Life is simply amazing.

I've learned a lot this summer, and really gotten to know myself better. It's really fun to realize new things about myself, actually. I think that one of the most important attributes in a person is to be self-aware, so I'm working on it.

It can be quite a painful process, trying to beat out the pride that naturally inhibits my being, but I am finding myself happier for it. It's definitely been a tough summer, in that it's been a huge adjustment to be here, but also that I brought some things upon myself that were pretty painful, but I've learned from them all, and life, to me, is even more enjoyable and beautiful now. It always seems to go that way. It's so hard for me to see people go through tough experiences and not come out on top, because to me it's just so obvious that we're not alone and there is a reason we are put through trials. It's so eye-opening, and I am overwhelmed all the time be the tremendous amount of love I feel surrounding me constantly, and by the beautiful earth that I get to live in. Life can suck so much, and I can feel so torn to pieces, but I pick myself up and am SO grateful for each moment, because it has taught me to look around and appreciate those people who I have surrounding me, and all the other wonderful blessings I have.

Go outside, lay on some grass, and stare at the stars. Just appreciate it for a few minutes, or an hour. Maybe you won't feel the same way I do, not many people do, but you'll understand:

Life is simply amazing.