Acceptance and Me

Acceptance is a very important thing in the world today. It has to be in the top ten list of things to strive for in life. I have realized that the hardest acceptance to gain isn't from a loved one, a friend, or a stranger, but personal. One of the most difficult things to do is to look in the mirror, look at every little flaw and then say "Well, this is just me". I guess, though, I am one of the lucky ones that can finally do that.
Over the course of the past year, I have done a lot of learning and growing. I have done a lot of stumbling along the way too, but at least the worst that came out of that was a couple bumps and some bruises, nothing that was too extremely long-lasting. At the time this was all going on, I was so hell-bent on getting back the past, reliving the memories and trying to save what I thought I wanted, I never got to enjoy life for what it was. I put all my efforts on one or two things, and blinded myself from what seemed like too much to handle. Now that the blinders are off, I can see there was nothing to be scared of, because life kicks ass right now!
I have a great group of friends (the 3 of us are inseperable week to week) and we are planning camping trips and Canada trips and they are going to help me move. I have awesome girlfriends, and though we may not see each other as often as we like, we are always chatting and gossiping. I have been going out a lot more and having an excellent time with that. I'm even going to an Indians game with him... :-D All in all, the best thing I have have learned at this time is that the hardest part of my journey through life wasn't knowing where I was going to go in the future, but accepting where I had been in the past. I guess I am one of the really lucky ones, because I already have!