Song lyrics and opinions.

I was introduced to the song "Step Off" by Kasey Musgraves about a week ago thanks to my friend Becky. Since hearing the song for the first time I haven't been able to get the lyrics out of my head. But before I go on, listen for yourself: 

One line of lyrics in particular sticks out to me every time I listen (which lately tends to be on repeat). 

"Sticks and stones may build a throne but you'll be up there all alone."

If you've known me for more than a week you'll know that I'm one of those people that loves quotes that inspire. Just by glancing at my Pinterest or Facebook account you'd know right away that words inspire me. Which is why it comes as no surprise that I love this song. 

Around the same time I was introduced to this song, I also came across a quote on Pinterest that had a similar affect on me. It was a simple image with a white background and black words. Although there as nothing overly eye catching about the image that would have made it stand out from all of the kittens and craft projects on the popular page, I was drawn to it. Again if you've known me for any real amount of time the fact that I prefer simple designs above flashy and over the top, comes as no surprise. But it wasn't necessarily the design of the image that drew me in, it was the message. 

"You may be pretty, and you may be talented, but no one will remember that if you're mean."

-Katie Holmes

How often do we get caught up in society telling us that we have to be pretty, smart, talented, or extra ordinary to make a difference or be noticed? It may be just me, but I often get caught up in what others think of me not only appearance wise, but in what I have accomplished. When in all reality, what matters most to be a genuine, good person is to be kind. Yes I'll admit I've accomplished quite a lot in my 21 years of life and I plan to continue doing so throughout the years; but does it all really matter in the end? 

Not to get morbid or creepy on you, but at a funeral no one ever mentions "So and so won that public speaking contest in high school" or "They had received a lot of scholarships for college." There's a reason for this; people are going to remember WHO you are, not what you've done. 

When people hear my name I want their first thought to be, "Oh Kristine, she's a sweet girl" or something along those lines. I'd rather be "known" for being a good person, rather than my accomplishments. I'd rather be surrounded by people who care about me than material possessions. If you throw shade to get to where you're going in life, you'll be there alone with no one to share what you've accomplished. 

I encourage you to take a step back and look at your life. Try to view yourself from the outside and see what others see. And on that note, I leave you my fun friends.

Faith, Hope, and an adventurous life.

~Kristine