As I
sit here in my room, I had absolutely no idea what I want to write my blog
about, then it hit me. When I first moved to Holbrook and I told people I was
from Florida, they all looked at me like I was crazy. Many would say, “You’re
crazy!” or “I would never leave Florida for a place like Holbrook…” At first, I thought I was a little crazy. I was leaving
the hustle and bustle of a beautiful town to come to a place that has three
stop signs, and the most exciting news is a new gas station being built in
town. After being here for the short time I have, I have realized that moving
to Holbrook has been the best thing I have done for myself in a long time.
When I first decided to come here, my best friend was
telling me that I was selfish because I was leaving behind everything I have in
Orlando. I mean yes, I had a few friends and my dad, but I just was not happy
living there. I used outlets that I should not have there just to make myself
feel happy. Being in Holbrook, I have not had the need to do that once. I have
made so many friends here that are closer than half of the people that I know
back in Orlando. Many people I have met here, I hope to keep in my life for a
long time.
Ever since I moved here I have been doing better in
school, I have got myself an exceptional job, and I have made relationships
with different kinds of people I would never have even thought to talk to. Even
though rumors are a bad factor in this town, I know because I have fallen
victim to them, people here really are all there when you need them. No one in
this town will ever let you fall behind.
I guess through all of this rant, I would say that my
life truth is to always do things that will make you happy. If I had never
decided to move here, I would still be stuck in Orlando doing the same things
that were not helping me with my life.
Kimmy, I am happy that you enjoy Holbrook so much. We are such a small town but it is a great town filled with great people. You are such a fun person and I am glad that I met you. You are right we should do things that make us happy. That is something I learned to be true about life, but even though I knew this truth it was great to be reminded with your blog. Sometimes we do need that reminder to help us continue doing what makes us happy. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteWell welcome to Happy Holbrook, Kimmy! I know I do talk bad about Holbrook, but growing up here really has shaped me into who I am today. Though there is very little to do in this town, there is something about little Holbrook that makes it a great place to grow up. We have a strong sense of community in our little town, and the people here do try and help. With graduation growing ever near, I’m happy that you’re enjoying your time here. Now, we can all enjoy graduation and finally leave our quaint place of Holbrook.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! Haha coming from Mesa, or “The Valley” as they say, I have gotten the same questions. Half of these people here still think I’m crazy. And that’s ok. One day they will see what we have seen from the changes we have made in our lives. I also agree that we all should strive for what makes us happy. I feel that we all need to find just what exactly makes us truly happy. I love how Holbrook people can forgive so quickly, even though we all make mistakes. Thanks for your post! It’s important to remember.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely not crazy. You just weren't happy there. I'm glad that you did what made you happy. I don't think it was selfish to move here. I'm glad you did. Sometimes, you need to do what is right for you instead of making other people happy. Thank you for your post! I learned from it, and I think it is important to do things that make you happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally the same way girl. When i see myself doing the same things i do every day all the time, I'm not happy. It makes me depressed if anything. I hate feeling like i am only doing the things i do to make those around me happy and that i don't do anything for myself anymore. When people ask me when my favorite hobby is I love to see their reaction when I tell them that I would rather curl up on my couch with a good book then go out and spend the day with friends. I'm so happy we're friends Kimmy! Great post! Stay you! :)
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