Timing is everything.

I can't stop thinking.

I can't stop thinking about this.

I can't stop thinking about that.

I can't stop thinking about the way things play out.

I believe that whatever will be, will be.

I believe that everything happens for a reason.

I can usually hold to these beliefs,

but for the first time in a while,

I want things to work out.

I want my dreams to become reality.

It's one never-ending story.

Every time I go to turn a new page, 

or start a new chapter,

I end up right back where I started.

I feel like certain things are truly meant to be.

There's something always drawing me back.

So here I sit again.

I was perfectly fine,

but now,

my head is reeling,

my heart starts racing,

and I get lost in memories, and distant dreams of what could be.

Dreams of what I want to be.

Timing really is everything isn't it?

Maybe it's the universe sending a sign,

but this really is something.

I can feel it.

Is it worth it to take a risk?

Is it worth it to take a chance,

to take it again?

While I sit and tell myself to stope thinking such absurdities,

I can't help but wonder as my mind wanders.

I guess you never know unless you try.

While I sit and wait for everything to play out,

I'll hold to my dreams,

but always remember in my heart that what is meant to be,

will simply be.

-K

Truly. Madly. Deeply.

Things aren't always perfect.

Somehow, this makes life stunningly beautiful.

I feel perfection, absolute perfection, is an impossibility.

In a sense, it's completely subjective.

Perfection is in the eyes of the beholder.

I strive to be imperfect.

I like the little quirks I have, the awkward moments, and the ridiculous laughs.

My imperfections mold me into who I am.

Luckily,

I've managed to stay true to who I've always wanted to be.

I've watched so many people change right before my eyes,

and it makes me question whether or not I ever knew who they truly were...

I always question, but I never judge,

Another thing I fancy in myself and others.

I believe in withholding judgement.

I believe in offering an opinion and letting people make their own mistakes.

How else will they ever learn?

In addition, what was not right for you may be perfect for someone else.

Your mistake may be someones right move.

I believe in letting people decide what is right for themselves and being there for them, whether it falls together, or it falls apart.

I believe imperfection in all its beauty entails making mistakes.

I've definitely made more than my fair share,

all with a lesson to be learned.

Some lessons I've decided to ignore,

others I've understood right off the bat.

It's good to take the time to remember, that the person you are, is beautiful.

When you feel imperfect or make mistakes,

just remember,

you share that feeling with everyone in the world.

Embrace it.

Love your imperfections and learn from your mistakes.

You will only grow.

When you feel imperfect or make mistakes,

just remember,

you are beautiful,

and you are loved.

Never stop believing in yourself.

-K

P.S. Here is one of my favorite quotes :)

The moment I said it.

Sometimes,

I day dream.

Usually about past memories.

I tend to get lost in them.

I just can't help it.

Sometimes,

that can be embarrassing.

Especially when I get a goofy grin on my face in the middle of campus,

or a slight cringe of embarrassment when I remember something I wish I could forget.

I love memories.

Sometimes,

a place can hold too many memories.

Everywhere you look the past flashes before your eyes.

This can be good or bad, dependent on the situation at hand.

Sometimes,

the memories make me smile and feel lucky to hold it in my heart.

Sometimes,

the memories make me wish I could go back and relive every wonderful moment.

Sometimes,

the memories make me realize how happy I am with the present.

But most of all,

the memories make me miss the people who are part of my story, but haven't been seen in a while.

They make me wish things were different, and that things always work out the way we want them too.

That would make life too easy.

I like a little challenge,

so bring it on universe.

Memories are lovely, but don't get stuck watching the past because chances are you're missing out on the present.

Legally Blonde

Elle Woods, you've inspired me.

You've made me sit back and contemplate upon something when I thought I felt so certian.

Is love enough?

Really though, have you ever thought about it?

Questioned the power of love?

Until now, I never have.

I believed love, true love, could conquer anything.

With love distance means nothing, and no trial nor tribulation could tear it apart.

If there's a will there is a way; love is the way.

