In one of my journalism classes, I have to write three blog posts a week. There's a lot of pressure to come up with topics and make it worth reading. I'm a perfectionist, so I can't just BS my way through it. I'm really tired of writing when I don't feel like it, so I figured I would write for pleasure to make up for the countless opinionated posts I write a month.
It's been about a week and a half since I stopped taking a prescription medication that was causing an unexplained depression. For about a month, I was completely miserable. Despite the beauty I would see around me, I couldn't be happy. If I was happy, it didn't last long. I was discouraged, exhausted, and misunderstood. I cried in the middle of class because I couldn't hold it back (that never happens, ever). I had melt downs multiple times a week. I was miserable.
But when I found out what was causing it, I stopped taking the medicine and instantly felt a burden lifted off my shoulders. I'm my normal self again that gets sad and stressed every once in a while, but then sees the beauty God's put in front of her and feels at peace again. It's refreshing!
So, after three rambling paragraphs, I'm ready to get to the point.
I'm thankful for so many things in my life and I want to tell you about them all because they make me incredibly happy!
I'm thankful for (in no particular order):
God's incredible artistic talent that is showcased all over this world - it calms my stress and makes me so happy!
My dad - he gives me financial advice because I'm clueless; he also shows me a snippit of how vast God's love for me must be. In conclusion, my dad is wonderful.
My mom - I used to never open up to her, but now that I do I have all this wisdom that I wouldn't have had otherwise; my mom is a Godly, inspirational lady.
My sister - She's calm, collected, incredibly smart, and beautiful. She's one of my role models.
My brothers - They are protective, annoying, funny, and loving. Any person who wrongs me is their instant enemy.
My boyfriend - He treats me better than I ever thought I deserved. He sticks with me through even the hardest times (he is a serious trooper). Through him, I've found my worth in God and I truly feel beautiful all the time. He constantly pushes me in my relationship with the Lord. I'm excited to do life with him for the rest of forever!
My roommate - She picks out my outfits, slaps sense into me, and understands my ridiculous humor.
Tea - ending each day with a cup of hot tea is the way to never be unhappy (according to Claudia's taste buds)
Music - It influences my attitude. Today's soundtrack? Bon Iver. I'm calm and happy.
Naps - enough said.
Take a look at all the wonderful things around you and don't take them for granted! Your life is more amazing than you think.
