I've Learned..

I've Learned. . .
Author Unknown

I've learned. . . that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned. . . that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned. . . that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned. . . that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned. . . that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned. . . that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned. . . that you can keep going long after you can't.

I've learned. . . that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned. . . that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned. . . that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned. . . that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned. . . that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned. . . that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned. . . that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned. . . that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned. . . that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned. . . that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned. . . that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned. . . that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned. . . that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned. . . that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned. . . that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned. . . that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned. . . that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned. . . that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you you will find the strength to help.

I've learned. . . that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned. . . that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

Patience, People

So the reason I titled my blog "Patience" is because it is something I have to work on. Badly. I get so frustrated with situations, other people, and myself. I'll explain.

Situations

When things don't go my way, I get so frustrated. Especially if I've made a plan in my head? UGH! That's all it takes. If there is a plan in my head, and things play out differently than I was imagining, sometimes I can pretend it will be okay. But I'm always thinking, What the heck! What happened? Why is everything going wrong? That's exactly it. Not, oh well, it will be okay. Not at all. And THAT gets frustrating. I wish things would always pan out the way I want them to in the time I want them to.

Other People

Oh man. Certain people just make me angry. Just being around them can make me mad. Doesn't matter what they do or say, but when they open their mouth, that's when I get frustrated! Shut your pie hole! Agh! And they never stop. Telling me things I already know, telling me to do stuff I've already done. Anything like that. And it's so annoying. And I can't get over it. I don't know why.

Myself

This is the biggest thing. I beat up on myself so much. In every part of my life, I want to be better. My prayer life, my athletics, my sincerity, my appreciation, my love, my self-control, etc! Anything! I would give so much to be better at these things. And I get so down on myself when I can't accomplish that. Or when I can't do these things to at least what I think I'm capable of. Does that make sense? I just hate it! I wish that I could just move on and work on getting better. But I don't. I usually just sit and..do nothing. I have lost so much self-motivation. It's killing me.

Home

So where is home now? I spent the day in Auburn today, and honestly? I felt more loved and at home down there. I still had responsibilities, but not someone screaming at my back to do something I'd already taken care of. I never got homesick ever this past year. But I'm sick for Auburn everyday of the summer. I'm even starting to enjoy the church at Auburn more than I am at home. I could see myself living in Auburn for the rest of my life. Oh well. C'est la vie.

First One!

So here's my first post. Am I excited? WELL OF COURSE! I used to have a blog. I don't think I ever wrote in/on it though. But that was myself as a naive youngster.. Or something like that.

So this first post is going to be dedicated to you learning more about me. Sound good? Awesome.

I'll just start writing random facts about myself down. See something that catches your eye that you want to know more about? Let me know! I'll try to expound on it or clarify for you. :)

• My middle name is Elizabeth.
• I have a black lab/golden retriever mutt named Sadie.
• My oldest best friend is currently in Tiger, Georgia working at a camp which I wish I had the privilege to.
• When playing sports--especially my newest attempt, tennis--I can get very competitive and get frustrated when I don't perform to a level at which I believe myself capable.
• I am a cradle Catholic and love it. I have found The Way, The Truth, and The Life. Now to follow.
• I am a member of the AUMB's drumline. Being a part of this organization (yes, organization) has led me to find wonderful friends, and lots of fun parties. :)
• I am a "big picture" kind of person, but I need the details to get done correctly too or else I think about it and what could have been done better when I'm finished.
• I enjoy every type of pink jelly bean Jelly Belly has come out with. The only thing that tops those is the Starburst pink jelly beans.
• I have been a drummer since six grade, and couldn't imagine having to focus my breathing to play an instrument. My strength and talent is in my hands, and that's where it will stay. Winds..PSH..
• If I could have one attainable life goal besides getting to Heaven, it would be to visit every major city in the world. All of the big name places. I'm a city person; I love big cities, mostly because I grew up in Birmingham, AL.
• To follow that, I love love love the country and small towns too. I could never live in the big city, but could see myself in a small rural town one day.
• I am changing my major to only Human Development and Family Studies because science just isn't working out for me. Plus, I so enjoy working with children. All of them. Of any age. Including middle schoolers. I know..
• I am a huge star gazer. Love it. Wish I could see them at home, but too many lights.
• I am the most technologically challenged person ever. Not because I don't know how to work technology, but because mine always breaks. I don't know why, but I have gone through the most phones and cameras of anyone I know.
• I am a BROTHER of the national honorary band fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi. Yes, it is a fraternity; our chapter (Pi) is coed, and I love it that way! I love all of the brothers and the hard work they put into everything we do. Similar to the drumline, some of my best friends thus far have come from this nationally recognized organization.
• I like driving on the interstate with the windows down, even when it's raining.
• I have three brothers: Joe is at UA, Andrew is a senior in high school, and Ben will be a freshman in high school. WEIRD.
• My favorite colors are orange and purple. But not together. Ick.. Unless it's the pimpwagon. :)
• My entire life, until junior year, I wanted to be a marine biologist.
• I am a front ensemble tech at Phil Campbell High School in North Alabama and I love it. The kids are so great, and it's so rewarding to take clarinet players and not teach them to hit the keyboard, but teach them to be real percussionists.
• I have a black 2006 Mazda6 named Charlie. Don't hate.
• I adore taking pictures of anything. Never taken pictures of people posing and stuff like that. But I love landscape photography. And I will not take a photography class, probably ever.
• I used to be a Facebook-aholoic. But I've gotten so much better.
• I love people so much. I love meeting new people, and making new friends. I tend to get along better with people older than me, but I have a lot of younger friends too.
• I'm still working on my prayer life, and that's my big thing right now. If I can learn to trust God more than I am now, I completely believe it will help me in a lot of my daily struggles elsewhere too!
• Next year, I am living with some of the awesomest women ever. Collectively, we are known as Sarka Susby. Aubie 2010, it's on.
• No matter what, I refuse to blow a kiss at a clock at 11:11 and make a wish. I won't do it.
• Glee is one of my favorite shows now, and I want it to come back on, please!
• I started reading the Bible for the first time this year, and I've read most of the New Testament already! War Eagle :)
• I love love love playing ultimate frisbee. Actually, I mostly love just throwing it long. People tell me I throw funny, and I don't doubt it.
• I want to get to know you. LGLP: Love God, love People. I'm working on the God half now. I want to work on the people part even more. So help me out. Who are you?

Ur the Best

B Happy

I love you

-Sarah C.