Hmmm

It was pointed out to me today that its been 17 years (June) that I graduated from High School. Holy Beejibbers… 17 years… wow.. that really flew by.

Here are a few snippets of what I have learned in 17 years since not being in High School (of course, its not everything, but I only have so much writing space so bear with me):

In no particular order of importance

• I love my life
• I know its important to enjoy life and live for what makes you content in your heart.. whatever that is
• You will never live up to the expectations set forth upon you
• You must live the path you choose, live it well
• You can live a really nice comfortable and happy life without having to be married or attached to another person
• I like making my own decisions.. however good or bad they may be
• I do not have to like everyone
• I do not need thousands of friends
• I enjoy my quality & quantity of great friendships
• I like spending time with my own company
• I am strong & independent. If you dont like it, not my problem
• If I dont like what I am doing, I can change it
• If I dont want to change what I am doing, I have learned how to justify it…yep.
• I love to travel & dive into new cultures. The whole armchair traveller is NOT me.  Give me experiences, let me speak to the people, I want to know how they live, I want to see their world thru their eyes.. not a thru a cabana lounge or lonely planet
• I spend money to travel rather than having the latest technology or newest car
• I am loved
• I love
• I give my love to those who are worthy of it. No need to waste my gifts on those otherwise
• I have learned to see who is worthy and who is not so worthy much quicker than I previously had
• I value myself more and more each day
• Its important to be honest, I cant lie for shit, and I dont really appreciate those who lie to themselves either
• If you dont love yourself…then why the hell not? Who else is gonna otherwise?
• I can have any job. I have had many jobs (just ask Sabrina.. she knows my resume) but as I get older, I give more thoughts to the ramifications of the economic condition before leaving one job for another
• Learn to analyze things
• Take risks
• Proceed with caution
• Somedays, run like hell towards whatever you choose. Dont think about it
• You will get hurt in life. You need to learn to overcome it. Cry it out, and move on
• Be true to yourself
• Protect yourself
• Find a moment each day that you can relish in and be in that moment, even if its just for a 30 second pause in your day
• Take care of your car – wash it, polish it, love it
• Out of sight, mostly out of mind.. it seems to be a general thing
• Most people who you believe should never lie to you, will.
• You can love a whole heap of people thru the years and still be happy that you come home to your house with just the cat waiting for you
• I am educated and can have thought provoking conversations
• I have true friends who know the real me
• I have secrets
• My experiences in life have not only taught me, but also others

Wow.. 17 years.. I always thought I had commitment issues, but after hearing that I have put 17 years into becoming the person I am, learning along the way, and showing the world what I am capable of as an independent adult… quite a good accomplishment if I do say so myself.

Funny thing is, I remember when I heard about the 5 year reunion… I laughed it off…today, the laughter was not my first response to the 17 years!

I can still remember those days. Filled with so much… of everything… and yet nothing… just new to the world… finding yourself… discovering the world…

And now, here i sit, ready to go to bed at 10 pm on a friday cuz work was crazy this week. Oh the times, they are a changing…