I've decided....

That I'm confidant in the decisions I'm making in my life.

That I'm alright, and I'm okay.

That even though I have "off" days where I'm not quite as adorable as I am on other days, that I'm a human being who deserves (not more so, or more than anyone else) love, health and happiness!

That in the moments when I miss my Grandma the most, if I'm still and quiet, I always know what she would want me to do, and/or what she told me to do. And that if I stop the tears long enough to tune in, she is still very much with me.

That I can totally pass my Algebra Class, even though I may not "get" all of it. I'm doing my homework, trying my best and giving it my all! That's all I can do, the rest is up the Universe, and I believe the Universe will reward my mathematic efforts!

That Algebra isn't that different than balancing a checkbook, budgeting for groceries or making change for someone at work. As it turns, we kind of DO use it, sometimes. I still don't like the letters and numbers mixed together, but oh well. I'm not so special that I get out of learning what every other college student had to learn too!

That my Creative Writing Class might not be what I'd hoped for, but it's still a class about writing (duh!) where I can learn a lot if I so choose to. So I'm going to give my all to that as well!

That friendship is one of my life's most precious and beautiful gifts. And when you have the kinds of friends that inspire you to BE a better friend, you're doing something right and you are truly blessed!

That seeing people smile and laugh is one of my all-time most favorite things in life--period, ever! The joy I get from seeing others smile and laugh--whether in person, whether know them or not, or even on TV, it's just amazing how great it makes you feel! I love seeing others happy and joyful, it's awesome!

That my best friend getting married is one of the coolest, most fun parts of my life right now, and I'm just so glad it's her planning a wedding this time and NOT me! Love you, Tess!

That my mom and I are two very different, and yet very similar, people who have to respect and honor our differences. We are here to teach each other a tremendous amount and to allow our mutual stubbornness or inability to put ourselves in the other persons' shoes is not going to let us get the most out of our relationship! The mother-daughter relationship can be the most complicated there is, but since she just lost her mother, I think I'm going to shine a lot on and just enjoy my own mother as best I can!

That Valentine's Day is NOT just for romance--it's about LOVE--all sorts and types of love. Family love, friendship love and of course, romantic love. Love is what sustains us and fills us up and what makes us get out of bed in the morning! It is a choice and an action, not a "feeling" and every day I am humbled by the overwhelming amount of love (both given and received) I have in my life! :) I'm so grateful for it!

That it's okay to not always be positive and perky and upbeat. That I can have those "down" days like I mentioned earlier, but that after a few days, it's time to suck it up, put on my big girl pants and remember that life is what I choose for it to be!

That my choices are my own. I don't owe anyone an explanation for the choices I make, but when I'm making them, I had better be able to face the effects (good and bad) that follow them.

That I don't regret one single day I've ever spent with anyone in my life! That everything and everyone happens for a reason, and a lesson. And that everything that has happened to me thus far in my life has been a blessing because I've been able to learn and grow from it.

That it's pretty damn awesome that I can see life like I just stated! And that I really wish more people saw it that way!

That I need a new cell phone--not because I want something new, but because I'm tired of it cutting off and acting weird. I'm trying to simplify my life, not complicate it. All I want is a phone that works, and I don't think that's asking too much.

That I'm okay with not knowing the reason for everything, and also, that I'm okay with not knowing the "how" of everything. Someday, I might know why and how, but it's okay if I don't right now.

That the power of Meditation is downright awesome and that learning how to further tap into that is just amazing!

That I don't need to be a vegetarian right now, a little beef here and there IS okay. As long as I don't go overboard, why not enjoy life? Total deprivation only leads to negativity.

That I'm going to take a trip this year--or maybe 2--to where I'm not sure yet, but I'm going on a vacation! Why? Because I can and because I've earned it!

That Colin was right in saying that vacations aren't a luxury, sometimes, they're a necessity!

That I'm blessed to have all five of my senses, a job, a warm home and good, good sleep lately!

That a lot of what I just wrote isn't anything new, but that I'm glad I took the time to post it!

Thank You, Lord, for everything! You rock!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)