Today feels like a day to write some thoughts down. Hey. It's been a while. =)
Today's blog is about people. People who have truly impacted my life thus far.
I have my forever people.
My family, who, as I have grown older have only become more amazing and extraordinary. It's funny that as we have grown older, we spend so much more time together than we used to. For my family, at the very least. Well, I guess not so funny. A progression right? As a child, you look at your siblings, cousins...parents and you can see your age differences as insurmountable. As a child, you are progressing through so many changes for the first 18 years of your life, physically and mentally, you always just seem to be at a different place in your life, your experiences are practically unrelatable. But when you get a little bit older, becoming friends is easier. Your age differences aren't insurmountable but, in fact, negligible. And that is what I treasure about my family.
I have my friends, despite how much time we can spend apart, when we get together, it seems like it was just yesterday when we last spoke. And even if it has been a while, these extraordinary people are even better than the last time because simply put, they are just good people. And I am in the firm belief that you can never have too many good people in your life. There's too much negativity around not to appreciate what goodness you can have. People who are sincerely generous, sincerely kind, just...sincere. Sure, we have some wicked good laughs (sometimes at other people's expenses, because...come on, really?), but at the root, I'm of the firm belief that the people I choose in my life are good people. And that's all that I can really ask.
I have my for now people. This I can categorize into 3 distinct categories.
I have my High School Medical Scholars peers. Who knows if any of you will ever read this. But man, you all were my first exploration of friends outside of school. And what an amazing group of people I met. Some of you are now working or are already working towards a medical career. Congratulations. For 3 weeks that summer before our senior year, you all showed me how easy it was to gain meaningful friendships just from common ground. And, again, just being good people. So even if I don't talk to you any more. Thanks for everything. I can look back 7 years later and just recall a truly amazing group of young people.
I have my study abroad friends. Two years ago, many of us were preparing for our journey to China and didn't quite know what to expect. I can't imagine going on those adventures and wanderings without you. Again, just an inspiring group of young people who again, helped me expand my horizons. Many of you are still traveling and still eking every moment for what it is worth. Or moving on to careers and into your futures. Young professionals and world travelers who inspire me to continue onward even with uncertainty because there is still so much out there for us all.
And, finally, for coming on 4 years of my life, I have my coworkers at the yarn palace otherwise known as Jimmy Beans Wool. A more eclectic group of ladies and gents, I sometimes can't imagine. Some of you have moved into that friend category above. With such a significant chunk of time spent in each others company, I would certainly hope so. And some have even moved from the friend category to be included here as well. My life is truly for the better for knowing some of the most creative and imaginative people I have ever met here. People who have shown me through their own stories that life can take you in crazy directions, but in the end, it'll be okay.
So, really, what is this post about? It's about saying thanks. I'm really good at going through the motions. But thinking about all
the people that have moved through my life, there is not one single
reason for not reaching for more. So even though you don't know it,
thanks for giving me a kick in the rear. I needed it. I'm all right, but sometimes, my own negativity gets me. There's so much positive in my life but I can't seem to remember it when I get bogged down. But it kind of is impossible with you all in my life to stay down for long.
So, if you are ever feeling down, just remember that Ailene thinks you're amazing. That has to count for something right? =) See ya later.