In the words of Nicholas Sparks,
"When people care about each other, they always find a way to make it work".

But look at Elle.

She fell head over heels in love,

and she thought he was too,

but it wasn't enough.

That really made me think, and think I did.

Sometimes, love isn't enough.

But you know what that means?

It wasn't true love,

and it wasn't meant to be.

If it was, he wouldn't have let her go.

Luckily, Elle realized this too.

It allowed her to find true love,

and a man that wouldn't let her go.

A man that knew love is all,
and that love was her.

Sometimes, love isn't enough,

But with the right person,

it's all you need.

-K

Chivalry, is it dead?

Dear boys,

We want you to sweep us off our feet,

bring us flowers to see our stunning smiles,

and write us notes to make our cheeks blush with love.

We want you to care about us,

to open doors,

to think about us frequently,

to get jealous sometimes,

to always fight for us and never give up.

We want romantic gestures to show how much you care.

We want to hold your hand,

as you wrap your arm around us,

and kiss you infront of everyone and anyone to show you how much we care.

It's really not all that hard to figure out.

What has happened to this I ask?

Not that it still doesn't exisit.

I know for a fact that it truely does,

and well,

it's lovely.

But I'm seeing it less and less.

So, meet my old friend chivalry.

Go for it, ask a girl on a date.

Getting her number at a party isn't the same thing.

All I'm asking for is a little common decency,

and a lot more respect.

We deserve more.

Lately, I've only been running into guys that seem to not understand any of this.

Really, realize that we have feelings and don't want to just be a girl, we want to be that girl.

We want to be your girl.

-K

The Unknown

Sometimes, life throws more at you than you can manage.
What was once a priority loses its importance to something you know shouldn't be on your mind.
I find myself in that situation exactly.
My mind knows what's right.
I want nothing more than to listen to it.
In fact I do, but then the heart comes whispering.
It begins ever so softly.
You can almost ignore it if you'd like, but it's still there.
Then it grows to the point where there is no way to avoid the takeover.
From rational to emotional.
From the right path to the one that may be wrong, but you want to take ever so much, just to find out where it might lead.
Your heartbeat quickens and your thoughts start spinning.
There are constant butterflies, and not always the good ones.
You think of every possible situation, outcome, possibility, what is wrong, what is right.
Then the next minute you're fine again with the realization that if it's meant to be it will find its way.
I have remind myself of that more frequently than I'd like.
I believe in it wholeheartedly, but sometimes you want it to work faster.
It's hard to listen to your mind when your heart is taking you in the opposite direction.
The question is, who's to say your heart isn't the right voice to listen to?
I tend to like to follow my heart.
It's never steered me in the wrong direction, yet it has led to heartbreak.
But that's part of the lessons life teaches us.
My head tends to hold me back while my heart will take the leap.
However, sometimes you have to listen to both.
Risk and chance are scary games to play, but are involved on both sides.
I'm a hopeless romantic, so risk and chance are my favorites.
I also love when fate is involved.
Fate, it's a funny thing, and works in ways I'll never be able to begin to explain or understand,
but when it intervenes, I like to let it.
Not only that, but I find immense meaning in it.
A special sign from the universe.
Especially when it had been in your thoughts for longer than you'd care to share.
When it comes down to it, trust me, when fates hand graces the situation, don't dismiss it.
Revel in it, take in every moment, because you never know when the situation may arise again.
If you're lucky, you won't lose it.
But life isn't always fair like that, the answers aren't always so simple.
If fate has been involved once, I feel it's likely to happen again.
At least that is what I hold on to in my heart.
There are endless possiblities,
and I'm not afraid to take the leap into the unknown to find them.
This isthe time to explore, dream, and love with all your heart.
The time to take chances on things that seem crazy,
because you never know what will happen.
That alone makes it worththe risk to me,
the openness of such situations.
The person I am,
is always willing to try.
To try for something important, and continue a story that isn't quite over.
To turn a page anew in a direction that may not be perfect, but could be amazing.
To open my mind and heart to new things.
So take chances.
Go for the things you want.
If it doesn't work out, then it wasn't meant to be in the first place, and life goes on.
Enjoy it, revel in the experience and love.
Listen to your heart, it usually knows what it's talking about.
-K

It all starts with a kiss a week.

