"you cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore" ~dove chocolate wrapper

leave it to chocolate. satisfying and insightful.

but seriously, this is a fantastic quote. it re-affirms something i just recently realized: that you can't live if you're preoccupied worrying about what may or may not happen. this semester has been one of new experiences and self-discovery... and i like it. a lot.

i've figured out that sometimes you just need to live for God and yourself - and that that's completely ok. i've figured out that it's acceptable to skip your friday 9:00am discussion section occasionally, and that you can go to a concert the night before an exam. i've figured out that as long as the ones you love are with you, it's possible to have fun no matter what the circumstances. i've figured out that studying late with a friend may not be academically successful, but it is a soul enriching experience. i've figured out that it's fine to get hurt as long as your skin gets tougher and you gain insight . i've figured out that it's alright to break the rules sometimes, sing in the rain while people are watching, dance in the car at a stoplight, and drive 20 minutes just to be able to see the stars like at home. i've figured out that taking too many pictures is impossible, not having a plan is exhilarating, and the idea of laughing too hard is absurd. but most importantly, i've figured out that i have to cherish every second of these fantastic experiences - because just as chocolate has an unfortunate habit of melting too soon, so too do the unexpected moments in which true happiness can be found.

ok, enough of this garbage.

just one more:
"bring your life to life: stop planning, start doing"
2-0. chocolate.

"ok it's alright with me, some things are just meant to be" -eric hutchinson

disclaimer: i'm a terrible speller and tend not to capitalize anything unless absolutely necessary. i'm also a big fan of dashes and elipses (thanks emily d.)

i'm not sure why i decided to write this - it isn't that i think that i have anything particularly worthwhile to say... i suppose it has to do with an incedent which occured earlier in the day: i was told that i seem like the kind of person who doesn't take risks. to me, that translates into being unadventurous and boring...

i don't know if i'm ok with that.

i've decided that i'm quirky, which isn't boring... i don't think. i'm a total smartass once i've warmed up to you, which could be endearing or incredibly annoying - take your pick. i wear ribbons - that's fun, right? i have lots of things that i want to do before i die, like wash my hair in a waterfall, dance on a bar, kiss someone i love in the rain, ride on a motorcycle, go skydiving and skinny dipping (not at the same time), ride in a limousine... most of those are adventurous, right?

i guess i'm writing this in an effort to figure out who i am. i need to figure out if i think i'm boring. i reckon we can figure it out together :]

here goes nothin'