"The little things? The little moments? -- They aren't little."

Read this quote. Now read it again. The first time I saw it, it really took me by surprise. I can't believe the amount of meaning this has. It's three sentences, three words each, and for some reason it struck a chord with me. I can't even explain it other than it was so true.

With this quote, I knew exactly what my moment was. I was sitting in my apartment around the table with my friends. It was a Friday night and we had just gotten ready. We were going to go out and just have fun as a big friend group, and meet some people wherever we ended up. But our main goal was to have a good time, and not let anything stop that. I looked around the table, and realized, I am so happy with my life.

Little conversations were happening and everyone looked so genuinely happy. It just struck me as a moment I probably won't ever forget because I knew that I was exactly where I was supposed to be.

As this year has progressed, I realized that everything happens for a reason. I know how cliche that sounds but, seriously people how true is it. There's so many events that have happened over the years that have really thrown me for a loop, and put me in a rut where I could never truly be happy.

On the outside it's so easy to put on a good face for everyone, so as not to worry them with your issues, because everyone is under some sort of stress in their life and you don't need to concern them with yours. It's just easier that way.

But easy isn't always right. I had realized in my moment that I was so happy because I had shrugged off my issues from the past, and left them there. No more grudges, no more worrying that I was behind the curve with where I was supposed to be in my life, and much more acceptance of who I was. It's a hard thing to overcome, but once you do you will feel so much lighter, and happier all around. I try to say one good thing about myself during the day, because why not? In the words of JB, "you should go and love yourself." Just do it.

My best advice to myself over this year has been, really be okay with yourself, the moments you live, and everyone who experiences them with you. We weren't put on this earth to just go through the motions and hope life falls into place for us. It's about experiencing everything there is to enjoy!

Be weird. Honestly, who cares. If you're having fun and enjoying yourself it shouldn't matter. It's YOUR experience and no one should stop you from living it. I can say I truly have embraced this one, as I am a very odd person. Oh well.

Just be happy. That's all there is to it.