Appreciation.

Lately I’ve realized that appreciation is a huge thing in any type of a relationship. Friends want to know they are wanted and appreciated. As well as boyfriends and girlfriends.

And..well, parents.

Now, know that I was never one of those terrible teenagers who would scream at their parents how much they hated them, though..there has been some screaming that has happened. I mean, come on, I was a teenager, and I still am – though I’ve got less then two years of it left as I’m 18. I’m reaching the end of the road of childhood (yes yes, I am technically an adult. But that’s only by law) I still live at home with my mom, and right now tings are hectic for both of us work wise, and I haven’t been able to see her much. And honestly, I miss her.

My dad just moved with my Step-Mom, and they are no longer close enough for me to randomly decide to drop by. And to be honest, me and my dad didn’t see each other a lot either because he worked a lot, and well..I just didn’t make an attempt. I didn’t make it a priority. And now, I miss them too.

Being 18, I’m pretty much done with being baby-ied. I’m living with mom, but I’m starting to have to take care of myself. Which can be nice, but..it’s hard. I’m starting to realize how much I didn’t appreciate my parents when they were there all the time and always trying to make my life the best it could be. Now that I am starting to branch out on my own I feel..awful. Like I said, I wasn’t that horrid kid who would make their lives pure hell, but I wish I had done stuff more often to let them know I loved them and that I was so happy they were there for me.

I’ve decided, it’s not to late. I’m going to try calling my dad more often because we really don’t talk to often (mostly me being a stubborn brat and thinking I can do everything without help so Ignored everyone for a long time) and try to strengthen the relationship we have. It really hit me last night that even though I didn’t always reach out, I knew that he was just one town over, a 20 minute drive. Now that he’s in a different state it hit me how much I miss him, and how much I wish I had made more of it while he was here. As for my mom, we have a really good relationship, but I need to stop being a slob all over the house and actually take care of myself, my room, and my animals. At this point, that would be a HUGE turn around for me.
I guess what I am trying to say (because I know not allll of you reading this are still at the young age of 18), it’s never to late. Appreciate your parents. Your friends. Your partner. ALWAYS. It’s okay if your just now catching up, better late then never, right?

Do me a favor, and tell someone you appreciate them, and why.

• I appreciate my dad because even when I refused to talk to him for months, he still was there when I needed him. and he makes it clear he will ALWAYS be there for me.
• I appreciate my mom because she loves me no matter how slob like I am, and she has always done her best to give me the best life she could.
• I appreciate my friends because I have been so crazy these past 3 years, and probably before that, but they love me anyway.
• I appreciate my boyfriend because he deals with all my shit, and tells me I am always worth it. ❤

Whoo!

My second post in two days! Haha, that hasn’t happened since I started! As you can tell I’m a tad excited and maybe a tad bit proud. 🙂

NOW, onto my topic : TATTOOS

I plan on getting tattoos, mostly small ones because I am a big baby, but I want them because they will all have a meaning for me. I feel like our body is a canvas, and well…I like to color. Now that I have two jobs I am saving up money for a whole bunch of things and tattoos are on that list. I have a current commitment that stops me from getting anymore piercings at this moment, otherwise that would be on the list too.

This is the first tattoo I want. Small enough that it wont take FOREVER and big enough for me to know it’s there. And no, I am not getting it on my foot. I like the meaning of it, I feel like I need that daily reminder. So all in all I love it. 🙂

This is another small one I want, and I do want it in the general area that the photo shows. This is small and simple and again, a little reminder everyday to have a little heart.

Here’s a photo of all the ear piercings you can get, though there is probably more. I currently have on cartilage (helix) on my right ear, along with a double piercing on my lobes. On my left ear I just have a triple piercing on my lobes. I want (on no particular ear) Tragus, Daith, Rook, Forward Helix, regular Helix. That leaves two left that I may want at some point but I don’t SUPER DUPER WANT them and this time.

I do also have my belly button done, but that’s not part of my ear. I do want to get a nose stud eventually.

What are your thoughts on tattoos and piercings? I’ve heard a wide variety. Most people seem to like piercings better then tattoos because you can take them out after awhile, and that’s why I don’t give a crap about the piercings (except when my cartilage breaks..thanks Claire’s) but tattoos are always going to be there, which is why I am starting simple, small, and not jumping right into it.

(if anyone leaves rude comments, I’m deleting them. I know it’s a rough topic but no need for butt heads.)

🙂