I've Learned. . .

I've learned. . . that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.


I've learned. . . that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.


I've learned. . . that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.


I've learned. . . that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.


I've learned. . . that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.


I've learned. . . that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.


I've learned. . . that you can keep going long after you can't.


I've learned. . . that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.


I've learned. . . that either you control your attitude or it controls you.


I've learned. . . that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned. . . that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned. . . that money is a lousy way of keeping score.


I've learned. . . that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.


I've learned. . . that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.


I've learned. . . that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.


I've learned. . . that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.


I've learned. . . that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.


I've learned. . . that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.


I've learned. . . that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.


I've learned. . . that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.


I've learned. . . that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.


I've learned. . . that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.


I've learned. . . that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.


I've learned. . . that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.


I've learned. . . that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you you will find the strength to help.


I've learned. . . that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.


I've learned. . . that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.


These things I have learned in just twenty short years. I can't wait to see what I learn in the next twenty. 

Jim and Pam

I've said it once. . . I'll say it again. 

I LOVE JIM AND PAM! 

I guess the really hopeful romantic is starting to stir again. 

I am going on a mission, but wedding browsing on the Internet has gotten the best of me. 

I love this video 

I love Jim! His character is actually some attributes I look for in a future husband. . . 

ALSO. . . John Krasinski is one sexy man. So being sexy helps. 

 

Dearest. . .

Dear Lovely Girls,

Some people may think that happy people are just naturally happy...and that it takes no work at all to see the bright side, offer a smile and laugh things off when it might be easier to take offense your let things ruin your day.

If you are one of those happy people who work so hard to remain cheerful and live in a state of gratitude, especially when times are hard and life is rough....give yourself a little bit of credit and pat yourself on the back...most of all, keep up the great work.

If, lovely girls, you always thought that some people were born happy and others weren’t, and that there’s just nothing you can do about it...take heart! You can work every day towards being a happy, positive, grateful, cheerful and content person....it is some of the most important and best work that you will ever do for yourself and those around you.

Happiness is a gift that we give to ourselves...but it has such far reaching blessings to those around us. Everyone who loves us wants us to be happy...but we must choose happiness and work towards it. One of the best ways to be happy is to forget ourselves and go out and serve in the world.....spreading happiness is an almost fail-proof way to live the happiest life we could ever imagine.

It is worth it...for you, for everyone.
Choose happiness, lovelies, you can do it...you are worth it and it will make an enormous difference everywhere you go, and in everything that you do.

You are so loved.

xoxo