Time has a funny way of eluding us. I’ve watched weeks drag on and on since the beginning of the summer. I find that when time is most precious, we don’t have enough of it. However, when we could care or less about how our time is utilized, it unbelievably drags. I still can’t believe that we are halfway through 2007. It seems like yesterday that the ball was dropping. It makes me think about my life in general. There is so much that I would like to do but at times I feel like I don’t have enough time. I know some of you are probably thinking, “you’re only 23“. That’s true. But think about how quickly life can be taken away from us in a matter of minutes or even seconds. It’s best to value what we have because it can be taken away in the blink of an eye. I go through things and I think about all of the people who have their lives destroyed in a short matter of time. I won’t say that I look at other peoples problems any better or worse than my own. The truth of the matter is, everyone has their own levels of pain & joy in their lives. Live while you can, and value everything that you have. Never take anyone for granted because they may not always be there in your life. I tell my sisters that all the time because I’ve realized that they have grown to depend on me a great deal, and sometimes it’s overwhelming to the point where I end up stressed out trying to help them and deal with my own personal problems as well. It’s all a matter of understanding that there comes a point in our lives when we need changes. I used to be afraid of change because I was always so stuck in my own routines that I figured anything out of the ordinary wouldn’t work out for me. I’ve learned to take risks sometimes. I suddenly said fuck it.
As you all can see, I have a new theme. It’s something temporary since I’ve been having terrible designers block. I’m honestly not satisfied with this theme but I was sick of seeing the other 3 I had for this site. Don’t worry, I’ll try and create another theme when I can. I won’t make any promises, though. ;]
Shanice Says:
It is hard to believe that half of 2007 is gone already. Time really does fly. And what you said about change is really deep and i can definetly relate because thats all life is: one change after another. Very good blog entry & your new theme is prettiful :)
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A. Michelle Says:
Yea, its crazy that July is almost over. I remember New Years day fairly world. This blog is something like the last blog that I wrote. Like you said, go out and live life…gotta enjoy it. Time goes by so quickly. Don’t let time pass you. Change can be awesome…trust
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Lisa Says:
Life can be pretty scary when you think about it, but I guess that is why you really do need to do something every day that scares you to try to at least make sure that nothing is wasted.
The theme looks great - far too nice for just a temporary layout!
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exene Says:
I have to agree with every word that you posted. I always remind my self about time and not taking things for granted.
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Mimi Says:
like the saying goes “time flies by when you are having fun”, when you’re occupied doing something you enjoy, we wish we had more time. i have been having a very dull summer, it’s like taking forever for it to end lol. i can’t believe 2008 is only a few months away! well not few, but it’s less than half, 2007 has definately been a fast year.
but yeah, i agree with what you said. i need to learn to be more grateful, i can admit that.
and what?! this layout does not need to be temporary, it is very nice Shannon, but you know that already.
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Camille Says:
Man, I didn’t realize it ’til about last month how fast time goes by, It really does go by fast. Now I understand what older people say when they speak of little kids and things “They grow up so fast” I was looking at my little cousin who was born in Nov, and she’s so big! Life really does go by fast and you can hold no grudges, or have regrets, or hold back from your dreams or what you want to do. It seems like everyone is noticing that now. Your post is the third one I’ve read so far on time passing by. Its starting to scare me a bit.
anyway thanks for commenting on my site, and if I knew how to put word press on my site without having to use mysql I sure would do it because word press themes are easy as hell to set up to me lol.
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Britney Says:
Time seems to either go real fast or go too slow. You can’t win lol. It does seem like just yesterday it turned 2007 though.
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Jaz Says:
I feel that time escapes me too. Atleast more so in this year, this year has been a good year to me and I do believe it could be why it’s gone a lot faster to me, or atleast seemed to. I don’t mind that it goes fast but when my bday hits I think I will. I am young and know I am but whenever my bday comes I feel old, like anyone pretty much. Taking risks is something you have to do sometimes.
Jaz xxx
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Jenn~ Says:
I know.. I can’t believe August is in 2 days. 0_o; Time is passing so fast it’s almost unbelievable.
It’s sad but so true how someone can be there and the next minute be taken away. I tend to take people for granted but I know inside that I shouldn’t.
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Jade Ivy Says:
I’m scared of death. I’m growing to the point of where, when life calls for an ending, I’ll be ready. I kind of wish days were longer and months, years and so on and so forth so life wouldn’t seem so short but hmph. Time doesn’t control us, we just have to us it to our advantage. :)
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Andie Says:
Happy late birthday!
I like this layout / theme. I like pink! 
I know how you feel about design block - I’m at that stage, too. I just have no ideas what to do. It’s so frustrating. #!@$ I believe i you, though… you’ll think of something adorable! I was just thinking about how time flies… so weird.
