Just Try It.

I have always hated roller coasters. For most of my life I have avoided going on roller coasters. It wasn't so much that I didn't think they were fun, but more that I was afraid to even try them.

A few days ago I went to the fair for the first time. I payed for my own entry ticket and a wristband to allow me to go on any ride I would like, because that's what my friends were doing. In the beginning of the day I made a promise to myself not to wimp out and to go on rides. If I was going to pay $49 for this day I was going to make myself go on all rides! I was pretty nervous and even a little scared at some points but ya know what? I had a blast! I loved having the wind blowing in my face and feeling my stomach drop. Don't get me wrong, I felt pretty nauseous on most of the rides, but I loved it. 

I couldn't believe that I had gone my whole life not going on roller coasters because of fear. 

Lesson of the day: Don't live your life in fear, try new things, things that scare you. If you live your life in fear, you will only miss out on unforgettable experiences.

{Chelsea}

A New-found Love

I realized that something I have known my whole life gives me immense joy, doughnuts. I have grown up having a doughnut every so often, but I have a new-found love for those fried circles. Yes, I realize they are not good for me whatsoever and have absolutely no nutritional value, but I love them. Maybe it's all the sugar, or all the different colored frostings, or the endless possibilities of different dough and frosting combinations that brings me such joy. Whatever it is, I find myself a little happier after eating a doughnut. I have come to the conclusion that if I'm having a bad day, a doughnut will certainly make it better. If someone wants me to forgive them, all they have to do is give me a doughnut (in most cases). It all seems a little silly, but hey, that's me.

{Chelsea}

To Save A Life

What makes someone feel loved, or even valued? I believe for everyone it's different. Some people may feel loved when kind words or said to them, others, when kind actions are done. Some may feel loved when they are physically touched or given a gift. What causes someone to decide that they are not valued or worth people's time. It's really no one specific who can cause this problem, but rather an accumulation of people.

I recently watched this movie that was based on a true story of a high schooler who committed suicide and how it affected his childhood friend who had continually ditched him over the years. This kid felt so unloved and useless not just because his "friend" kept being a jerk to him but because people were continually being mean to him. He felt so unloved, useless and miserable that he took his own life. Sure this is an extreme example, but it happens a lot more than we think. That saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." is a complete lie.We don't really think about the affect our words and actions have on people. We often say something without even realizing that it may hurt someone. And we often forget that kindness is free and the result that it brings is freeing.

Make an effort to watch not only what you say, but what you do, it could potentially save some one's life.

{Chelsea}

Summer Come, But Don't Come

Almost every child cannot wait for school to end and the season where children don't do anything for 3 months to start. I on the other hand have mixed feelings about summer starting. As I only have 1 week left and then finals, I realize I could wait for summer to start.

I think about all the things I look forward to: I am excited to start a new chapter in my life. I am okay saying goodbye to some people who get on my nerves. I will enjoy not having loads of homework every night. I cannot wait to sleep in every morning. But as I only have 1 week left until finals, I realize I could wait for summer to start. I could wait to say goodbye to close friends who will be leaving my school. I could wait to not be able to see my friends everyday. I sometimes enjoy having a schedule and having some to do rather than wasting away on the couch. 

Call me crazy but in some strange way I enjoy school, I may not enjoy seeing every person there, or having a tremendous amount of homework at night. Of course I will dread it when it actually comes, but I like it. So, I suppose summer will come, just like it does every year and I will enjoy it, but will be waiting for when school starts again.

{Chelsea}