Happy :)

I don't know what it is lately, maybe this BEAUTIFUL weather, but I'm really happy with my life. I worked out with Doni (the trainer I met last week that was also in an accident) a lot this week. I feel so lucky to have all this experience already! It makes talking with people a lot more interesting. When I talk to people that haven't been through what I have, they listen to my story like they watch a movie. It surprises them and interests them and they love my happy ending. And when I talk to people that have been in my shoes, like Doni, it's completely different.. in a good way! We both wake up every morning thankful for the air we breathe and the fact that we can walk again. And then we see eachother, and we can talk about how amazing it was to wake up and breathe and walk that morning. If anyone is into astrology, the lunar month of Pisces starts the actual new year. So last weekend I thought about what I want to do with my amazing life this year. I decided I wanted to get closer to the things that are important to me. Family, friends, my health, being in shape, doing well in school, keeping busy.. just the simple stuff right now. My relationship with my family is muuuccchh better lately. Friends, too. Like I said before, I've always been able to make friends, but I've never kept any. Whether that's my fault or not, I don't know. But I'm really going to try to figure that out this year. As far as my health goes, I'm doing great right now. I've been running a lot more, so my lungs are getting stronger and I can breathe easier. I've been going out with friends, but I haven't been drinking at all. Not that I was a heavy drinker before, but it's so unimportant to me I just don't need to be doing it. I feel like every time I drink, I'm slapping myself in the face. Like, "Hello! Look at everything you've worked for! Don't be stupid." There's a time and a place for everything, and every weekend with anybody who's willing to join me is not one. Besides running, I've been working with a personal trainer as much as I can. When I don't do that, I train myself. Which is hard, but I'm really proud of how good I've gotten at it. I think I might change my major and do something in health and fitness. I also reeaally want to play soccer. :( I can't play sports because of my brain injury. If I had no conscience, I would be signed up already.. but mom would have a stroke or something. The only "sport" I can think of that I could do is Kickboxing. I'm definitely doing that over the summer when I have money. One more thing to look forward to! Summer! A new job, making money, kickboxing, not having to worry about school, nice weather, getting a tan.. I can't wait! Who knows.. maybe I'll meet somebody, too. :)

"Early in the morning, it’s the dawn of a new day. New hopes, new dreams, new ways. I open up my heart, and I’m gon’ do my part and make this a positively beautiful day." :) India.Arie