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Christina Says:
It is a good thing that you realize the importance of time, regardless of how old you are because life is something that can be taken away instantaneously. Just remember to focus on the positives you have experienced in your life as opposed to the thought that time is limited!
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Kelsey Says:
that’s so strange that you’re blogging about that because I’ve been thinking about how life can end at any given moment.. morbid and sad, but it’s true. A boy at my school died suddenly and it really made me appreciate my life
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Tashia Says:
Hey Shannnon. Thanks for the comment, the spice girls were MY GIRLS so i’m kind hyped off of that lol.
This whole summer vacation so far has gone by so fast for me as well. I still haven’t gotten to do things worthwhile because of the fast pace. I have near a month until school starts..that’s crazy. I love school,
it’s just that i’m shocked that it’s near the corner. It’s funny though…I too have thought about how precious time, life and the PEOPLE in my life are.
Nice theme so far, I think it’s nice on the eyes.
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rana Says:
Life is so short and nothing brings you back to reality more than watching the news and living in Philadelphia. I get paranoid when me or my loved ones are out and about and its stupid that it has to be like this, but I just try to stay safe. I’ve just lived by the saying that change is one the only things thats always constant, I know my family wont be here forever so I need to cherish every moment I have them good and bad.
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Brandy Says:
I certainly agree with you. It shocking that we’re already into August. The year has gone by fast. However, I’m looking forward to something that will happen in November, and time is really dragging. :( Always seems that way.
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Kahreda Says:
Thats soo true. It feels liek only yesterday when me and friends were ringing in 2007 now its almost over. I feel the same and yea i may only be 19 but they way my life is at the mo means I can’t do most of the things I want to do even tho I have the time, money etc to do it and its really frustrating. But hey I take each daya s it and and liek you said just not take anythign or anyone for granted
Love the new theme even tho its only a temp one :)
Im having Dblock as well not good. Hope you get inspiration soon :)
Take care x
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Eilidh Says:
I know, I find it so hard to believe that 2007 is half gone already, it really is insane. Time flies when you don’t think about it, and that is the scariest thing.
But argh, I hate designers block, keep getting it these days :(
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Char Says:
awww everything you said is sooo true.
i can’t believe it’s already august. my gosh.. NOOO lol
ahhh life….. it awesome, but most of the time.. it could be a hell of a lot better..
ooh i think your theme looks nice ;) hehe take care girl! mwah!!!!
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Pasha Says:
It sure is something to think about. Nice site btw.
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Brian Says:
I know.. I can’t believe 2007 is almost over. So much has gone by. It feels like it was just yesterday December 31 11:59 was around.. while I was probably looking up to see is Hussein was dead or whatever. :s
Time does go by once you get more stuff on your hands.. if you’re bored it seems to go slow.
Great layout and site, thanks for the comment.
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Jamie Says:
I know!! OMG 2007 is like half way over! :frown: Time really does go by really fast.. :aww: Love the new theme too =]
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*chanel. Says:
Reasons as to why i make sure that each day, the people that I love are reminded of that fact. And you DO have the time to do the things you want to. Put aside every other weekend for yoru explorations. You will see how much time you gave yourself to enjoy life and have fun.
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the vixen Says:
Pretty layout. hmmm for some reason you kind of remind me of Ciara. I dooooo agree with your blog. Im young like you, but sometimes i just feel like…times just passing on by. 2007 is going fast. i was thinking the same thing not too long ago. it’s like ‘how did all this time fly by so fast?’ it’s crazy, i tell ya. Life is precious. I try to live everyday like it’s my last and i try to go out and enjoy myself with loved ones as often as i can. you never know when they or you might leave this place. thanks for stopping by the site & commenting!!
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Angie Says:
Aww but I like this layout too. Hm I have been fighting out of my designer’s block by trying new things. I’m odd like that but yeah. 2007 went by so fast. I’m like whoa, I’m going to be 18 next year. I do live each day like it’s my last. I’m sure everybody takes days/people in their lives for granted but I try to stay on track. I think it’s quite easy nowadays with so much going on to appreciate life than it was 10 years ago if I would’ve been the same age but that’s just me..
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Johnica R ♥ Says:
I totally agree. Usually during the summer, in HS i didn’t want to go back, and it would be here in a blink of an eye. Now, that I’m terribly excited to go to college, time is moving way to slow. and it’s making my quite mad! lol.
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Jay Says:
Well I like this layout even if you’re not sure about it ;)
I know what you mean about time - especially summer! UK’s summer has only really just started in the last week or two, and already it’s August. It’s crazy! The floods we had before and the temperatures were like winter. It went on forever!
