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Not Everything is an Ending Sometimes it’s a Beginning
The human brain loves an ending, that’s why when something ends abruptly we tend to analyze it over and over again trying to make sense of the situation that only has a middle. Those memories stick out so sharply in our brains while the others that concluded fade into the background. I’ve spent a lot of time in this last year and a half trying to make sense of situations that ended in the middle of their story. Many times, I ended them myself, uprooting and rearranging my life as I’ve shared so many times before. Other times people ended them for me, in relationships; situationships; and friendships. A friend…
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I’m Moving (again)!
months; from the friends I’ve made; from the home I know; from the small community I’ve built around myself.
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It’s Time to Celebrate the Beginnings
I've had a lot of silent battles I’ve been hurdling these last few months. I’ve wiped my own tears and comforted myself in dark moments. I lost and gained and lived through so many different highs and lows throughout this journey. I built and layered the skin that lays across my bones to be tough and brave and humble.
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The Beginning Of My Journey – One I Never Took Alone
Someone recently said to me, the only problem with moving is that you bring all of yourself with you. But I disagree, I think the best part about moving is all that you bring within yourself. You bring your mother’s charm, your father’s courage, your sibling’s humor, your best friend’s warmth, your life is made up of the people around you regardless of where you go, and I think that’s beautiful.
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The First Step into My New Life: Saying Goodbye
The last few days, I’ve been lucky enough to be surrounded by so many people I love. Friendships have been toasted and hugs lasted a little longer, because I’ve officially decided to say goodbye. I am saying goodbye to so many comfort zones, places, and people – and to be honest it scares the hell out of me. Change requires a lot of acceptance. It’s accepting that I’ll no longer be able to be a part of some parties or memories. It’s knowing I won’t know all the new people my friends meet, and there will be adventures a part and birthdays missed. It’s accepting a new life and that…