Lessons Learned

As I was flying back to school after Thanksgiving Break, I started to reflect on my life and all the decisions I made in the past: some good and some bad. I began to harp on the bad decisions and ask myself why I did those things. Why did I take that last drink and why did I make those around me uncomfortable by my drunkenness? Why didn't I ask more questions about others lives and be there for them in their time in need? After a few minutes of thinking about what I should and shouldn't have done, I realized that I can change what happened. The past is the past and all I can do is apologize and make changes for the future. The best way to learn is through past experiences and hardships. I decided to use to my regrets and should haves as a chance to improve my attitude and my life. The past can't be changed, but the future remains unwritten. It is up to me to write it.