I love how Mike tells this guy that even your dream job won't make you happy all the time. There's ups and downs to any job.
So thanks Mike for reinforcing what I need to remember on a daily basis. That my happiness cannot rely on my job, friends, family, ect. It's my choice every morning to make the best of every day, no matter what I have to do that day.
As I lay awake at night, I think about the day that just went by, Wondering if I could have changed anything to make it better. I think about my future, What I can do to reach my dreams, How to achieve them, If I have what it takes, And if I'm on the right path in life. I think about my past, All the people I've met, Who I've liked and disliked, My family and friends, How I grew up, And what I've accomplished. I think about what's really important to me, My morals and values I think of how the world works, And I how i would change it if I could. I think of what I've been through, And how I feel. At the end of the day I think about who I am. ~Eva Doty *****
I love the poem above! Its so true! I think about people who have come and gone in my 21 years of life, like the changing of the seasons. And not gonna lie, there are definitely days where I wish I hadn't met some of those people, the people that put dark colors on my canvas. But if it wasn't for those people as well as the good people who care about me, then it wouldn't make the brighter colors stand out, and then I wouldn't be who I am today. I wouldn't have the same strong beliefs and convictions if certain life events hadn't happened. If certain people hadn't crossed paths with me.
I would like to thank my Mom for having the biggest part of me; for loving me and putting up with me even on days when I'm just downright mean to her. I wouldn't be where I am now without her and I don't tell her enough how much I still need her. Love you like a circle!
I think about my past too often. Playing the What if game. For the last several years I would definitely say I'm a half empty person, way more negative than I should be. Leading lots of people to think I'm this super cheery & hopeful person, when in reality, I feel far from that a lot of days.
And my goal starting in 2014 and going on, was to start thinking in a "half full" mindset and to live my life to the fullest! Dreaming big and not being afraid of what the future holds for me.
Watching the video below makes me so excited about my future! About all the exciting things God has in store for me! (Doesn't it make you want to get up and do something?? Ive been obsessed with this song ever since my brother showed me this video. **and sorry for a word in the song,)
I'm learning to accept and believe in myself, which I think that can only happen as we age.
I'm learning to forgive people who judge me for my wildly colored hair, my ever changing modest fashions, my piercings, My love for Jesus, and my strong/ different world views. I'm learning to be true to myself and not to please everyone. I still have my bad days where I'm super negative, but with God, my family and close friends, I'm doing better.
So huge thank you to my family, my close friends and all you wonderful facebook friends for writing nice things on my birthday. I love and care for you all!!
p.s. check out my cool titanic cake!!! Make by my LSBDSister who is gonna be the next great cake baker
And to end this post, I'll leave yall with another inspiring & positive songs lol (One of my all time faves, and a great theme song for us all.) Since my awesome other mother, Mrs.Laurel got me Katy Perry tickets!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! LOVE YA!!!!!
So remember your all fireworks and let your colors burst!!
Thanks again to everyone who helped make my 21st birthday my best one ever, love my family and friends for driving to see me and hang out with on my 21st bday!
21 wishes, prayers and lots of love, KayLeigh
P>S> Skillet Saturdays will start back soon! Promise! :)
Today is my 20th birthday. And for Throwback Thursday I wanted to share a letter of advice that was given to me at my sweet 16.
Dearest KayLeigh,
Happy 16th Birthday. I know you think that this birthday is no big deal, but nothing could be further from the truth. These are the years when the decisions you make now effect the rest of your life. You are given a blank canvas to put the colors of happiness and joy that are bright and sparkly against the colors of stretching and hurt feeling that give a person depth of character.
(Not my image- above)
God has blessed you with an amazing family and great friends to help make your piece of art brilliant before God and man. Never take those relationships for granted. They are the relations that can and will save your life in those hard times. Keep those bridges strong and they will carry forever.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes and don't hesitate to confess them to God who is faithful to forgive them. Keep all that he has given you sacred and pure before him. It is easier to live against all you have been taught, but more rewarding in the long run.
Focus your life and thoughts towards the greatness that God has planned for you. You are the only one who can limit your growth. God's plan for your life is amazing, spend the rest of your life searching it out. Discover all the wonder He has in store for you. Be all you can be for Him and he will be all He can be for you.
Happy Birthday,
Uncle Matthew
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I've loved and lost the last few years. I've made mistakes and learned from them. My life has changed quite a bit since I was 16, but I wouldn't change a thing. I'm so excited for this new #20 (even if it does kinda freak me out a bit lol :) ) I'm looking forward to my next 20 years.I can't wait to see where my life takes me and all the people I'm gonna meet. Who knows! I could one day be an apprentice makeup artist for Robert Jones (my dream/wish lol)
To my family and close friends who mean everything to me. Thank you all so much for loving me. I know I don't tell you often enough how much I love y'all back :)
Dad, Thanks for buying me my favorite ice-cream when I was sick yesterday (Even though i didn't need it :) ) And for always listening to me talk.
Mom, Thanks for being there for me and for putting up with all my kraziness. Love you like a O.
Isaac, Thanks for being your funny self. Even when I don't always find you so funny. Being Gollum/Batman always puts a smile on my face. And thanks for introducing me to Olan Rogers (even thought I was resistant in the beginning lol)
Being curvy or stockydoesn't mean you're fat Being you doesn't mean you're weird Being single doesn't mean you're alone Being imperfect doesn't mean you're ugly. You are different. That's what makes youperfect. And what makes you incredibly unique.
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I felt the need to post this tonight. So many girls (including myself) battle daily with the way we look. We're shot with air-brushed photos of fake models, Clothing and makeup adds daily pressure us to look or dress a certain way. Even guys feel pressured if their small and underweight or tall and stocky. We are all perfect the way God made us.
My absolute favorite bible verse-- One I believe everybody should memorize.
"I Praise you because I am Fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." ~ Psalm 139:14
And With Veggie Tales on the brain today while at work today I remembered this song and its so perfect! I love you guys and I pray for you all :) (sorry it was so last minute this week.)
Have you ever seen a boy with funny clothes?
A girl with braces on her teeth or freckles on her nose?
Some kids call them odd balls, some kids call them wierd
Is it my imagination or does aunt ruth have a beard?
God makes lots of people in all colors, shapes and sizes
He loves them very much and what we need to realize is:
That calling people names because they're different is wrong
Instead we need to look on them in love and sing this song
[chorus]
I can be your friend (na na na)
I can be your friend (na na na)
Any day any weather
We can be friends and play together
Ya were all pretty different some are skinny some are stout
But the inside is the part were supposed to care about
Aye! thats why we have feelings that are very much the same
So instead of saying wierdo i think friends a better name
[chours]
I can be your friend (na na na)
I can be your friend (na na na)
If your hair is red or yellow
We can have lunch i'll share my jello
I can be your friend (na na na)
I can be your friend (na na na)
*fades*
