First and foremost, don't ever be afraid to take a step in the dark and go somewhere you've never been. You'll be surprised at how fast you grow and discover that adventures aren't so scary after all.
Learning doesn't only happen at school. It happens everywhere you want it to.
Every person that comes into your life is there for a reason. They have something to teach you, and it would be a disservice to yourself to miss out.
You can be as outgoing or as"hermit-crabbish" as you want to be.
Riding a bike is a great start to your day!
Take time to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Sleep comes much easier that way. :)
Cook slowly, and savor each step. It'll be the best therapy.
If you feel like curling up in a ball and hiding in your bed, keep moving. It's harder to get up when you give into sadness, and forcing yourself to keep moving will get those endorphins working!
On the other hand, it's OK to let yourself be sad for a little while. Soak in the emotion rather than sucking it up. Recognize you are sad, and CRY. Cry it out. Get into the "ugly cry," as I like to call it, and release your emotion instead of holding it in. Believe it or not, you will feel better.
I SO want to start my own CSA (Communities Supporting Agriculture) and provide shareholders with fresh, local produce that's becoming scarce in this world.
If you want to know where the idea above came from, read The Dirty Life!!!! It's the best book. Ever.
Living a life of frugality may leave you longing for a shopping spree every once in a while, but you'll soon find out what makes you happy.
The times I was happiest was not when I was dressed up, with my hair done and clothes pressed at a restaurant. It was when I had my hair thrown up in a messy bun, handkerchief wrapped around like a headband, running around the yard in flip flops with dirty nails, working on my farmer's tan with pruners in my hand.
Just because something didn't turn out the way you expected doesn't mean it's a failure. I don't consider anything a failure if you learned something from it.
Live life with an open mind.
My beliefs don't take me out of the world. Rather, they take the world out of me.
Don't be on Colfax Avenue at night. There are some scaaary people out there.
Even if there are miles between you and your family, keep them close. They are one of your best life supports in rough times.
The Atonement fills in the gaps and voids in my life. There is no need to feel empty inside with Jesus Christ in the picture. His love is infinite and knows no boundaries. He is my source of comfort.
One of the hardest but sometime necessary expressions of love is to let someone go.
From the lessons I learned to the people I met, this has been an unforgettable summer. I won't forget this past summer, but I am now looking forward to turning over a new leaf with my new knowledge/experience as well as circumstances. My future is bright, and I am SO excited to see where life is going to take me next. I've got my sights set on more adventures in new places. The world is my oyster!
