Day 365

I cannot believe today is the last day of 2014. I can honestly and proudly say I have not missed any days of blogging. I have blogged for 365 consecutive days, as I said I would. I place high value and importance on my word and I am glad I did not let any of my readers down, nor myself. 

I remember, as it was yesterday, at the end of last year, I came up with my idea to blog for a whole year about good humanity stories, pay it forward stories, and inspirational stories and quotes. I am glad I have executed my idea and now can look back and reflect on how life changing this experience was. I know it has made me even more aware of how my actions affect others and how it is detrimental to walk through life with an open mind and open heart. 

I hope my blog has inspired you to be the best version of yourself, today and always. Thank you to everyone who supported me and who have sent me their wonderful stories. It has been an honor and my pleasure sharing them. This has been a wonderful experience in itself and I will never forget it. 

I want to leave with an amazing quote, that I hope all of you remember from here on out...be the change you want to see in the world. 

Day 364

"Smile and the whole world smiles with you. Cry and you cry alone".

Always remember to keep your head held high. There will always be ups and downs in life, and things might not go your way, but it is how you view and handle various situations that make you a stronger and more well- rounded individual. Always remember- Don't cry because something is over, cry because it happened! 

Day 363

Do not let the fear of being hurt stop you from playing your ball game. This is your life, your story, your ball game-go out there and play a great, honest, and epic game.

As the year comes to a close, and we prepare for 2015, always remember to give everything you do 100 percent. My parents always told me, when I was in school, that they did not care if I got a C in a class, as long as I tried my very hardest. My parents always tell me to be the best version of yourself always, and especially when no one is watching, because who you are behind closed doors, is who you are beneath all the clothes, makeup, and skin.

Day 362

I made this quote up a year ago, and thought it was meaningful:

"Smile through the tears, laugh with the ones who laugh at you, and love the ones who love you back". 

Day 361

My friend bought thirty breakfasts at McDonalds and drove downtown to feed the less fortunate. I thought this was wonderful! Always pay it forward!! 

Day 360

As we approach only five more blogging days in the year, I just wanted to say I hope I have made an impact on people's lives. I also hope your are open and more aware of seeing and engaging in greatness. We are all in this thing called life together. We can either be kind to each other and make the world a better place, or we can be rude and hurtful and make the world a painful place. The ball is always in our court. We are all humans. Lets treat each other with compassion, respect, and kindness. 

Day 359

Merry Christmas to all of you out there who celebrate Christmas. I have great memories of the holidays, but relatively recently, my grandpa passed away on Christmas. I say this because it really changed my mentally about the holidays. The holidays are a time to spend with your family and friends. Cherish every holiday you have with them, because you never know when it will be the last. Life is very short and precious, so pick your battles, never be too prideful and stubborn to say sorry, and appreciate the little things in life.