I had a fun time looking at old pictures this morning and you can't help but do a little reflecting about the past, present, and the future. This picture was taken 8 years ago during my freshman year at BYU. I look back at that girl and what she was like and I see how different I am now. It's kind of funny because I've become exactly who I wanted to be. You know back in those days how you set goals and dream about the woman that you want to become and what you want for yourself. I've become the nurse, the wife, the mother, the homeowner, and now a Texan. Well, I have arrived, but I can't help but be a little sad when I see that old me and realize that she's gone. Maybe I'm just sad about getting older and realizing that I'm not as young as I used to be. It's kind of hard to put into words exactly what I'm feeling since it's such a mix of things. I'm so happy with the person I am now and so proud of what I've become, but I can't help but miss a little bit of what how things used to be. Maybe I'll have to resurrect of little bit of that old me...anyone know where you can snowboard in Texas?
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I think we all feel that way. When our main concerns were studying and which boy liked us. Those days are long gone... some days they're longer gone then others.
That is so true. I haven't become who I wanted to be back then but I do look back at the idealist young me and remember how easy it was to dream. I think everyone feels that way in life.
I too, look back longingly at my college days and miss those carefree days. But I love the season of life that I'm in right now. I know you'd agree that nothing can replace being a mother.
Sometimes I miss the good old carefree days before husband and kids, but I love where I am at right now and I am happy with the person I've become. I do wish every once in a while though that I could roll out of bed at noon, just hang out and not have much responsibilty.
If you do find a place to snowboard in Texas let me know, and I'll be right there with ya! :)
P.S. How much fun would you and I have had in college together?!!!!
I hear ya.
HOLY COW!!! It's been 8 years since those days in Helaman Halls!!! WOW!!! I feel old now!!!
Interesting thoughts, Brit. I first read this post last week but wanted to comment that I finally managed to realize where it is you are sitting in this picture. What a fun year that was - hard to believe it's been as long as it has since we were freshmen!
I think I took that picture....I know I have it in a scrapbook somewhere:) I can't believe it's been 8 years...my how the time flies. I never thought I would be where I am now at that time ( I have 2 extra kids along for the ride), but it sure does feel good. I miss ya!
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