I normally don't make huge New Years resolutions... but I believe 2010 is going to be MY year! So there are a few things I want to change/work on. So here's my list (I'm sure I'll add to it!):
1. Get in shape-- work on strength and flexibility! Hopefully the new Wii Fit Plus will help me achieve this goal!
2. Laugh more-- Laughter truly is the best medicine. There's nothing better than a genuine laugh!
3. Love more-- this resolution is about making sure that I make an effort to really show the people in my life just how much I care about them.
4. Do more for myself-- this includes learning to say "no" when I know I can't handle something. It means taking time out of my week to take care of myself, whether it be taking a hot bath, painting my nails, going for a walk, taking a much needed nap, lunch with a friend... whatever. Just making time for myself at least once a week!
5. Take a few risks-- stop being afraid, and jump in with both feet. Apply for the job I'm nervous about. Talk to a stranger. Tell someone how I really feel about them. Whatever it is... something to get my adrenaline going and my heart beating faster.
6. Have more confidence in myself/love myself-- love my little flaws. Have more patience, and have more confidence in myself.
7. Slow down-- learn to enjoy the little things. Take things a little at a time. Stop trying to rush everything.
8. Find the true meaning of true love... :) This is MY year remember?!
9. Save more money!
10. Learn to live own my own! I will be getting my own apartment once I graduate-- and the thought of being on my own is scary, but I'm so excited about all of the possibilities!
This list wound up being longer than I originally planned... but there are still things I'll probably think of to add. :)
So what are YOUR resolutions? Follow me on Twitter @RadioGirl87 and let me know!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
In the end...
At the end of the day... and at the end of your life, what are you going to look back on and regret that you didn't do enough of?
Live, laugh, love.
These are three things I think most of us don't do enough of.
We get so caught up in the day to day things, we forget to stop and think about the things most important.
Obviously, we all have to work to make a living... but is your career taking the front seat to everything else in your world?
Don't get me wrong, I'm a career oriented person. I'm eager to get out of college and start my career. But, money isn't that important to me. I simply want to be happy. Sure, work is work, but that doesn't mean you can't be happy.
One thing I think is important is to take time out for ourselves sometimes... It gives you a chance to relax and recharge. It keeps you from getting too burnt out, too depressed, too miserable.
It also gives you time for living life.
Live-- To me, it's all about the simple things in life. Just taking the time to enjoy the simple things. A walk outside, the sunshine, a child's laughter, chocolate milk, a sweet text message, a call from a friend... Whatever it is that makes you happy.
Laugh-- Laughter: it truly is the best medicine. Do you remember the last time you laughed really hard? Whether it's watching your favorite comedian, watching a funny movie, or laughing with friends. Do it often! That's something you won't regret!
Love-- Tell the people you love them just how much you truly love them-- and tell them often. Don't hold back. You never know what could happen. Reminds me of the Garth Brooks song: If Tomorrow Never Comes... will she know how much I loved her? Did I try in everyway, to show her everyday, that she's my only one.
It also reminds me of the Kris Allen song:
Yeah… gotta start
Looking at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
This is all we got and we gotta start thinkin’ it
Every second counts on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying.
That's one thing I'm really trying to work on. And it's not just about saying it-- it's showing it. I want my family to know that I do love them... Sure, the words I love you get thrown around so much, we often overlook it and don't realize the meaning of the words. So next time you say it to someone-- mean it! And let them know!
So in the end, will you have lived, laughed and loved enough?
What's your top priority in life? Are you taking time out of your busy life to show the people in your life how much they mean to you?
I know there's a lot I need to work on.
I'm tired of being unsatisfied with where I'm at right now. I'm tired of constantly looking forward to what's ahead, instead of appreciating the here and now. I want to be a better person. I want to be a ray of sunshine for someone on a cloudy day. I want to be a person that others can rely on. I want to be a person that people will remember. I want to leave a lasting legacy-- not by being "famous" but by being me.
Live, laugh, love.
These are three things I think most of us don't do enough of.
We get so caught up in the day to day things, we forget to stop and think about the things most important.
Obviously, we all have to work to make a living... but is your career taking the front seat to everything else in your world?
Don't get me wrong, I'm a career oriented person. I'm eager to get out of college and start my career. But, money isn't that important to me. I simply want to be happy. Sure, work is work, but that doesn't mean you can't be happy.
