Carpe Diem

Remember that balance I was looking for? (Refer to "I'm sitting down" blog.) I think I found it. It was really easy, too. It's in two little Latin words: "Carpe Diem!" Seize the day!

This week I have been doing just that. I have been doing what I want. And I have also been able to do what I need to do as well. I think the trick is making lists of the things I need to get done, wanting to do those things--- and then doing the other things I want to do, too.

I love being spontaneous. It has been particularly enjoyable being spontaneous with my best friend/ boy friend. He's up for basically anything I wanna do. I think he has a very Carpe Diem attitude, and I really admire it. So I've been seizing the day: watching sunsets, kissing in the rain, dancing under the stars, singing to the radio, driving with the sunroof and windows down, playing in the park...etc!

It's been a blast! This week has been incredible. Probably one of the best weeks I've had in a long time and it is because I am standing up: I am doing what I want; I am living life and loving it. I'm doing the things that I want, the way that I want to.

I'm baking cookies; I'm listening to others. I'm telling people how I feel. I'm playing, singing, laughing, smiling, kissing more. I'm writing! I'm reading!

I'm thinking about Australia: about bearing my testimony, meeting new people, talking in public, making others laugh, and watching out for crocodiles. I'm not afraid when I think about being a missionary and living in Australia.

I'm sleeping and eating, dancing and twirling. I'm wearing a hat and having attitude. I'm looking in the mirror and feeling beautiful.

Carpe Diem.... Carpe Diem ... CARPE DIEM!!!