I'm Thankful for....

I thought I did this every year. Looking through my old posts, apparently I don't. In light of recent events, I was compelled to really reflect on what I'm thankful for this year.

1. Family - Even though I always have drama w/family (extended, that is), I am grateful to have my mom, dad, sister and brothers. I love them all immensely, and no matter what they're mine :) My sister puts up with my daily antics and my parents have really started to support me in my new job.
2. The people I claim as Family - I have family friends who I can honestly say are my family. These are the people that just have taken me into their households and pretty much adopted me into their lives. The Wada and the Perez families are both my 2nd family. They have always accepted me for who I am without reserve, and I can not express my never ending gratitude for all they have done for me. It has been far too long since I have visited, and I promise to get up there soon!
3. Friends, both new and old - People come in and out of your life everyday. Some are just meant to just hang around for a while and then leave, while others have a permanent spot in your life. Others just take without giving and others give without ever asking for a thing in return. At the end of the day, a friend is a friend. I love the ones I have. I am very particular about the company I keep, and I must say, the company that is around me right now is awesome! This is my thank you to the people who put up with me and just accept and love my for who I am. You can't pick your family;but my frieds -  y'all CHOOSE to be around me, and for that I am grateful.
4. My Job - For those who know (and those who don't) I am now a full time make up artist. This job means so much to me because it came at such a perfect time. I was not happy where I was in so many different ways, and this job just presented itself like it was fate - it was just made to happen. I have one of those jobs where I am glad to go in (most days) and I am truly happy to be there. i LOVE what i do. I have amazing co - workers, some of which have become awesome friends. Also, I feel like I have found something I am really passionate about. Don't get me wrong, music will always be one of my many loves, but right now this is just where I need to be, and I can't wait to see where this job will lead me.
5. The Basics -  I have a roof over my head, in more than one location. I have people in my life that I love and love me in return. I'm healthy. I love my pets, and I think they love me back, haha. I have a job that pays the bills and I am happy. These are the little things people can forget  that I am thankful to have.

So there it is, a couple of things that I am thankful for. To all, I hope this day is full of love and happiness. What are some of the things you are thankful for?

Living my life in 30 days..

If March 2011 was your last month to live, how would you live it?


   I would just try to spend it with the people I love. There would be lots of travelling, and I would quit my job. I would say my goodbyes in VA, and then I would spend sometime in NJ/NY. being around the people I grew up with. Then I would probably spend the last two weeks exploring London. I turned 18 in London, and always vowed to come back. Also when I went at 18, it was a bittersweet trip. Too much drama tainted the trip and strained a lot of the friendships I had at the time. So this time I would try to get as many people that I loved to London with me and enjoy it the way I was supposed to back when I was a teenager.

Two Months In...

One month into 2011, what question(s) are you living? Are there any prompts/questions that arose during #reverb10 that are still resonating in your life? Are you living new questions?


What questions am I living... I guess whats next, or when will i catch a break? It has been a struggle with a couple of things in my life when it came to work, but I feel that things will finally be looking up soon. 

Don't call it a resolution.

I have always believe that one should not carry baggage into the new year. I am not thinking that 201 is going to be better than 2010 or anything like that; I just like a clean slate. There's no clutter when there's nothing there quite yet to clutter your path to the end of the year. Do I have resolutions? Not exactly. There are things I want to improve, but one I put a label such as resolution, its just reason for me to break it. I simply put it as something I need to do. So here are some of the things I would like to work on during the upcoming year.

1) Read more and educate myself. - I was walking in a bookstore pointing out books about topics I used to know. Another day I was talking to a volunteer at work about one of my favorite books, but couldn't recall certain events. I miss learning. I haven't really educated myself for fun in a really long time. Now's the time to start.

2) Being on time for work EVERY TIME - thats a work in progress

3) Spend more time with the people I love - I need to stop being a hermit so much.

4) Work even more on myself - This means a bunch of things, but you get the gist. I want to work on all of me. Emotionally & Physically.

5) Develop my intuition more - who wants card readings? :)

6) HAVE AN AWESOME TIME IN VEGAS.

7) Write more. - Not just on here,  just write to write.

Those are a few things. Above all else, I just want to be happy and heading towards the goals I have for myself. Heres to a clean slate. Now I must get ready to go to the airport. Sends lots of positive energy so I can win big! Happy New Year everyone!