Music. My Life.

Saturday, October 24, 2009,

So since I never, ever update this blog, I figure I would just type up what I write in what I call my "gratitude journal." I read an article in Reader's Digest about how being grateful can make you significantly more happy over time. Life is somewhat bleak and hard for me at the moment, and a lot of times, I forget that I am so blessed to have so much to be thankful for. So every week, I will update this blog with a list of things I am grateful for.

Week 1:

1. David Park. He really slaps me into shape when I need it, when I need to be reminded that I have responsibilities I can't shirk off just because I had one off day. He speaks the truth that others are afraid to tell me (in fear of hurting my feelings, maybe?). Sometimes you need a wake-up call like that.

2. The sun. Sometimes I really forget how beautiful and warm the sun is. I love being an office aid; I have a lot more chances to walk outside and enjoy the weather. The sun's warmth engulfs me whenever I step outside when the weather is beautiful. The sun really brings light into my life, and life to all organisms on Earth.

3. Love. I'd like to believe I'm in love. I might actually be, but there's also that huge chance that I'm not, and that I'm letting my emotions and hormones get the best of me. But for now, I'd like to be grateful for the "love" I feel now. I am so grateful for all the moments I've had with Louis so far. My heart still aches knowing that I can't hug him or lay in his arms anytime I want, but I also feel empowered and determined to give it my all. It's not even his love I'm grateful for; love in general is just a great thing. Too often, I think we forget about how essential love is and how important it is to express it- through words, through actions, through laughter.

4. School. Where would I go without the education I get now? I'm so blessed to be able to go to a school like Northview. True, it's almost ridiculous how competitive students are and I do have a love/hate relationship with my classes, but I also realized that there are so many other people in the world who don't even get the chance to try school food, to fight to reach a locker, to stand in the bleachers booing the freshmen and juniors. This education that stresses me out and makes me want to punch something is opening up so many opportunities for me.

5. Music. It does honestly sadden me how music seems to be going downhill. A lot of songs have lyrics that just no longer have any significant meaning behind them ("LOL smiley face," "Why you so obsessed with me?" "You're a jerk"). But some songs still manage to pull through, and I am grateful for that. There are enough songs about sex, breakups, and sadness. Thank God for the fact that I can choose what I listen to. And I thank God for allowing me to be able to hear at all.

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