ME

I've learned a lot about myself this year. Some things I've learned:

I'm stronger than I thought

I'm not crazy

I'm different, but in a good way

I'm pretty smart

I'm STILL really impatient

It's okay to be stressed or emotional...just keep it in check

I need to think of truths when I'm anxious or worried

I'm growing up...still

I'm okay with being alone

I'm special

I'm shouldn't ever make excuses or apologize for who and how I am

I'm not as difficult as I thought...anyone who thinks otherwise can take a hike

I care...a lot

I'm learning more about how to make decisions solely based on what I want...not what I think will make others happy...not as easy as it sounds. hardest thing probably.

I'm more relaxed

This has been a year of revelations, unexpected events and digging deep into who I am and how to deal with things life throws my way. I will always be learning, but this year has been adventurous and, overall, a success...especially compared with the past few years. 2005-2010 were low low times in my life. 2011 has been a break through year for me personally. I'm grateful for the support of my family and few friends, my counselor and my determination to finally climb out of the spiraling pit I was in. Thank you Lord. And may I continue to find confidence, strength and independence within myself.

All American XC

Crying Wolf

One of the most interesting videos I've seen and something I think is worth backing up. THere are few things I have a passion for, but this has my vote for sure. Click to watch the short film: Crying Wolf.

It has certainly opened my eyes.

“A different way of thinking has emerged in our country and is becoming ever more prominent in our governments and the rest of American culture. This philosophy, known as environmentalism, is now at the forefront of our decision-makers brains and is constantly shaping their thoughts and policies. It was in this mindset that the decision was made by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to transplant wolves from their homeland in Canada and release them in Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho in 1995 and ’96. The agency, along with many environmental and animal rights groups, praised the decision: it was almost as though they were triumphantly heralding the return of some unjustly banished royalty. But their real triumph was that, by elevating animal over man once again, they were given access to tens of millions of dollars and greater control over both private and public property. You see putting wolves in Yellowstone was never about saving wolves or balancing ecosystems. There was another agenda. One they would not reveal to the American public, but would see through, no matter how far they had to bend the rules, no matter how much they had to steal, no matter how bad they had to lie, no matter the cost. And… they did it. What’s done is done. And nobody has ever looked back since…

…Until now.”