Wind In My Hair, Salt On My Skin
May 7th, 2013
I have always said- It is only when you find yourself completely alone in a strange new place that you truly find out who you are. I'm glad to know I am not the only one who thinks this- this person shares my exact sentiment- and he is a complete stranger. Check out this amazing photographer:
Michael Patrick Semales: 10,000 Miles in 100 Days: One Man's Amazing Road Trip
I have always said- It is only when you find yourself completely alone in a strange new place that you truly find out who you are. I'm glad to know I am not the only one who thinks this- this person shares my exact sentiment- and he is a complete stranger. Check out this amazing photographer:
Michael Patrick Semales: 10,000 Miles in 100 Days: One Man's Amazing Road Trip
I Belong To Me
May 2nd, 2013
It's finally May! The month I have been waiting for. The month we will finally move to a new home, in a new town. Good news- we found a house! A cute three bedroom, two bath, private fenced in yard, patio, fireplace, etc. Needless to say- I can't wait for Fall/Winter. Now all I need is a fur! But as the day gets closer and closer, this message is now as true as ever- it is only when you find yourself making the biggest life decisions that you realize just how important your relationship with yourself is. I am just blessed that I have someone who also loves me as is, whom I am about to embark on this journey with.
This Ain't No Sham, I Am What I Am
April 24th, 2013
Ever since "Babel" came out last year, I have been semi-obsessed with this song. It may have the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard. Just simple and sincere.
Ever since "Babel" came out last year, I have been semi-obsessed with this song. It may have the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard. Just simple and sincere.
'Cause You're There For Me Too
April 19th, 2013
"Pay no mind to those who speak of you as if they know you. Truth is, only a handful of people actually know who you are, and one of them is you..."
A couple of years ago, I went through a really hard time in my life. A time I lost everything: a relationship, a job, a friend, sold a lot of my belongings, and almost lost my apartment. As a result, I decided to get a tattoo. Something I can have forever, something that is mine. Something that is secret, something I keep hidden. But also something that serves as a daily reminder that we are NO ONE to judge anyone. That we are all human and make mistakes. That we've all done things we wish we hadn't. That we are all in this fight together. That we are all going through the same things, in different ways.
As I look at it today, I feel grateful. Grateful that I am surrounded by beautiful people who are honest, cheerful, positive human beings, who have taken the time to actually get to know me, and not judge me for who I am not. Who love the me I love, the same way that I love them. Now that I am close to leaving this place, these people are the ones who I will miss the most. In a world where most people don't invest time in getting to know you personally, where people think that- just because someone says something about you, or someone else has an opinion about you, they should forge the same opinion. These are the people I treasure. They are like little miracles. Not the people who speak of me as if they know me, their opinions are irrelevant. They are based on nothing and, therefore, carry no weight.
But remember, every book has a cover, even yours...How you see others, is a reflection of how you see yourself. So get to know your book, before you start reading someone else’s. Because it all starts with you.
Until Then...
"Pay no mind to those who speak of you as if they know you. Truth is, only a handful of people actually know who you are, and one of them is you..."
A couple of years ago, I went through a really hard time in my life. A time I lost everything: a relationship, a job, a friend, sold a lot of my belongings, and almost lost my apartment. As a result, I decided to get a tattoo. Something I can have forever, something that is mine. Something that is secret, something I keep hidden. But also something that serves as a daily reminder that we are NO ONE to judge anyone. That we are all human and make mistakes. That we've all done things we wish we hadn't. That we are all in this fight together. That we are all going through the same things, in different ways.
As I look at it today, I feel grateful. Grateful that I am surrounded by beautiful people who are honest, cheerful, positive human beings, who have taken the time to actually get to know me, and not judge me for who I am not. Who love the me I love, the same way that I love them. Now that I am close to leaving this place, these people are the ones who I will miss the most. In a world where most people don't invest time in getting to know you personally, where people think that- just because someone says something about you, or someone else has an opinion about you, they should forge the same opinion. These are the people I treasure. They are like little miracles. Not the people who speak of me as if they know me, their opinions are irrelevant. They are based on nothing and, therefore, carry no weight.
