Change is GOOD! =)

As I get older, I tend to amuse myself at how I have changed over the last decade or so. Mainly, how my ideas and opinions about certain things, whether big or small, have evolved through my experiences and adventures.

Here are a few changed views that I thought about last night when I wrote this post:
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1. HURRY UP!
All my life I have always been completely obsessed with the "next" step in life and have forgotten many times to just relax and enjoy the present.
When I was in middle school, all I wanted to do was be in high school. As soon as I got to high school, I was completely over it, so I dropped out. Then I enrolled in a satellite school in Florida and basically home-schooled through my junior year. Of course two years of that was way too long, so I skipped the senior year and started Jr. college. I was 16 when I took my first class. Then turned 17 and started fulltime. Then Jr. college got old because all I could think about was going to Baylor. So I transferred 76 hours after only three semesters and one summer! Baylor got old after five semesters and I was only focused on law school. So I got my BA when I was not even 21. Seriously. I finished Baylor before I could even legally drink a beer at George's. I was so proud of myself. And it was an accomplishment for sure.
Heck, some people can't even get through one measly semester at a junior college, much less my major at a pretty good university.
But then it got frustrating because law schools were not about to consider accepting some 20 year old kid.
So I had to wait........I graduated with my juris doctorate when I was 24.

As you can see, I was in a HURRY. A furious HURRY. But looking back, I think I should have taken more time. More time to meet new friends, and just enjoy being a college student more. Adult life is pooey enough - no need to rush into it. I think that a little more time may have really helped me.
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2. Kids!!! -
HOLY COW I used to say I would NEVER EVER have spawn. EVER. Well, now I'm 31. I do NOT hear the seconds ticking on the biological clock every moment. But I do think about it. It's on my mind - way in the back - but it's there.

People tell me all the time that I am so good with kids. I think being older that I can see that I do love a lot of kids. And after some bigtime life lessons, I am confident now that one day, and ONLY God willing, I think I would be a great mom. Not a perfect one, but definitely a good one. (and I would be married, of course!)

And if I would end up being a terrible mom, I pray that I am barren and already out of eggs. =)
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3. Long Engagements -
I can't tell you how many times I rudely judged couples who had long engagements. "why don't they just go get married?" - "what are they waiting for?" etc, etc.
Of course now as I am older and wiser, I think there is nothing wrong about a long engagement. It's fun to hear people say "me and my fiance" are doing such and such. It's a neat time in a relationship. You have the official commitment and you know you are going to be husband and wife, but you still haven't taken the vows.
I think it would be really exciting to be in a great engagement, with the right man.

As soon as you can get that true commitment and promise of forever, who cares if you don't get married for a while? Who cares if you are waiting for a house, to graduate, to move, etc.?? JUST DO IT. It does NOT matter what anyone else thinks, do your thing.
I know I will. =)
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4. Bailey - INSIDE or OUTSIDE?
The ultimate question: Since Bailey is my only child, I have spent the first seven years of her life assuming she needs to sleep in my bed, stay inside and generally be an inside dog.
After dating J and seeing his point of view, and after seeing Bailey being 150% happier outside than in, I have finally decided that "my little girl is growing up!" (lol!) and she needs her own backyard to run, frolic, play and poop in. She is an animal, even though I love her like a human.
I'm glad I'm old enough to let it go. haha!
This girl LOVES the outdoors. And GOOD FOR HER!!! =)
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5. Disneyworld -
I never went as a child. I was pretty much told it's like a big, yet just as annoying, Six Flags. BOY WAS I WRONG.
Of course you all have seen my many posts about our trips to Disney. It is truly a magical place for kids and grownups. I love every second we are there. We truly get to escape while being there! (I probably love it more because J is there with me! So it's special to us!)

Heck, I would get married there if I could! What girl wouldn't love having a photo shoot in front of Cinderella's castle? Whether in a wedding dress or not, that would be The GREATEST!

So, NOW I love Disney. I hope any spawn I ever produce will love it as much as I do. =)
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6. Workin' on my Fitness:
So far, my familial genes have allowed me to eat what I want and never be overweight. I still get away with pretty much anything, even in my thirties. But now, it's not so much about being "skinny". That's easy for me. It's about being HEALTHY and TONED. So that's my next goal, to keep getting in better shape.

I have a fitness goal I would like to participate in in the coming months. I can't share right now, as my stalker does not need to know. I will keep you posted on progress.
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So that's just a small list of how I have changed. I think the not-so-great moments in life have helped mold me into a better person.

And I hope to always be ever-changing for the better.
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Happy Hump Day My Dear Friends!!
Love, E