Things I've Learned..

As part of this journey through divorce, I've been keeping a list of things I've learned. I have been using it as an outlet to get out my feelings, but also as a reminder of who I am, where I've been, and where I'm going. As they say, it's all about the process.. So here's a list of things I have learned and jotted down.

• It's okay to cry, even in public. I've really taken this one to heart, even crying in airports. Nice.
• I am stronger than I think.
• Sometimes you have to ask for help... and that's okay.
• Lonely isn't so bad.
• It's okay to have bad days. Someone shared this with me and I didn't believe it. Now I do.
• Be where you are.
• Life is full of choices.
• Everything does happen for a reason, but it's my job to find the reason, accept it, and move forward.
• You have to accept your faults.
• People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Find the reason.
• Sometimes you have to laugh, or you'll cry.
• You can't always change how you feel, but you can choose your attitude.
• My family loves me. No matter what.
• Silence reallly can be golden.
• I have to accept my faults.
• A good friend will laught with you, cry with you, and tell you to suck it up when it's appropriate.
• I have to accept my responsibility for the divorce.
• A smile can go a long way.
• I may not like the situation, but I can handle it.
• No matter how hard I try to avoid my feelings, they will catch up with me.
• It's okay to cry in the middle of the Atlanta airport. I'll never see those people again.
• Every one can teach you something. Even 7 year olds.
• Never underestimate the power of a hug.
• A true friend accepts you for who you are and helps you become who you should be.
• Friends can be found in the unlikeliest of situations.
• Sometimes it's okay to give 50%, if that's all you have.
• Everyone knows someone they want you to date. It's inevitable when you are single that they will try and set you up. Go out, have fun.
• It is okay to be friends with guys. Sometimes they just get it.