May 06, 2008 21:25
Well obviously that one day was a life changing experience. It forced me to move away from everyone, caused tensions between me and my dad, and gave me all kinds of new strange habits. For instance, for a while after I didn't go to bed with out scissors or a hammer under my bed, and couldn't be home alone without freaking out. I also carried the phone around with me everywhere in the house. But really, it just made me really scared to be alone. This changed my life also because instead of being home every night I was always somewhere else where I could be close to my friends, or people whose company i actually enjoyed (not moms). She was never a pleasant woman while we were living together. Practically living with Jackie and Nick made it feel like a special occasion when I saw her, which was more tolerable.
Next, going to state has changed my life. Mostly because it's a whole new lifestyle, and when Bridgette left it changed a whole lot more. I grew closer with people I didn't think I ever would, and made plans to live in my own apartment, and really just gained a lot of independence. So this change was beneficial.
As cliche as it is, dating Nick has been life changing. It's just that my life would be a whole different thing if he wasn't in it. Having someone to share your thoughts and emotions with gets crazy but it's pretty worth it. I'm not sure if it's caused more stress or relief from stress, because not much else stresses me out. Either way my every day is effected by this boy, and therefore my life is. Not to mention my whole perception of my future is effected by him and thoughts of us being together forever.
Other than that I really don't know what has been life changing. I think I've stayed about the same since 6th grade despite the absolute unstable, insanity i've been presented with year after year. Minus a few things, I'm the same person.
"Making out is gross I don't know why people do that"
-- RECENT EDIT --
Ok I changed my mind because all of these things revolve external influences and I'd like to reflect on who I really am.
Plus i forgot all about Hawaii. now THAT was life changing. My whole perception about people and life in general is different now because of that trip, and I know I already talked about it but what the hell. Hanging out with people that have so little but live in such happiness has made me want to live the same way. I've learned to appreciate such simplicities, and find the good in almost every situation. I hardly ever feel shitty about anything, cuz nothing is ever as bad as people make it.
Learning to play guitar and create music has been a huge part of my life, and i guess has changed it or whatever. It really is an outlet and yes, i am one of those annoying people who think music is everything. It's annoying that so many people revolve their lives around music and how much it means to them but it makes a lot of sense. I've come out of the worst moods by just listening to an upbeat billy joel song, or dancing around in my bedroom to aretha franklin, or blasting metal in the car to drown out my thoughts. And when I'm sad, bored, or really happy, singing is the best outlet. I guess it's letting out all that air that relaxes you. Shutting out everything except music is the best feeling. There's always a new song i hear every once in a while that redefines my mood and keeps me going, even if it's "don't worry, be happy"
writer's block,
life changing experiences