Summers and sushi
It's been a long summer, has it not? Every day dragged on and never ended, yet now that I look back on it, all the days seem to run together and I can't separate them into memories I can look back on. I'm not necessarily trying to cover the cliche part of summer where eighth-graders/rising ninth-graders always talk about how they all got boyfriends and went on each others yachts and went to the movies and such, but the more intimate times shared by friends and family where new relationships were formed and old ones were renewed. I, myself, have taken part in these cliche events [minus the boyfriends and yachts and the fact that I'm a junior in high school], but I admit that I enjoy being childish sometimes for fear of growing up too soon. I was willing to partake in the events the summer held, unaware of what I was getting myself into. These consisted of camps and fund-raisers, along with spontaneous gatherings at the homes of loved ones. What I am not enthralled about seeing when I return to my educational facility is how many people have become less and less unique and more conformed to what society offers [if it offers much at all]. This justifies nothing and convinces me that you are more or less not an individual, but a follower of nothing extravagant. Over the course of this summer, some relationships have turned out to be faulty, while others are blossoming before my eyes. It is exciting to see friendships rekindled and others just forming. I believe that God intended us to become close and stay close, and to not form cliques just to unintentionally exclude. It is all right that we enjoy the company of others more than some, but do not forget, there are other people besides your "chosen few." I say this not to discourage you, but to encourage you to reach out to people you wouldn't normally talk to and step out of your comfort zone to get into the life of another.
The summer has also taught me many a thing [although I wish summer didn't teach anything at all so as to save that for the school year]. I've learned things about myself I didn't know. New fears have been created and old fears have been conquered. I've realized how much I had to mature since an event took place in my life, but that fear of growing up too quickly still stalks me. I hope to always keep with me my childish innocence, all the while stay mischevious and keep everyone guessing. Being myself all the time is a goal I've set and I pray I can follow through with that. I've also seen areas in my life that need improving, like my attitude on life and how it differs from how it used to be. Also my views on certain topics have altered due to a chain-of-events. But I need not stray from my beliefs and my faith. I've learned I can remain strong while I deal with hardships and stumbling blocks if I just trust in the Creator, the one who knows me the best. I've also learned that while we are surrounded by everything time, God is timeless and will do things on His own time, not our own. I've had the responsibilities of an associate and am still learning the ropes. This list is never-ending, as was my summer, but I will save you from going temporarily blind from the light your computer holds. So go enjoy life as I am now, and don't get too ahead of your own two feet. Be yourself and tread softly over the road not taken.
Beautifully broken,
Kae
The summer has also taught me many a thing [although I wish summer didn't teach anything at all so as to save that for the school year]. I've learned things about myself I didn't know. New fears have been created and old fears have been conquered. I've realized how much I had to mature since an event took place in my life, but that fear of growing up too quickly still stalks me. I hope to always keep with me my childish innocence, all the while stay mischevious and keep everyone guessing. Being myself all the time is a goal I've set and I pray I can follow through with that. I've also seen areas in my life that need improving, like my attitude on life and how it differs from how it used to be. Also my views on certain topics have altered due to a chain-of-events. But I need not stray from my beliefs and my faith. I've learned I can remain strong while I deal with hardships and stumbling blocks if I just trust in the Creator, the one who knows me the best. I've also learned that while we are surrounded by everything time, God is timeless and will do things on His own time, not our own. I've had the responsibilities of an associate and am still learning the ropes. This list is never-ending, as was my summer, but I will save you from going temporarily blind from the light your computer holds. So go enjoy life as I am now, and don't get too ahead of your own two feet. Be yourself and tread softly over the road not taken.
Beautifully broken,
Kae