Little did I know.

If you spoke to me about 5 years ago - I did not necessarily have this illuminated vision of what my life was like or what it held. I didn't really know exactly what I wanted to do after I received that diploma in hand- I just knew that I wanted to make difference in the world. I knew...that I did not want the gifts that I had to go to waste and hopefully, they would bring happiness to others as well-and maybe make their lives a bit easier for even a fleeting moment. 

I had no attachments to the present or to any one being - besides my family - they are inescapable, fortunately. I had no desire to meet the man of my dreams- I was a fickle one, finding and living passion to passion-hobby to hobby-creating, living, and doing whatever I could to make my mark in the world. 

I just knew I wanted to live day to day and make memories that would last. I didn't know the girl that listened to her heart a little too much sometimes as much as I wanted to. 

Little did I know, that with the speed of a brush stroke- my life would start well on it's path to something I really had no control over. I just sat for this ride-to only look back now and think wow-this is the person I've become-'so crazy'. It's a very strange yet satisfying experience to sit down and think - this is who I am now- and to be certain in that moment of every fiber in your being and what it stands for, but still-accepting the fact that in five years from now-I will do the same thing again - wiser (hopefully!). 

5 years ago - little did I know I would meet a man that would make my world spin and continue to keep it spinning-steadily with his own. Little did I know he would take me on an adventure of a life time-literally and continually make me realize what it is to be loved and to want to visualize a life with him and the possibilities that arise just knowing he'll be in it. 

5 years ago- little did I know that I would find so many passions and creative outlets that would inevitably lead me to finding what I love to do-even if takes time to get there-and a lot of work and sacrifice. That is what makes it so sweet, right? The road to where I want to be - makes it so much more exciting- 

Little did I know - I would be the person I am today. 

and its' funny, because I like this person and I'm pretty sure the girl who listened to her heart just a 'little too much' likes this person too. 

I'm not sure where I'm going with this post. I just know that I sat down tonight, thinking..."how do I get rid of this writer's block?" and then the words started flowing...maybe a stream of consciousness, maybe I'm just appreciating the road I've taken to meet today. 

I think we all need to take a moment every now and then to appreciate who we are, where we have been, and where we want to go.