This Life Wont Pass Me By

     I'm realizing now probably more then ever that I'm not living my life in the present. Of course it's quite alright to be excited about the future, and it's great to look back. That's how we learn and grow. Besides, what's the point of making memories if they are never to be remembered? But here's the catch, I don't want to miss the world around me because I am living in a memory. As I'm in my senior year and things aren't always the greatest I often find myself looking back on how things used to be, or how much greater life will be when I'm in college or married and so on. But in all reality things weren't perfect, even if I may remember it that way, and things will never be perfect. Life is always going to be filled with adversity, but its the adversity that will shape me to be the better person. It's those moments that push me to my limits that build character and help determine who I are. I now know that its not going to be some big event to make my life great, It's all the little things that create a wonderful life, It is up to me to notice these things. It's easy for me to want to travel the world and see all the beauty, but I'm missing the point! I am surrounded with beauty every day! But how often do I stop to recognize it? I don't want to get stuck on the idea that the grass is always greener on the other side. So here's to slowing down and taking a moment to watch the sunset, or notice the moon. Here's to lots of laughter and happiness with thsoe who are in my life. Here's to living life in reality, and making the most of what I do have now! yayayayaya!