
I swear, it wont hurt..
- xx, Kelly.



We want more or less. Doesn't matter what it is, who, how or when. More sleep, more time, more money, more power, more attention, more space. Less stress, less homework, less attention, fewer failures, fewer obligations, fewer demands. No matter how amazing our lives turn out to be, no matter how perfect our families are or how nice our nighbourhood is, we aren't satisfied. We want what others have, we abuse and misuse what we've got, we whine and complain and dream of a "better" life. You live in a mansion? The neighbour's is bigger. Your family is happy? Could be happier. You're beautiful? Not compared to the top models.
Valentine's Day. I've never experienced a valentines day with a boyfriend, or even something remotely comparable to a boy that's mine. I've never had the cards or the kisses or the suprises or presents or fancy dinners. But, this year, I had the best valentine's day, and I did it without a boyfriend. I went up to the barn and saw my boy, rode with my coach who flew in this week and Chloe came along. We blasted music, ate and sang our hearts out on the drive. I dropped her off at home and right as I was about to head back to my house, who bbms me? Ethan. So we went and sat and talked in a starbucks near his house, which was so so so nice. I love that boy, and I miss seeing him.
I want to go to a place like this. I want to wake up every morning to warmth and a breeze. I want to look out the window and see a breath taking landscape. An incapturable image. I want to wake up well rested and truly happy. Happy enough to smile no matter what happens. To feel love, and give love. To see my horses, and feel free of any real stresses, the ones present only trivial. I want to be happy, I don't need endless wealth. I need a place to live, a purpose, a horse or two, and friends and family to keep me smiling.
I'm sitting in my living room listening to needtobreathe (i have both their albums in a playlist and the playlist is on repeat) with my dog lying on the couch asleep with her head on my lap. I had a snow day today (my first real snow day ever) and I'm genuinely happy. Things are looking up, they only thing I kind of regret is texting this one boy first, but whatever. I could've done worse. Maybe, just maybe, something will come of him. But I don't have my hopes up. I've learned I am wholly content without a boy, and just the company of the occasional one i don't care about, and good friends like Ethan and Lola, and Chloe, and Tiffany, and Kelsey, and Darcy, and Sarah, and Emmie, and all of the girls and boys I hold so close to me, including all my sisters and brothers. I love you guys, I love my dear animals, and I love my school for finally closing it's stupid doors for the day thanks to 'inclement weather'. I love all of you, and I love the music I'm listening to for bringing out this strength and happiness.