“What we have to remember is that we can still do anything. We can change our minds. We can start over. Get a post-bac or try writing for the first time. The notion that it’s too late to do anything is comical. It’s hilarious. We’re graduating college. We’re so young. We can’t, we MUST not lose this sense of possibility because in the end, it’s all we have.”
speechless. damn. she was so young.
(Source: yaledailynews.com)
It’s been rare that I’ve highlighted my day. Started off with a motivational speaker who I remember listening to during 7th grade ASB. The biggest thing I took out of it was when he talked about how we pass by people we knew for years in the halls without any acknowledgement and how it makes people smile by simply asking how their day was.
I was proud of myself for standing up to these girls next to me by telling them to at least act like they’re respectful because they were laughing at and mocking the serious parts.
Then at my middle school reunion I talked to more people than I would have if I didn’t hear that speech. It really does make you smile when old acquaintances say hello again. Reliving the best years of my life felt so good; my class has always been tight.
The happiest moment at the Coronets wasn’t stand up on stage as a nominee but when my dad and sister were congratulating me with, “good job! i’m proud you were up there.” It reminded me that I don’t need to win 23490 times, although that’d be nice, to feel accomplished and proud. I went to grab my camera after the ceremony and my dad was like, “my daughter is definitely an athlete, look at her run in her dress.” Then they said we were celebrating the night with chinese food.
Afterwards I was taking pictures and trying to hustle everyone together. Once I found Sam I happened to trip backwards and fall on my butt in front of 2 times 5 plus 1 people. Just taking a hipster picture on the floor, nbd. At least it wasn’t on stage!
Last night was awesome. Everyone was happy and everyone was happy for everyone else which made everyone even happier.
I know I definitely chose the right people to surround myself with.
It makes me happy I can be a part of their accomplishments.
I realized since I’ve been swimming in my own search for success, I’ve forgotten that they love me—and I love them.
