What I've Learned

This morning I was having a conversation with J & we were discussing her upcoming graduation on Saturday. Some how or another, the conversation turned to the drama unfolding. One thing that we both agreed on was how much we have changed since crossing those burning sands. At that moment I realized something...we all have changed. Now albeit some have not as of yet, the majority of us have. Some view change as being bad or uncalled for however when you take a closer look, it's not bad at all. I can honestly say since spring 2002, I have become a different person and I love it! My matriculation did not end once I walked across that stage with my degree in my right hand; at that very moment it begun. Here I was closing one chapter in my life only to start a new one. Yes there have been bumps in the road but I wouldn't change anything about my experience. I oftentimes run across people who just seem to be sitting stagnant and are okay with not moving. I've come to realize why. They feel as though their life has changed and they continue to matriculate. Totally fine with me but my question to them is, have you taken yourself outside yourself? Have you done a survey of your life thus far? We live in an age where so much of ourselves is accessible to everyone. This can be a good thing or a bad thing. It can be good because it'll give you an opportunity to step outside yourself and view your life as others view it. It becomes bad when we constantly use these entities to display our lives as if this is an exhibit. Please don't misconstrue anything I'm about to say, I am a Social Network JUNKIE!!!! I love all things social. But these displays of ignorance on the networks are getting out of control! When will adults realize Face Book does not want to know how much you hate your ex's new squeeze. Twitter doesn't care how much you dislike someone you see everyday nor do they want to read the two of you going back and forth like kids on the school-yard. Is this what we've become? A society that doesn't handle issues like 2 people should, by engaging in those heart-to-heart conversation. What if these great networks didn't exist, then how would you handle the situation? I personally am afraid of what's next. I will tell you what I've learned. I've learned that change is inevitable and needed. Being in this space today and being afforded the opportunities I have had did not happen just because I live and breathe air. It happened not only because I have changed and will continue to change and with those changes comes growth...