Applaud

Yesterday I came across my list of New Year's resolutions. As I looked through some of the things I had hoped to accomplish, I realized that sometimes life has other plans. My list included things like putting myself "out there" more, keeping my room clean, cooking new meals every week, saving up money for a new camera, and the like. Ask me how many of these things have happened in the last six months. I will tell you. None. At first, I was a bit disappointed! Can you blame me? I have become another statistic! One more failed New Year's Resolutioner. My life is a pathetic mess.


As I moped about my apartment and begrudgingly worked on (or put off) a music theory composition, I started to think of the things I have accomplished in the last six months. I finished my second year of college. I made it through my first year in my music program! I fell more in love with teaching voice lessons! I became an AUNT! (See pictures HERE). I moved in with my cousin and best friend since birth! I found a boy who makes my life a constant adventure! I got a job! All things that I did not plan. Many of them, hard things! I AM NOT A PATHETIC MESS! I AM A CONFIDENT, ACCOMPLISHED MESS!


Here is the moral of my story. You can do hard things.


Here is the second moral of my story. Accomplishments, even if unexpected or unplanned for, are still accomplishments. Be proud of them. Throw your list out the window if it makes you happier.


Listen to this song. Guster. All The Way Up To Heaven. It's fabbie.

Notice the key change just shortly after 3:10. Now notice the inserted applause just after the key change. Best. That's what it's all about, kids. YOU EXECUTED THAT KEY CHANGE WITH SUCCESS!!! APPLAUD YOURSELF!


You can do hard things.