be the kind of person I want to meet

actually can accomplish this. TO be truly genuine and not self serving without becoming a door mat to others. I want to be accessible to people, let them know that I truly care and follow through so that there is never a question in their mind that I love them and believe in them, with out losing myself in the mix. Because you have to love yourself before you can love others. I believe its such a fine line.

I love people can you tell???

I enjoy people who are confident yet not falling all over themselves.I think that I have swung far on this dichotomy and need to reasses my humility level lately. Its good to believe in yourself but not to think too highly of yourself, right? Time for some introspection i believe…

I don’t care. Have you ever met one of those people who makes you feel like a million bucks just because you are in their presence? Some one who can gain your trust and motivate you…. I have met a few in my life. Recently there is one particular. He has the ability to evoke emotions from me that no one else can. I respect that ability. I know that it can be used for good and for evil but..I want to cultivate that in myself and use it to help people feel loved. How many people can honestly say that they really feel loved? I really believe its what makes us better…. so I want to share it.

I think that there is nothing better than a good laugh in the midst of struggle SO…..humor is something that I am striving for in my own life! Some times you just have to stop and LAUGH! I have some classmates who are notorious for helping me in that dept! Nicol and Trevor….. thanks guys!

I am making a conscious effort… especially at school to have a better attitude.It can be hard because all of us come from work and are there until 11pm… good moods are really abundant..haha. But I think that we can be more productive and effective if we adopt better attitudes. So that is my goal. To be infectious without being cheesy or not genuine.

I repsect people who work hard… My family is one where discpline and hard work are considered virtues… while playing and fun are considered frivolous. I have spend many of the last years coming to grips with this and have realized that I think that play and fun are just as important and vital to health and success as hard work….

So all of that to say…. I want to be a person who works hard and plays hard in equal amounts… I respect people who love themselves enough to take time to relax and enjoy life….after they’ve worked hard…. its so much sweeter then, eh?

so I hope to lead my family by example and encourage them to see the fun in life…...

is the ability to roll with the punches. I like a person who doesn’t let life get them down and can see the beauty in anything. A person who can make the most out of any situation and not complain!!!! I believe that life is a matter of perspective… so I am trying to continually have that as a virtue in my own life.

I admire people who are genuine and real. I have made a concerted effort to not put on airs with people. By nature I tend to be somewhat aloof.

As I have been doing emotional housecleaning and growing in the past six months I have come to realize that I really LOVE people. That is huge for me because I have spent the last several years wallowing in my own misery.lol. All of this to say, I admire people who communicate their care and concern for you… I want to strive to do this for people I interact with daily.. whether its a dear friend or a cashier at the grocery store. My friend Tara always says something to the effect of “people won’t remember what you say but if you love them.” I think thats true.

I admire people who do not let life get them down… people who are tenacious and attack life with enthusiasm. This is my goal.

I also admire a sense of humor. Recently, i have met someone who has encouraged the humor inside of me. Its always been there but lately its been dormant….i feel it resurrected and it brings me large amounts of JOY!!!