.
2011 is going to be different.
I won't allow people to walk all over me.
Take advantage of my generosity and big heart.
It is guarded and people will get pissed that they don't have access to it any more.
They may give me the title of "B****" because I am just standing up for myself and not buying into their crap.
They don't like it.
But we both know I am not one... far from it actually.
I know who I am. What am I.
2011 is going to be different.
I have the future in front of me...
I finally see the light out of this dark tunnel.
I am excited.
I am Brandi. I am me.
Who the hell are you?
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