I feel like the older I get, the more I appreciate, and pay attention to things
like the smell after it rains
the lyrics to the music I listen to (probably why I stopped listening to rap)
the length of time we get to experience warm weather in Utah
the story-line of a movie
the taste of my favorite meals
the time I spend with loved ones
The other day I was driving down the road and this song came on.
I'm a pretty emotional person as it is anyway, but I bawled my eyes out. Why?
Who knows. At one point, I pictured my Dad telling me not to rush my life, reminding me that I'm still a little girl, and keeping me a daddy's girl for as long as he could.
I rushed growing up
I rushed everything.
I rushed getting into a relationship, so much, that I got into the wrong one
I rushed getting a job, because I couldn't wait to work
I rushed buying a house, because I couldn't find a place to rent, and I had a good job
If there was one thing I wish I could do-over in my life, it would be taking my time in life and enjoying every little thing. Appreciating the little things, like I do now.
If there was anything I could tell my past self, little cousins, my nieces or even my future kids
like the smell after it rains
the lyrics to the music I listen to (probably why I stopped listening to rap)
the length of time we get to experience warm weather in Utah
the story-line of a movie
the taste of my favorite meals
the time I spend with loved ones
The other day I was driving down the road and this song came on.
I'm a pretty emotional person as it is anyway, but I bawled my eyes out. Why?
Who knows. At one point, I pictured my Dad telling me not to rush my life, reminding me that I'm still a little girl, and keeping me a daddy's girl for as long as he could.
I rushed growing up
I rushed everything.
I rushed getting into a relationship, so much, that I got into the wrong one
I rushed getting a job, because I couldn't wait to work
I rushed buying a house, because I couldn't find a place to rent, and I had a good job
If there was one thing I wish I could do-over in my life, it would be taking my time in life and enjoying every little thing. Appreciating the little things, like I do now.
If there was anything I could tell my past self, little cousins, my nieces or even my future kids
SLOW DOWN
Experience High School, be a part of clubs and sports, go to all your dances and DATE.
You don't need a boyfriend / girlfriend
The sooner you get a job, the more responsibility you have so wait until you really have to get one
Spend time with your parents, you'll regret it when you're in your twenties
Save your money!
Don't worry about popularity, just be kind to everyone
Befriend the "geeks" and the "outsiders"
Volunteer in your community
Apply to college
Travel!
Travel!
Don't let anyone stop you from living your life
because one day.... you're gonna miss this
Even though I didn't experience high school the way I should have, I experienced a lot in just the first part of my twenties- and for that, I'm grateful.
I tried rushing a lot but God decided it wasn't my time. The truth is, what he had waiting for me was even better than I could have ever imagined. So when you feel that all your friends are experiencing relationships, marriage, kids, new homes, moving away...
Just remember, you can't compare your beginning to someone else's middle.
Just live your life, it will all fall into place at the right time, with the right person and it will be ten times better than you thought.
because one day.... you're gonna miss this
Even though I didn't experience high school the way I should have, I experienced a lot in just the first part of my twenties- and for that, I'm grateful.
I tried rushing a lot but God decided it wasn't my time. The truth is, what he had waiting for me was even better than I could have ever imagined. So when you feel that all your friends are experiencing relationships, marriage, kids, new homes, moving away...
Just remember, you can't compare your beginning to someone else's middle.
Just live your life, it will all fall into place at the right time, with the right person and it will be ten times better than you thought.
