So... It's been a while since my last blog post... And without going into too much detail, things happen for reasons and I truly believe we grow from those we surround ourselves with. Things have been really weird for me since Andrew died. It has definitely put my own mortality into perspective but not only that, but it reaffirmed why I need to be thankful for every single moment of every day. Rain or shine, hot or cold - Im here, and its a blessing. I realized that I am who I am, and most importantly - Im totally content with the person I've become. I have grown up a lot in my twenty-seven years, and in the past three of them, Ive grown into a mature adult. Its a shame that being sick is what had to force me into that adult mentality but I have no doubt I would have arrived here at some point or another.
You know... Oprah writes at the end of her magazine every month this article entitled "Things I know for sure". I thought it was interesting to read her take on what she knows for sure, most of them are positive reaffirming life stances and values that we all should share. So I started reflecting over the things I knew for sure...
One thing I know for sure, is never change yourself for someone else. Be yourself, and be so unapologetically... To do so is the only way to be true to yourself.
Another thing I know, don't let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. Giving up your freedoms makes you 'less' than the person demanding you change. You are an equal, and most cases better than the person making the demands...
One other thing I know... Anyone who fights with you, argues with you and overall makes you feel sad... is probably someone you should move yourself away from because distance is the only way to ensure the negativity they spew stays away from your happiness.
You live you learn I suppose, and those are a few things I've learned the past few months, and that I know for sure. I would hate to sacrifice any of the things I know and then not have the opportunity to live another day... That would be a bigger regret than sacrificing what I know to be true.
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