Bad decisions make good stories.

I don't think anyone intentionally wants to make a bad decision, but we all do. It's part of life. Making mistakes is how we learn, grow and understand the ways of the world. When something terrible happens because of a decision we made, we can beat ourselves up over it for days, months, or years... but what good is that going to do? I find it truly inspiring to hear other people's stories of how one little decision was terribly life changing for a short time and then came back around to turn into something good. We don't even realize how quickly life is affected by our actions until we do something we can't take back.... Don't have regrets. Teach yourself a lesson. :)

Inspiration.

I have recently realized how much one little city can inspire an individual. The people I have met in this lovely little town of Nashville, TN have dreams so much bigger than their fears.... and it's truly inspiring. I am in love with the eclectic mix of music, art, photography and just creativity in general. The friends I have made here are genuinely amazing people who I couldn't imagine my life without. You don't realize how quickly life changes until you pause for a minute and reflect on all of the ways your life is different than it was a year ago. I personally love change. If you stayed in the same place and talked to the same people your whole entire life, you would almost know what to expect every day. I love not knowing who I am going to meet or where I am going to go as time passes. The element of surprise gives you the feeling of always having something to look forward to. That's how I like to live. Always knowing that just around the corner, there's a new experience to inspire me and keep my dreams big is what gives me motivation to keep on truckin' along on this crazy little journey we call life. ♥

The Winter Blues...

As winter drags on and on and never seems to end, I find myself constantly searching for something exciting to look forward to. When you dread going outside, it's hard to have energy or motivation for anything. Last weekend during a trip to Atlanta, it was almost 70 degrees and the sun was shining. I had almost forgotten what it was like to not wear a coat and just soak up the sun. It's an instant mood booster! But of course, that didn't last long. It's back to snow and cold. I think that weekend of glorioius sunshine was God's way of reminding me what is coming. Not only weather-wise, but metaphorically speaking as well. For some reason, I have had so many good feelings about 2011. I have had dreams about wonderful things happening to some of my best friends. I've been given what I think are signs, or clues, about certain events. I can't help but feel like that little glimpse of warmth and sunshine in Atlanta in the middle of winter was God saying "It might be cold and dreary right now, but I can make things bright and cheery when you least expect it..." Okay, so I have to admit that sounds pretty cheesy, but I like to see the good in situations. I am a major believer in the Law of Attraction. If you truly believe something with all your heart and constantly think good thoughts about it, you will have a positive outcome. So in the dead of winter, let's all remember that the clouds will pass and the sun will come out when the time is right. Until then, think happy thoughts! :)