*Life*

"It is easier to go down a mountain than up, but the view is always best from the top"

- Author Unknown

*Blindfold of Life*

"Keep your dreams alive, Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."

As I have lived life, I can't help but to feel blindfolded at times. Not knowing what to do, how to feel, and who to trust with my inner self. At times not having a clear vision of what I am suppose to be doing or who I am. I assume this is a normal thing for most humans (an assumption that has made me feel somewhat normal in life). *deep breathe* It's now that I have come to understand that my blindfold for life has been one of the greatest blessings I have ever had.

I have often wished for a magic crystal ball, showing me where to turn, what to do, who to date, and the list can go on and on and on. I no longer want that magic ball for my viewing! For now is the time in my life where I am trusting myself and am welcoming this blindfold that covers my vision. Some of you reading this are probably asking why I am thankful for this blindfold in my life. I will explain:

I know I have been blessed from all of the trials of life that I have experienced. I know I have learned and grown tremendously from these experiences. I have never been a religious person but you will never realize how spiritual I am inside.

I have trusted in God and never once been upset with him for anything that I have experienced. I do not have the right to hold God accountable for the negative things in my life. I thank him for the opportunities to experience both positive and negative. I am grateful for the most amazing creation of Mother Earth. I am most thankful to him for the blindfold that he has given me.

This blindfold has allowed me to have the opportunity to learn who I. To learn trust and love for myself. This blindfold has taught me to follow the feelings that come from deep my heart. The feeling of knowing that I trust ME is the most refreshing feeling in the world. Sometimes going into situations blind and trusting the souls, words and feelings brings out a better outcome than knowing what I'm getting myself into!

(However I can't overlook the obvious outcomes of certain decisions I have made in the past! :) Not the smartest choices at times....BUT I have learned and have moved on!)

"I am today what yesterday has made me; Tomorrow I shall be changed by today's experiences." - Author unknown

This past week I have met one of the most amazing individuals that I have ever come across. I think it is safe to say we are going into this physically blindfolded but emotionally and spiritually we are forming a great friendship. The energy and feelings behind every word that is spoken is something I have not experienced in a long while. The aura that surrounds the passions and beliefs that he has, leaves me speechless at times. A breathe of fresh air comes into my soul when I think about our conversations and the feeling I get when I realize that he is an answer to my prayers. No matter what may come of this, I will consider him my dear friend. His words and wisdom of life, his strives to be a better person every day, and the love that radiates from him soul has a new place in my heart for the rest of my life.

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today just the way you are."- Author unknown

If I had a flower for every time you made me smile, I'd be walking an endless garden. I want to thank you for entering my life and sharing some of the most amazing experiences and words! You have brightened my week and my soul. Believed in who I am and have understood where I have come from!

So here's to my blindfold that make life interesting! Here's to my blindfold that allows me to trust my inner self. Here's to my blindfold that has helped me break down walls and open my heart once again to the true meaning of life and love.

I admit....

Setting up my Atari 2600 was the coolest thing I have done in a long while! (that of course is excluding possible phone calls to radio stations - embarrassing myself for the entire country to hear!) In fact three days ago I may have had a Pacman tournament at my house... granted there was only two of us... but still it is worth mentioning! :)

Is it sad that I actually miss these other items!?!

Yep that's right.. that is the one and only Jane Fonda!!! I remember Crystal and I doing these videos religiously!!! Hahahahaha

A few thoughts...

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.....................