Regrets

I can't say that, in my life, I have more than 1 or 2 regrets. Even the things that I've done wrong, I can't say I regret them. Those things that I've done, have made me who I am today. HOWEVER, I have been thinking about some things that I wish I would've done. Apparently, I have some regrets I had no idea I had!

Regret #1: I wish I would've taken piano lessons. I played the violin, from 6th grade until I was a senior in high school. I played for my schools, took private lessons and even the Las Vegas String Ensemble (and did pretty well!), but, I didn't really enjoy it that much. I liked the emotions that the songs I played, made me feel, but I didn't actually enjoy playing it that much. It was just something I was good at, but not something I was good at AND loved to do. I always wanted to play the piano though. I love listening to people playing the piano, and am secretly jealous of them. Maybe when I'm older, and the kids aren't so demanding, I will take lessons.

Regret #2: I wish I would've taken gymnastics. I know, I know. Don't laugh. I know I'm 6'0 tall, however, I LOVE watching it on tv, and I've always been attracted to the sport, and how to do things. I always wanted to try out for cheerleading, but never did. I think because I was scared to not get on. I was on the dance team in junior high school and LOVED it. But high school was a different story. HA! But now, I'm definitely NOT going to, but I think I wish I would've been a little braver and just tried things.

Regret #3: I wish I would've taken a photography class, when I had the chance. I've had so many chances to, and I haven't. Now, it would be so great if I knew what I was doing. Photographs mean the world to me, and I love taking pictures and editing them too! I'm just not very good at it. I am still going to take a class though, eventually. Maybe when I start school again, but for now, I will just wish I was good at it.

and finally,

Regret #4: I wish I would've tried to get into OSU. Since I was young, it has been a very little known fact, that I was obsessed with going to OSU. I am from Oregon, and have always loved the school. It's a FANTASTIC school, and just really wanted to attend that school. But, it's not an easy school to get into either. Especially if you don't play a sport. HA! Which I don't, and am not allowed (I will break myself trying, HA!). My grades were pretty good, but again, I think I was scared to try, because there is always a chance that you will be rejected.

Well, what I've learned from all of these regrets is that, I have really allowed fear to hold back what I wanted to do, no matter how silly it is. It's ok to have the rejection, because those are the moments that help you grow and learn. The acceptance is nice too though, HA! I can learn just as well from that. HA!