When people say the summer after your senior year is the best, they do not lie. This has definitely been one of the most fun-filled and exciting summers I have ever experienced. I've even managed to work and make some BANK in this sweet little summer of mine. By the way, being a salesman is bombski. I get to schedule my own time and it is honestly one of the easiest jobs you could have, if you're willing to put the work into it. Let me know if you're looking for a fall job. I can hook it up :]
I'm just loving life and letting it take me for a ride. I am so thankful for a summer where I am able to grow and experience new things. And the best part about it is that I still have an entire month left. It's ridiculous, really. Everyone gets to start tomorrow, while I get to chill. Sweet life.
However, I am getting away from the main point of this blog. Like I mentioned earlier, I have been working. In my job, we have competition periods called PUSH periods. Basically, it's two weeks of "work your ass off" fun. It's pretty crazy because most of the days I worked from 7 in the morning to 9 or 11 at night. Normally, I might have been stressed from all the work, but for the most part, I remained relaxed and calm. You might be wondering how.
Several weeks ago I read in a book, "God places so many simply beautiful things in our lives. We tend not to see them because we're always so busy in life." We often work ourselves too hard. Each day is rough and stressful because we go from place to place, without ever taking a moment for ourselves to just breathe. Each day this summer, I've woken up smiling. God blesses us with so many beautiful things in our life, so why not smile? I say this because God has given me so many amazing things this summer: conference, an amazing birthday, new friends, a sweet job and so many others that would take forever to list. I can't help but be happy because God has just given me countless blessings.
Whenever I feel stressed or sad, I try to think about all the great things He has given me, and thank Him for them. It's such a long list that the positives outweigh the negatives. Now, I'm not trying to say I'm always happy, but this is something that I am striving for. It certainly makes life more enjoyable when you can smile and just be positive. I encourage you to try it. Try taking a small moment once a day and just pray. It could even be as simple as, "Thank you God for every blessing you give me each day." When you realize that God is good and that he does so much for us, it might help you to smile and just be happy. It doesn't have to be just a prayer either. Stop and take a look at nature or the sky, like I mentioned at the beginning of this post. As simple as it may seem, it is just beautiful.
On a side note, this summer has been wonderful because of a certain person who makes me smile each and everyday. I'm amazed because I'm able to spend an awesome summer with someone so funny, down-to-earth, God-loving, and beautiful as her. The best part is that she's a great friend and sister who I have known for a couple years. Maan, I am loving life. Thank you God. MLIG. Til the next post, peace. :]
