I'm independent. I'm patient. I'm different.
I'm charming. I'm dedicated. I'm careful.
I'm playful. I'm hopeful. I'm vain. I'm strong.
I'm confident. I'm intelligent. I'm hardworking.
I'm still working on it, but I'm happy with it so far.
I am Lauren and I'm 17 years old. I feel so fortunate to have the life I have, and although it's no where near perfect, it's mine and it's beautiful. I've discovered that I have some incredible people that have been placed into my life. There are moments when I take a step back and examine the indivduals sourounding me and I can't help but feel so blessed to have such genuine, good humans so close to me. I endeavor daily to be one of those humans in this world. I endeavor daily to see the beauty in the things that are not beautiful, to do the right thing even when it's inconvenient, to listen to those who are longing for someone to listen... I guess really, I just want to be good. I know this will be a life long mission, but I'm eager to see what this mission has in store for me.
I see the homes dressed in lights, the peppy red Starbucks cup that sits across from me and even the occasional horrid Christmas sweater wrapped around my English teacher. I see all the things I've seen every other year, however, I know that this upcoming Christmas holiday will be unlike all the others before it. I know there will not be thousands or even hundreds of dollars spent on my siblings and I like there normally is. I know my parents are trying their very best to do all they can to make this a decent Christmas for our family. I know all this, and to my surprise, I'm actually pleased with the way things are. For the first time I have the oppertunity to experience what it is like to not have the world given to me when I awake on the morning of December 25th. I have the chance to be truely grateful for the safe haven I come home to each day, or the pantry in my kitchen that is constantly stocked full with food. I am aware that many families around the world will be having a different kind of Christmas this year, but still, I hope that the joy is not lost and the love within your home can be found and embraced.
I'm independent. I'm patient. I'm different.