The title to tonight’s blog was taken from a scrapbook I made for a psychology project. It’s dated December 16, 2004. Inside, it holds truths which remain constant today, those which have turned into untruths following time/experiences/growth, and also those which remain true though less prominent in my interpretation of the present. It’s worth reviewing. And updating.
5 1/2 years later – Past and present broken down:
- 5 words used to describe me:
- 2004
- stubborn
- confident
- respectful
- athletic
- caring
- 2010
- traveled
- excited
- relaxed
- funny
- optimistic
- 2004
- I like that I am:
- 2004
- Passionate about the things I believe are right
- Honest about my thoughts
- Open-minded
- 2010
- Open to new opportunities
- Comfortable in my own skin
- Surrounded by good people
- 2004
- I need to learn to:
- 2004
- Organize my life
- Hold my tongue
- Let go of past hurts
- 2010
- Quit over analyzing
- Organize my life
- Make my own way in the world
- 2004
- I want to:
- 2004
- Stop allowing fear to paralyze me
- Strengthen my faith level
- 2010
- Stop allowing fear to paralyze me
- Always follow my heart
- 2004
- My top values are:
- 2004
- Faith
- Respect
- Family
- Kindness
- Trust
- 2010
- Faith
- Respect
- Family
- Friendship
- Growth
- 2004
- My talents:
- 2004
- Sports
- Singing
- 2010
- Communicating
- Forgiving
- 2004
- Tomorrow I would like to be:
- 2004
- More Responsible
- Health Conscious
- 2010
- Further along with my paper
- Aware of my daily blessings
- 2004
- Two deep concerns I have right now:
- 2004
- Relationship with [my boyfriend at the time]
- College
- 2010
- Living situation
- Career
- 2004
- Favorite quotation(s):
- 2004
- Play your game: Don’t focus about what anyone else thinks. Play for you. – my parents
- 2010
- Many are the plans in a man’s heart but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. – Proverbs 19:21
- Live in the now. Act spontaneously. Embrace the unknown. – self
- 2004
- If I were anyone else, I would be:
- 2004
- Rich and famous
- 2010
- Entirely disappointed
- 2004
- I am a(n):
- 2004
- Christian, daughter, friend, sister, grand-daughter, girlfriend, cousin, role model, counselor, niece, woman, writer, singer, artist, student, athlete, Taurus
- 2010
- Christian, daughter, sister, relative, friend, traveler, role model, mess, comedian, artist, disciple, lady, enigma, wanderer, listener, talker, learner
- 2004
- Two experiences that affected me in a personal way:
- 2004
- Soccer with Adam Danielczyk: We were his girls. He cared for us more than he cared about himself.
- [ Side note: This is something that still pains my heart with joyful remembrances and always will. We were lucky to have him.]
- Spring Hill: Strengthened faith life
- Soccer with Adam Danielczyk: We were his girls. He cared for us more than he cared about himself.
- 2010
- Alzheimer’s
- Heartbreak
- 2004
- My biggest fears:
- 2004
- Being forgotten
- Growing up
- 2010
- Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? – Matthew 6:27 …
- 2004
- I would like to be remembered as a:
- 2004
- Role model
- 2010
- Role model
- 2004
- 10 experiences I would like to have:
- 2004
- Own a bulldog named “Boomer”
- Live away [CHECK!]
- Marry
- Become a mom to little boys (a soccer mom)
- Study abroad in Europe [CHECK!]
- Decorate my own house
- Own a black minivan
- Become a recognized photographer
- Be an aunt
- Be a spoiling grandma
- 2010
- Sky diving
- Camping weekend
- See a bald eagle in nature
- Live in Grand Rapids
- Live outside of Michigan
- Be published as an author
- Obtain a motorcycle license
- Run a marathon
- Learn to sew
- Road trip with friends
- 2004
- My favorite TV show:
- 2004
- Laguna Beach
- 2010
- Cougar Town
- 2004
- Favorite article of clothing:
- 2004
- Jeans
- 2010
- Scarves!
- 2004
- I see my sister as:
- 2004
- Beautiful
- 2010
- Strong
- 2004
- When I grow up I want to be:
- 2004
- A kid!
- 2010
- A kid! 😉
- 2004
- I get most frustrated when:
- 2004
- I don’t succeed immediately
- 2010
- I feel embarrassed
- 2004
Those are the highlights documenting how I’ve changed and how I’ve remained the same. It’s an interesting project to keep around. I suggest you start one today and pick it back up in a few years. You might be surprised/saddened/impressed/embarrassed at the things contained.
For me, 2004 points out my youth (as I would expect) but also my crippling inclination to project into the future past any predictable cues – and with goals that are unachievable on my own. Hopefully 2010 feels a bit more independent and a bit more present. It ought to. It’s now.
Cougar Town is great coz i also love hot women who are cougars .