Right now

Wow. Life has changed so much! Its such a roller coaster now, but you know what? I'm getting stronger everyday, and learning to handle whatever life can throw at me.

Am I...

In a relationship? No

Happy? Yes

Strong? Yes

Loving life? Without a doubt

Kjerstin is not going anywhere. She is just growing up and learning to love the life that she is living.

"So keep your head high, keep your chin up,

and most importantly, keep smiling, 

because life's a beautiful thing 

and there's so much to smile about."

Love,
Kjerstin L.

Norms

There has been this fascinating thought that has been running through my mind for the last couple of days.

What are norms?  Why are they created?

I personally think that norms were created so that people can just break them.  I remember when I was younger, I listened to rap music. Rap music?!! Yes, I listened to rap, but I only did it because of the reaction of other people to it when I said it.  I didn't realize that I did this for years! In fact, I didn't realize it until recently.  Even now, I have to specifically think about why I like things. Do I like them because I like them or because it would throw people to find it out?

Now I know that the reason I like certain things is just because I do.  I challenge myself everyday to discover what I really enjoy. Now you go do the same.

"Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew.

They're what make the instrument stretch-what make you go beyond the norm."

Love,

Kjerstin L.