So much has happened the past few weeks, yet I never take time to put what I've felt from it into words. Tonight, with the thunder and lightning, and Justin Timberlake's Mirrors (It's better if you listen along too) playing in the background, I thought it'd the perfect way to clear my mind before bed. Yoga helps, but that was a few hours ago, and I'll take nature's open opportunity.
First off, I know that this may not be a big deal for some people, but the Louisville Cardinals won the 2013 National Championship. Honestly, words cannot express the joy I felt from that. This team this year had so many storylines, from Gorgui, Peyton, Russ, Kevin, Chane, Luke... there has never been a team that I've watched that I wanted them to win so badly. (Granted I felt terrible for Preston Knowles when he went out injured in 2011, but that's a different story) So having this team finish it out, especially after Kevin's injury, was so fantastic. I got to celebrate with my friends in Louisville, and with Cardinal fans all over the city. We've been waiting since 1986 to celebrate, and we were finally able to. Louisville First, Cardinals Forever.
Now: I know most everyone has heard of the explosions in Boston during the marathon. I was so appalled at the fact that it happened, and then I remembered that there were people there that I cared about, as one of my best friend's family lives up there. Luckily for her and us, everyone is okay. Her father is a firefighter, and was probably extremely busy. But it is people like him, like the policemen, and volunteers that stepped up and help control the situation, those are people that we sometimes forget to appreciate. I'm happy we have them, and I'm very happy that the people I know are also safe. Definitely thoughts are in Boston.
One thing I found online just about 20 minutes ago is this Dove YouTube video: Dove Beauty Sketches If you haven't seen it, I suggest you definitely do. We also forget our beauty, and tend to focus on negative aspects (like how I keep finding white hairs here and there lol). I don't want to spoil the video, but I definitely cried watching it. Just seeing how surprised people were... Just try to remember that you are a beautiful people, and you may just forget what other people see as your beauty. Make sure to revisit it, to help you be content.
I'm sorry this post has been a bit disjointed, but I feel like I've had a lot on my mind. Emotions are swirling, and I've probably cried more in the past 2 weeks than I have in the past 2 months. Not from sadness, but just letting all emotions come out and not holding them in. It's been refreshing, to say the least.
I usually also hate rain, thunderstorms, bad weather... but there's something refreshing that comes with a good rainstorm. It's a fresh start... we could all use that from time to time.
I'll stop rambling. But maybe I can sleep a bit better tonight. Just remember, tomorrow is a new day, so go make it great.
