A Big Orange Mess....With a Story To Tell

As I have spent 21 years on this earth, I have clearly learned that life is not always easy and there will be difficult days that we each have to face. This past weekend, I felt like the Lord hit me with one of those "ah ha" kind of moments. I had the opportunity to meet a new friend this weekend that shared a part of his life story with me and the journey he has been on so far. In that one moment, I quickly learned how much I take for granted each day, when there are people out there homeless, starving, and alone. This one man taught me that even when we face our difficult days, we should still use the blessings God gives us and glorify His name. How awesome it is to be reminded of that! I was reminded of the verse John 16:33 "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world." This verse is so powerful as it reminds us that we will each face trouble in our lives...some of us may even face trouble on a daily basis...but to not give up hope because the Lord is near. I believe I was presented with the opportunity to get to know this person because I quickly thought about where I am in my life and how easy it is for me to lose focus on what is important. This man had very little but was still singing away, while I have everything I need and fail to give thanks. In other words, it was a huge reality check for me. So, I challenge myself this week to tell people how much they mean to me and how thankful I am for them to be in my life...this should not even be a challenge but something I should already do. I am blessed with more than I could even imagine and I pray that I will always keep my heart open to meeting new people...because you never know how much it might change you. Each person has their own story to tell...we just have to be open to listen when they are ready to share it.

Everyone has a story. Everyone has seen good days and bad days. Everyone has had hard times in their lives. Some have seen harder times than others. The important things about each person's story is not so much the story itself, but the attitude and direction we choose to take based on our story. -Jeff Moore

A Big Orange Mess...With a Life Lesson Learned!

    So, I have recently been inspired by a good friend, Ada, to start a blog. This is kind of a whole new concept to me because I am usually not the one to write out these kind of things...so it's a new adventure for me and I'm excited to be starting something new, but you may have to bear with me. So, as I am starting this blog, I was pressured into writing my first one...Ada...but it was a little more diffcult than I intended. I was coming up with different ideas but I just didn't know where to start...then after thinking for a while, I knew exactly where I wanted to start it all...this summer.
    I decided to spend my summer in Knoxville and to be honest I was sligthy afarid to because I didn't know what this summer would look like. I didn't know what to think because it wouldn't be the same in my apartment or with a lot of people gone for summer. But, what I quickly realized is that this summer could be one of the best that I have had. I have learned a few important lessons this summer that will carry on with me forever...1) wear sunscreen when spending the day at the pool 2) do not go to a sketch sonic in Georgia 3) do not drive little red (my car) when it is pouring down 4) I have a potentional career in the rapping business and most importantly 5) friends and family are one of the greatest things a person can have.
     All my life, I have heard people tell me multiple times that the friends and family you have come into your life for a reason. Yes, I have always believed that but this summer I find it true more than ever. After hearing someone recieve terrible and tragic news, it left me thinking about my own life and the value it holds. I never know when my last breath will be or that of the people close to me...so I have truly learned to cherish the people in my life and make the most out of the time I have on this Earth. I know this may be starting things out on a serious note, but it was something that was on my heart. I have realized how much my friends and family mean to me and how blessed I am to have them in my life. I have also had the chance this summer to get to know some people better, and I am so excited for our friendships to grow stronger. I am surrounded by wonderful, genuine, and encouraging people, and I pray that I am as good of a friend as they are to me.

But on another note...As I mentioned earlier one of the lessons I have learned this summer, is that I have the potentional to be in the rapping business. So, I just wanted to give you a little taste of what that could look like...this is my first rap that Ada decided to write...this is how we spend our summer time..haha!

  Yo! My name is Nic and I must confess  I got lots of dough and I'm a big orange mess
   I wrap myself in a blanket that's fuzzy, but it ain't no snuggie
   I be chillin all night with my buddy One night me and the homies drove to a sonic that is ruddy      (ruddy as in sketch)
   The sonic was a mess but not a big orange mess cause that's me I confess
    I be goin to ATL my Brave boys, they do so well
    No I ain't ever been in jail I be shinin like my nail
    Now let me share my favorite blog
    I be workin so hard, it's like I jog
    Runnin through those other bloggers log
    Now I be goin home and feedin my dog

.........what?    Yes we are this crazy, but I hope my first blog has not been too much of a mess!
 

Hi blog world!

Hey friends! I am so glad I started this blog...well, actually my great friend Ms. Leung helped me!