I’m Jess and only one fraction of the Fantastic Four. I am 21 and newly single (is it still new if it occurred 4 months ago?). And for the record, I did not vote on “The Summer of Love.” I am still on the donors list for a new heart, and don’t think I’m ready for even the possibility of a minor ache- good or bad. But since I lost the vote, I will go along with this title. This is my summer of love. My summer where I focus on the love of my friends, family, and most importantly, where I learn how to love myself again. Not THAT “self love” Sandy, I have already mastered that aspect! But where I learn to love myself and accept who I am for how I look and what I accomplish. I am going to try my hardest, but if you have ever hated something about yourself, I’m sure you know how difficult it can be to overcome those imperfections.
For example, a few days ago, I turned down the opportunity to go to The Springs with a group of people. Even though I declined because an old friend of mine was coming into town for the day, the real reason wasn’t because I had plans. If he said they were going tomorrow, I’d still say no. To be honest, there is no way I could face a group of college guys while I only have a bathing suit to hide behind. Now by no means do I think I am fat, because seriously, I’m not. But a bathing suit? I’ll pass. Yet as I think about why I said no, I know that I am just holding myself back from having a really great time. I mean, floating down the river with seemingly endless beer, the sun, and good company= a guaranteed good time! So like an alcoholic, I have admitted I have a problem, but now what? I still feel like shit. And even though I am vowing to stop complaining, hit the gym, and eat better this summer, there is no instant gratification.
So bring on the inspirational quotes! I will add them all to my mirror where I will read them everyday.
Cheers to a promising summer (crossing my fingers) and great friends!
... Now where’s my beer?
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Jess, here are some quotes that inspire me. hope u find in them something you like.
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Swedish Proverb
"When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us."
Helen Keller
"One way to get the most out of life is
to look upon it as an adventure."
William Feather
“You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and you will not find that person anywhere.”
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
You have been through so much and I am happy to see that all you want to do now is love yourself. A necessary goal indeed. One that I strive for daily. I hope you will take the time this summer brings you to look within yourself. see all the strength you possess, appreciate them and everything that makes you, you. The stuff that no one else has. the experiences that you alone have gone through. praise yourself for your strengths and for your flaws. remember that mistakes make you human and teach you lessons that are necessary for growth. remember what you've been through and learn from the past but otherwise forget about yesterday. be someone else today. whoever you want. don't appologize, don't explain just be who you want to be. find out what you like, what makes you happy, and go for it! today is the first day of the rest of your life. no one can tell you who you are. the past cannot hold you back. no one knows all you possess inside you, maybe not even you can fully understand it all. Use this time, use it to paint, to write, to help others in need, to play, to laugh, to learn, to grow. do it on your own. do something for you. take in the love offered by the people around you, ignore the rest.
hope this helps