funtastic

I think we're here for each other.
-- Carol Burnett

Isn't it true...that people are put in your life for great reasons. If it weren't for other people, I would be a very different person. People shape you and can help you expand your perspective, your life experiences, and your understanding of yourself.

Today, I was able to hear a dear friend's perspective of me. That maybe I need to let loose a little and enjoy life's little treasures a bit more. I think there is some truth to their assertion, which can be a little hard to hear, but it is needed. Trust me, I am a girl of fun, but sometimes I think it is easy to get caught up in the nitty-gritty of life - to want what others have and lose sight of what you have been given and blessed with.

I'm in this wonderful stage of my life where maybe I am the black sheep and not doing things the way my friends are, but there is beauty in that. I have the opportunity to experience life in my own unique way. There is always a time to be serious and real about your responsibilities, but there is also that time to just have fun and enjoy life - to enjoy your friends, your hobbies and passions, to dream and explore, to challenge yourself and do new things.

So here is the deal. I'm creating this list of things I seriously want to accomplish within a year (a realistic goal/list). Whether it is to go to a restaurant I've never been to or a trip or a concert - whatever it is, I want to have fun and actually do it. Sometimes the serious side may come out, but it is also time to just be joyful.