Dear Santa....

I am 20 years old. Most people stop believing in Santa by now. They quit thinking the man in the big red suit is real and start worrying about what to get other people and what they are going to get. I, however, am not one of those people. I still believe in Santa. Which is why I just wrote him a letter. Normally my letters to Santa are all about what I want and possessions I need, but this year I wrote about something different I wrote a wish. A wish that I won't share due to it's personal nature, but I firmly believe this wish will be granted. The idea I am trying to get at is never stop believing in magic! Sure, it may seem childish to some but to me that's what keeps us from becoming robots. Beliefs keep us rooted while also allowing us to fly. Magic keeps us believing. It keeps us young. So believe. Believe in the joy of Santa. Belief in his elves and his workshop. Just believe! 

This has become one of my new favorite songs. I think it really embodies the spirit of Santa and what he can do. It is also a tribute to the troops who so valiantly fight for our freedom and sacrifice holidays away from their families to spend that time fighting. I have a brother in the Air Force who, luckily, gets to be home with his family and us for Christmas. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5leMiif4pM&feature=related Enjoy the song! :) It makes me cry (in a good way) every time I watch it. 

So, I guess what I want you to take out this is never stop believing. Don't lose the magic so many people call childish. Write a letter to Santa. Wish for worthwhile things and never be afraid to believe! 

Share a Christmas smile, after all, no one lies a frowny face! :) 

Your "Sole" Mate

So, after talking about relationships, I decided to make a metaphor about shoes... I know this may sound silly (I just woke up so don't judge me) I hate that everyone complains about not finding someone. First, have some patience! Maybe that's not what is supposed to happen in your life! Calm down, forget about searching and someone will come along. It takes time!
Anyways, back to the metaphor. So this is WAY cheesed up, but believe me it makes sense. Think about shoes. Some people like certain types of shoes and only wear them. Others have their favorite types. Think about it. You know someone who only wears their TOMS or only wears flip-flops, or loves their one pair of shoes. Some people like multiple types of shoes or have more than one favorite. Some people even dislike wearing shoes! (that's me) Now you have an idea of how much shoes are important  let me tell you how they relate to relationships. Each of us have a pair of shoes that we love, or a style of shoes that we love. This is like that "right" person we all look for and talk about. We have worn shoes our entire life. Some people find the type of shoes they love and want to wear the rest of their life early. Some people find them later. Some people don't ever find them. Life was not meant for us to be equal. It was not made for everyone to have the same experiences. It's okay that you haven't found "the one" yet. It's okay that you're getting your heart broken. Cheer up! The right person is out there for you. The important thing is that you are trying on different types of shoes to find the one you like the best. Your "Sole" mate is out there, so keep on looking. You'll find them!

No one likes a frowny face, change it to a smile (you get more dates if you smile)

LOVE YOURSELF.

You know what I think is the hardest thing in life? Loving yourself. Some people may disagree with me but there are a whole lot more that will agree. I can honestly say that I love myself. Why and how I came to love myself can be discussed at a later date. Through this process of learning to love myself there are a few things in life that I have learned. A few things that have kept me going when I really didn't feel like I was worth loving myself. Those times when life gets you down all you need is a little pick me up. So take this exercise and do it. It may seem dumb at first, silly, dorky, cheesy if you will, but I PROMISE (I don't break promises) that if you do it you will begin to love yourself more. Start by looking in the mirror. Naturally people find things they dislike when they look in the mirror. Well not you! You are going to say that you can do it. You are going to pick things you like about yourself. You are going to build yourself up. I won't lie this is gonna be hard at first. Real hard. Especially if you have spent so much time looking in that mirror and saying things you dislike. Start with your appearance and move inward. Start with one thing and move to five or more. I promise that by doing this you will begin to love yourself. It will change your life. Do it. Please. Just try!

Still not sure of the process? Here's a video to show you just exactly what it should look like! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg

Remember, the greatest thing about you is your smile! So turn that frown upside down and let the world see the beauty you bring to it! :)

Happy Happy Joy Joy! - Attitude makes all the difference

What makes you happy? I mean really truly makes you happy? I'm not talking happy that lasts 5 minute happy, I am talking genuine, long-lasting happy. Happiness that can take years to build. Happiness that lasts a long time. Happiness that leaves you with a smile that just won't go away. Can't think of anything? That's alright. This happiness can be hard to come by, or it can be the easiest thing to find. It all depends on you. That's right you. You are in control of your life. You are the only one that can determine your attitude. Think about it. Say you are in a giant crowd walking around with a milkshake in your hand. You slip on the ground and fall and spill milkshake all over you. Everyone within a 20 foot radius can see this and about 57 people start busting out in laughter at your expense. Now, there are two things you can do in this situation. The first is to be upset, get bent out of shape and be embarrassed. The second is stand up, laugh it off, and move forward knowing you put a smile on those people's faces. Your attitude just determined the outcome of that event and your happiness level. The person who can learn to laugh it off and turn the situation into something positive is the person who is probably most successful in life. It's a skill that is hard to learn. Real hard to learn, but once mastered can make all the difference in a happy life and one that well, just isn't full of enjoyment. Anyways... let's go back to happiness. What makes you truly happy? If you don't have an answer to this go find one! It's okay to have more than one thing that makes you happy. Shoot, I've got a list a mile long. Right now, the thing that makes me happy is people. People are awesome. Especially people who know you and who say things that just make your day. I certainly have a whole lot of people like this in my life and I am glad that I do.
So this blog's been kind of all over the place, but the things to take out of it are check your attitude. Like I said earlier, your attitude can change your life so make sure it's positive and the outcome of any situation will be changed in a happy way! Second take away is find what makes you happy and be happy. Truly truly happy. As always, no one likes a frowny face, so change it to a smile. :)