changes...
Sometimes in life, you don't even realize when you're having an impact on others.
This year for instance, I simply go to cheerleading for the hell of it, i mean its my fourth year and im not a huge quitter so i decided to stick it out. I have done nothing out of the ordinary, I've talked to all the younger girls, especially the new freshmen, just because I know what it feels like when you are in a situation where you dont feel welcome or comfortable.
And I know this sounds really stupid, but as i look through their myspaces, I find myself on all of their top friends lists. I know that sounds stupid and you are all probalby thinking okay mary whatever. but seriously, simply saying hi to girls in the hallways and giving them a hug and a shoulder to cry on is all they need. One particular girl even has me as her number 1 friend. a girl who I feel like I barely know. Im a BEST friend to her.
you never really know the impacts you have on those people who you may not consider at the top of your own list. youre only concerned about making impacts where you think you should. making an impact and impression on the "right people" when its the little things you do that change someones life. sucking up to someone for years and pretending that you are interested in everything they say, or simply being there for a girl who hasnt quite found her way yet. what sounds more appealing to you?
anyways... that just kinda hitme hard. i was thinking about it a lot... i want to make that impact. that positive mark on those around me. i hope i have.
on a lighter note. this was an amazing weekend. when you stop caring, things fall in to place. why does that always happen?
im just glad it is. lets hope it continues.
This year for instance, I simply go to cheerleading for the hell of it, i mean its my fourth year and im not a huge quitter so i decided to stick it out. I have done nothing out of the ordinary, I've talked to all the younger girls, especially the new freshmen, just because I know what it feels like when you are in a situation where you dont feel welcome or comfortable.
And I know this sounds really stupid, but as i look through their myspaces, I find myself on all of their top friends lists. I know that sounds stupid and you are all probalby thinking okay mary whatever. but seriously, simply saying hi to girls in the hallways and giving them a hug and a shoulder to cry on is all they need. One particular girl even has me as her number 1 friend. a girl who I feel like I barely know. Im a BEST friend to her.
you never really know the impacts you have on those people who you may not consider at the top of your own list. youre only concerned about making impacts where you think you should. making an impact and impression on the "right people" when its the little things you do that change someones life. sucking up to someone for years and pretending that you are interested in everything they say, or simply being there for a girl who hasnt quite found her way yet. what sounds more appealing to you?
anyways... that just kinda hitme hard. i was thinking about it a lot... i want to make that impact. that positive mark on those around me. i hope i have.
on a lighter note. this was an amazing weekend. when you stop caring, things fall in to place. why does that always happen?
im just glad it is. lets hope it continues.