Day 3: I used to…

Category: Blogging, Life

Posted on: December 3rd, 2010 by Alix B. Golden

I used to love him. Now, I love her.

I used to have really long straight hair. Now, I rock a really big natural.

I used to care what others thought. Now, I don’t give a shit.

I used to get caught up in the physical. Now, I focus on hearts and minds.

I used to be really impatient. Now, I’m still really impatient.

I used to want 3 kids. Now, I’d be happy with one.

I used to believe I had forever. Now, I know life is a limited time offer.

I used to date a lot of women. Now, I date one woman a lot.

I used to spend a lot of time in church. Now, I spend a lot of time praying.

I used to stay up late partying. Now, I stay up late working.

I used to resent my mother. Now, I see my mother as a present.

I used to be careless with words. Now, I choose my words with care.

I used to socialize a lot. Now, I don’t worry about being social.

I used to have a favorite pair of red boots. Now, I have a favorite pair of red Chucks.

I used to spend a lot of time day dreaming. Now, spend a lot of time planning how to make those dreams reality.

I used to be well known. Now, I’d settle for being known well.

I used to believe you were paid for good work. Now, I know the reward isn’t always monetary.

What Others Are Saying

Aquarius.Soul Dec 3, 2010 at 11:25 am

I like this…what a way to reflect. amazing how life will teach you things.

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TheGoldenGoddess Dec 3, 2010 at 6:22 pm

As usual, Alix, I love it. So refreshing!
I used to touch the virtual world from my desk top computer, but now I am communicating from my Blackberry.
I used to be a mother, but now I am a grandmother.
I used to close the club, but now I close the gym.
I used to work a 9 to 5, but now I work around the clock and love it so much I must make myself stop.

I used to date, but now I spoil myself.

I used to seek love and happiness, but now I know the Source that manifests my bliss.

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- ABG Dec 3, 2010 at 9:40 pm
  
  I love that you wrote your own! You’re so great!
  
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Dani A Dec 3, 2010 at 11:31 pm

Awesome sis!

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Aloe Dec 4, 2010 at 6:35 am

Love it

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Daisy Dec 4, 2010 at 11:57 am

This is beautiful.

I don’t realize that I- and the things around me- changed until waaay after the fact. When I do come to realize, it leaves me bewildered, sad and a little bit empty, honestly.

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- ABG Dec 4, 2010 at 1:28 pm
  
  Thanks Daisy! Glad you enjoyed it
  
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