Not trying to be too epic with the title

I guess I could explain a bit. People seem to have that stereotype of the kid trying to save the world that always comes with a less-than-optimistic "you can't do it," or "it's too big for you, just one little person." I seem to fit some of the other things that go along with the rest of that stereotype and wanted to get it out of the way from the beginning. It's not that any of you would judge me like that. I wanted to state a bit of my mindset going on this coming journey. 

I was recently part of an incredible book club reading John Francis' book Planetwalker. Look up his story if you care to. It's easy to find. Anyway, at one point in the book, he spends a lot of time trying to convince his dad that he(John) was going to change the world by not riding in cars and not talking, but his dad leaves and John is still frustrated. Then he puts forth a reflection on changing/saving the world. He says something to the effect that he realized that he couldn't change the world, but he could change himself. In changing himself, he saw that the world around him would strive to understand him and his actions. This is where I got the second part of the title of this blog. 

I hope for this to be one way to journal as well as a way to let you beautiful people in on my life. I really do want to hear from people, no matter how little it is! I would really like this blog to be a conversation of sorts rather than just a dictation of the events of my life. I understand my idealism in this and that not everyone has the time to send something.

On a side note, I feel so odd about being in a similar situation as graduating seniors, being that I will not see most of my current CSB/SJU friends for quite a long time. I would love to see everyone and tell you all how much you mean to me. I cannot guarantee anything, but do please call or email me. I continue to be ever so grateful for all the people in my life. Previously in my life, a "see ya later" (not a goodbye!) hadn't been so hard. This one will be and already is.

Also, I have to enter this disclaimer: I have never and will never claim to be any kind of decent writer. Tell me about the things you want to hear more about or the things you could do without! Keep in mind that I take criticism well. I don't want to be boring because I know I could drone on for lines about my experience, and I don't want to have to make you sift through all the stuff you don't want to read just to read something you do. . . maybe my dad will be the only one to read my blog and all this worry won't matter! ha :)

I love you all, so much!