Out With the Old...

"And I am done with my graceless heart,
so tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart..."
-Florence and the Machine

Sorry, guys! I am so so sorry that it has taken me so long to write another post. First couple weeks of college are killer.

There comes a time in our lives where we have to embrace the phrase "out with the old, in with the new." We sometimes must push past the old memories of broken hearts and stolen kisses in order to collect, well, new broken hearts and memories (perhaps some stolen kisses as well).

Recently, I have had to learn to let go of things: my inhibitions, my judgments, my ideals. Only some of them, but enough to make me re-evaluate myself as an individual. What do I want to get out of life?

I had to let go of the idea that everyone here at UNC is going to like me. For starters, I recently found out some people go here who I am not overly fond of. But also: there is someone for everyone. Every stoner, every geek, every athlete and actor has someone who thinks like them. We are, of course, all unique, but I find myself noticing that every person here belongs here.

I have also had to let go of some judgments I had made before coming here. The classes are not as big as I had expected, the food is way better, and college (as far as I have seen) is not just one big party. But there is a certain amount of beauty in that. I was pleasantly surprised once I dropped my judgments and preconceived notions about the college experience.

So here is my thought for the day: get rid of the ideas that hinder you, the memories that have become a stigma. Enjoy the moment you are in with whomever might be sitting next to you. You never know what you will have in common with them. They may end up being your next true love, your next best friend, or maybe it is just someone you will have a great conversation with and never end up talking to again.

Carpe Diem, my loves.

"Inspire Me" Week begins Monday.

Have a great day and don't forget to smile.

-Alaska