Ever just stop to embrace the beauty of the world around you?

I know sometimes I tend to forget how blessed I truly am. Rather, I rush through my life day to day and tend to focus on what I don't have, or what I missing out on rather than the positives. I'm not going to go into every detail of how or why I feel blessed, but just think about it for a minute. There is so much that each individual may not have, but there is also so much we we take for granted.

My friends and family are something that I forget I am blessed with. I am very dependent on people, and I hate admitting that. I care what people think, feel, and I try my best to make someone's day better. But tonight, as I was riding in the car with my Mother, I was just staring out the window at the beautiful creation. I started thinking about where I was just a year ago, and how much I have learned and grown since then. It was a bumpy road, there is no doubt about that. Yet, I had a loving family and caring friends that dealt with me through everything. I may not have seen the light in some situations because I was blinded by feelings, or whatever. Now, I can look back and see what it was they were trying tell me; how everything they said was for my good, was right, and that I really did need to take a step back and examine my life. I took them for granted the most this past year. And I am going to try my hardest not to do that anymore. It's not all about me and my problems, its about those I love. I love my family and close friends so much, and have done a horrible job this past year in expressing it. I always made up some excuse as to not hug, or call, or text. No more. They have all done so much for me, and now its my turn to give back again. Not be the jerk I became, haha.

So..

Dear friends and family,

Thank you for putting up with my crap, always being by my side, lending an ear, as well as your advice. Though I may not have seemed appreciative at the time, know that I appreciate now. Your efforts were not in vain. :) I am so blessed to have you guys, and love you very much.

Love,

me