But remember, every book has a cover, even yours...How you see others, is a reflection of how you see yourself. So get to know your book, before you start reading someone else’s. Because it all starts with you.
Until Then...
I Just Ride
April 19th, 2013
Today is Friday. Possibly my favorite day of the week- and very importantly- the day I put my resignation at work. Yes, you read right, resignation. A letter I wrote this past weekend and have been carrying around my bag for about 4 days waiting until today. If I tell you why it took me a couple of days to hand it in, you might think I'm crazy, but being that you already think that, I'll humor you and tell you why: 9 is my favorite number, and today is the 19th. (Ok, go ahead and laugh. I'm already laughing.)
As you may know (or not know), I am in the process of relocating to Nashville, TN with my significant other. We have both lived in FL for a couple of years now and have personally grown tired of it. I can understand the basic appeal of people wanting to come down here to vacation: it's always sunny, there're amazing restaurants, AND we are surrounded by- not so amazing- beaches. (I come from a tropical island.) But for someone who actually lives here, the appeal goes quickly. As I get older I realize more and more that this is not the place I would want to raise my kids (when and if I have any) or plant roots, and making this decision has been one of the hardest things I've had to do. Reason why? Because this would be the first time that I am moving- not only for myself- but for someone else, and THAT is scary.
Throughout my life, I have been to too many places, and lived in many places. My parent moved us around a lot (I believe I have mentioned their "gypsy" tendencies before) and I never seemed to mind it. When it came time for me to move to Orlando, I literally bought a plane ticket out of nowhere and left two weeks later with $160 in my bank account. I was fearless. This time around, not so much. So I wonder- what happened to me?! Becoming an adult, that's what happened!
This time around things have been different. This time around, I actually planned. (Well, I just saved money. I think that counts as planning?) We actually started toying with the idea April of last year. Back then, it was just an idea. We were in between two places: Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA, and even did a trip to Nashville, TN (With The Radio On). (I had gone to L.A. earlier that year- Baby Let's Drive Away To Malibu.) When the time came to narrow it down, it was a really tough decision, but when you consider all the pieces, Nashville was a no-brainer.
As you may know (or not know), I am in the process of relocating to Nashville, TN with my significant other. We have both lived in FL for a couple of years now and have personally grown tired of it. I can understand the basic appeal of people wanting to come down here to vacation: it's always sunny, there're amazing restaurants, AND we are surrounded by- not so amazing- beaches. (I come from a tropical island.) But for someone who actually lives here, the appeal goes quickly. As I get older I realize more and more that this is not the place I would want to raise my kids (when and if I have any) or plant roots, and making this decision has been one of the hardest things I've had to do. Reason why? Because this would be the first time that I am moving- not only for myself- but for someone else, and THAT is scary.
Throughout my life, I have been to too many places, and lived in many places. My parent moved us around a lot (I believe I have mentioned their "gypsy" tendencies before) and I never seemed to mind it. When it came time for me to move to Orlando, I literally bought a plane ticket out of nowhere and left two weeks later with $160 in my bank account. I was fearless. This time around, not so much. So I wonder- what happened to me?! Becoming an adult, that's what happened!
This time around things have been different. This time around, I actually planned. (Well, I just saved money. I think that counts as planning?) We actually started toying with the idea April of last year. Back then, it was just an idea. We were in between two places: Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA, and even did a trip to Nashville, TN (With The Radio On). (I had gone to L.A. earlier that year- Baby Let's Drive Away To Malibu.) When the time came to narrow it down, it was a really tough decision, but when you consider all the pieces, Nashville was a no-brainer.
So here I am now, trying to go back to that mentality I had when I was 22 and fearless. Trying to remember how it felt to not have that many responsibilities and make rash decisions about my life. For some reason when things are not planned, they tend to turn out better for me; therefore, the only thing we know for sure is that- we are moving to Nashville and that we saved enough money for it- everything else is unknown...and I kind of like that.
Until Then...
I Know Nothing's Wrong, But I'm Not Convinced
April 11th, 2013
I must admit that the Local Natives "Hummingbird" album is pretty neat...Enjoy this...
I must admit that the Local Natives "Hummingbird" album is pretty neat...Enjoy this...
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