I try to be positive. Not in a false, "Everything will be ok," (when it really won't) way. But, beyond the initial commiseration and discussion of the things that are happening, just try to be enjoyable and amusing and make the person feel better because there are so many wonderful things in life to feel good about, even when there are things that make you feel bad.

My classmates.
School is where I express the majority of my thoughts, ideas, etc. They are who see me every day, they are the ones with whom I share a connection based on the exchange of information and the exchange of ideas.

My bandmates.
We never play anywhere so we are our own audience.

My friends.
I share a creative connection with my friends, they see my art, my music, my writing. They see who I really am (not that others see a false me, they just don't see the whole me).

The sun is shining! The birds are singing! I went on a lovely hike, saw the beauty of the land, felt the beauty of the land. Met some nice critters (and some very sweet puppies). I connected with my friends and my classmates. I registered for next semester, and I'm very excited about that.

The food I eat is fresh. I am loved, and I love. That is what is amazing about every day, though! :D

With kisses and warmth. Next to my beloved, with the gentle morning sun shining in through the blinds, warming us to the day. Soft sheets and warm hugs, caresses, and kisses!

Maybe a cute puppy sniffing at my face, that's pretty cute.

I'm naturally pretty peaceful.

But to feel AT peace...
I breathe.
I look at the trees.
I touch the earth.
I drink tea.
I sit with friends.
I read a good book.
I watch a good movie.
I eat some food.

I live my life with gratitude, and love everyone and everything as much as I can.

I would like to build a bridge between my actions and my intentions.
Not that I do anything that I don't intend, but that I don't always do the things that I want to do.
I need to build a bridge between my actions and my goals. I need to be able to see those things, see how they connect, and act accordingly!!

I'm glad to have lost my ex! It was a bad relationship, and we are both better for it.

I didn't feel  like that when it ended. but I feel like that now. (this may have a lot to do with the fact that I have a new relationship, which is really lovely...). I am happy to be living my life and not be dependant on someone else in the way I was with him!

Yay!

My own capacity for emotion. My own capacity to do work. My own capacity to learn. My own capacity to love. My own capacity to laugh and enjoy myself.

Myself.

Relativity!
It goes beyond e=mc^2.
Everything is relative. Nothing is for certain. Things change, individual differences make statistics a moot point. Something that is true for one person is a falsehood for another. Something that is true for you today will be wrong for you tomorrow! There is no absolute. There is no "right" and "wrong" only a "sense" of right and wrong.

Relativity!

money. cause I'm broke.

also time. cause I ain't got none a that neither.

I tend to go with instinct. When I know something is right for me, I do it. When I know something is wrong, I avoid it. When I can't decide, I do an eeny-meeny-miny-mo. If I'm disappointed with the result, I know that it isn't what I want! And when I'm excited about it, I know that it's the right thing!

Of course, I weigh pros and cons for more serious matters, and ask for advice from friends and family, but mostly..instinct.

My studies!
I should probably be reading and not writing this reflection right now, but oh well.
I have definitely been slacking off. Not because I don't want to do the work or learn. Just because I don't prioritize! I put socializing and fun before school. I always have. Maybe I won't always. I imagine in a few years I'll hit that age where I will go "oh boy better get serious!" But that just hasn't happened yet!
I'm not particularly concerned, but I do think my grades need a bandaid! :(

I try to create (key word "try..." sometimes I just slack off, but that's another story!). I enjoy making. Not like, being on the make, but making, putting together, piecing, composing, constructing, drawing, painting.

Today I had some spare time, and since I just purchased (but have yet to receive) a quart of "padding compound" (that stuff on the edge of notepads that binds them together but makes it so you can pull the pages off easily), I made a number of designs for notepads. Mostly things that will become gifts. One with a dragonfly for my mom's birthday, one with my band's logo for my boyfriend (he's our bassist). I'm going to make a decision one with a pro/con list for an indecisive friend. I'm on a roll!

And when I'm not making something, I will read or watch something. Entertain myself in some way and relax! Relaxation is important!