Promise me this.

Don't ever be afraid to fall head first into love.

It might seem scary.

Guess what?

It is.

But what is life without taking these chances?

Love is amazing.

There is this one look, and words cannot do it justice.

You just know, that with this one look, you mean everything to that person.

Just take the chance.

Who knows what will happen.

Maybe your love will grow over time and become so strong nothing can break it,

or maybe you fall away and out of love.

But at least you had that moment where you wanted nothing more than that person.

Sweet memories were made, and will never be forgotten.

You might hurt, but love is just around the corner.

There's nothing to fear, only a lesson to learn and memories to reminisce upon.

Never give up on love, or being with someone.

When I hear people say they are done trying, my heart breaks a little for them.

Why give up on something so great?

The person you are telling this to may just be the person you are meant to be with,

that loves you more than you can know,

and knows that they could make you happy and care for you with all their heart,

if only you'd just open your eyes,

and let them.

Don't be afraid of the unknown, or giving your heart to someone.

Just remember, everything happens for a reason.

I hope you can make this promise to me.

I hope that no matter what you are happy.

I hope you know what you mean to me.

Love always.

-K

Decisions and undecisivness...

I never cease to be amazed by people and change.

I have never had so many mixed emotions in my life.

A seemingly constant battle between my head and my heart,

what is right and wrong,

and what will make me happy.

I don't really believe in mistakes.

I think everything that happens is a conscious decision,

you made it for a reason.

The reason may not always be clear and the outcome may not necessarily lead to happiness,

but with every decision comes a lesson to learn.

Sometimes, you can be like me and never seem to learn the lessons life is trying to teach you.

Everything happens for a reason though, right?

Is caring about someone a mistake?

Is letting go of something great a mistake?

Do mistakes just become regrets when such strong emotions are inolved?

I don't regret letting go of things.

It allows for growth and time.

I believe in letting go when you know it's the right thing to do.

You can love someone with all your heart, but know it can't work.

Luckily, life is a fickle thing.

Sometimes, it throws opporunity your way when you least expect it.

Whether you want to take that opportunity, well, that is all up to you.

Life doesnt always have the best timing either,

and it doesnt always take into account how you have changed.

People, now people are fickle.

myself included.

I feel one way, then talk as if I feel another.

Then, I wonder why someone else doesnt feel the way I do.

Oh wait, that's right,

because they dont truthfully know what I am thinking.

Its a good mechanism to avoid the unpleasant.

To avoid heartbreak.

To avoid hurt.

To avoid a mistake.

Or maybe, to avoid something to regret.

-K

Under the Summer Sun.

Late nights and good friends.

Lots of laughs and LOTS of smores.

Lake time all the time.

Life cannot get any better than this.

I love summer, sweet summer.

Not a care in the world.

THIS is the time to live in the moment.

A time to let worries escape your mind.

A time to soak up the sun.

A time to live life to the fullest.

Our time is NOW.

Surround yourself with the best of friends and laugh often.

This really is the time of our lives,

and I'm ready to sieze the moment and make summer the best it can be.

-K



Jump Then Fall.

I've been thinking a lot lately about life.
More specifically about taking risks and chances in life.
I feel its important to follow your heart and not succumb to what other people tell you you should do and be.
Sometimes doing the best thing for you, that will make you happier than imaginable, is not necessarily the easiest path.
But take the leap, that one risk may help everything else fall into place.
I wish more people would listen to themselves.
I wish more people would take chances to do what they love.
I wish more people would take chances to be with the ones they love.
Try thinking for yourself every once and a while and doing what is right for you.
Trust me, you will be much happier with the end result.
Take that road less traveled, it may be scary, but it will be worth it.
Take that chance, seize the moment, be true to yourself.
In life and love,
this is the advice I will follow.
I never want to look back and regret what could have been.
Live your life, surround yourself with those that bring you happiness, and when you know what's right for you, never hesitate to go for it.
Just remember, be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Best of luck.
-K

I've heard it said...

