In honor of January...

I decided to start this post off by saying that I had absolutely no idea how to start off this post. I've never been any good at introductions. I like to just dive into things and skip the monotony of a beginning because usually, when I get bored with something early on, I don't finish it. I love people I can just talk or text to without having to go through the motions of "hi" "hey" "how are you?" "I'm good, how are you?". I like being able to talk to someone and just pick up right where we left off. There need to be more people like that in the world, I think.
  Anyway, I wanted to dedicate this post to the month of January, because usually January kind of sucks, but it didn't for me this year. For as long as I can remember, this cold and bitter month of my birth has been snowy, boring, and a bit of a letdown (I don't care what people with December birthdays say. The chagrin of their birth month sort of carries on into the next). Yet surprisingly, January 2013 was pretty great. And it wasn't just because of things that happened to me -because believe me, some pretty bad stuff went on too- but also because of the ways I handled them, good and bad. I resolved at the end of last year that I would do my best to stop feeling sorry for myself and try to be less of a Debby Downer. I figured a new year was a prime opportunity for some change, a chance to start over (which is ironic, since I just went on about how I hate beginnings). And you know what? Despite some bad days, and a couple of tough goodbyes, I'd say this year has been off to a pretty great start. I turned seventeen and went on some whimsical adventures with friends of mine. I danced like a crazy lady and even got to check a couple of things off my bucket list. Overall, I've discovered that when you approach life with a positive attitude, and focus less on yourself and more on loving other people, it really alters your perspective. It changes you, which is big for a girl who doesn't do too well with change. I can honestly say that I'm not afraid of whatever else this year throws at me, and I hope that whatever I do brings glory to God.
  Well, I'm done for now. But I wanted to leave you with some words of wisdom:
1. Read Colossians 3:12-17. It's pretty great :)
2. Dance like nobody's watching
3. Listen to more Mumford and Sons. Here are some lyrics from their song "Winter Winds" that I just love:

 Until next time!!
--Laura:)