Saturday, August 13, 2011

I've come to realize...

I’m copying an idea from a friend to use as a Facebook chain note as a blog post. You can see Melody’s original post (as well as additional questions for your reading pleasure) here! 

1. I've come to realize that my hair: can be frustrating but may behave itself if I leave it alone.

2. I've come to realize that when I talk: I need to make sure my words are encouraging.

3. I've come to realize that all I really need: is God. He knows my true needs better than I do and is able to provide them.

4. I've come to realize that I hate: my own pride and selfishness.

5. I've come to realize that when I get old: I want to have a legacy of wisdom and faith.

6. I've come to realize that I'll always be: a writer. I was meant to sit up in bed with my laptop, too absorbed in a story to notice how late it is!
J

7. I've come to realize that my cell phone: is even better with a full keyboard, so I can send smiley faces to all my friends!

8. I've come to realize that when I wake up in the morning: my attitude is usually made better with some early sunshine and beautiful music.

9. I've come to realize that before I go to sleep at night I: shouldn’t watch exciting movies.

10. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook: I should really be doing something else…
J

11. I've come to realize that I really want to: learn to focus on other people and be aware of their needs instead of my own.

12. I've come to realize that I really dislike to: eat mushrooms. They’re too slimy for my liking!

13. I've come to realize that relationships are: always prone to disaster, unless both people are willing to work with love toward one another.

14. I've come to realize love: comes in many different forms.

15. I've come to realize food: is always better when shared with good friends and excellent conversation, no matter how bad it tastes.

16. I've come to realize heartbreaks: are sometimes easier to experience than to talk about.

17. I've come to realize that death: will be followed by a life more glorious than I can imagine.

18. I've come to realize that work: is always made better when I’m doing something I love.

19. I've come to realize that family: is the best support system ever. My family knows how to get each other smiling even during a tough time.

20. I've come to realize my boyfriend/girlfriend: may never exist, and that’s ok.

21. I've come to realize I wish I would've: made closer friends in high school.

22. I've come to realize that music: really helps me focus.

23. I've come to realize that books: are usually best when read aloud.

24. I've come to realize that nature: reflects humanity. It is both beautiful and warped, gentle and barbaric, comforting and hostile.

25. I've come to realize that hugs: are best when performed in groups!!

26. I've come to learn that smiles: are personal sunshine.

27. I've come to realize that laughter: is my favorite sound.

28. I've come to realize that tears: don’t always come as easily as they should.

29. I've come to realize that faith: is sometimes all I have to live on.

30. I've come to realize that trust: is something I need to develop.

31. I've come to realize that hot cocoa: is a drink worth fighting over—I once had three college friends tackle me in pursuit of hot cocoa mix!!
32. I've come to realize that my life: is a beautiful storybook penned by God Himself; the more I think about this, the more I am willing to live for Him.

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful answers, dear friend! "Smiles are personal sunshine" - so true! (And good to know you like music and sunshine in the morning - coincidentally, I do too.) ;)

    ~Melody

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