There is this one word,
I absolutely hate it, all of it.
The way it stays in your throat,
because you really don't ever want to say it.
Saying this one word can mean the end, or maybe a new beginning.

GOODBYE.

I don't believe in goodbyes,
even though I've said my fair share.
I believe in a far more optimistic phrase,
one that leaves a little chance to meet again.

SEE YOU
later, around, soon, sometime.

Insert the phrase you so prefer, but any of those are better than goodbye.
The word itself implies forever to me.
Not in all scenarios, but the ones where you are not sure if you'll ever see each other again.
I like to believe that everyone comes into our lives for a reason,
to love, to learn, to be happy.
So why say goodbye at all?
Forever is too long to be so certain,
leave room for a little chance.
The world may be a big place,
but it's small enough to make goodbye unnecessary.
Be seeing you.
-K

Blind.

The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie.

I believe in honesty.
Lies get you nowhere.
I want to hear the truth a little more often.
One white lie will just lead to another, so why start at all?
I understand, in certain circumstances it may be beneficial to withhold the straight truth, but right now, I don't want to hear another lie.
It's amazing how love can blind us from what's unfolding right before our eyes.
Maybe next time you are about to tell a little white lie,
try something different and tell the truth.
Who knows, maybe you will gain some good old fashioned karma.
I wish you the best of luck.
-K

The question of FATE.

Sometimes, I stay up at late at night and wonder to myself, are people fated to be together?
I don't exactly know how that's supposed to be true.
But I guess I believe in soul mates,
whether you end up with that perfect person in the end or not.
With so many people in the world is it even possible?
Is there such a thing as fate?
Or is it all just coincidence?
I feel like certain people are meant to be together.
But sometimes, there is that one person you just keep going back to.
You know they are perfect for you, and "fate" just keeps bringing you together.
Like Carrie and Big from Sex and the City.
Everytime I watch that show I just know they are meant for each other.
There's something between them,
an unbreakable bond.
Through thick in thin they find one another again.
After different relationships and lots of change there is always that love there.
Even friendship for them was, as I saw it, something more.
You could see it in the way they looked at each other.
The unspeakable truth.
Of course, like every wonderful television show, they end up getting married.
The ultimate couple, meant to be from the very beginning.
This gives the rest of the world that small twinge of hope;
from the one that always gets away to the one that spends forever in your arms.
I hope at least to find a person that I love, and will always be there for me.
I want a best friend, and complete irrevocable love.
Who knows if they will be my soul mate, but as long as happiness is involved then what does it really matter?
So here's to true love and the happiness that ensues.
FOREVER and ALWAYS.
-K

The Little Things

Take a look around you.
Really take everything in.
Don't miss out on the beauty that surrounds you.
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder,
but it can be found in the littlest things.
I see it everyday:
in the sun shining on the sea,
in the clear blue sky,
in the majestic mountains in the distance.
It's everywhere I look.
Everyone should take out time in their day to see things like this.
Take a break from the routine,
see the beauty in the simple things of life.
This reminds me how amazing life is,
and that I want to live mine to the fullest.
You can only live forever once, so nows the time.
No more regrets, just living in the moment.
Every mistake has only led me to bigger and better changes.
Yet another beautiful thing in life.
Some doors may close, but a another one is bound to open with more opportunity if you keep your head high and believe in yourself always.
As I fall asleep,
I remind myself of all the beauty in my life; past and present.

"I believe in memories because they look so, so pretty when I sleep. And when I wake up, you look so pretty, sleeping next to me."

Take it all in.
No matter how much we want it to the moments can't last forever, but we will always have our dreams to remenisce.
Believe in yourself, and don't forget to look at the little things,
sometimes they make the biggest differences in our lives.
-K

Butterflies and Happiness.

