Sep 21, 2009 18:11
A lot of things have changed since my last update. I no longer live in my beautiful apartment in Mount Airy. I'm now living in Winston-Salem, a bigger city that has much more flair & flavor--so many more opportunities! Instead of living in an apartment; I have a cute, quaint little house, located in a nice neighborhood. I've come a long way in such a short span of time. Upon my arrival to North Carolina 3 years ago, I was straight out of high school. I had no real knowledge about work ethic and what it took to be self-sufficient. The only possessions I had were clothes to keep me warm.
I came home from work the other night and I was admiring our bedroom. Adam & I finally had enough money to buy furniture & accessories to fully furnish it. Our bedroom was the only room left that needed our TLC; however, it was a room that had even been neglected during our year and a half stay in our Mount Airy apartment. Our bedroom is our sanctuary now--truly refreshing & beautiful, something you would imagine out of a magazine. As I was looking around the bedroom, sitting on our bed, basking in the beauty of it all, I said: "Wow, I finally feel like we're moving up in this world..." Adam just looked at me and said: "Laurel, do you realize how successful you are?" "There aren't very many 22 year olds that have what you have." I stopped and thought for a moment. He was right. I have been truly blessed.
Its easy to get caught up in school, finances & the everyday mundane routines. So easy--that some times I fail to take a breather & realize all the things that I should be fortunate for. I live a very blessed life. I count my lucky stars for that. I give credit to the universe and whatever higher divine power that is out there. And last, but not least--I give credit to myself. I have come a long way in short 3 years. My journey isn't even close to being complete. I'm only at one little mile-stone, but its nice to be able to slow down and enjoy the journey & the current successes. The only way is up & I will continue on my route. I will continue to be successful, but I hope that I will always be able to step back & count my blessings.
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