i wake

I wake up every morning, thankful for what I have.

I'll always have the love of my family,

my best friends,

and the people I've met and those I don't even know yet.

Even though it's hot I wake up to blue skies and sunshine,

palm trees swaying in the warm breeze,

and a city filled with possibilities.

I have the luxury of a car that can take me to the grocery store,

to work, the mall, or the gym,

and even across cities and states that offer me even more opportunities.

I have a part-time job that offers me a paycheck every two weeks,

tips after every shift,

and most importantly the ability to pay for things I have an interest in. 

Some days I feel bored.

Some days I feel busy.

I try to live everyday separately, 

but it's hard not to think about or hope for the future.  

It's difficult not to think of the past and wish you could relive a moment over and over again.  

But ultimately, I am thankful for everything I've experienced, and 

I can't wait to LIVE everyday for the rest of my life.