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Saw this on the PostSecret blog. Thought it was worth sharing:

You know that point in your life when you realize that the house that you grew up in isn't really your home anymore? Even though you have some place where you can put your stuff that idea of home is gone. You won't have this feeling again until you create a new idea of home for yourself, you know, for your kids, for the family you start, it's like a cycle or something. Maybe that's all family really is. A group of people who miss the same imaginary place.

Ending Notes

So, I have to say, I'm a little dissapointed in some of the people's in this class blogs. I know that the people I'm referring to are not reading this-so no worries. There are some blogs that only have one or two sentences for their 2 posts every week! Is this really considered a blog post? It doesn't take that much more effort to actually write a paragraph-which I assume would be worth more credit. Half this class is the blog-so wouldn't you put more effort into it? I find enjoyment in reading the other posts-but I want something of substance to read! It doesn't mean every post has to be great, but at least 1 should be out of all the posts we've had to write! Come on. It's kind of like that feeling when you have to work on a group project-and half the people do the work but the other half do nothing-and still get their names on the paper.

Seriously

Seriously, whoever thought up the double drive through lane-not the best idea...

I Believe

I believe in choosing your path and your fate will find you. I believe sunny, warm days, make the world a better place. I believe dogs are mans best friend. I believe it doesn't hurt to indulge and buy a new pair of shoes, even if you don't need them. I believe every girl should wear a skirt once in awhile, it'll make you feel good. I believe summer takes everyone back to their childhood, and each summer the little kid in us comes out to play. I believe we should all play a giant game of kickball now and again. I believe pop is bad for you, but there are worse things and you only live once. I believe you can never have too much fun. I believe belly laughs are a form of exercise. I believe you can learn something from everyone. I believe in the power of positive thinking. I believe you should never give up. I believe in trusting your instincts. I believe God made the beach from a little slice of Heaven. I believe plane rides are meant to be fun. I believe you will never bear more burdens than you can handle. I believe riding withthe windows down is refreshing. I believe sweatpants and flip-flops are fashionable. I believe in the good. I believe you should give back to something. I believe the south is comfort in physical form. I believe everyone has a purpose. I believe you will make it through, and so will I.

Umm

There are no words Britney-no words.

2 Random Things I Saw Today

In the to-go line they asked the woman if she wanted disposable silverware or chopsticks with her order. "Chopsticks", she said. Really? I know it's fun and all, to try and pretend like us Americans know how to properly use them. I like to use them. But if you're at home-alone-why use the chopsticks?
These 4 people-the whole double date. One couple looks like they have been together longer-the other maybe a set-up, fairly new to each other but not so new he that he felt comfortable enough to put his hand on her back to lead her forward in the line. She offered to pay but the card was declined-so he paid with his card. You could see the awkwardness on her face; feel the embarassment burning her up on the inside. Think back to those first few weeks together-that would totally suck.

BCC

So, blind carbon copies are like the modern day 3-way call, ya know? You know, how when you were younger and you would call a friend and ask what they thought of another friend, not telling them that friend was on the other line on 3 way. Blind carbon copies could potentially be used for the same deceit. I get copied a lot on e-mails at work and sometimes I feel a little sneaky when I am BCC on something-even if it's a totally innocent letter! It feels like intrusion b/c the other person doesn't know! Crazy, crazy!

For Love or Money

Ok, so I don't LOVE my job-but it's not bad. I work with good people, for a good company, and my day goes by fast enough I have very few moments where I'm bored to death, staring at the clock. Right now-I work in a support role, making a little less then a first year teacher. I don't see myself doing what the "head" people in my office do, but I also need to make more money than I do. Bottom line-I know I can't live a life on the salary now. I haven't even started paying off student loans yet! But I like my job and the people-when do you make the decision on which motivator you follow? I know it's hard to find good jobs where you mesh with everyone and can like what you do-for the most part. It's true you can make too little in a good place, just as much as you can make too much in a bad place-and be unhappy on both ends. Does that make sense? I don't like being an adult sometimes!

Public Restrooms

Did you ever realize how trusting we are of public restrooms? We go in, completely trusting that everyone in society is abiding by the male/female guidelines. What's stopping someone from the opposite sex of going in the wrong restroom, just because they can? How do we know when we're in there someone won't just walk into the wrong one! It may sound simple, but public restrooms are very vulnerable place to be! Right there, for everyone, free for all!

Pride

So, I have way too much pride. Had too much pride. Too much to take a stand for things, including myself. Too many chances I let slip through my fingers. Too much pride that I care so damn much about what everyone else thinks and I want to "prove them wrong". So much pride I had no confidence in myself, too much reliance on others and not enough courage to do something about it all. I feel sick now. I feel in so deep and looking back at all the different choices I could have made.......at what point am I going to have to fix all this? It's either fix it or hope it gets better. I am changing and I didn't see it coming.