Dear Me,
Hello beautiful!
I know we haven't spoken for a while, but I thought of a few things that you should know. Trust me, this advice comes from the best source.
First, your daughter will grow very fast. I know it feels like you have all the time in the world to impart knowledge and experience to her, but before you know it she will be nine years old, making her own eggs for breakfast and telling you that everything is for babies. Cherish these nights when she still wakes you at 2 a.m. because she needs you. They will not last forever.
She is smart, just like you knew she would be. All of the things you are doing and plan to do with her work wonderfully. You raise a strong, compassionate child who loves to learn. All of your hard work pays off with her. You might want to work a smidgen of humility into your life lessons though.
Don't stress so much. I know it feels like life isn't going the direction you thought it would. It will feel like that for many years. It still feels that way some days. You will learn so much in the next ten years about yourself and life. Enjoy the ride. I know that is probably not what you want to hear and it is difficult for you to do. Life is not about how much work you complete. It is not about making money or being "successful".
It is the things in between that are what will stick with you. You won't remember the day to day goals you set for yourself to complete, but you will remember where you were when your baby loses her first tooth, the first time you swam in the ocean and the excitement on your baby girls face when she is hiding the Easter eggs for the fifteenth time that day.
Trust your first instincts. They are usually right on. I know how you love to second guess yourself but trust me. Life will flow much smoother if you just go with your gut.
Don't ever think your life will never get better. It will. It may also get worse. There is always a rebound. Just follow what you love. The rest will work itself out.
Last, but not least, love yourself more. Everyone has days when they get disappointed with themselves. I know all your thoughts and feelings, remember? I lived through it. But that's the point...I LIVED THROUGH IT. You will too.
You will meet many fantastic people over the next ten years and they will all leave a mark on your life. They help you to grow and learn. You will never be the same person you are today. So love it because tomorrow it will be gone.
Like Donkey says "Keep on moving, don't look down."
With Love,
~Future You
P.S.-You're awesome. Pass it on.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
"Act in black and white. Think in shades of gray."--ME
I had an amazing professor in college. This man was less like a professor, and more like a life coach. He was the kind of teacher that tried to show you the bigger picture. He tried to open our minds and make us look at the world from our own great vantage point that only we could.
For our final project in one of his classes, we had to imagine that we were ourselves in the future and we bumped into a classmate at a bar in New York City. We needed to give a detailed account of the conversation that took place in this futuristic meeting. There were several points he wanted us to hit, including what we had done for a living the last several years, where we were living, and what brought us to the city. The part that stuck out for me then, and still sticks in my head to this day was a quote. We had to create an original quote to leave this former classmate with.
I remember thinking about what my quote would be longer than I spent on the rest of this paper. It was the last thing I completed. I knew it had to be something lasting and resonating. I needed to think of something future Megan would be proud of. I couldn't write a quote that was cliché, or trending. It needed to be timeless. After all, future me would be wiser than college me.
I am still proud of my quote. But more importantly, I am proud of myself for not only pushing through and writing any old thing to finish the assignment, but for actually trying to get something out of it. I didn't realize at the time that I was absorbing so much from my professor, but now I am eternally grateful he was a part of my life.
Thank you for all you taught me.
"Act in black and white. Think in shades of gray." --Megan Schneider
P.S.- You're awesome. Pass it on.
For our final project in one of his classes, we had to imagine that we were ourselves in the future and we bumped into a classmate at a bar in New York City. We needed to give a detailed account of the conversation that took place in this futuristic meeting. There were several points he wanted us to hit, including what we had done for a living the last several years, where we were living, and what brought us to the city. The part that stuck out for me then, and still sticks in my head to this day was a quote. We had to create an original quote to leave this former classmate with.
I remember thinking about what my quote would be longer than I spent on the rest of this paper. It was the last thing I completed. I knew it had to be something lasting and resonating. I needed to think of something future Megan would be proud of. I couldn't write a quote that was cliché, or trending. It needed to be timeless. After all, future me would be wiser than college me.
I am still proud of my quote. But more importantly, I am proud of myself for not only pushing through and writing any old thing to finish the assignment, but for actually trying to get something out of it. I didn't realize at the time that I was absorbing so much from my professor, but now I am eternally grateful he was a part of my life.
Thank you for all you taught me.
"Act in black and white. Think in shades of gray." --Megan Schneider
P.S.- You're awesome. Pass it on.
