it's 8am and there's one thing i learned about waking up early. if i make time for myself before i actually start my day i'm almost guaranteed to have a better day. so far i can vouch to that 100%.

where to begin..!? i've picked up another part time job. i can officially classify myself as a busy bee. full time student, 2 jobs, boyfriend, bestfriend, sorority, and 4 siblings. talk about much needed me time. i need a break though. mainly from school. the work load is unbelievable. at this point i'm just learning to tough it out considering it's probably not going to get any easier.

however, things have been on the upside (for the most part) i've met some remarkable people with the most interesting stories these past couple of months. they were brought into my life for some sort of reason, and after some time i started to realize why.
one friend in particular came to me sharing her story. it's incredible how she instilled so much trust in me without even knowing me for a long period of time. but little did i realize that God did bring us together and it has definitely worked out in the end.

From her story I've learned how the things that are always readily available to us, we tend to take for granted. i dont think i've became so thankful for every little thing in my life until she told me her story. i know that i'm equipped with more than plenty, but i still want more. it's me being selfish and never wanting to just settle when i know there's potential to have more. i'm working on this because i learned at church last sunday that i will never be content or find joy if my expectations are too high and if i can't be content with what i already have.
it's so true and times like this just gives me a fortunate reality check.

one big example is Thanksgiving. it's merely a time to give thanks for everything you have. also, to feast on amazing food. but that's besides the point. what happens the day after Thanksgiving? BLACK FRIDAY. where people wait hours and hours for things they probably wouldn't buy if it weren't on sale. After saying thanks for everything they have, they go to the store and trample over each other for stuff they probably don't need. that moment of joy from walking out with a brand new tv turns into what after a month? an old tv, that has you itching for a new one?

don't get me wrong, i enjoy black friday. but when i look at it from a different perspective where is that contentment? maybe i'm over analyzing all of this but in my opinion i should consider this perspective from here on out.

on a brighter note, i'm ready for the holidays and Christmas music has already begun. one great thing about living in the midwest, is when the seasons change. it makes the holidays that more special.

xoxo Dom