Let me just start this post with a declaimer:
I strongly dislike hannah montana, not her personally just her show, music, memorabilia, and all she represents. However, her latest hit, “the climb” made me think.
.Every step I’m taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking
But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high
There’s always gonna be another mountain
I’m always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose
Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

How very true for me these day, I sometimes feel bursts of purposeful ambition, only to have my latest efforts squelched before really taking off… I find myself facing disappointment after disappointment, after broken heart. But Last night I started thinking, “you know, Wallowing in this isn’t really getting me anywhere..” I decided to be proactive, I went to the library, checked out some books, and set to work. I was up until 6:00 am. Mapping out goals for myself,making lists, and highlighting characteristics that I want to about myself.
I need, for instance, to gain more control of myself, especially my mouth. In todays society with freedom of speech, and various syndromes and disorders what I call “randomness” is much less taboo that it would’ve been a couple of decades ago. Which is good for me, since I tend to shout out the most random things, at the most inopportune moments! Or I simply divulge whatever might be floating through my head at any given moments, which among close friends can often prove amusing albeit slightly embarrassing. But lately it’s gotten worse, I find my self yelling out car windows or asking awkward questions to random strangers, and sometimes just being downright uncouth. SO I’ve been making a concerted effort to control myself. It’s difficult but, rewarding. Thats not to say of course that I’m stifling my naturally rambunctious and bubbly personality… just adding keen judgement to the mix.
My point is I could complain about the odd looks I get, or people calling me weird or creepy, and be depressed about it… or I can take charge and change the habits… I’m feeling pretty Good about this new take charge attitude… Things are finally looking up, I’m pursuing my art, exercising my mind, even playing chess again! This is the beginning of a beautiful summer! =] more updates coming soon! =]