I believe in a thing called LOVE.
There is nothing that compares to being head over heels for someone.
That feeling can make you smile all the time, and put all your worries away.
It's more than wonderful.
That feeling that takes your breath away and leaves you speechless.
It fills your dreams with such splendor.
Love is an all encompassing kind of thing,
it slows down time,
and all you can see is each other.
Even while writing about it I can't help but smile as I reminisce.
I love the butterflies you get when you're in love.
They make you feel like you can do anything.
I love unconditional love.
Love is amazing, but sometimes it can't last forever.
But what's life without falling in love,
closing your eyes and taking that giant leap.
It's one of those chances worth taking.
I never regret being in love,
I just remember it with a smile on my face.
I was lucky enough to know what true love feels like.
Now I know what true love looks like, and how being in love should be.
I look forward to the day when prince charming finds my glass slipper and sweeps me off my feet,
because every girl wants that fairytale romance right?
Well, I can't speak for everyone, but this girl sure does.
Now to end with one of my favorite quotes:

We laughed until we had to cry, we loved right down to our last goodbye, but over the years we'll smile and recall, for just one moment we had it all.

A letter for you.

Look me in the eyes and tell me again.
Only then will I know if you are telling the truth.
Even then I can never be truly sure.
You are quite good at deceiving.
You have so many faces.
Who are you?
Who were you?
I feel like you still don't know.
Will you ever really know who you are?
Try this:
be HONEST with yourself.
Be honest to others.
Be honest to me.
I miss you.
The person you used to be when you were just with me.
I loved that person.
I saw it again recently for just a brief moment,
and let me just say, it was wonderful.
You should always be that person.
It suits you the best.
I hope time allows you to find out who you really are.
Just remember,
follow your heart and do what you want to do, not what others say you must do.
It's your life, so go out and live it.
Be kind. Be sincere. Most of all be YOU.
-K

Sweet Disposition.

I love good people.
They truly are few and far between,
but it's always nice when you find one.
I wish more people would be true to themselves.
I wish more people would be honest.
I wish more people wouldn't pass judgment on others so quickly.
To make it plain and simple, I wish for good heartedness.
I like being friendly,
even to those who may not deserve it from me.
I believe what is in the past should remain there.
It's time to live in the now,
and keep looking forward to what can and will be.
I believe in FORGIVE and FORGET.
Everyone deserves a chance in the here and now.
Maybe at 11:11 one of my many wishes will come true.
Cheers to humanity,
may you work to be kind, friendly, and loving to all.
-K

A little bit country.

Country music reminds me of never ending days, sunny weather, car rides with the windows down and the music blasting, best friends, and SUMMER. The time to make memories and live life to the fullest. My favorite season and my favorite music all rolled up into one under the warm summer sun. I miss the easy going lazy days and being home with so many familiar faces and loved ones. I plan on making this summer the best it can possibly be. Who knows what will happen? It's a blank page that I cannot wait to fill in with unforgettable moments and memories. I want to take this summer to get in touch with myself again. Maybe I will fall in love, then fall out of it, then maybe right back in. Maybe I will be the happiest I have been in a long while. Maybe my dreams and wishes will finally come true. I know one thing for sure, I will be living in the moment. No regrets, I want to revel in every experience. I feel like this summer will be one to remember. And it will all start with a road trip home, the windows down, and country music blasting from my stereo. Dear summer, please hurry.
-K

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing.

It's funny how things work out sometimes.
You can dream something,
and all of a sudden it's unfolding right before your eyes.
I never thought that this would happen.
Never in a million years;
but it did.
I've heard it said that friendship can turn into love, but love can never regress to just friendship.
I want to disagree,
but deep down inside I know it's true.
The minute you love someone you can never truly again be just friends.
Fact.
So,
In the efforts to contend with my own beliefs,
I set sail on an adventure to regain friendship.
Let the wind and water stay calm;
I don't want to become shipwrecked again on that empty island in the sea of regret.
-K

Is it winter...or spring?

