Well here goes nothing...

Everyone says that there is a first time for everything. I don't completely agree with that statement (after all, sometimes there is only one time for something), but this is the first time I have blogged.  I am hoping that someone out there will enjoy all of the random things I have to say, but if no one does, at least it gives me space to vent.
A lot has been on my mind lately. I am halfway done with my Sophomore year of college, and I am still so amazed that the time has flown by this quickly. It seems like it was just last week that Hayley and Adrianna and I were freaking out about graduating from high school. It seems that yesterday I met Erin and moved into my first college dorm. But the reality is, those things both happened over a year ago.  Here is a statement I do agree with: as we get older, time goes by faster.  Obviously it doesn't actually speed up,  but somehow we get so caught up in what we are doing that we never take the time to slow things down. Thats what I want, I just want to slow down.
I want to take the time to walk down the street and really take everything in. I want to sit and watch the clouds all day long, without once wanting to look at my phone. I want to sit and think about things. Think, why are things this way? Are there things about my life I need to change? Are there people in my life that I need to talk to more often? Are there things I need to say? The answer to all of these questions is yes, absolutely yes.
I am going to challenge myself, and you if you are interested, to take time every day to appreciate something. Whether that thing is nature, or a painting, or a person. Whatever it is, cherish it, because it will be gone before you know it.
Well, my brother is sleeping on the couch next to me, which means I need to get him to bed. Goodnight my friends, I hope you have a relaxing and fulfilling weekend.

Love,
   Tayleranne