29.1.11

Bucky and Chomper at your service.



Since last weeks post was all about the blog, I am going to dedicate this one to myself. An “about me” I suppose. I apologize in advance if it is a little lengthy. But let’s be honest: who doesn’t love to talk about themselves?

The people who know me best would describe me as a "dork.” Whether that stems from the before mentioned fantasy novel obsession or the fact that I still wear retainers to bed at 20 years old, I’m not sure. But what's so wrong with being...you?
I love this line from Modern Family: “This is the funny thing about growing up. For years and years everyone’s desperately afraid to be different — in any way — and then suddenly, almost over night, everybody wants to be different. And that is where we win.” So true.

Growing up I always felt like an outsider. I couldn’t care less about fashion, who said what about who, or who had what party. I loved books, working hard to get somewhere, and eating whatever I wanted, simply because it tastes great.

22.1.11

Abe Linc: I guess he was a pretty wise guy..

One week ago I celebrated my 20th birthday, the dreaded day where I officially left my teenage years behind me. And guess what? 
I felt exactly the same.

In fact, I haven’t felt any different in the way that I think since as long as I can remember. (Ok, lets say 12 or so.) I still have an obsession with fantasy novels, I have no control over my raging sweet tooth, and I can’t help but giggle when someone accidentally says “do do” in a sentence.  
 
It was a weird moment when I realized I am at the point in my life where the decisions I make could possibly affect my entire future. But the thing that had the biggest influence on me that day was a card my big sister gave me with a quote on it.

“It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” –Abraham Lincoln
 
I have wanted to start a blog for quite a while now, and looking back I wish I had. I just got back from a 6-month trip to Australia, and I would have had a lot to say then. But, that stage of my life is over and I am now back at my home in Arizona.  BUT, the adventure continues.

Sure, I am back to working 2 jobs and in school again. And yes, increasing age is unavoidable. But making the most out of every single day is not.Which brings me to the point of this blog.