How many times do you think we use the phrase "Getting back into the hang of things"?

I'm 21. Right now I could be drinking. I could be out at a bar, having a good time. I could be finding a girl to take home tonight. I could be getting fucked up with friends, or have people over at my new place and having a party. Tonight I'm making the decision not to do any of this. Why? Because I don't want to. Because my goal in being down here isn't having a summer I don't remember. It isn't about having a crazy summer filled with getting drunk and hooking up. No. It's about more. It's about trying to really figure out who I am. It's about doing some soul searching. I know I've said this before, and you might think I'm not making much progress, but the stuff I'm reading and writing outside of here shows that I am.
I'm trying to focus on the positive. To bring good things into my life and keep them there. I'm trying to make the best out of everyday. Now I can sit here and say that the past few days, or the past week has been tough, but that would be nothing more than an excuse. It's not an excuse for watching tv, playing xbox, or being lazy. There is nothing wrong with doing any of these things, I just want to make sure I'm doing other things to. So okay, let's keep the positives flowing.
I've been playing my bass a lot the past few days, and I love it. It feels really good to play, and to feel connected with something. I recently finished reading the book "A Million Little Pieces", something I quoted in my blog a little while back. I strongly suggest that you go read it if you haven't. I've started reading a new book, and it is making me think and feel energetic. I have plans this weekend to finally go look at surfboards, and I'm excited. Tomorrow I plan on spending some time at the beach. Enjoying the sun, reading, thinking, and possibly writing.
I have another idea of something I'm going to write about off of here. What gives us inspiration? Are there things that we can all find inspiration on? I know there are a lot of different things that we can find inspiration from separately, but what about things that can bring us together? If not all, at least most of us. I'd be okay with finding things for most of us. How about people that just really fight the odds? I think that's something that's always inspiring. More to come....
On a separate note, I've realized I'm learning to become more patient. In a lot of ways, it's a good thing. I'm not stressing about waiting for phone calls, or to receive texts back. I'm not feeling like I need to rush as much. I've know I'm running around and doing a lot a good amount of the time (look at my job). But I'm going to try to also do some things that are more relaxing. Like going to the beach tomorrow.

There's something good waiting for you in tomorrow. Here's to the path that takes you there. However long, short, easy, or difficult it may be.

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