In this past month, what have you learnedThat you can't state your political opinion without people having to put their views across. That your agreement with several policies of said party must automatically mean that you agree with all of their policies. That everybody has the right to put forth their views on your life and what you believe. That two people with very different opinions can still have a wonderful friendship. That not everybody is perfect, even the most perfect appearing people have their faults. That love knows no boundaries, whether it be gender, age or distance. That even as a 19 year old, a hug from Mum can still make everything seem better. That true friends let you turn up at their house because you have no hot water at yours and all you need is a shower. To be trusted is a far greater compliment than to be loved. That you should chase your dreams even if others don't agree. That the moments worth cherishing are when you're sitting in a restaurant and everyone is laughing so hard that you are gasping for breath and you're having issues staying upright (and you haven't even consumed alcohol). Even when life is at its' worst, a smile from that special someone can make it all better. That music that meant the world to you once will never cease to have that affect on you. That humour is a powerful tool if used correctly. That historical situations can easily be applied into modern contexts. That one university subject can make your day happy, regardless if everything else in your life is falling apart. That sometimes some people really just aren't worth the trouble that they cause. That facebook is a damaging tool for communication and isn't worth its' perks. That I own reading glasses for a reason and I really should start using them more often. That many preconceived notions about people are wrong, but many are also correct. That some people who enter your life are meant to stay there and you really are lucky to have them. That just because you once used to fit into something so comfortably doesn't necessarily mean you always will. That life after high school is so much better. That a television show really can change your life, and don't try and tell me that it can't. That time passes fast, way too fast. That my church family really are the most amazing group of people. That someone telling you that they're proud of you is the greatest compliment. That some people are even more lost than I am. That even despite all the pain, tears and hurt, you have to keep fighting. Life may kick you down on occasion, but the worth is when you get right back up again and keep on going. Life wasn't meant to be easy, but it was meant to be worth it. And it really is worth it, it really is. In that first kiss, that one smile, that kind word, that thoughtful letter. Despite it all, you have to keep living, you just have to.
Until next time fellow humans....
