Things I've Learned This Week:

• I will never be able to lose the obsession I have with words.
• Working out can take your mind off of a lot of things.
• Mint Chocolate protein shake is the motivation to work out.
• I am out of shape.
• Not everyone thinks that homosexuality is something that is terrible.
• There is never a reason to not be kind.
• Letting go of hurtful people is wonderful.
• When you are yourself, you will meet people who love you.
• Sometimes people deserve a little extra time and attention.
• Taking "me time" is healthy on occasion.
• There is such thing as too much "me time."
• Speaking from the heart will always do more than logic.
• Music can calm the heart and soothe the mind.
• Standing firm in opinions is not unkind, but it does require tact.
• I am not meant to personally take care of everyone, but I can be available.
• People deserve my honesty. I'm not there yet, but I'm coming to it.
• Prayer is a resource that is ALWAYS available, and it's worth taking advantage of.
• Checklists are great.  I don't know very many feelings more satisfactory than having a complete checklist.
• Sometimes it's better to listen to suggestions. There's a reason humans know how to communicate.
• There is enough time to let a book carry you away. Trust me, you have time.
• Life feels better when you have fewer secrets to keep.
• It is totally worth it to chase your dreams.
• Sometimes you have to reevaluate your dreams. Don't let that break you.
• It is possible to develop character traits you want, but it takes a lot of hardwork and focus.
• There is no title that has the ability to define a person, not "Mormon," "gay," "straight," or anything else.
• It's okay to want to be great.
• It is not okay to crush people you love to become great.
• New chapters in life are exciting.
• New chapters in life are scary.
• New chapters in life happen constantly.
• One chapter of life does not have to define the rest of your life.
• Planning things with people is a powerful way to keep them close.
• Reminiscing is important, but friendships built on reminiscing don't stand forever.
• I think entirely too much, and try to find a deeper meaning in everything.