Paper Heart

2010 is here.

It took some time to assess and truly figure everything out. I didn't blog because for a long while, nothing was of much importance to me. I went through a period where I was somewhat numb. I say somewhat mainly for the fact that I did feel. I felt some emotion but mostly negative.

I begged, hoped, and prayed for better times. That request was not something that just happened. It needed to be earned. I proved to God that I deserved better times, and like the man he is, He gave it to me.

I often like epiphany's but I can't stand when people have them in the new year. I don't agree with the whole, "New Year, new me" bullshit. 'Cause let's be real, I don't believe that change can happen in a person. Improvement on the other hand, can definitely happen. And I'm a firm believer in that. A person can't change because they are that way for a reason. That's their natural being and instinct to act in such ways, but they can always adjust and improve those flaws and bad traits. Yet for some reason, I'm going to go back and be somewhat of a hypocrite. I feel like a new person. I'm not a full hypocrite mainly for the fact that I do indeed feel like a new person, but not completely. I still hold everything that I am (or was?) but with a new attitude.

I am so grateful. And I mean that whole-heartedly. In the past few months- something that was a tragedy turned into a blessing. It hurt and I questioned the motives behind it happening, but I now see. It was meant to bring my family and I closer, as well as make my bond with the Lord stronger.

I used to say that I was happy being alone. I said that, and half-meant it. 'Cause in all honesty, who wants to be alone? Well with that attitude, you'll never be fully content with not having a significant other. Up until a day or two after New Year's I did want to be with somebody. Then my epiphany hit. Now, I truly do not find the need to make someone else's presence feed into my happiness. I have never felt this freedom and "power" as some may call it. Being single isn't a curse, it is sooooo a gift.

Don't get me wrong though. I'm not one of those people who after finding their new found single-power, never wants to be in a relationship ever again. I definitely do want to be in a relationship. I won't even go as far to say I don't want one in the near future. I'm just going on day by day. I've said this time and time again,"if it happens, it happens. But I'm not going to look for it. If the oppurtunity comes my way, then I'll seize it- if it's right." I've said that in the past and kind of meant it. It was just a cover that I used so I wouldn't look like that girl that really wanted a boyfriend. But now.. that "cover" I put on, has truth behind it.

I have a paper heart. It's delicate and can rip with the right utensil. But with proper care, it can withhold wisdom and love through the toughest and sweetest of words.

And with that said, I will continue to listen to the Beatles then pop in Paper Heart with Michael Cerra to end my marvelous week.

Let it be, love is all you need.