Sometimes you gotta do the occasional look back to the haters to let them know just how far ahead of them you are 🖕🏻
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To a lot of you I’m sure I just found full of myself right now. I can promise you I’m not. In fact I was actually called ‘ugly’ for the first time in my life yesterday (that deserves it’s own post, maybe later 😂) .
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In all actuality it’s been a struggle for me for months. I’ve dealt with a lot. PCSing back to Bragg where I no longer knew anyone, went through several crushing heartbreaks, felt like I lost my way physique and strength wise, among other various daily life struggles. Oh and tack on deploying again 😂💪🏻
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The main thing to remember is to never quit, because believe it or not things won’t always be so hard. And even if they continue being hard, eventually you’re going to see the fruits of your labor. I’m juggling a lot right now; work, two classes, completing my ROTC packet, powerlifting again 🙌🏻, and a beautiful relationship. .
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Even though it’s so much, I wouldn’t trade any of it for the whole world. I am so blessed. Don’t be stressed about your plate being full, because guess what that means the eating‘s good. And I’m nowhere close to full yet 💪🏻
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Ecstatic that I was able to get some new ink finally!! Just a couple small ones to add to my collection but huge meaning to me. .
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Tattoo #8 is the one you see in the first picture. It's a droplet of water, and represents being present in the here and now. Not dwelling on the last or yearning for the future, but wringing every last drop of life out of the present. .
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Tattoo #9 is an enso circle. If you swipe left you can see it in the second picture (Instagram's weird cropping wouldn't let me show it in the first pic). Enso circles represent a myriad of things: enlightenment, circle of life, art in motion, and progress. It is not a closed circle because my journey is still on going. .
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These symbols mean a lot to me moving forward in the next several months of my life. It's always wonderful to be able to look ahead, but I refuse to let life pass me by in the present moment. I can't wait for the big things happening for me next year, but for now I will focus on the big goals I have set for myself in the coming months that will allow me to enjoy my big moments next year. .
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I also know these coming months do not represent any ends, only beginnings and continuations. There has been a lot of stress and uncertainty lately, but I refuse to let it keep me down. I have never been more blessed and have never lived a better life than I do now. I feel like I have finally received my great break and I can say I am truthfully happy with myself as a person. I can't wait to see what this next year brings, because this is only the beginning of goodness. .
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