Daylight Dreams

  
   What if dreams were real?  What if the possibilities were as endless as they are in your dreams?  You can be who ever, whatever, and with whatever you want... But isn't life kinda like a dream?  And sometimes you just want to wake up...

   There are many definitions to a dream.  Some say they are just the sub conscience unraveling.  Then there are others that say it is our mind trying to tell us something.  But I'm not talking about flying over a mountain in the middle of Kansas with a Pig who looks like a cow.... I'm talking about your dreams... Your future, your career, or your wish.  So what are your dreams?  Do you dream about being an NFL player scoring the winning touchdown to win the super bowl.  Or how about standing on stage staring out onto millions of screaming people as they sing your lyrics.  But what if it as simple as graduating from high school or just to make it through college.  No matter what your dreams are... just remember they are your dreams, and you can never set them too high.   Les Brown once said, " Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.." So what about you? Are you dreaming big enough, or living up to your dreaming potential?    Or are you merely waiting... waiting for the next step, or lowering your standards just to get by?  Its time... not only to start thinking about it, but start dreaming.  Who cares if they are far fetched or unrealistic??? That's why they are YOUR dreams. and not theirs. And ya know, with enough belief and faith, anything is possible. so my friends... dream big and never let your mind fall short of belief in yourself...

Common sense isn't to common...

   Education.  That is a word that plagues the minds of even the wisest of the wise.  Everyone has had a little and most want to continue, at least in my generation.  But what is it? Why do we strive to be the smartest when books and book smarts will get you only a piece of paper.  I know plenty of people who can figure complex problems in there head but not know how to change a tire or better yet, cook a meal.  Education is not only from the books or from a school, but it is learned at home. whether your mom teaches you to cook or sew. Or maybe your dad and you go fishing and tell stories about life, laughter, and happiness.  An unknown author once said "Common sense is too common," and ya know they are right.  What education you get from school, yes will help you look good for a career, but what you can do with that knowledge is what really counts and that my friends is when you reach success.

Forget your scars, we'll forget mine.

    Until now, I have lived on my tiptoes around people. Until now I have headed every word of my fathers'. Until now, I have lived a lie to myself.  Until now, I haven't been me.

   Isn't it funny how we hold dear the people who treat us like the carpet they walk on, and want them in our lives more then the people who don't.  For the people who love us, cherish us, and give a damn about us... we take them for granted sometimes instead of the other way around.  I know I am just as guilty as the next person when it comes to this issue.  And I understand this.... "human nature"... but why do we undergo so much stress and so much pain when there ARE others who would die for just a little attention from us?  I don't know about yours, but my reason or the reason my twisted mind can come up with is for at least one memory.  One memory, one day, that one point when it was the best you've ever had.... you want it back so bad that you would do anything for it... whether you do something stupid as to drive to their house numerous times, call them every day, or even go as far as to hang onto every word they say.  I know plenty of people who have done less/more than this and still are trying to hang on.  And yes, I do believe in the quote " Never give up on  something/someone that you can't go a day without thinking about them,"  But there is a point when you have to count your losses move on.
   And what better way to move on than to start at the beginning of a new year!  I am more excited than ever for this year.  Because I know that I will make this my year to shine.  No, I still don't really know who I want to be, or what I want to do, but I am taking that first step toward that goal of making something of myself.  The way I look at a new year is a clean slate.  People make mistakes... always have and, since we are human, they always will.  The best way for everyone to go on, is to forgive and look beyond.  Whats past is past, nothing in this world will ever last. Life is too short to hold on to the petty things, so don't let it control or better yet, define you.
   So this is what I hope to pull out of this new year... A fresh start.  New school this fall, which means new friends, new job, and another new place to live.  I am more than excited for all of this to come.  I am ready to start my future, although with a new future, you can never lose site of yourself.  I shall never lose my SEK roots or forget my last name.  And I promise to never forget the best friends I have made through these last few years.