It's hard to believe where 2-3 years has gone. Or even the top photo, in 2010...Like where has time gone?
I remember both of the purpose of these photos, very well. Celebrating something in each.
A birthday and a college graduation.
Two things in life that are pretty significant, to put it simply.
While I was visiting my parents over the holiday's, a (some-what) of a stranger approached me. I knew this person very minimally, but am always welcome to friendly faces and conversation.
The beginning of the conversation was light and full of jokes. Awesome. But somehow the person asking me what I have been up to turned into that I am far "too good" to be someone of my hometown and I act like I am superior. Uh...
Of course, what I have learned in the last couple of years was that I would stay calm and keep my mind focused instead of arguing back.
The way that I live my life now is completely different than in 2010, 2011 (the bottom picture is almost 2 years after the top picture), 2012, most definitely 2013, and even 2014. I'll admit, while I was a little insulted, I did laugh a little bit, but I was more bummed for the person saying this.
It's so unfortunate that they just don't know. They do not know.
I just wanted to give a big shout out to my family and friends that have been there along the way. Also to those who went in a different direction than me, I wish them nothing but the best. I am very lucky, but would never think for a second that I can get by without putting in the work. While 'hard work' is a little stressful, exhausting, and irritating at times, I wouldn't change it. Since our early days of athletics and the "hard work pays off" quote drilled into our heads, it's the most true statement I may have ever said.
Here's to many more positive life changes!
I remember both of the purpose of these photos, very well. Celebrating something in each.
A birthday and a college graduation.
Two things in life that are pretty significant, to put it simply.
While I was visiting my parents over the holiday's, a (some-what) of a stranger approached me. I knew this person very minimally, but am always welcome to friendly faces and conversation.
The beginning of the conversation was light and full of jokes. Awesome. But somehow the person asking me what I have been up to turned into that I am far "too good" to be someone of my hometown and I act like I am superior. Uh...
Of course, what I have learned in the last couple of years was that I would stay calm and keep my mind focused instead of arguing back.
The way that I live my life now is completely different than in 2010, 2011 (the bottom picture is almost 2 years after the top picture), 2012, most definitely 2013, and even 2014. I'll admit, while I was a little insulted, I did laugh a little bit, but I was more bummed for the person saying this.
It's so unfortunate that they just don't know. They do not know.
I just wanted to give a big shout out to my family and friends that have been there along the way. Also to those who went in a different direction than me, I wish them nothing but the best. I am very lucky, but would never think for a second that I can get by without putting in the work. While 'hard work' is a little stressful, exhausting, and irritating at times, I wouldn't change it. Since our early days of athletics and the "hard work pays off" quote drilled into our heads, it's the most true statement I may have ever said.
Here's to many more positive life changes!
No comments:
Post a Comment