The thing that makes Woody special, is he'll never give up on you... ever.

He'll be there for you, no matter what. Toy Story 3 really was a tear jerker for me. I'm so glad that they were only offering 3D because I had to wear those silly, imitation ray ban looking 3D glasses, because I definitely cried for some portion of the movie. Before seeing the film I had noticed some of my friends statuses stated "Cried at the Toy Story movie. Hope I wouldn't, but did!" I was determined to not cry at this movie, because Toy Story was such a happy memory from my childhood. I told myself that I would not cry, but I failed I cried. The message it sent was something that was beautiful and really touched my heart. I do not want to spoil the movie for people so I won't say why it touched me so much. I'll just say that we all have a Woody in our lives. Something or someone that we hold onto so dearly for comfort. Something we turn to in our worst hour when we have no where else to turn. It will be there for us during our happy moments and be there to cry on. I do turn to blogs a lot to direct my thoughts and emotions. I just find it to be such a good release, similar to when I go for a nice run. I suppose that is why I enjoy both so much, because I am able to just think and expel a lot of my thoughts in a good workout or blog.

These two things aren't my comfort though. As silly as it sounds my pillow and moose collection have always been something that has never failed to cheer me up. My special pillow was given to me when I was 2 years old and I have had it since. I have been sick on it, cuddled it while watching some of my favorite movies, cried on it, and taken it nearly everywhere with me. I guess that's all we ever desire is something that never gives up on us. Something we can always turn to and when we grow up we give away those little security objects (toys, pillows, stuffed animals) and begin to rely on actual people to never give up on us. It's a scary thing, but a wonderful thing all at once.

I love my family and I know that this weekend wasn't the most amazing, but I know that they love me and care for me. I really struggle sometimes and we do fight, but no matter what happens in life I will always love them and always be there for them as best I can. I guess I'm like a Woody I never give up on the people in my life. Regardless of what they do to me or what happens I believe in being there if you love someone enough. We all have our bad moments and as the movie Juno said (though I dislike seeing teenage pregnancies!) true love is when you are able to love them sick, ugly, bad, etc.... I love everyone even in their worse because I have seen their best. I remember the best because I really believe that is the part that is really who they are inside. Even in people who are coined "bad" I still try to see what they have to offer inside. I try to bring out the best in them and be there for them. Sometimes being alone is the hardest part of life and if we could just try to be understanding and be there for others people would be so much happier. Caring for someone means helping them through any struggling, struggling with them at times, and making it through. I don't like to hurt people or see them in pain and I do my best to not do so. I'm not perfect and I know that, but I try so hard.

I think that's the most important thing. I know that my mother has said that enough to me. If you try then you are doing right. As long as you don't ever give up and keep trying then you are being true to yourself. You should never give up on anything no matter how impossible or difficult. No matter how hard things may seem, or any type of conflicts you may get in. You have to believe that in the end everything will be the way it is meant to be if you continue to press on. You have to be willing to let go, just as Andy did with his toys. We grow up, we change, the beautiful part of life is that nothing is really known. The unknown is what sparks curiosity, and allows us to try new things and learn more about life. If we all knew then life would not be as exciting and we would not learn quite the same about ourselves then we do not knowing. Yes the unknown can be quite frightening, but you just have to dive in feet first. You can't hold yourself back because otherwise you will NEVER know.

I want to thank everybody for their wonderful birthday wishes. I had such an amazing time and am truly blessed to be around so many people who love me and care. Being loved and having people there is the best gifts I could ever receive. My Mother spoiled me rotten and got me such beautiful gifts! I couldn't express how grateful I am to have gotten such beautiful things. They had meaning to them as well which makes it all that much better. I want to thank my Father for taking me on my favorite activity, fishing! I had so much fun making memories and being out by Lake Michigan catching hundreds of nice sized perch. And my Brother took me to see two movies! How sweet is that? Grown Ups and Toy Story 3 were amazing and I was delighted to see them with such a wonderful younger brother :]. Johnny can't be forgotten either! He wished me happy birthday and listened to me rant and I can't thank him enough for being the man he is. Finally, I want to thank all my friends for the birthday wishes. They were so sweet and really made me feel super loved! It's so nice for them to put in a little effort to make sure they wish me a happy birthday.

Love you all I'm off to bed! Night darlings.

<3
Alexis Zoe