Melanie Martinez - Dollhouse (Official Music Video)
I fell in love with this video a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to share it with you for several reasons. First, Melanie Martinez's voice is amazing. She has so much talent and her voice gives me goose bumps.
Second, and more importantly, her content is raw. It doesn't hide and I think the point that this particular song makes is one that speaks to most families. In today's society, especially with social media, much of our lives has become transparent. It's all about keeping up appearances. This song crushes it. Plus it's a little creepy, and tis the season.
P.S. You're awesome. Pass it on.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Changing Together
We all come from somewhere different. Not only geographically, but mentally and physically also. I am a firm believer that all of our experiences, the people we meet, the things we read and taste and see, all shape us into new people everyday. And by these small steps, we grow.
There are many theories about people and change. Some will tell you that people never change. Some will tell you that people can change. I believe that we are all changing all the time. With every breath, every song, every season, we evolve into a newer, updated version of ourselves. These microscopic changes may go unnoticed, even by us, until one day they are collectively formed into something bigger.
The guy sitting at the table across from you at lunch may be eating there because it is his favorite restaurant. But today, his waiter is very rude, service is slow, his soup is bad and his entrée comes out cold. Tomorrow he tries a new restaurant with a friend and suddenly, he has a new favorite. A small change, but one that you are witnessing, and may not even realize.
I reflected this morning about the person I was ten years ago. I did many things I was not proud of, others that I was very proud of. I was still young and figuring out life and where I stood in the grand scheme of things. What I noticed, is that when I think back to that me, I don't feel like the same person. I wonder what must have been going through my head then. What do I know now that I didn't at that time?
I understand that I had to progress through all the days of my life to bring me to where I am today. Every person I have met along the way has contributed to me in some way, big or small. Some of these people stay with you for the long haul and you will change and grow together. Some pop into your life for the universal equivalent of a blink, but leave a profound mark. But each step makes us new.
The point is everyone is changing everyday. They may not know it. Maybe they are working through some traumatic experience. Maybe they weren't taught the lessons you have been taught. Maybe they haven't met the same influential people, had the same opportunities, or weren't given the same chances you have been given. Sometimes it is hard for us to abstain from judging others, but remember, they are not you and you have not lived their life.
There are many theories about people and change. Some will tell you that people never change. Some will tell you that people can change. I believe that we are all changing all the time. With every breath, every song, every season, we evolve into a newer, updated version of ourselves. These microscopic changes may go unnoticed, even by us, until one day they are collectively formed into something bigger.
The guy sitting at the table across from you at lunch may be eating there because it is his favorite restaurant. But today, his waiter is very rude, service is slow, his soup is bad and his entrée comes out cold. Tomorrow he tries a new restaurant with a friend and suddenly, he has a new favorite. A small change, but one that you are witnessing, and may not even realize.
I reflected this morning about the person I was ten years ago. I did many things I was not proud of, others that I was very proud of. I was still young and figuring out life and where I stood in the grand scheme of things. What I noticed, is that when I think back to that me, I don't feel like the same person. I wonder what must have been going through my head then. What do I know now that I didn't at that time?
I understand that I had to progress through all the days of my life to bring me to where I am today. Every person I have met along the way has contributed to me in some way, big or small. Some of these people stay with you for the long haul and you will change and grow together. Some pop into your life for the universal equivalent of a blink, but leave a profound mark. But each step makes us new.
The point is everyone is changing everyday. They may not know it. Maybe they are working through some traumatic experience. Maybe they weren't taught the lessons you have been taught. Maybe they haven't met the same influential people, had the same opportunities, or weren't given the same chances you have been given. Sometimes it is hard for us to abstain from judging others, but remember, they are not you and you have not lived their life.
#ShareTheLove
Friday, February 14, 2014
SHARE THE LOVE 3.1
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ALL!
Share the love today and everyday. Here are just a few things to pass around today. Remember I love you all!
Share the love today and everyday. Here are just a few things to pass around today. Remember I love you all!
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
SHARE THE LOVE 2.1
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I decided to share
Over the next few days I will be posting, Pinning, and Tweeting pictures, quotes and videos of love.
Share them with someone close to you.
Share the love.
Over the next few days I will be posting, Pinning, and Tweeting pictures, quotes and videos of love.
Share them with someone close to you.
Share the love.
Love ya!
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