Monday, October 24, 2011

Failure = A Way to Find Success

I think I failed my biology test today.
Its okay though, I am only freaking out a little. I'm afraid that I am not freaking out enough though. That is scary.
Sometimes I hate people who learn really easily. But then again, when it is something that I want to learn about I learn it super easy. Example: Nutrition. I love that class. Like legit love that class. Plus I am so damn good at it too. I get the answers right almost always. Its the one class that I work hard at because I love it and want to succeed.
I want to learn how to do that with all of my classes. Not just Nutrition.

10 Things I am Grateful For:
1. Change.
2. My mom.
3. Unpredictable situations.
4. New people.
5. Old friends.
6. Failed tests.
7. Aced tests.
8. Music that makes me dance.
9. Three classes that I have to go to.
10. Tuesdays.

Love you all!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Method to the Madness

It is interesting to see how many times I learn this lesson.

Just put in the work, and it will get easier.

Just go do my homework, its not that bad and wont take that long.

Just clock in and don't you dare think of running away.

Just one more mile! Just one more mile!

Just two more minutes with the boys, I will not regret it.

Just 15 more minutes of reading, I need to hear the gospel word.

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming!

And sooner or later the agony does end, and the pain subsides, and the joy begins!
I have learned that I am a certain human that more often than not moves away from pain instead of moving towards pleasure. This can be seen in a bunch of aspects from my life.
Bright shining example - homework: I will do the easiest, most painless pathway to get the job done. But when I do that, I sometimes miss out on the things that I really needed to dive in and get my hands dirty with. Does that make sense?

I feel like I have been saying that a lot: Does that make sense?
I have a hard time iterating what I want to say, but when it comes to the written word, I can get it all out there and make sure that I have all my ducks in a row.

That is why I sometimes like texting better than talking. I am a visual person and when I can see what I have written, it makes it easier for me to talk. But when my mouth opens, I better rethink what I am about to say or else I just get tongue tied and confusing.

But I love to talk.
I just have to get better at it!

Instead of last minute thoughts, I have decided to change the last little segment of this blog to -

The Top Ten Things I am Grateful For:

1. My roommate Lilly, who always knows what to say.
2. Yoga pants.
3. My great car that is going to be taking me home this weekend.
4. Heavenly Father - He really knows what he is doing.
5. Friends that care.
6. The opportunity to meet new people.
7. Stereotypes.
8. People that break stereotypes.
9. Honey Bunches of Oats.
10. My cell phone.
Love you all!
Andie;)