"Somewhere along the line, we seem to have confused comfort with happiness."

- Dean Karnazes

Quiet by Choice

Hello. Hi. Hey. Hola.

Today, I would like to address the misconception of Quiet vs. Shy.

Am I the only one that doesn't like it when people call you shy? I mean, some people are shy, yes. That's okay! But I am not shy. Quiet sometimes. But not shy. There is a difference.

I dedicate this post to all those like me! haha

Let's consult the dictionary.....

The dictionaries definition of Shy is....
1. Bashful; retiring.
2. Easily frightened away. timid.
3. Suspicious; distrustful.
4. Reluctant; wary.

Yeah. See? I'm not shy.

Now, the dictionaries definition of Quiet......
- Restrained in speech, manner, etc.; saying little
- Free from disturbance or tumult; tranquil; peaceful: a quiet life. 

Hah! It all makes sense now, right?

Honestly, I don't mind being quiet. I like listening, I feel like you learn and gain SO much more when you don't talk as much. I feels much more connected to the earth, and myself when I don't talk as much. I like quiet.

The world is SO SO SO noisy!

But let's face it, I'm not shy, just quiet by choice. I'm a super crazy person. But I choose to be quiet sometimes. The world seems so much more peaceful when you're quiet.

Sometimes I am a little shy, but I'm usually not.

I'm done ranting now. :)

Have a beautiful day! Life is good. :)

love, Wesleigh

"I'm so happy yet so sad! It's like a perfect storm of emotion." 

^That is me right now. I'm just so happy! Yet so sad......it's like a perfect storm of emotion. It balances everything out. 

I'm so sad because life really sucks sometimes. I fail at everything, I'm so behind in school. I got hit by the homework truck from hell and fell into the ocean of never ending homework and now I'm drowning! Heeeelp. I want a job, but my parents won't let me. it's a rather confusing situation I have so many dreams, and goals but I feel like I'll never achieve them, I don't know how, and it's oh so conflicting. and I reaaaally just want a piece of bread! But I can't have it, and it's so depressing. *munches cucumbers* and I really want to go adventuring and stuff and.... *sigh* 

But then.....

I'M SO HAPPY! AH! Life is just so beautiful and wonderful, and so happy, and I'm just soooo so blessed. I have such good friends and family and I love them to death. And my school is so amazing even though it is so freakin' hard and I think I might die, I love it. Life is so good! I love it. :)

So many feels right now. 

So life is freakin' hard, ya know? But then it's so good, and I'm so blessed. There is always more good than bad in your/my life.(: 

I worry if I'll ever achieve my goals/life long dreams blah blah. But ya know what? The things we want never come easy or free to us, we have to work for them! If we work our butts off and try our absolute hardest to achieve them, then we'll be even more grateful for them! 

Honestly, when was the last time I tried my absolute hardest to achieve something brilliantly amazing? I have no idea. But it's gonna happen. 

"The worst things in life come free to us." It's so true. But why not be grateful for our trials, our challenges, the things that totally suck in life? Because really, the make us so much better! They make us stronger and braver. They make us who we are. 

But guess what! The best things in life also come free to us. That's our family, and our friends, etc. Man, we're just so blessed. I challenge you to write down 5 wonderful things in your life, that came free to you. I bet you could name even more. 

Life is so good(: Shoot for the stars! Stay positive! Love a lot! Dream lots! and don't forget to smile. :)

love, Wesleigh :) 

adopt your own virtual pet!

I really like this video. It's just amazing to me. All that truly matters is what the Lord thinks of you. Not what anyone else thinks. *smile* 

How much do you want it?

That's a question I've been asking myself a lot lately. How much do I want it? Am I willing to do what it takes? 

Education has always been really important to me. I've always known that, and I've always said that. But have I acted on that? Eh, probably not. 

I can honestly say that I've worked REALLY hard on my school. But, more so in the last-minute-procrastination kind of way. Not the dedicated-on-top-of-things way. 

If my education is so important to me, why don't I act like it's important to me? 

Am I willing to put aside the distractions of social medias and sacrifice the less important things like movies, books for the most important? 

Guys, school starts in less than three weeks and I still have to finish up my summer courses. Yikes. 

I am bouncing between excited and utterly freaked out. Excited because I love to learn and I go to the best school on the planet. No debate. Freaked out because I am easily distracted and un-dedicated. 

So, I making a commitment to myself. As school is starting, I will put aside my distractions. I will be dedicated. I am wiling to do what it takes. Because I want it that bad. 

I'm so stressed out for school and it hasn't even began. Oh man. The stress of balancing out my education, work, trying to make a difference in the world, exercising, spending time with friends and family, my religion, adventure. *takes a deep breath*  

How I am going to do it, I don't know. All I can do is put a smile on my face, work as hard as I can and trust in the Lord and he will help me make it through. :) 

I chose this path. Am I going to stay on it? I'm going to work my butt off to stay on this path. Nothing can stand in my way. 

What do you want? How much do you want it? Are you willing to do what it takes to get it? 

You are capable of achieving your dreams, you wants. You are. You are stronger that you know. Don't ever doubt it. 

You may or may not believe in God. But I do, and I'm telling you, that he will help you. Sure he throws trials at you, but if you just trust in him, it'll be for the best. 

Together we can all make our lives the best. The only person holding us back is ourselves. 

I wish you the best in everything! Whatever you are facing, I know you can do it. :) Put a smile on and just embrace the ups and the downs. :)

Thank you for reading! :) 

love Wesleigh

Life won't wait for you.