Taking the Time

So much for regular postings. A lot of things have changed since August, and a lot of things have stayed the same. I'm learning to surround myself with, and think about, those things that make me happiest. I know that you life isn't always conducive to optimism, but I'm beginning to realize more and more that being happy, and leading a productive life is a choice. There are aspects of our personality and things that we consider constant and beyond our ability to change in life. Most of these things only seem to be that way. Taking time and perspective, really distilling your thoughts, desires, goals and needs down can be difficult, but incredibly enlightening. I'm talking to old friends more and realizing that I can lead life the way I want to without sacrificing who I am; I can do things for me and for other people. Well, I sincerely hope I post more often than every 5 months from now on. We'll see how it goes.