One thing I think is important is to take time out for ourselves sometimes... It gives you a chance to relax and recharge. It keeps you from getting too burnt out, too depressed, too miserable.
It also gives you time for living life.
Live-- To me, it's all about the simple things in life. Just taking the time to enjoy the simple things. A walk outside, the sunshine, a child's laughter, chocolate milk, a sweet text message, a call from a friend... Whatever it is that makes you happy.
Laugh-- Laughter: it truly is the best medicine. Do you remember the last time you laughed really hard? Whether it's watching your favorite comedian, watching a funny movie, or laughing with friends. Do it often! That's something you won't regret!
Love-- Tell the people you love them just how much you truly love them-- and tell them often. Don't hold back. You never know what could happen. Reminds me of the Garth Brooks song: If Tomorrow Never Comes... will she know how much I loved her? Did I try in everyway, to show her everyday, that she's my only one.
It also reminds me of the Kris Allen song:
Yeah… gotta start
Looking at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
This is all we got and we gotta start thinkin’ it
Every second counts on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying.
That's one thing I'm really trying to work on. And it's not just about saying it-- it's showing it. I want my family to know that I do love them... Sure, the words I love you get thrown around so much, we often overlook it and don't realize the meaning of the words. So next time you say it to someone-- mean it! And let them know!
So in the end, will you have lived, laughed and loved enough?
What's your top priority in life? Are you taking time out of your busy life to show the people in your life how much they mean to you?
I know there's a lot I need to work on.
I'm tired of being unsatisfied with where I'm at right now. I'm tired of constantly looking forward to what's ahead, instead of appreciating the here and now. I want to be a better person. I want to be a ray of sunshine for someone on a cloudy day. I want to be a person that others can rely on. I want to be a person that people will remember. I want to leave a lasting legacy-- not by being "famous" but by being me.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Random Thoughts for Today...
I know it's been forever. Sorry. But today I have a lot on my mind, and felt I needed to write about it.
So here are some random thoughts I had today.
Your feelings mean nothing if the other person doesn't feel the same.
But how will you know how that person feels unless you talk about it? Communication is important. Relationships will fail without it.
Why is life so complicated?
I'm a woman with a lot of emotions. Big dreams. And a true hopeless romantic.
Sometimes a girl doesn't want to just be called "hot". She needs more than that.
Why hide your feelings? Why are we so afraid to let someone in? Tell that person how you really feel. Don't waste their time if you truly don't feel the same about them.
For a while, I was so afraid to let someone in because I'm so afraid of getting hurt again. But honestly, the more I think about it... what is life without risks? I'd rather be hurt again knowing that I gave it my all than to look back and wonder if things would have turned out differently. Sometimes you just have to have faith and hope for the best.
It's scary. But deep down I know one day it will take me by surprise and knock me off my feet.
Sometimes it's frustrating... I look at my sisters, who both only dated one man, and wound up marrying them. And I think, "Why is it SO easy for them?" I used to get depressed. But deep down I have this faith that one day, I'll have exactly what I've always dreamed of and appreciate it more because of all the crap I've had to deal with.
I have a big heart... and while that's not a bad thing, it can be tough to deal with. When I give something, I give my all. I'm passionate. It can be ridiculously hard to deal with. But it's just who I am.
I'm a romantic.
I'm just me.
But most of all, I just want people to be honest and up front with me. Don't sugar-coat it.
Maybe I'm a bit insecure, and need a little reassurance. But is that too much to ask for?
I have feelings. I have emotions. I have desires.
I had someone tell me that I was an amazing and wonderful woman and that I deserved the best. He reminded me that I am a romantic... and sometimes I need more.
I know, I'm complicated. But most important, I'm just me. And I know one day, someone will appreciate it. All I can do now is hold on and enjoy the ride, in hopes that one day it will all be worth it.
"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous."
The song of the day is...
