Blog #1

6 Word Memoir

Laugh about it, you'll feel better.

Growing up I found that a common cure for when life smacks you in the face is just to laugh. Call it bad luck, a family curse, whatever it may be, but I am positive that the universe is out to get me. There are instances where I actually look up in the sky, and say "are you kidding?" Like when I went to Lollapalooza and managed to lose my phone, wallet, and keys (there's more to that story). One time I slipped on a wig on my basement stairs, flew over the railing, and broke my arm. Yes, a wig. No, I don't know how and why there was a wig in my house, but it clearly had plans for me. My parents say  its because I only learn by making mistakes, but I'm convinced I'm cursed. 

Somehow through it all, I have learned that laughter truly is the best medicine. Sometimes the only thing you can do in those situations instead of having a mental breakdown is to take a deep breath and laugh. I've used humor to get through many tough times in my life and find that it only helps you learn and grow as a person. I have turned to jokes in many poor situations and 10/10 times it has a positive impact on not only me but everyone around me. And if I see my friends, my family, or anyone else going through it I do the best I can to help them take a step back and laugh about it too. I encourage everyone to use humor when they find themselves in a predicament, or if they are just feeling down. Hopefully there are others out there who feel the same way I do about my luck, or maybe it's just me.