Entailing: Epiphany

When it comes down to it, all we can do is accept what is. All you can do is smile about what you have and cherish the live that's been given to us.

I've learned that just because one person doesn't want you, doesn't mean no body does. 
I've learned  that sometimes we end up caring for people who simply don't care back.
I've learned that sometimes it really isn't me, but you.

I've learned that even on the coldest mornings, there can be warmth.

I've learned that in the hardest moments, there are good friends to pick you up.
I've learned that even best friends get in fights, but only the real ones forgive each other.

I've learned that even among the most broken of things, there can be healing.

I've learned that drinking your problems away, just might help for a little while.

I've learned that living paycheck to paycheck is ok, sometimes.

I've learned that very few people put other people's happiness above their own.

I've learned that I can't control my feelings towards someone, and neither can anyone else.

I've learned that as long as you give your everything, you can at least say you tried.

I've learned that there is nothing better than surrounding yourself with good people.

I've learned that I'd rather get around now, than be the 40 year old woman who cheats on her husband.

I've learned that even when the clouds loom, the sun is still there, waiting with patience.

I've learned that if you don't have confidence in yourself, neither will other people.

I've learned that it does matter what people think about you, but it matters more about what you think about yourself.

I've learned that if you take things one day at a time, the hardships in life seems manageable.

I've learned that complimenting other people makes you a happier person.

I've learned that red bull contains bull testosterone, and that's gross.

I've learned that "cover songs" are just like our perspectives in life: you might not like something, til you hear/look at it in a different way.

I've learned that no matter how many cute outfits you buy, or how many new hair cuts you get, the pain doesn't stay away- but it helps.

I've learned that standing up for yourself might make you a bitch- Ok, then I'm a bitch.

I've learned that when someone says, "I just want to be friends", they actually don't.
I've learned that there are a thousand nice ways to say something mean, but I'm not dumb. I get it.

I've learned that no matter what, we have to deal with the things we are given. There is no getting around them, no avoiding them. Just dealing with them. Stop wasting your time complaining about them; take a deep breath, and figure out how to cope.

Open your eyes to the world, and cry for those who are truly suffering- not our own selfish issues.

Life is beautiful- don't drown it in ugly problems.

The sun doesn't stop shining and the world doesn't stop spinning, so we shouldn't stop living.

Cheers; to moving forward.

Entailing: Live Like We're Dying

I've had a lot of bad days, bad moments, and bad memories. But at the end of the day, I'm pretty sure I've had more great days, great moments, and great memories.

I feel like my life wouldn't be nearly as great if it weren't for the people in my life. Also, I feel like I don't tell them that enough either.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the amazing people I'm surrounded by every day.

When you think back on the best moments of your life, were they spent alone? Or with somebody else?

We all need time to ourselves, and time to recharge and regroup; but we are naturally drawn to other people; in friendship and in love.

Have you really thought about who you'd spend your last living day with? Or who you'd call with your last goodbyes?

Are you constantly making sure those people know you love them? And if not, how can you be so sure you'll get another chance?

We forget how fragile life really is, and that it literally could end at any moment, at any given time.

When we make decisions, we always assume we have more time; more time to apologize, make things right with someone, take back what we've done, or do what we didn't do.

But there's no way to be sure. The only thing we know we have for sure, is right now; and now; and now; etc.

If you love someone, tell them.

If you have dreams, chase them.

If you wrong someone, fix it.

If you want something, go get it.

If you aren't happy, get there.

If you have a good thing, don't throw it away.

If you have an opportunity, take it.

Don't let your life come to an end, and wish you would have lived it any other way.

With your last breath, be able to look back, smiling, and saying, "I wouldn't change a thing."

Entailing: Mean

To whom it may concern: 

Being rude isn't a trend; it makes you look inconsiderate, insensitive, and self absorbed. & eventually the joke will be on you, not the people you make fun of.

P.S. Good luck in life.

Entailing: Haters

Rarely, do we ever dislike someone for a good reason.

We criticize people without knowing them, and make assumptions without knowing anything.

We hear a rumor, and pass it along. But when we hear something said about ourselves, we're hurt and confused why someone would ever say something like that.

We are a world of hypocrites- we wonder why someone would say anything about us, without actually knowing us. Yet, we do the exact same thing.

Maybe it's jealousy. Maybe because of intimidation? Maybe because we think it's funny. Maybe it's because we only know one side of a story.

It's been brought to my attention lately on more than one occasion that making fun of someone for the sheer fun of it makes people think they are funny, witty, and cool. That making some body's personal business into public humiliation is the best part of their days.

Pity.

There will always be haters. Always.

Our generation is living in a sad reality:

We will be called "bitches" and "pussies" because we stand up for our friends, and ourselves.

We'll be called "whiners" and "complainers" for having a normal, human, and emotional reaction to betrayal, belittling, lies, hurt, and heartbreak.

We'll be called "whipped" because we put someone else's happiness above our own; because we are capable of selfless, genuine love with one person instead of endless hooking up.

And we'll be called "sluts" for hooking up with one guy who isn't our boyfriend.

We'll be called "alcoholics" if we have one rough night of partying.

We might not get a call or text back because we might not be "hot enough", despite our personality.

People might change their minds about us not because of what we did, but because of what other people said. 


People will constantly be judging us, waiting to pounce on anything they can find to start a rumor or joke about us.

People will say things about us, not knowing the truth. But people just as well might say something, knowing the truth, and saying it anyway.

People may or may not defend us, depending on the status quot.

We'll be hated for things we've done, and things we haven't.

People will say just about anything behind our back, but almost nothing to our face.

We'll have friends who use us for parties, rides, money, etc. but not for real friendship.

But no matter what you do, or how hard you try to give no one a reason to hate/dislike you- there will always be someone who does.

Some days it'll tear us down, make us want to give up, and begin to wonder if what people are saying is true.

But the only person who knows you, is you. And when you go to bed at night, and wake up the next morning, you have your own opinion of yourself.

Let people talk, let them spread lies. Let them assume, and let them criticize.

But also, let the hate, motivate. Let it light a fire of its own, but strictly a fire within yourself to grin, bear it, and keep your head held high.

Because in the end, that's all you can really do.

Entailing: Just Because

Just because roses are red, doesn't mean violets are blue.
Just because you hear it, doesn't mean its true.

Just because a room is dark, doesn't mean it's night.
Just because "they did it first", doesn't mean two wrongs make a right.

Just because you're wealthy, doesn't mean you should brag.
Just because you're tired, doesn't mean you should lag.

Just because you cheated and won, doesn't mean you fought fair.
Just because that couple is gay, doesn't mean you should stare.

Just because there's silence, doesn't mean some thing's wrong.
Just because a girl cries, doesn't mean she's not strong.

Just because you defend yourself and others, doesn't mean you're a prude.
Just because I'm a girl, doesn't mean I can't say dude.

Just because you're smart, doesn't mean you're a geek.
Just because you're curious, doesn't mean you should peek.

Just because they aren't always mean, doesn't mean they're always nice.
Just because you don't think you can do better, doesn't mean you shouldn't think twice.

Just because we party all night, doesn't mean we're "living the life".
Just because you're mad at your friend, doesn't mean talk shit; a stab in the back with a knife.

Just because I try to be open minded, doesn't mean I always am.
Just because you want to be famous, doesn't mean it's all wealth and glam.

Just because you think you're popular, doesn't mean everyone likes you.
Just because we like to hold on to old things, doesn't mean it's bad to get something new.

Just because.
Just because.