the Last Weekend

The last weekend at home for 3 months left me a little excited about my upcoming adventure in India, a bit sad to say good-bye to my parents and little dog Sadie and nervous about my ability to survive and keep a positive attitude in Delhi. The more I worry, the more I find myself reflecting on a song from LeAnn Rimes and telling myself to focus on the things I can control and learn to accept those things I can't. I know how blessed I am, I have a supportive family who loves me and encourages me to live my dreams; I know who I am and why I'm here on earth and for the most part I love the life I've been given, the rest I'm just going to have to work out on the journey.

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What I Cannot Change

I know what makes me comfortable
And I know what makes me tick
And I when I need to get my way
I know how to pour it on thick
Cream and sugar in my coffee
Right away when I awake
I face the day, and pray to God
I won’t make the same mistakes

All the rest is out of my hands
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whenever I can

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The pain is self-inflicted
I know it’s not good for my health
But it’s easier to please the world
Then it is to please myself

All the rest is out of my hands
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whenever I can

Well I know I can’t care about how everyone else really feels
I have enough hurt of my own to heal

I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whenever I can

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Blog 2.0

Blog 1.0 died from lack of follow through, but after reading some fantastic blogs written by some awesome friends, I thought I'd give it another go.

Instead of going it on my own, this time I've decided to cheat a bit and rely on some talented songwriters whose lyrical poetry allow me to express the emotions of life.

After 2 wonderful months at home I'm starting to pack again, this time for a 3 month trip to India. Every time I embark on a new adventure I found myself searching out the Dixie Chicks on the iPod, their newest (and best) album kicks off with an amazing song - The Long Way Around:

My friends from high school
Married their high school boyfriends
Moved into houses in the same ZIP codes
Where their parents live

But I, I could never follow
No I, I could never follow

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I've been a long time gone now
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
But I've always found my way somehow

By taking the long way
Taking the long way around
Taking the long way
Taking the long way around

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Well, I never seem to do it like anybody else
Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down
If you ever want to find me I can still be found

Taking the long way
Taking the long way around

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