Another trip down memory lane
So, I was reading through a few of my old, old, old posts tonight, and it actually kind of made me laugh. I used to use LJ mostly to vent when I was frustrated with life, as my only journaling outlet. I know from reading other blogs that constant down-ness/complaining/angst tends to turn people off from reading blogs, because they don't like being dragged down, too. And I've been making a conscious effort over the past year or so to make sure I also mention the good things that go on, and try to focus more on those. Granted, I still enjoy ranting on LJ... :-P
But I kind of had to smile when I read some of the stuff I wrote back in college (SO weird that I can say that now) and look back on the girl I used to be and see how far I've come. Reading about my past disappointments and failures, frustrations and sorrows has been an enjoyable way to see how much I've grown. Back when I used to be a ball of worry and entirely overwhelmed, I didn't have the kind of confidence and foresight I do now. And I'm glad I've worked on improving that. Of course, now I can also laugh at some of those memories and think about them more humorously than they were at the time. :-)
I'd have to say, overall, I'm happy with where my life is right now. And I can honestly say I'm really excited about the future. I graduated college with a higher GPA than I thought I would. Grad school and my chance to be a genuine model librarian are right around the corner. (I'm also excited for my friends who are going off to grad school themselves, or starting new jobs, and watching their dreams come to life as well.) Drew and I have been together for over 2 years, and we're going strong. I got my summer job back, and it'll be good to work there one more time. I have friends who love me and care about me, and who will always be there for me, no matter what. And those, dear readers, are the true blessings in my life, and the things that make me thankful to be who I am today.
I want to live a full, meaningful life- both for others, and myself. I want to be the kind of friend who can always be counted on to lend a shoulder and a laugh. I want to excel at what I do, and be a role model, mentor, and positive influence in others' lives, to support and encourage them in whatever they are/want to do. I want to build a legacy and leave a positive footprint on history. I want to love more deeply, laugh more heartily, and live more fully. And I will. After all, God has some wonderful plans in store for me, and I can't wait to find out what they are. :-)
But I kind of had to smile when I read some of the stuff I wrote back in college (SO weird that I can say that now) and look back on the girl I used to be and see how far I've come. Reading about my past disappointments and failures, frustrations and sorrows has been an enjoyable way to see how much I've grown. Back when I used to be a ball of worry and entirely overwhelmed, I didn't have the kind of confidence and foresight I do now. And I'm glad I've worked on improving that. Of course, now I can also laugh at some of those memories and think about them more humorously than they were at the time. :-)
I'd have to say, overall, I'm happy with where my life is right now. And I can honestly say I'm really excited about the future. I graduated college with a higher GPA than I thought I would. Grad school and my chance to be a genuine model librarian are right around the corner. (I'm also excited for my friends who are going off to grad school themselves, or starting new jobs, and watching their dreams come to life as well.) Drew and I have been together for over 2 years, and we're going strong. I got my summer job back, and it'll be good to work there one more time. I have friends who love me and care about me, and who will always be there for me, no matter what. And those, dear readers, are the true blessings in my life, and the things that make me thankful to be who I am today.
I want to live a full, meaningful life- both for others, and myself. I want to be the kind of friend who can always be counted on to lend a shoulder and a laugh. I want to excel at what I do, and be a role model, mentor, and positive influence in others' lives, to support and encourage them in whatever they are/want to do. I want to build a legacy and leave a positive footprint on history. I want to love more deeply, laugh more heartily, and live more fully. And I will. After all, God has some wonderful plans in store for me, and I can't wait to find out what they are. :-)