Mistakes shape you.

In my life, I have made so many mistakes.  Seriously, I think I could write a pretty good novel about all the things I've done in my life and things that have happened to me.  The good news is, I learned from every experience.  All of those experiences have shaped who I am today.  I'm sure I still have a million more mistakes to make and learn from in my lifetime.  Some people learn things the easy way, from watching others make mistakes, or just actually listening to what people say and taking it to heart.  I, however, have learned most things the hard way.  By experiencing it myself.  Sometimes I wish I had learned things the easier way.  But then I realize,  I have these awesome experiences to share with others.  I can relate to others and let them know they are not alone.  I can also let others learn from my experiences by telling them about them before they make their own mistakes.  So I suppose there is a reason why, everything I've done and that has happened in my life ...well happened. I wish I could elaborate.  I always get all of these awesome thoughts right before bed, or in the shower, or at work, when I don't have time to write them down.  Then when I actually take the time to sit and write them down... they are disappear.