Why I LOVE LIFE?

Today is Sunday Feburary 26th at about 3:21 p.m. It is an absolute gorgeous day outside today. It is one of those days where it just puts you in a great mood, and that is how I am feeling right now. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 60 freakin degrees...can I get an AMEN?! :) It has been about a week or so since my last blog post so I figured it was about time that I write one.

The last couple weeks were stressful with exams. I mean some people just don't care, or it doesn't stress them that much but thats just how I am. Even if it is a 5 point quiz. I look at it as a good thing, makes me more focused on wanting to study. This weekend was a good one, spend time with some great people :). I mean could have got more work done, but I have learned in college that I have to make time for my friends as well as MYSELF.

So my title for todays post is WHY I LOVE LIFE? Lets make this straight here, It would take hours to accurately write all of the reasons why I love life and how blessed to have certain things in my life, but thats not what I am trying to get at today. You know I am not trying to toot my own horn when I say this, but I look at myself as being unselfish. For example, for christmas or even my birthday I am that person that would highly prefer that no one get me anything because for my whole life I have been one to be thankful for what I do have in my life, in that I'd rather give to other people. I mean why have the spotlight on me when someone else who deserves? This year I have started to notice that why it is a great quality to have, I have begun to realize that I need to let others do nice things for me, because there are people out there that really do care about me. Ive begun to realize that when someone wants to do something nice for me its because they want to show how much they might appreciate me. Hey its a work in PROGRESS.

So why do I LOVE LIFE? Family, Friends, Food, College, Sports, Cell phones, computers, helping people, talking to people, being a goofball, staying up till 2 am every night, Music, working with people with disabilities..aka this all is LIFE. I don't know the "key" to life, maybe I'll never know. At the end of the day you'll make the most out of life depending on how you look at it. Heck I'm a junior in college and I have learned so much this past year from my family and friends. Even little things, things you wouldn't ever think about. To have an impact on someones life can be big or huge, it doesn't matter. A couple weeks ago, I put notes in peoples mailboxes in my building that I live in to let them know either how great they are as a person, or even to say something dumb or goofy. I believe about 5 of those people told me that they have it hung on their walls. Big or small, not just me but YOU can have impact in someones life.

We all have been hurt one way or another in our lives. Some bigger or smaller than others. I will never understand why someone would ever say to someone that they don't want to be a part of their lives, whether it be a friend or whatever the circumstance. Yes, there are some people out there that I am not very fond of, but I would never exclude someone from my life because of that. I may not get a long with someone, but not to the point where I would be like, "okay, goodbye..see you never" Your going to have people at sometime in your life that may be like that, as hard as that it sounds, it is OKAY. I have learned that if someone really wants to be a part of your life whether it be a friend, family, or special someone that no matter the circumstance that they will make an effort, even if its a once a month "hello." I mean heck I know I don't talk to some friends from the past that I probably should more, or even family for a matter of fact, but hey no one is perfect, and I sure as heck am not. People may feel one way or another about you, that is OKAY TOO. Just be the bigger person, and no matter what they say, brush it away, because as long as you stick to who YOU are, then in my book, that is Okay!!

Why I love LIFE? Millions of answers. Through the ups and downs, I love life because I have the chance to LIVE. Millions, no billions of people that may have it worse than me, and It hits me when I hear their stories because it shows from the bottoms of other peoples hearts that they don't let obstacles stop them from living. yes, LIVING. So let me ask you this, Why do you love life? Let it sink in for a while on this gorgeous day, let is sink for a couple minutes...

I just want to say I'm thankful for my family and friends again. Wouldn't be the person I am today without you all. From my Mom, Dad, and brother who has always believed in me even when I have lacked the confidence, to my basketball coach who pushed me to the edge, to my highschool teammates, my highschool friends, my friends at college and professors, and even my boss's, and even the random people I see on the sidewalk that I say hello to. You all are a big part for making me who I am today.

Time goes on, and we all live our different lives. People will come and leave. I believe everything happens for a reason, whether we like it or not. What doesn't kill you can only make you stronger. We all have to live and learn. Ive been hurt, I have hit rock bottom, haven't we all? Remember everyone who cares about you and has been there for you. Sometimes we look for an answer, sometimes we don't. You want something bad enough, you probably will have to work for it! Period. Everyday is a great day to be alive, rain or shine, snow or sleet, rain or hail. How are you going to live your life? Why do you LOVE LIFE? ONLY person that can answer that question is you!! Time moves on, and so will you. How things turn out, no one knows. Only thing I believe I can focus on is living for now. Need a pick me up, you'll know who to go to, even if you need a annoying pick me up from me, I'm always around. Have a great day everyone, enjoy this nice day outside.

LIVE, LOVE, LEARN......PEACE YA'LL

Grant