Passion

I had dinner with my friend's parents tonight, and they were so adorable! They are both from Texas, so that gave them major brownie points. They are fans of t.u., so that lost a few points, but that's okay. Their conversation really made an impact on me. They were telling stories, reminsicing about the days of their youth and the first time they met. It was so cute. I'm not in a hurry to "grow up", but I do hope that when I am "more seasoned" in life, I will speak with such passion and excitement about days gone by.

They gave us young'uns a little advice: Do what you love. Don't build a life that you feel stuck in and can't get out of. Don't work in a job you aren't passionate about or interested in. Keep money stored away for a rainy day, so that if you need to take time to find something new or take a refreshing break, you can do just that. Ask yourself if you feel trapped. If you do, evaluate why and work toward your passions. You can't take it with you when you're gone, and life is too short to waste. Dream big. Don't settle.

"Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it."

"Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion."

"A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position."

"Love is when you take away the feeling, the passion, the romance and you find out you still care for that person."