My Personal Wish and Words of Wisdom

My Personal Wish:

I am a very unique person, with unique traits. I do not want to be just like everybody else; I want to be me. So, don't pressure me into doing things I don't want or like to do.

This is my life to mess up, not yours. Let me make my own mistakes, or else I will never learn.

When I have a passion to do something, I'll give 120%. If I am forced to do something that I have no yearning for (or paycheck), I'll do about 80%--enough to make it presentable, but not up to my ability.

If I say I want to move to the east coast, let me. If I say I want to move down south, let me. If I say I want to move to London or Paris, let me. If I say I want to stay right where I am, let me. But, if I say I don't want to grow or change anymore, then kick me in the ass.

Don't tell me what to do; I will just resent you. Tell me what you think, offer your help, be my shoulder to cry on; I will respect you.

And, remember, failure is only a process in life. So, I've failed sometimes, but there are more times that I've succeeded. Remember the times I've succeeded, and remember my failures. You'll soon find that most of my successes have come out of some type of failure. You could say that failure is how I learn to change and grow.

I love my family, but sometimes family can ground you. Leaving the nest for awhile is not a bad idea. Family may be mad, but I guess that's why families have unconditional love.

My friends are important to me, they're just like family. Each one of them (online or offline) has made an impact on my life, whether they realize it or not. Friends are almost closer than family, because they give you their unbiased opinion, and don't patronize you.

Keep in contact with friends, even when you're mad at them, because who knows when you will need their strength, or laughter again. Even if it's just a quick note to say hi, they will appreciate it. Or even a quick comment on a blog--I promise to get better at that. Besides, friends can make you smile no matter how bad you think things really are.

Don't be afraid for me. I am a big girl. The world is enormous, and rough, but I'm strong. Opportunities are boundless for those who grasp the world in their hands. But, if you decided that you hate the world, don't expect anything but hate back.

Let me live my life the way I want. I don't want to live to regret that I didn't do something when I could have. So, don't deterr my dreams. I dream, because I am able. I do, because I act on my dreams.

Love, don't hate. Life is too short to feel angry towards anyone or anything. When I get mad, I stay mad about 10 minutes then let it go--never hold a grudge. I urge you to do the same. Why waste time on such unimportant hate? I refuse to.

Pray. Thank God for what you do or do not have. I always thank God for each person in my life and that I have one more day to live. You'll feel better after praying.

Apologize. I make mistakes. You make mistakes. Apologizing just makes us realize that we're human.

Don't forget to forgive, either. We all make mistakes, we should all be given a second chance--but never forget. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

When the day comes for me to leave, let me go--my wings have been itching to fly. Asking me to stay will only clip my wings in flight.

You are not I, and I am not you. I like who I am, don't try to change me. If I wanted to be a replica of you or anyone else, I would be. But, obviously, I like who I am.

Mostly, I ask that you let me fly.