People

Thinking about all the people I've had in my life blows my mind. Some have simply made quick appearances while others have become lasting, essential pieces to my life. Recently, I've learned it doesn't matter how attached you get to someone it doesn't stop them from leaving, no matter how strong you thought your bond was.

I often have this mindset that:

But then I read this:

"Not everything is supposed to become something beautiful and long-lasting. Sometimes people come into your life to show you what is right and what is wrong, to show you who you can be, to teach you to love yourself, to make you feel better for a little while, or to just be someone to walk with at night and spill your life to. Not everyone is going to stay forever, and we still have to keep on going and thank them for what they've given us." 

When I take a step back and look at the people who have come and gone I realize how true this statement is. It sucks having people leave, but without those people I wouldn't be who I am. As hard as it is, I'm (slowly) learning not everything lasts forever and the importance of enjoying things while they last. 

The FUTURE

The unknown. It seems as though we go through life looking forward to the next milestone: graduation, college, marriage, kids, etc. It's kind of scary once you reach one of these milestones, because you've spent so many years imagining what life will be like once you reach it and now that it's here you can't help but wonder, "what's next?"

I've been thinking about the future a lot lately. I used to have my entire life planned out, but life has a way of changing things; things that were once priorities aren't even a factor anymore. For someone who likes to be in control, it's a terrifying thing. As per usual, One Tree Hill saves the day by saying,"You're way too young not to believe it's gonna be okay."

I realize I am only 19 and have so much life ahead of me. Sometimes it's easy to find yourself dwelling on what lies ahead. As much control as we think we have of our futures, it can change in an instant. Although I'm not sure what the future holds I'm sure it'll all work out. After all, I'm too young not to believe it's gonna be okay.