I love the sun.
I love the blue sky.
I love the green mountains.
I love the flowers.
I love the colors.
I love the spring breeze.
It's officially spring break!
Oh, did I mention it's snowing?
-K

Finals Week.

This is me procrastinating.
I do not want to even crack open my books yet.
However,
I do know better, so I really should jump on it.
Oh goodness I'm just ready for them to be over!
I'm counting down the days of the week.
There is nothing like that anxiety ridden feeling finals bring with them.
So much to study for!
So much anticipation as we all yearn to go home, even if it's just for a week.
So to the final gods,
Please have mercy on me this week.
Amen.
-K

Sunny Daze!

I cannot explain how much I LOVE a sunny day at the beach.
The warmth and sea breeze are to die for.
A day like today can make anyone happy and giddy!

The sun out,
the clear blue sky,
th sparkling ocean,
the mountains in the distance;
I could not live in a more stunning place.
I never cease to be amazed by the beauty of my campus.
I am more than appreciative to have the chance to live with the beach as my backyard.
I hope this weather stays beautiful so I have a reason to smile during finals week!
Maybe tomorrow I can study on the beach.
Now that sounds like a day well spent.
-K

The Ocean.

There is something about the sea that captures me.

The salty smell.

The sound of waves crashing on the shore.

The unknown.

It really is a mighty sight to behold.

To me,

The sea is a mystery.

I'm enthralled by it's beauty.

There is nothing like a romantic sunset on the beach,

or the sand in your toes while looking for sea shells.

The ocean never ceases to amaze me.

The view never gets old.

If possible I would sit on the beach all day,

feel the warmth of the sun on my skin;

relaxation at it's finest.

-K

Present, Past, and Future.

"Some people should be around your entire life and others should just make an appearance."
It fascinates me how feelings can stay strong,
or simply fade away.
I suppose the fault is change.
Everyone grows, matures, and views life differently.
You either grow together,
or grow apart.
Sad to say I've wittnessed the second more.
But I guess everything happens exactly how it's meant to be.
With every relationship I have matured and learned more about life,
and most of all,
I have learned about myself.
I dislike friends growing apart,
and the inability to remain friends after realizing love just wasn't quite enough to keep you together.
People are always going in and out of our lives,
and everyone that I've been close to has made an impact on the person I am today.
To those that remain my close friends,
know that I love you and will always be there.
To those that have slipped out of my everyday life,
know that I miss you and appreciate the friendship and love we once shared.
With that,
a look to the future and all the people that I have yet to meet.
Sounds like a mighty big adventure,
one that I am more than ready to begin.
-K

The BESTfriend.

So,
I have this friend.
She's means the world to me.
We share absolutely everything,
and talk about whatever is on our mind.
I have never had a friend as wonderful as her.
She is more than my best friend,
she's like my sister.
That's right Hillary Prince,
I'm talking about you!
I love that we have become so close and that we are so much so the same person.
I love that when we are together, everything is funny and we can be our goofy selves.
I love that we always plan to come home on the same weekends.
I love that we can spend so much time together and not get sick of each other.
Most of all,
I love you.
-K

Home is where the heart is.

This statement will forever hold true to me.
Home.
The place of comfort, love, stability, and warmth.
I never get tired of coming home to visit.
I love my bed.
I love my room.
And most of all,
I love the wonderful memories.
Whenever I come back to visit I am reminded of amazing people,and some of the most memorable moments of my life thus far.
The new chapter of my life excites me,
But home will always have a piece of my heart.
-K

The Beginning.

Tonight.
I made the rash decision to start a blog.
Seemed like more than a good idea to me.
Starting tomorrow my posts will be much more put together than this.
Of that I am sure.
So for now,
I'd just like to say that before I turn in for the night,
I live an amazing life.
My family is wonderful,
and I have the best friends I could ever ask for.
On that note my blog begins about the life of a college student.
-K