1. You’ll never please everyone, no matter how hard you try.
2. You can always improve something.
3. You don’t always have to seek permission. Sometimes you just have to do what you need to do, keep your head up and go on with your life.
4. You’re not responsible for someone else’s actions. You’re only responsible for YOU, and how YOU present yourself.
5. Do what YOU need to do to be fulfilled. Those who truly love you will support you and be there for you in the end.
6. You can’t control people. Sometimes you have to let go, and if they want to be in your life, they’ll be there.
7. When you worry, you tend to create problems that weren’t there in the first place. Sometimes you need to let go and let God take care of it.
8. Life goes on.
9. The simple things really are the most imporant things.
10. You are YOU. Don’t change or mold yourself into something you’re not.

Have you ever noticed how people come in and out of your life like they’re just browsing? Like they’re “trying on” your friendship and if it’s not good enough for them or if it doesn’t fit right, they just lay it down and walk away?

Alot of times, we want people to prove themselves. Prove that they’re worthy of our time, love and friendship. We sometimes even tell them that they should prove their worth to us. Truth is, you don’t even have to tell them. Over time you’ll always find out who is meant to stay in your life and who isn’t. They end up either showing you why you let them in your life in the first place, or why you should let them go. You shouldn’t waste your time on people who don’t truly support, love or accept you. The best kinds of relationships are those that never break during rough patches, the ones that have no doubt and the ones that you can always count on.

Surround yourself with people who build you up. People who make you want to be a better person. People who challenge your views, yet always respect your opinions. Those who mean what they say, and will stick to it. People who will appreciate your friendship and love you no matter what. No one deserves less that that.

I haven’t posted in over a month. Oops. I kinda forgot that I even had a blog. Good thing there’s no New Years resolution police or I would’ve been in big trouble. Even as I’m typing this I’m still not even sure what to write about. I could give an update on my life, but it hasn’t changed too much. Still busy, still stressful and still full of surprises. Other than the fact that I’m no longer pale (hallelujah), there’s really nothing new in the life of me.

On Saturday one of my good friends is getting married. I’m excited that I get to share that special day with her. Since I’m a bridesmaid I’m also really excited that I get to stand up there with her through it all. Weddings are always fun for me. I haven’t been in a wedding in YEARS! Hopefully I won’t trip walking down the aisle or something. Oh that would definitely happen to me. Someone please get a good picture if I do. (sidenote: the word AISLE doesn’t look like it’s spelled right and that’s bothering me. I’ll google it.) We had her bachelorette party last weekend. It was so much fun! I wanna do it again, even if no one else is getting married :)

CONGRATULATIONS, SARA!!! I LOVE YOU!

(It’s always weird when friends change their last names… because then it takes me forever to find them on Facebook!!!!)  :)

OH! There is one other thing that’s changed in my life. I’ve lost 11 pounds. All since November, when I started having my health issues. I started seeing a nutritionist and she helped me tremendously. I highly recommend going to one if you haven’t. You may think you know everything about eating “healthy” but, once you go for the first time, you realize you don’t know it all. I never had any kind of weight loss goal. I just wanted to be healthy. Never once in my life have I cared too much about the number on the scale. It’s not good to freak out and be obsessed over something like that. It’s a number. I was mostly concerned with the fact that my arms were going numb and I was having headaches out the wazoo. (I sound like my mom using that word!) Now that I’ve changed the way that I eat, and started exercising (somewhat) more I feel much better about myself. I was in my moms office the other day and got on the scale since I hadn’t in about 2 months, just to see. I was surprised and excited and really proud of myself. I realized that I CAN to anything that I actually set my mind to. And so can YOU!

Hopefully, I’ll be posting soon. Maybe with some pictures from the wedding! (And, fingers crossed, not one of me falling down!!) :)

Katie

For some reason, I always get asked the question, “how did you survive being an Army brat?!” I always smile and give the same answer. “I loved it.”

