What I learned this past year

My year has been one of the most topsy turvy ones that I can remember....but, with all my downfalls this year I have learned a few things...This is a growing list, so I'll be adding to it as I think of more things...

Live each day to it's fullest-- "Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, and today is a gift, that's why we call it the present"

Don't make promises that you're not prepared to keep.

The words "I love you" mean different things to different people--there are different levels of love.

Be honest with yourself. It all starts there. If you cant be honest with yourself, you won't be with anyone else.

Never put yourself second. Don't make someone your priority when they make you their option.

While it's great to follow your heart, proceed with caution.

You can love someone too much.

Spitituality comes from within you--not through someone else. But it's okay to have someone point you in the right direction.

The word "forever" means a really long time, not a month.....

Never date someone who's just getting divorced/getting over someone. They'll only hurt you in the end.

Everything happens for a reason- when bad things seem to happen, there's always a positive outcome / something to be learned in the end.

Always take risks, you never know if you'll be passing up something great.

Nice guys DO finish last- why?? Because people will walk all over you to get what they want.

I'm still trying to organize all the stuff in the computer/office area of the new apartment. When filing stuff today I came across a stack of old Birthday/Anniversary/whatever cards from when I was married. Which after reading them made me sad.

This brought up two things...first, I read the words " I love you forever" which really makes me question the use of the words "forever." I was reminded of this again oh so recently. Is it ok to say it when you mean it at the time?? I mean forever is a really long time!!!

Second, why did I save all of these cards?? To remind me of love lost?? To brighten up my days? (I think not). Why do we hold on to memories of the past?? It's almost like it was another life to me at this point. One that I thought I had put behind me.