Smile :)

I mentioned in my last post and one a long time ago that smiling at someone, even if you don't know them, can be a very positive moment in your day.

Let's be honest, sometimes a stranger smiles at me and I think they are a downright creeper. Or weird. Or psycho. Or a million other things. However, if I think one of those million things and it all just ends with smiles being exchanged then I am okay with it all. It still counts as a plus in the day for me. So try and overlook your judgmental thoughts and take the smile in a good way. That person is (hopefully) not a creeper or anything so just keep walking and be more happy because someone took the time to smile your way.

So, I have a challenge for you all.

Or today, or the day after tomorrow, or just every day; take a moment to smile at a stranger and really mean it. You don't have to say anything if you don't want to, but I guarantee that little smile will help the stranger have a better day. Who knows? If you let it, it might help you have a better day too. :)

20 Seconds...

Have you seen We Bought a Zoo? I'm sure every single one of you will love it!

 I just love watching the trailer! :)

Recently I've been trying to keep up with one of Benjamin Mee's quotes...

That's a little crazy to think of, huh? No matter what happens within, or after, those 20 seconds will lead you somewhere great. I think all of us need to have 20 seconds of insane courage and go for something we might be too scared off....what's the worst that could happen?

That One Rule

I know that I get caught up in what others think... too much. I worry and stress over how somebody else is going to view me and my actions, heck, even just my looks. I know, kinda shallow, but I'm just being honest.

Anyways. I think we all get caught up in this constant chase of pleasing everyone around us. Let's be honest. You are never going to please everyone. Sorry if I burst some bubbles there, but it's the truth. No matter what you do, there will always be at least one person who disagrees. If we all know that, then why do we still worry so much about what everyone else will think?

This quote just put my thoughts into perspective a little bit. They are going to judge regardless, so why should we waste energy pretending to be somebody we aren't? Be the best you that you can be.

Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.

~Judy Garland~

About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.

~Rita Mae Brown~

...be yourself-not your idea of what you think somebody else's idea of yourself should be.

~Henry David Thoreau~

Take Chances

Recently I came across a quote on Pinterest (yes, I do Pinterest :) ), and I absolutely love it...

Take chances! Most of the time I get caught up in making right decisions and worrying over what the outcome will be. You could say I'm... indecisive in a way. I make decisions, but sometimes it takes me way too long, and then I worry about it forever. I know that I should just go for it, but I hesitate. This little quote reiterated to me in a profound way that I need to just jump right in. It includes great things: laugh until your stomach hurts, tell someone how much they mean to you, laugh at stupid jokes, apologize; but it also has things that aren't considered 'great;' such as: spend all your cash, date someone totally wrong for you, tell a jerk what you think of them. I love that it includes both sides! Of course we should strive to make the best decisions, but if we make one and it ends up being wrong, or not the best, don't worry so much! I make lame choices everyday and I stress way too much over how it's going to affect my life.

Well, now my approach is going to be more positive! I'll try something new, I'll text that person, I'll go somewhere crazy, I'll stay up way too late and get up way too early, I'll say what I think no matter who's listening.

I'll take chances, and regret nothing.