My life story..
I haven't written in this in almost a year, but I feel like I need to write all my thoughts down somewhere. I just graduated high school and four years definately flew by. I just spent the past two and a half weeks in Florida and I realized a lot of things. Even though I dreaded going away for so long, I'm grateful I had the opportunity to clear my mind. My family for one aren't as bad of people as I thought. Spending over two weeks with them definately wasn't easy, but it was enjoyable. I learned a lot about my brothers that I would still like to deny, but they're growing up. I met some awesome people and yes, there was some drama, but I learned to be the bigger (and older) person and ignore it and stay out of it. I also got into an arguement with my parents the first couple of days and they took away my laptop. I was upset at first, but then I realized life is so much more than the internet. I mean, yeah, I'll still be on it 24/7, but I know I can go two weeks without it and still be sane. I kept in touch with a few people via text messages and phone calls. I also realized, high school was full of fake people. Well, I knew that, but up until now it never really affected me. I like knowing I don't ever have to see anyone I don't want to see ever again. Not only was Florida relaxing, but also opened my eyes to much more of life that I wouldn't have had so much time to notice otherwise. I finally grasped the concept of money is only an object. That doesn't mean go out and spend more than you make, but my dad taught me a valueable lesson- money is only an object. On vacation, there isn't anything (within reason) that I wasn't given that I asked for. If I wanted to go shopping, I went. If I wanted money for ice cream, I got it. Vacation is the time where my dad says yes to everything. If we're happy, so is he. Which leads to my next observation. My parents don't ever hand me money. I have two jobs and I make enough money to live, so to speak. My parents pay for the roof I sleep under, and the food I eat and that's way more than enough. I learned that money isn't everything and family should always come first. I think before vacation, my priorities weren't exactly in that order. Jobs will always be open, and money will always be out there, but family is only around for so long. And after all of this, it may sound like I;m obsessed with the family, but no- they're still their annoying selves. Vacation just opened my eyes up to A LOT. I'd like to think I've somewhat changed, but for the better. I like to have my own judgement of people and not follow the crowd. I'll forgive, but never forget. I'll still speak my mind and probably regret it an hour after, but shit happens. I'm really happy I'll be off to college soon. I'm looking forward to meeting new people. It's time to let go of the past and move on to bigger and better things. So, I'm pretty much done ranting now. Peace out.