For a lot of people it is Spring Break now, I know I will be home until this coming Sunday. So I titled this blog today as "WHAT IS REAL LIFE." Right now at 10:03 p.m. I am watching this documentary on Irving Magic Johnson and how he had to retire from the NBA at a young age because he tested positive for having HIV aka AIDS because he had unprotected sex. A man that is known universally around the world is retiring from the game he plays and takes so much pride in, is ALL OVER. Imagine it, everything you have ever worked for just comes to a complete halt! EVERYTHING, its hard to understand what it would be like but its something to take into account.
Now back to reality, well I mean my life. I am not one to talk about "me" because quite honestly I try not to focus on myself but rather family and friends. There are both good and bad qualities about this, I understand this. Tonight there was something that got me a little frustrated, there was about a 5 minute period where I just had to walk away and gather myself. We all have those moments, "someone makes you mad, did bad on a test, lost someone close, someone betrayed you, get in a accident..the list goes on and on.)
You know I am a Junior in college, and I can honestly say I have grown up a lot since last summer. Mainly because of personal family things that have happened between now and then. The great thing about life is that we are never to old to learn more knowledge and become a better person, EACH AND EVERYDAY. This past semester I have become closer with a friend in the same building I live in. I am going to keep this persons name anonymous obviously. This person has had a rough life, has been through difficult times in which I feel I wouldnt know how to react to. This person has had to grow up QUICK in their life. Had to become a grown up and fight for what this person believes in. As much as a tough time growing up that she has had, everyday I see this person, this person has a SMILE on their face. Everyday! Never once heard this person make ONE excuse, never ask for handouts, never bums off of ppl, NOTHING, This person is as real as real gets. By the end of this semester I am going to do something real nice for this person, I havent figured it out yet, but it will happen. Not just because this person has inspired me in my life in many ways, but because its the least I could possibly do for what they have meant to me in my life, in which this person may not truly understand. Now your wondering, what am I trying to get at NOW?
Lets be REAL! We ALL have a different story, circumstances, troubles, problems, heartbreaks etc. It all is how you look at life. It is not going to be sunshine and rainbows everyday. Ive come to realize this for a long time now. People may not notice it, but I do have my ups and down as an individual. I firmly believe I am a strong individual and can come out on top over time whatever may come my way, and SO CAN YOU. Today I went and played basketball for 2 and half hours with friends that I went to highschool with. During that time I didn't have any worries about life or anything. You learn as you get older in life to not take certain things for granted, and that times do move on whether we are ready OR NOT. So if your reading this right now and have made it to this far I want to let you know that life isin't always going to be comfortable and good BUT you can make a difference. Whether it is for YOU, a friend, family, loved one..anyone. So while times are stressful and everything seems to be going wrong, just remember there is a top to the mountain.
Remember this everyone: In life there is winning and losing. There is no doubt about that. We all have witnessed this in our lives, BUT there is one thing in my life that I will always have and never lose. I will never QUIT, and I hope you don't either. I'm not giving up, I got a lot to do the next 3 weeks, BRING IT. Easier said and done of course, but sometimes belief in yourself is needed. So tomorrow when your feeling on top of the world or maybe even down in the dumps, remember this: There is winning and losing but Quitting does NOT have to be an option. We all have been blessed to have LIFE, and I don't mean to sit here and preach to everyone. That is not my purpose. I really don't know my purpose for writing these blogs, which is a good thing because I don't know who all reads them but I have gotten messages sent to my before on how much they appreciate it and makes them feel better. Whether it is one person or none at all, I'm doing it because I can have an impact one way or another, even if it is just me. So I will say it again, if you have made it this far in the blog, ask yourself, what is it that you LOVE in life? No matter how small or big, odd or awesome, it is okay. Your going to know people in life who have it way way way better than you,dont deal with half the stuff you do in your life, and you will meet ppl in your life that have it a lot worse than you. Don't look at it that way, our experiences make us who we are today, PERIOD. Be the bigger person no matter how hard it is.
I will end with this. What is winning? what is losing? What is love? Climbing that mountain, or falling yet again, just remember your family, friends, or even me care. So life that chin of yours, life moves on and so can you. What is Winning, what is Losing? Whether its now, tomorrow, or next year. You don't have to quit, never, and neither do YOU. Follow that thing in your chest, your HEART. God Bless you all. Have a great Night!
Grant
