This week has been a real eye-opener. It always takes something out of the ordinary to realize that your priorities and perspective on life has gotten out of wack. You get so caught up in all the little, insignificant things of day-to-day living that you forget the bigger picture.
    First, having something of mine stolen at the gym opened my eyes to the fact that bad things can happen to anyone, even yourself. But luckily, nothing too serious was lost. Unfortunately, I know other people who suffered from much more devastating losses. It seems like death is running rampant these last few weeks, and it's starting to get everyone thinking! I've seriously never paid more attention to a Sunday sermon than on last Sunday, when the main topic was: "Why does God let us suffer?"
    Also, I've realized how much a relationship can be changed by a few days. Before I was always afraid to say how I felt or assert myself. I always try to see myself as becoming a more assertive person, independent and never hesitating to take a chance or risk. However, I always seem to fail in the most important situations where a little courage would have been crucial. Also, I've once again realized that my parents are usually right, especially in areas in which I wish that they weren't!  I
    Now I know that even if this doesn't work out, I won't be afraid to say what needs to be said anymore.

So hard to choose...