I am a firm believer that one should not let the regrets of others become their own reality. Trace Adkin's song "You're gonna miss this," is something I think about often. I think about how many times I've heard "We take small things for granted," or "I wish I had done this or that." So tonight, while soaking up in a hot bubble bath with a candle burning to my right, and Pandora playing to my left, I thought about the things I am thankful but often take for granted.
The pleasure of being able to sit in a hot bath for as long as I want, no interruptions.
The opportunity to go to bed when I want, and sleep late if I want.
The ability to eat junk food and a dozen doughnuts without gaining a pound.
Only having to clean up after myself.
The chance to get all my laundry and homework for an entire week done in one afternoon.
The pleasure of having a free education, and having the desire to continue further.
Having the time to go to the gym, shower, spend time with the puppy, and wait patiently for my boyfriend to get back home; being able to think.
For all the times I've heard, "I wish I had went to college," or "I wish I had chose to have children later in life," I wish I had a dime. We are supposed to learn from mistakes, disappointments, and regrets...not continue the cycle. The opportunity to have an education is in front of so many people that take it for granted; people who chose to not accept it, or people who have it and do not do their best. I'm doing my best to limit my regrets in the future. I don't want to live my life full of "what ifs." I think about the little things, and for my life I am thankful. I am thankful for having the passion and drive to steer my future, I am thankful that I have made ultimate life decisions wisely, and I am thankful that in 8 months I will be a college graduate. I hope to be a guiding light for someone. I hope that I can leave the burning desire to be successful on the path of someone who sincerely needs it. I won't get to live this college life forever, but I sure am grateful for how wonderful my life is right now.
