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Of Life and Living

I don't pretend to know a whole ton, maybe because I don't.

However there are times in our lives, check points if you will, that give us a chance to look back reflect and see where we are going. I so value times like that.

Times like today. Why did I check point today? I did it because 21 years ago I was born. Weird right? I don't feel like I'm 21, but whatever.

So I was trying to think up things that I may have learned or changed in these years of life, and after much pondering I could only think up a few. So here they are. Knowledge according to Shay.

1) Tough times NEVER last. I know they feel like they will, and I feel like they will, but they don't. They simply can't. So bite down, hold on, and bear the wind, because it will end.

2) Challenges make us stronger. Just like muscles, sometimes we must be torn in order to grow. Challenges work the same way.

3) Life is good. As good as you want it to be. Either you can go through life complaining, wishing you had a different life, body, face, brain, etc. Or you can accept yours and rock it. Because only you get your life, so make it an awesome one.

4) There are good people in the world. Never lose faith in humanity. There are sometimes good people who are good just because their hearts are good.

5) Love conquers all. I'm not talking about the mushy rom-com love. I'm talking about God's love for each of us. I don't understand it, but I can feel that it's real. The love never ends, no matter what we've done, at the end of our day, when our feet are tired and sore, we have his love. So when you are feeling unloved, or frustrated. Remember. He loves you.

Well folks, there's my lesson for you.

I don't share too many personal pictures, but since it was a glorious weekend I thought I would share some! :)

Loves, Shay!

My lovely friends

The streamers that blocked the door

My bedroom door that is now a giant present! 

My twin who turned 15! 

Some backflipping times

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