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Jay Says:
Oh by the way, just wondered if you’d like to link exchange?
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Kei Says:
Hey, I know exactly what you’re saying. I’ve lost so many people in my life. Through murders and illness and when things like that happen it made me reflective and assess areas that I may be going wrong in my life.
All those petty feuds and stuff I was involved in, I ended up squashing cause there really is no time to be wasting energy on such flippant matters such as “bad stuff people said about my hair” and holding grudges.
As the sayin goes “what don’t kill you makes you stronger” and that is the principal I have applied to my life since I was old enough to understand what that actually meant.
Even today, my boyfriend broke up with me.
Then claimed he didn’t break up with me, he thought I was fed up of him - but even so, I’m going through stuff in my head , but hey - just like you I’ma soldier! lol
Likin the layout hun,
Kei xx
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Kei Says:
Oh and girrrllll dn’t even get me started on designers block. Those should be my 2nd and third names, I tell you! I’ve been trying to come up with stuff for weeks! But since I started work I’ve been too tired and lazy lol
Kei xx
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Demi Says:
It’s surprising just to know that it’s already August. 2007 is almost over. Time completely drives me mad. A day seems to drag whenever I work, and time flies by when I’m having fun. It’s so not fair. :dead: I really like the new theme. So cute. :]
ps. Thanks for commenting at my site. I really appreciate it! :grin:
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Holly Says:
I am told quite often “You’re only 20, get off your soapbox.” I’m a raging feminist, I need to be seen AND heard, and that’s just the way it has always been with me. Years ago, I was always told “You’re only 18.” or “You’re only 15.” But you’re right, time is precious and you don’t know when that time can be taken from you. You make a lot of great points here and I understand them all.
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Noelle Says:
I completely understand what you are saying. When we don’t utilize our time and just let it go by, it’s like you can never get enough of it, but once you really are enjoying yourself and/or really need time, it’s slips away so quickly.
I guess the summer has really made me think about that. And now that there is only 2 weeks left until school starts, I feel like the days are going by faster and faster, while a month ago, I was living it up, sleeping all day and what not.
Great blog post! Best Wishes,
Noelle
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Austin Says:
I agree with you. Time has eluded us so. I mean, really, we’re past the half way point of 2007. It’s amazing how time seems to FLY BY when one’s so carefree and… well.. as you said… “FUCK IT.” =) Sooner than you may think, the next ball will drop for the big ‘08. I can’t imagine time stopping, neither can I imagine it NOT stopping. I don’t think that made perfect sense?? Ahh, my philosophical self talking and jabbering on =)
Cherish. Never take for granted.
I believe I got the morale of the blog correct?? :)
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Jaz Says:
Yes, I too find that Spring time gives me a refreshed aura. A positive one. I clean, and refresh and everything has a new sense to it, thats what I really enjoy, especially since I like change. I’m the type of person that will love to see a change of scenery after looking at the same thing for too long. I just like it that way. I honestly cannot wait until my holiday coming up at the end of August. Yes, thats also right… the tax we pay doesnt usually go to the things it needs going to. I hope one day it changes. I hope you have a good week ahead and a good weekend too. :)
jaz xxx
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Ezzy Says:
I love the new theme and I love pink… I don’t have the patience to do the whole wordpress theme thing… i just use i for the blog… btw I just realized our blogs have the same title lol.. oh well.. anyway take care sweetie :muah:
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rora jane. Says:
update tramp!!!
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Marie Says:
I feel you. I’m turning 22 in a couple of days and I can’t believe I’m probably gonna have my first child when I’m 23… It seems so old for me to have a first child… Time goes by way too fast…
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Noelle Says:
Hey Shannon. I will “Amen” to that. Life is too short to think that you still have time. Fact is, you never know what will happen to you tomorrow. A few months ago I started to realise that it’s 2007, I’m almost 22 and there are so many dreams I have not accomplished so I set my goals for the next few years… 3 or 4 big trips to the US, graduating college and enjoy life to the fullest. I think that’s something everyone should do… oh and i got you linked on my new domain!
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Nadja Says:
Hi! yeah I totally agree with you, we don’t have so much time that we think we have, we should take more care of our relatives/friends/girl-boyfriends.. but it’s easy to say that. But I always try to live my day as it’s no tomorrow! Anyways, take care & hope you’ll have a lovley weekend!
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Sheena Says:
You know, you are so right. I have so many goals that I want to achieve and I’m very impatient at times. People have told me “you’re still young and you have plenty of time to do this and that, stop rushing through life”. Yes I may be young BUT tomorrow is NOT promised! The world isn’t getting any better and unfortunate things happen. This summer has gone by extremely fast and I really didn’t get to do anything. It didn’t even bother me because I’m so happy with how my life is now.
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