Thursday, February 9, 2012

Quotes

I found this quote the other day and it describes me to a T :) As I read the first couple of lines I had to laugh because I thought "Wow, this couldn't get any closer to how I live my life; always ready for the next step before it's ready to begin!" and then it kind of scared me... I need to learn to let go and just be happy with where I am right now. I always set a timeline for everything I want to accomplish in life... be here in 5 years and doing this in 10, but then I am only setting myself up for failure when I reach those dates and my "goals" haven't happened. I never want to take living for granted, but I am realizing that by not being happy today.. I'll never be happy when tomorrow comes.

"First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to get married and have children.
And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work.
And then I was dying to retire.
And now, I am dying... and suddenly I realize I forgot to live."