Vitamin "C"

From HGTV Everybody has a struggle. Mine is that I try too hard to please others and when I fall short I let myself feel blamed. The hardest part of a struggle or insecurity is letting it go. Nothing can hold you back more than fear. What I've realized though is that there is always going to be someone who doesn't like you or someone who will criticize you. Eleanor Roosevelt once said "Do what you feel in your heart to be right-for you will be criticized anyway". She's right. There won't be a time when you'll be critic free. So what is the point in trying to please someone else instead of yourself? A good friend of mine always says "you do you" and I love that she says that because it is a good reminder to just be yourself. Don't worry what other people think because odds are they are worrying about what you're thinking too.  The picture reminds me of self worth. Each flower is different but they are all beautiful and together they m...

Well I did it guys! I survived my first week as a college student! So far my History of Education class is my favorite and I love all my teachers they are all great! Even though my mornings start out with -15 degree weather this place is beautiful and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I have been given to attend school here. Back to the cold weather. Being from the valley of Oregon I am not built for this kind of weather! (picture of me with hand warmers on my face) However this kind of cold is different than the Oregon rain cold. I'm surprised by how warm I have actually been. This has also been the most I have ever walked in 1 week in my whole life. I currently average about 5-6 miles a day except for the almost 27,000 steps day! It  has been crazy how much I have learned already about myself and others. I am so excited for this new adventure. It is still very weird being away from home but I am so happy and thankful for this amazing opportuni...

Well I have finally settled into my apartment and I am ready to begin the new year in a new place!! My new year's resolutions for this year are: Worry less. Live more. Be happy. 2016 was filled with new adventures and major changes. I started 2017 by leaving home and starting college. I was so sad to leave but being here now has helped me realize my pure excitement to be here. I have lived in such a small corner of the universe my whole life and it was the hardest thing I have ever looked forward to doing. I really want to take advantage of this amazing opportunity that has been placed before me and give it my all. So far this place has been beautiful but it sure has been cold. Like 4 degrees outside when I woke up this morning cold. Being from the Oregon "wetlands" I am not used to this icy weather but boy I sure love the beauty of it. I hope everyone had the happiest of holidays. No matter where this year takes you, look at it as opportunity to seek adventure, lear...