~~* QOTD 8/1 ~~*

Original post by Ivansgirl

Aug 01, 2009 08:31 AM

Morning ladies!

I cannot believe the summer is half way over. As much as that means I will be back to teaching in a few weeks, I am excited because all our weddings are that much closer. So often we get caught in planning and the future. I am a firm believer in visiting and reflecting on the past and the path that has brought you to where you are now.

I want you to think about where you were in your lide 5-10 years ago. Back then did you think you would be where you are now? You can relate this to you relationship, work etc.

Five years ago, I was engaged to someone else. Planning a wedding to someone that did not want to get married. I thought I was in love I thought at this point in my life I would be married and pregant or with a child. Obviously that all changed. The girl I was then is not he woman I am now. The love I feel now is so much stronger and real than that love ever was. i count my blessings every day. My life trasnformed more so personally that professionally.

StaceYums81 Posted: Aug 01, 2009 12:43 PM

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I'll have to get back to u on this, need some time to reflect...

Ivansgirl Posted: Aug 01, 2009 12:46 PM

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I didn't realize how much younger some of you are than me. It is just nice to go back and reflect and be thankful for where you are now.

Nichole2010 Posted: Aug 01, 2009 01:54 PM

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5 years ago i was graduating high school, breaking up with my HS boyfriend, and starting to date FH.

10 years ago i was 12 years old. lol

scatteredx12 Posted: Aug 01, 2009 06:07 PM

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5 years ago FH and I were starting to get closer and become good friends... but I was a mess. I was completely out of control and was into partying so much more than schoolwork. I was also in the process of leaving an abusive relationship. I had a horrible relationship with my parents, and it was probably the lowest point of my life. Now it's the complete opposite and things couldn't be better... It's weird how so much can change in just a few years.

little j Posted: Aug 01, 2009 06:46 PM

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10 years ago i just graduated HS had an amazing summer with my girlfriends. lots of days on the beach. had no idea what to expect in love or in life. but took one day at a time

5 years ago. i was still trying to get over my ex. it was one of those things that ended without closure. professionally, i was in a good place. had a great job. was living in a new city on my own and was doing my MBA part time. my mind was focused on school and business more than anything else

now...3 years ago...i was definately more open to love....and i met FH

LadyC23 Posted: Aug 01, 2009 08:27 PM

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5 years ago- I was 21 and though I was going to get married with my current bf at the time. Thank God, I woke up!!!!

10 year ago- I was 16 and I was really depressed. i was definitely not comfortable in my skin at the time.

Future Mrs H Posted: Aug 01, 2009 08:42 PM

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10 years ago- dont want to remember-- I was with my ex- thats all I have to say about that

5 years ago -my divorce was final and I was so unbelievably happy ( but not as happy as 3 yrs ago when I met FH)

Clover23 Posted: Aug 01, 2009 10:21 PM

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10 years ago I was starting my junior year of college and being pretty reckless and ridiculous.

5 years ago, I was just about to start law school... wow i can't belive it was that long ago! Had just moved into my first apartment by myself. FH and I had already been together 2 years and were very much still learning who we were (individually).

mbscheer Posted: Aug 01, 2009 10:30 PM

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5 years ago I was engaged to be married to a guy who was not what I needed or wanted. I am so lucky (it took 3 engagement breakups to realize) that I ended that relationship.

10 years ago I was in my second year of college. I was very different than I am now. Its amazing to look back at pictures and remember how I have grown into a women.

JAAMS Posted: Aug 02, 2009 07:32 PM

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5 years ago I was 18....wow. I had had a really unproductive and unsuccessful love life, and I was going through that weird 'rebellious' phase of life, and my goals were primarily based around that. I had just graduated high school, barely ever worked (I was slightly spoiled I think lol), and was a bit too cliquey. I've grown up SO MUCH in those 5 years, and I am so happy with who I've become.

ETA: 10 years ago I was 13, and I was a very typical 13 year old lolol... I was a few months away from having my first 'real' bf, and that is about it.