"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

I am sure I have made my own path and have seen a great many sights.

I have thought a handful of grandiose ideas and thoughts.

I have watched the sun rise and the sun set an astronomical amount of times.

I have walked down a million miles of endless streets in my dreams.

It seems like forever since I have blogged. I have no reason for not blogging except laziness. I am feeling great, better than I have before. I have grown and changed into someone more mature and wise than I was before. A teacher brought to my attention that I had changed, that I was no longer quiet and shy, well I am still those things, but in a much lesser amount. I seemed to have come out of my shell as it were. I'd have to agree with that teacher, I have changed. Of course I have changed and to be honest it's for the better. I have come to the realization that I am not weak nor have I ever been. My strength was hidden inside me. I no longer allow myself to get depressed about the small stuff. Life moves fast and if you don't stop take a look around you, you just might miss it. If I ever find my mind feeling depressed, I tell myself you have nothing to be depressed about. You have a great family that loves and cares for you, a terrific bunch of friends, and an amazing girlfriend. You are a kickass writer, and you know it. You are a great person with all these amazing things, so stop bullshitting yourself and cheer up.

I think I have the makings of a fine motivational speaker. Check that. Maybe motivational writer.

We had to turn in our senior quotes recently and I had some trouble figuring out what I wanted my quote to be. I wanted to be able to look back when I am old and be proud of the words I chose. And proud of the fact that my quote wasn't used by five or six other people. So I opted to write my own.

"The very definition of our lives lies within our footsteps. Every step we take brings us that much closer to our destiny."---Sam VanGeison

What do you think? Very befitting of myself, don't you think?

I bid you all adieu.