That’s the truth. I am so so glad that I got to grow up with a daddy who was in the Army. I never once resented my parents for making me move all around the country while I was growing up. I went to a different school every year of my life until I was in high school. With the exception of 6 & 7th grade. Some people would think that’s crazy. I think I’m lucky.

I learned how to be outgoing. If you know me now, you know I’m loud and will talk to anyone and everyone. (Sometimes I’m sure not everyone thinks that’s a good thing.) I learned how to make new friends quick and I learned how to say goodbye without it being too traumatizing. I’ve kept in touch with most of my friends from 4th grade and up.

I also think I’m lucky because I got to see many different places and states. I also got to meet a lot of different people. I’m glad I got to live in 8 different states. Not many people get that privilege while they’re growing up.

I also was so very proud to have a Daddy in the Army. To know that he was one of the people who fought for our country and our freedom filled me with more pride than I can say. I always loved watching how people would stop and shake his hand when they saw him in uniform. I loved watching how little kids would stop and STARE in amazement because they saw a soldier. Nothing more awesome than that!!!

Let me just throw in that without my parents, I wouldn’t be half of what I am today. They’ve taught me almost everything that I know. I’m very thankful for them.

:)

Before you go to sleep tonight, make sure you tell all of your loves ones how much you love them. Tell people how much they really mean to you. Thank someone for all of their hard work. Thank God for everything that He has blessed you with. Set all of your worries to the side. Pray. Count your blessings. Don’t go to sleep in a bad mood or mad at someone. Life is too short. Don’t take anyone or anything for granted. Remember to smile and laugh. Work hard for what you want and let “tomorrow” be today. You’re never promised another day so live each day the best you can. That’s what counts.

I’ve been reminded a few times this week to do all of this. I’m thankful for all of the people in my life. Love y’all :)

Katie

I bought a book the other week that’s called “100 Ways to Simplify Your Life.” The title of it caught my attention so of course I read the back and decided to buy it. 20 some dollars and one small coffee (oops) later, I went home and started reading. I read to probably # 7 and realized that I already knew one of the main ways to “simplify your life.”

Laughing.
That’s it. Just one simple word. One simple thing.

If you can remember to laugh daily, and smile as much as you can.. you can eliminate more stress than you realize. Almost everyone I know has a stressful life. (If you don’t, please contact me and teach me your ways.) Stress is one of those things that you just can’t avoid. However, remembering to smile and laugh at LEAST a few times each day definitely helps out. I can’t imagine a world without laughter and smiles. How boring would that be? I try to laugh and make people laugh every day. I feel like if I don’t make someone laugh at least once, I didn’t do my “good deed” for the day.

If you don’t laugh and smile throughout your day, I suggest you start doing it. Think of something that makes you smile. Eat chocolate. Count your blessings.
It’ll help. I promise.

:)

PS: I’m still gonna finish the book, and I highly recommend it!

Katie

I have been seriously slacking on my blogging skills lately. I guess since I got my iPhone, I’ve let this slip to the side. That’s no excuse though, since I do have a Tumblr app on my phone… Ooops!

Not much has been going on in the wonderful life of me.. just the same ole work, school and then school and then some more school.

I never have time to cook dinner anymore and I’m trying to eat “healthy” and it’s hard. I have to constantly have healthy food around or I’ll completely give up! It’s not the easiest thing I’ve ever done but I’m pretty proud of myself that I’ve stayed on track. (For the most part.) I saw my nutritionist for the 2nd time last week and I still love it.

I’ve been dog sitting for my mama and daddy and whooooo I forgot how much work having dogs was! I wouldn’t have time to have any now, even though I would LOVE to get a new puppy. Maybe this summer ;)

This is a boring post, and I’m sorry…
Maybe I’ll think of something creative to write about later!

“If God sends us on strong paths, we are provided strong shoes.”

Love that quote!

Katie