"Tell Her" by Lonestar
So you say your love's about to end
You say you can't take no more
She's out the door
And your looking for a friend
Who am I to tell you why
But I'm just curious, were you furious
Or did you swallow your pride
And look her in the eye and
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss
She may never know unless you
Show her what your feeling
Tell her you're believing
Even though it's hard to say
'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Brother I've been right where you are now
And my heart was broke
'Cause I never spoke
Those healing words out loud
But I've learned my lesson well
And now every night
Before I close my eyes
I look at my woman and
I ask myself did you
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss
She may never know unless you
Show her what your feeling
Tell her you're believing
Even though it's hard to say
'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss
She may never know unless you
Show her what your feeling
Tell her you're believing
Even though it's hard to say
'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
Another good song:
"Try a Little Tenderness" by Michael Buble
She may be weary
Women do get weary
Wearing the same shabby dress
And when she's weary
Try a little tenderness
Oh, she may be waiting
Just anticipating
Things she may never possess
While she's without them
Try a little tenderness
It's not just sentimental
She has her grief and her care
But a word so soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You won't regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is they're whole happiness
And it's all so easy
Try a little tenderness
But a word
Soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You won't regret it
Cause women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it's all so easy
Just try a little tenderness
You've gotta try
You've gotta hold her
You've got to squeeze her
You've got to try
You've got to try
And always please her
You won't regret it
You won't regret it
Oh, try a little tenderness
So here are some random thoughts I had today.
Your feelings mean nothing if the other person doesn't feel the same.
But how will you know how that person feels unless you talk about it? Communication is important. Relationships will fail without it.
Why is life so complicated?
I'm a woman with a lot of emotions. Big dreams. And a true hopeless romantic.
Sometimes a girl doesn't want to just be called "hot". She needs more than that.
Why hide your feelings? Why are we so afraid to let someone in? Tell that person how you really feel. Don't waste their time if you truly don't feel the same about them.
For a while, I was so afraid to let someone in because I'm so afraid of getting hurt again. But honestly, the more I think about it... what is life without risks? I'd rather be hurt again knowing that I gave it my all than to look back and wonder if things would have turned out differently. Sometimes you just have to have faith and hope for the best.
It's scary. But deep down I know one day it will take me by surprise and knock me off my feet.
Sometimes it's frustrating... I look at my sisters, who both only dated one man, and wound up marrying them. And I think, "Why is it SO easy for them?" I used to get depressed. But deep down I have this faith that one day, I'll have exactly what I've always dreamed of and appreciate it more because of all the crap I've had to deal with.
I have a big heart... and while that's not a bad thing, it can be tough to deal with. When I give something, I give my all. I'm passionate. It can be ridiculously hard to deal with. But it's just who I am.
I'm a romantic.
I'm just me.
But most of all, I just want people to be honest and up front with me. Don't sugar-coat it.
Maybe I'm a bit insecure, and need a little reassurance. But is that too much to ask for?
I have feelings. I have emotions. I have desires.
I had someone tell me that I was an amazing and wonderful woman and that I deserved the best. He reminded me that I am a romantic... and sometimes I need more.
I know, I'm complicated. But most important, I'm just me. And I know one day, someone will appreciate it. All I can do now is hold on and enjoy the ride, in hopes that one day it will all be worth it.
"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous."
The song of the day is...
"Tell Her" by Lonestar
So you say your love's about to end
You say you can't take no more
She's out the door
And your looking for a friend
Who am I to tell you why
But I'm just curious, were you furious
Or did you swallow your pride
And look her in the eye and
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss
She may never know unless you
Show her what your feeling
Tell her you're believing
Even though it's hard to say
'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Brother I've been right where you are now
And my heart was broke
'Cause I never spoke
Those healing words out loud
But I've learned my lesson well
And now every night
Before I close my eyes
I look at my woman and
I ask myself did you
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss
She may never know unless you
Show her what your feeling
Tell her you're believing
Even though it's hard to say
'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
Tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss
She may never know unless you
Show her what your feeling
Tell her you're believing
Even though it's hard to say
'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
Another good song:
"Try a Little Tenderness" by Michael Buble
She may be weary
Women do get weary
Wearing the same shabby dress
And when she's weary
Try a little tenderness
Oh, she may be waiting
Just anticipating
Things she may never possess
While she's without them
Try a little tenderness
It's not just sentimental
She has her grief and her care
But a word so soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You won't regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is they're whole happiness
And it's all so easy
Try a little tenderness
But a word
Soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You won't regret it
Cause women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it's all so easy
Just try a little tenderness
You've gotta try
You've gotta hold her
You've got to squeeze her
You've got to try
You've got to try
And always please her
You won't regret it
You won't regret it
Oh, try a little tenderness
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