I wanted to take the time to share some personal things that have been on my mind lately. As I get older and experience and see more places and things, I learn and grow so much!
As someone who's usually very serious and contemplative( which can be both good & bad), I enjoy observing things tremendously and soaking in the beauty of the moment. And that's what I wanted to focus on today.
I realize, more and more, each day, each passing year, just how fast time goes. It's literally like a snap of my fingers between June and November! That's how speeded up it is- it's crazy and scary and it's what prompts me to enjoy and treasure every minute of every day. I never know when a special season in my life will be complete and I'll never again revel in the incredible beauty and uniqueness it held. My life will be over within a blink of an eye, and I want to get as much out of it before that day comes.
There's this lovely song that brings so much joy to my heart when I listen. It's from the movie, " The Young Victoria", which by the way is an spectacular film( watch it when you get time!), But, anyway, the song is called" Endless Beauty". There's no words and so while the breath-taking music rolls on, I like to play back every happy memory of the past year that I've had so far.
I have scenes frozen in time, both simple and complex, sad and peaceful, stored in my brain.
Personally, I've stopped taking so many pictures lately, because I'm a firm believer in the power of what I call " invisible photographs." You can't actually see them: there not tangible but there as alive as ever in your heart, plastered there along with the wonder that past moment contained.
It's these moments that bring me the most undefinable, uncontrollable joy I've ever experienced in my life! I feel as if I might burst. Although, I do understand some of them seem silly and not related to importance. Yet, to me, they are what I'll be the best reminisces from my teenagehood- ever! I intend to continue this as I grow older though, engaging in life with everything I am.
Then, by the day I die, I'll have hundreds of glorious times forever in my heart!
Here's just some of my cherished memories from the past year:
. Blowing out the candles on my 15th birthday, with my family gathered around me on the front porch, feeling so much more grown up and ready to take on the world:)
. Talking nightly walks, with the sound of the frogs croaking and thinking about the day behind me.
. Laying out on a warm blanket in the sun, letting it's rays flood my skin, while I enjoyed reading " Mockingjay"
. Riding horses through the pastures with my trainer and his other students- listening to the soft, gentle noises they make and the relaxing quiet of the grasses blowing in the breeze around us.
. Feeling" infinite", " more secure" and " glad to be a teenager" while I watched the ending scene of " Perks Of Being A Wallflower" :)
. Walking along the beach with my mom, in early morning, on vacation. Just collecting shells, enjoying in depth discussions about life and my future, while the delicious, cool waters danced over our feet; and I felt the warm sand beneath my toes, the sunrise displaying itself with such unmatched greatness.
. My first day and week of sophomore year- tough, and still beautiful:) I'll be honest and admit I cried a lot, because I was tired and emotional about it. I'll tell you something funny- I accidentally turned out that I was doing way more work than I had to and there was that moment of relief, when I realized, " Oh. my. It's okay. you don't have to do an ENTIRE language arts lesson every day- just a page! lol! ) 'Fortunately, t it's turned out, now that I'm 3 months into it, to be one of the best years of school!!!
. Singing at the top of my lungs( literally) during a One Direction concert film, while I sipped on a pumpkin spice latte. They're nothing compared to the happiness I get while singing my favorite songs, while I watch " my boys" ( As i fondly call them) sing their own passionate hearts out, by the way:) They make me so happy- sniff.. smile. Okay enough sentiment.
I hope you've enjoyed this post- have a lovely rest of your weekend!
As someone who's usually very serious and contemplative( which can be both good & bad), I enjoy observing things tremendously and soaking in the beauty of the moment. And that's what I wanted to focus on today.
I realize, more and more, each day, each passing year, just how fast time goes. It's literally like a snap of my fingers between June and November! That's how speeded up it is- it's crazy and scary and it's what prompts me to enjoy and treasure every minute of every day. I never know when a special season in my life will be complete and I'll never again revel in the incredible beauty and uniqueness it held. My life will be over within a blink of an eye, and I want to get as much out of it before that day comes.
There's this lovely song that brings so much joy to my heart when I listen. It's from the movie, " The Young Victoria", which by the way is an spectacular film( watch it when you get time!), But, anyway, the song is called" Endless Beauty". There's no words and so while the breath-taking music rolls on, I like to play back every happy memory of the past year that I've had so far.
I have scenes frozen in time, both simple and complex, sad and peaceful, stored in my brain.
Personally, I've stopped taking so many pictures lately, because I'm a firm believer in the power of what I call " invisible photographs." You can't actually see them: there not tangible but there as alive as ever in your heart, plastered there along with the wonder that past moment contained.
It's these moments that bring me the most undefinable, uncontrollable joy I've ever experienced in my life! I feel as if I might burst. Although, I do understand some of them seem silly and not related to importance. Yet, to me, they are what I'll be the best reminisces from my teenagehood- ever! I intend to continue this as I grow older though, engaging in life with everything I am.
Then, by the day I die, I'll have hundreds of glorious times forever in my heart!
Here's just some of my cherished memories from the past year:
. Blowing out the candles on my 15th birthday, with my family gathered around me on the front porch, feeling so much more grown up and ready to take on the world:)
. Talking nightly walks, with the sound of the frogs croaking and thinking about the day behind me.
. Laying out on a warm blanket in the sun, letting it's rays flood my skin, while I enjoyed reading " Mockingjay"
. Riding horses through the pastures with my trainer and his other students- listening to the soft, gentle noises they make and the relaxing quiet of the grasses blowing in the breeze around us.
. Feeling" infinite", " more secure" and " glad to be a teenager" while I watched the ending scene of " Perks Of Being A Wallflower" :)
. Walking along the beach with my mom, in early morning, on vacation. Just collecting shells, enjoying in depth discussions about life and my future, while the delicious, cool waters danced over our feet; and I felt the warm sand beneath my toes, the sunrise displaying itself with such unmatched greatness.
. My first day and week of sophomore year- tough, and still beautiful:) I'll be honest and admit I cried a lot, because I was tired and emotional about it. I'll tell you something funny- I accidentally turned out that I was doing way more work than I had to and there was that moment of relief, when I realized, " Oh. my. It's okay. you don't have to do an ENTIRE language arts lesson every day- just a page! lol! ) 'Fortunately, t it's turned out, now that I'm 3 months into it, to be one of the best years of school!!!
. Singing at the top of my lungs( literally) during a One Direction concert film, while I sipped on a pumpkin spice latte. They're nothing compared to the happiness I get while singing my favorite songs, while I watch " my boys" ( As i fondly call them) sing their own passionate hearts out, by the way:) They make me so happy- sniff.. smile. Okay enough sentiment.
I hope you've enjoyed this post- have a lovely rest of your weekend!
