Life's Long Roadtrip

"So, what do you want to do with your life?"

"You should be a lawyer, a doctor, an accountant, a consultant...blah, blah, blah."

Everywhere you turn people try to tell you who to be and what to do with your life. We call that THE NOISE.

Block it. Shed it. Leave it for the conformists. As a generation, we need to get back to focusing on individuality. Self-construction rather than mass production. Define your own road in life instead of traveling down someone else's. Listen to yourself. Your road is the OPEN road. Find it.

Find the open Road.

-Manifesto of Roadtrip Nation!
 I know most of you know this but I am still kind of trying to figure out my life and today I realized I don't need to. I watched part of the documentary(which now has episodes), called Roadtrip Nation. It is basically a bunch of interviews with random people.
Some people are well known while others are just ordinary people. It made me realize that I don't need to know exactly what I want to do because I have no idea where life will take me. Most of the people that were interviewed would never have guessed they would be where they are today. One of them said. "find your passion, something that will make you happy". In my class my professor passed around a red ball, when you got it you had to name your passion. I was nervous. I HATE talking in front of people and doing this type of stuff. In my head I was thinking what should i say, what should i say....AHHHHH!!!! If they would have thrown the ball to me, I probably would have peed my pants right there! But as I was thinking of what I like to do and what my passion maybe, I started to think of things I couldn't live without. I realized that I couldn't live without going to random fun events. I couldn't live without sports. Then it hit me. I have finally picked a major that I will probably like and stick with! The next thought for anyone who is normal would be excitement. But I am not normal. So I had a freak out, inside my head of course. I FINALLY found something. I realized that by taking chances I will get to the place I need to be in life. Who knows where I will be in a few years. I will take my roadtrip, my path is open. NOW is my chance!

It's a Wonderful Life

This break a wonderful boy took me to see It's a Wonderful Life. This was my first time watching it and I was amazed with what I learned. Since  I saw this movie I have been thinking not only about my influence on others, but how the people around me influence me. I guess I never really realized how the smallest things can influence me for the better and I guess this post is going to be me thanking a few of those people...
First I want to thank my dear friend Robbie that is on a mission. He taught me so much. I am finally realizing the reason he was in my life. The things he taught me and the way he helped me improve myself is helping me grow and help others in my life today. He urged me to learn more about the Atonement and gain a better testimony about it. Today I am using the skills he taught me to influence and help others around me that need it.
Next my parents. Seriously I have no idea where I would be without them. They raised me in the gospel and they have taught me many lessons. Because of them and the way they live, I know the Savior died for us to help us with our mistakes and that no matter what mistakes we make we can return to him. And I know that my parents will love me no matter what mistakes I make in my life which has helped me love others.
I want to thank my friends that take the time to send me the simplest text that totally make my day and boost my self esteem. I love knowing that someone cares. Its at those times that I realize that sometimes all it takes is a text to let someone know you were thinking about them and that will help them with whatever they are going through.
Thank you to Kevin who is always encouraging me and always willing to help me find my way.
Thanks to Shaunzi. I know that I can call her anytime, night or day, and I don't even have to tell her whats going on. She will listen to me, talk to me or just sit there in silence and just knowing she is on the other line there for me is all it takes.
Thanks to my Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles who have been a great example to me. You have made me who I am today.
I want to thank everyone for their love and kindness. To all of  you that never realized the influence you had on me. For those that have encouraged me.
Lastly I want to thank my Savior Jesus Christ.  He has been the biggest influence in my life. Its because of him that I am who I am today. Its because of him, I can love everyone around me, no matter the life mistakes we make.Its because of him I know I can return to my Father in Heaven to live with him again. Its because of him, I am happy. Because of him I am able to feel sadness, anger, love, compassion, sympathy and understanding; and without this, I wouldn't know the true happiness that I feel. I want all of you to know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will always love you. I also want you to know that I am here for you whenever you need a helping hand, encouragement, someone who will listen to you or a shoulder to cry on . Thanks to the few of you who read this. Here is to 2011 may you be the influence you want and need to be!