Gravity keeps pulling me Down

Some days I wish I could fly into space, and see the world in a whole new perspective.
I wish I could see the Atlantic in all its glory, see all the places I would never get to see in one day, in one small moment. How simple would life be when you could simply look, and know without a doubt that the thing you think you want, is the thing you've needed all along? It would be way to easy. I feel that the laughter and joy I find when I surround myself with good people, is worth all the money in the world. Seeing someones face light up with a smile, reassures me of all the greatness that can be found in life. Divine is the one who lets the heart speak louder than the mind, right? I think so. It's hard to choose between the hope in your heart, and the deductive reasoning of your mind. I guess it depends on the situation, and the thing or person you're dealing with. You are only as happy as you allow yourself to be, and you're only as hopeful, as grateful, as believing, as lovable, as you allow yourself to be. I'm not perfect, nor will I ever be. I'm simply Shelby, a girl who believes in people, and believes in things greater than herself.

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Dearest Utah

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Simply Shelby

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