Maybe Tomorrow

There have been several times in my life that I can recall that "being on top of the world" feeling. It's funny because it really doesn't take much to get there... not a Gold Medal or money, or even a marriage proposal.  Not the things the world tells us we need to get there. 

There are just days when I wake up and I like where my thoughts are. I like the conversations I have with my friends and family. I like my creativity and motivation. I just like where I am. 

I have recently had one of those days. It just so happens it was days after I scored a goal where I nutmegged three players in a row, but trust me when I say that it's just a coincidence. 

(I really was just trying figure out a way to get that into the blog today, so don't think too much about it.) 

Anyway, the comfort I find within my thoughts has been a continued theme during my journeys. I have time to sit and think. I have time to evaluate myself, people I've met, things I've done and places I've gone. 

When I do this, I realize that I have more good days than bad days. Even though it doesn't always seem that way at the time. 

I've recently had conversations with people discussing the future. One friend informed me that she was worried about the future. She was worried that it wouldn't live up to her past. To that I said... "what's the point of waking up then?" 

She replied with what most people say when I give them advice... "you're so right". 

Here's the thing. None of us have any idea what tomorrow brings. Yeah, duh. We don't see into the future. Nor should we. The fact that each day will bring us something new, something that could potentially be better than the day before, is reason enough to wake up motivated... to wake up recharged and alive. 

Many of us, myself included, have had kick-ass pasts. It's hard to go through high school, college and your early 20s without doing everything you think you should have done. Which usually were things that you definitely shouldn't have done. But looking back, you're so glad you did them. 

But that was one time in your life. You can't replicate that time. The next part of your life is going to be different, but still amazing, if you make it that way. How can you make it that way?

Here's my advice: 

Stay young at heart. Be confident in your actions and your thoughts. Don't let other people's lives dictate your progress. Some people move slow, some people move fast. Move at your pace. Find people that make you better.. that are worth waking up for. Find a job that makes you think and challenges you. And when fun things come up, don't turn them down. Your work will be there in the morning.

The opportunity to make your past kick-ass might not be. 

I know I'm still young and have a lot to learn, but I think there will be people who read my blog who can relate. If you think it's difficult to make your future better than your past, you're not alone. I don't necessarily think it's an easy task, but I think it's a challenge.  And that challenge is what gets me out of bed every morning. I need to know that I can make life what I want it to be. Or at least, I need to try to. 

I'm only a failure if I don't try. 

On a side note: thanks to everyone who has challenged me to be better. You can't challenge someone to be better without believing that they can be. So, thank you. 

List of Ridiculousness

Life Lessons with Tiffany Weimer By: Tiffany Weimer

With a Forward by Tiffany Weimer

Forward

Warning: The following is mostly for fun. If you get offended by it or think I'm a piece of shit for writing it, I'm happy to sit down and have a conversation with you about life and the reasons I say things. Just let me know.

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1. If something offends you, it usually means you're not confident about it

2. Life is not like a box of chocolates... otherwise we'd all be obese

3. Multitasking might make us dumber... but it also gives us the perception of accomplishment, and sometimes that's not a bad thing

4. If you're trying to master something, make sure you watch it to see how it's supposed to be done before you try to do it

5. Yoga is overrated

6. Scented candles are underrated

7. If you think about the past more than the present or the future, it usually means you're not over it. Get over it.

8. Tell people how you feel about them. The worst they can do is laugh, which probably tells you all you need to know about them

9. Leaving things on your to-do list means you ain't doing them.

10. Hangovers don't have to be as bad as we make them. Drink water before you go to bed, idiots.

11. Being a good friend doesn't mean you drink with your friends every weekend.

12. If you're sad, it's okay to be sad. If someone tells you not to be sad, punch them in the face. (Though that might make you more happy).

13. People always say your family is your rock. But they always forget to tell you how damn stressful they are too. Find your happy medium.

14. Eat whatever you want. The more you stress about food the more food will rule your life. Workout a little. Eat what you want. And don't go crazy in the process.

15. Make fun of people. If you don't have banter in your life, you're missing a huge part. Don't be too harsh. But make sure you're funny.

16. Talk about "uncomfortable" things. If you talk about them, they're not uncomfortable anymore. Diarrhea happens to everyone.

17. Yelling at the cars in front of you to go faster won't make them go faster. Save your breath. Save your energy. You'll get there when you get there.

18. Spend your money. You can't take it with you when you're gone. And if you're broke, your parents will help you anyway, duh! It's 2012!

19. If you are easily peer pressured, no one really likes you. They just know you'll do what they want you to do. Be your own person. That's what makes people like you.

20. If you're sad, it's okay to listen to Celine Dion and cry and eat ice cream. And if you're happy, well that's good then isn't it?

21. Being proud only looks good to you.

22. Your friends won't hate you if you don't text them back right away.

23. Just suck it up and drink water. No one likes it, but it's really amazing for your life.

24.  No one cares what you're wearing. And if they do, you'll likely never know it anyway.

25. Ask people how they're doing. Even if you don't care what their answer is, you will make their day, promise.

26. Your siblings are closer to you than anyone ever could be. Make sure you call them. Yeah, now.

27. Cool headphones do make you cooler.

28. Don't let your laundry pile up. Messy things = messy mind. Keep it clean.

29. You can't act like you know everything if you don't know anything. Read and learn. We have the internet! No excuses.

30. No, you can't live without coffee. Don't try to.

31. GO TO THE DOCTOR. AND THE DENTIST. GEEZ.

32. If anyone ever says anything bad about your mom, it is absolutely okay to hit them. Hard.

33. Work smarter, not harder.

34. Being afraid to ask for help or directions takes up so much more time in your life.

35. Wearing a backpack doesn't mean you're unprofessional. It means you don't take life too seriously and that's how it should be.

36. Please visit another country.

37. When in doubt - you can't go wrong buying someone Lotto tickets or scratch offs.

38. Don't let your life be a bunch of dreams in the making.

39. Don't take the road less traveled. Fly.

40. And finally. For now anyway. Love. Just freaking love everything that you love so much that you can't even handle it sometimes. Let emotions burst out of your ears. Don't let anyone ever doubt for a second that you love someone or something. Be bold. Be ridiculous. And in your face. And who cares?

Fine. One more

41. Don't ever let anyone forget you. Make sure of it.