"The Healthiest Response to Life is Joy"

I have decided to get back into the habit of blogging. I miss it, I just got discouraged after seeing only two followers day after day. But the more I think about it, the more I realize I don't care. This blog is more of a chronicle of my life and thoughts than a blog to make everyone else happy. I hope that makes sense.

Anyways, life has been hectic lately. I have a really hard semester and basically all I ever do is homework or work-work. I have had no time to read, or go to the gym, or watch TV or even really listen to music. It is a little ridiculous. I am on Spring Break now and I have hardly relaxed. I've spent my days catching up on homework and sleep. I got to spend a few hours sitting in a group therapy for people with substance abuse problems. It was really interesting to see their views on the world and themselves. There was one man I found really intriguing. When asked what he thinks his best characteristic is he said kindness. He explained that he would rather hold kindness in his heart than anger, pain or frustration. I found that very inspiring, coming from a man who has obviously had some struggles in his life. Here I am, a pretty ordinary well cared for girl, and I probably carry more anger than kindness in my heart. I have decided that I need to be more positive, more loving and kind. I know I am a nice person, but I get frustrated too easily. I take my frustrations out in the wrong ways, on the wrong people.

In other news, when I get back to school I will officially be on the hunt for my very own apartment. I am definitely going to be living in Tennessee this summer and it looks like I will be living on my own. I am really nervous about this but also excited for the opportunity to go out of my comfort zone and meet new people. I really want to get involved on campus, in my jobs and in the community. I want to get out and do more and meet more people. I would like to spread love and kindness.

The problem is, all of this is so much easier to write than it is to do. Going out of my comfort zone isn't nearly as easy as it is to blog about. Do any of you have words of wisdom or advice?