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This guy is incredible. We can all learn a lot from him. What he is doing is amazing and inspiring. He makes me want to plop down next to the next stranger I see and just start up conversation. Learn about them, understand them and where they are at in their life.

You can learn a lot from people and what they have been through. Everyone gets so caught up in their own lives, they forget that other people have them too, and maybe they have something good to share. Maybe they have something horrible to share, a miserable experience that probably shaped them. Either way, its worthwhile knowing, and moreso finding out.

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give"-Winston Churchill

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"-John Lennon

Life Happens-so leap!

It has officially been two months since my last post, something I guess I should work on. In the meantime, I have become cultured. On a more serious note, I did travel for two weeks to India and had some great experiences, and learned so many things. Here's a recap:

• No matter how bad you think you've got it, someone's got it worse.
• Ignorance is not bliss, its stupidity. Open your eyes, see the world and what it has in store for you. You will see everything you have to be thankful for so clearly. Count your blessings every single day. Someone put you here, and it was purposeful, what is your purpose? Are you doing anything good in your life- and is it good for anyone else? I think I do good things most days. But after traveling I question whether or not those things are helping any one else. Everyone should help out others a little bit more, selfishness has enveloped modern society and it is pathetically sad.
• There is more to life than you think, traveling can prove that to you. And I don't mean going and staying at the Ritz. Seeing the way people live outside of your lifestyle is life changing. You will be uncomfortable, yes. But seeing the world from someone else's point of view instead of yours- just in a new place, makes a huge difference. Step out of your shoes and walk- see the world.

I can't wait to travel more.

Also, I have met someone pretty great. It's strange how my new life at school of being on my own living in my own house can change the aspects of a relationship- things move a lot quicker. I'm falling hard and fast while trying to keep a grip on reality and its like a whirlwind I can't keep up with. I don't know when to plant my feet or when to jump, but I've been mostly jumping and wearing my heart on my sleeve. When something or someone takes you by surprise- embrace it! I can't tell you how, but when its right, you know. You just know, and there's no getting around it. I've realized my barriers are breaking and I'm a little scared, but sometimes a little leap of faith is just what it takes to be happy. I think this applies to a lot of things beyond relationships. There's a risk-reward pay off. You have to give a little and put it all on the line if you want to push the envelope. Everything is about risk and however much you put it directly determines how much you get out. The situation and person become variables in how much risk is willing to be taken.

As far as traveling and experiencing new things go-

"Sometimes your only available mode of transportation is a leap of faith" -Margaret Shepard