Sunburns and Tanlines

     Thought of the Day: Friends "May 29th: True friendship is a plant of growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. " - George Washington
     I love metaphorical quotes like these. George Washington is always one of the many people I look up to, and this quote makes me love him even more. Sometimes I really do wish I lived back in the day. I wish I would have gotten to know Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. Those are some of the most inspiring people, and I don't even have to personally know them.

Drunk on You by Luke Bryan

     Anyways, this song has been stuck in my head ever since I went to the lake yesterday with my friend Felicia. We went tubing with Brent, had an amazing time squishing our toes in the sand, and hanging out by the water with Brady. I received an awful sunburn on my exposed back, and it hurts to wear anything but the tank top I wore yesterday. Trust me though: my sore back from the sunburn and my sore arms from gripping the tube is all worth the hurt! I had a great time with Fly, and I'm glad we finally had the opportunity to hang out. I kind of wished we could have talked a little more personally, but it was an amazing and relaxing day. Personally, I can best compare some of the situations in my life to a sunburn. My weight problem is like a sunburn. When I realize that it is there, it truly does hurt me a little. After a little time, it will heal. As the days go on, and the gooey gel helps to heal my imperfections, my sunburn becomes a nice tan; a tan in which makes me look and feel better. I know I have a problem with my weight, and it does bother me. Overtime, with lots of hard work, my body will be beautiful. This is just a sunburn, in which will eventually turn into something I can deal with. Sure, I will be set back by more and more problems like a sunburn, but the bad times come and go. Everything does heal.

     Today I was up at 5:30 am to watch Brady until he had to go to daycare. Let me just tell you this: you don't know terrible two's until you have met my little brother! The attitude on that little boy... I tell you what.

     At around noon, I went with my grandma to my first counseling appointment. I met with a sweet lady named Susan. I could tell she really liked me as I explained who I was to her and what my issues all were. When I told her about my blog, her jaw just dropped. She said I was so inspiring and she really thought I was amazing. It's amazing how complete strangers can really see the good in you and understand your intentions, without truly having to know you well. It meant a lot that we became so close so fast. There are just some people in this world that really know how to put a smile on your face!