Rainbows and Butterflies

I've always loved these lines from Maroon 5's song "She Will Be Loved:

"It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along"

Those lines describe precisely how I view life. Life is fun and they say it's what you make it. But I remind myself often times that life is not a bed of roses. And it sure isn't always rainbows and butterflies. Sometimes there's nothing but dark clouds and caterpillars.

As I live my life the way I choose to, I am finally realizing that I am learning more, not the academic kind of learning, but more on gaining life experiences that make me who I am now. I realized that to fully enjoy life one must remember that "it's compromise that moves us along."

There are tradeoffs in life. And one can only enjoy each moment, each heartbeat when he or she learns the art of compromise.

I'm beginning to realize that I am indeed growing older. It finally hit me today that I am getting close to my 30's and I'm not exactly sure whether this is something I should be excited about. Last time I checked, I didn't have that much wrinkle on my face yet so that's not to worry about. Alhough it seems like my metabolism turned it's back on me.

But let me tell you, I don't mind getting older. I don't really care that I am getting close to 30. I just like the fact that I am living, learning, and growing. It may not always be rainbows and butterflies but I have learned the art of compromise. I have learned to look at dark clouds and admire them for their mysterious energy. And I have learned to look at a caterpillar and appreciate its gracefulness and beauty.

I realized life gets better... even as I grow older. And I am thankful, not just for rainbows and butterflies but also for dark clouds and caterpillars.