Future Husband Characteristics

Don't not settle, ladies.

Actually, I take that back.

Do not settle whether you are a boy or a girl.

Be on the lookout for Mr. (Or Ms.!) Right, but never chase.  Never force them into a mold that you wish they fitted into.

The person I will marry (in no particular order):

• will have dreams, confidence, and persistance.
• will be charismatic and smart.
• will make me laugh.
• will see me how I see myself, and help me become the best person I can be.  Likewise, I will be able to help him become the best person he can be.
• will be gorgeous on the inside and on the outside.
• will be humble and not self-righteous.
• will never abuse me emotionally or physically.
• will be a great dad.
• will make me feel loved.
• will travel with me.

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Much Love,

Me

Life is the Journey

“Life is a journey, not a destination.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is the quote I try to live my life by.  I, personally, am constantly waiting for the next big thing to happen.  For instance, when I was twelve, all I wanted was to be thirteen so I could wear make-up.  When I was fifteen, all I wanted to was to be sixteen so I could date.  Once I hit freshman year of high school, I could not wait for junior prom.  Then, I would not wait for graduation.  College.  The end of my first semester...

As I was waiting for these things to happen, I forgot to realize that life is happening RIGHT NOW.  Do not wish away your life.  Live in the moment for the moment is beautiful and fleeting- in its hardships and in its successes.

I have wanted this tattoo since seventh grade.  I spontaneously decided yesterday that I was going to go for it.   I have my pre-tattooed body in the upper right hand corner of the picture above.  Just call it...Transformation Tuesday, I suppose.

The tattoo is actually a mirror image tattoo.  This means that when you look at me, all you will see is gibberish.  When I look into the mirror, however, it will be a constant reminder to live in the moment.

I also want to point out that I wanted to wait until I got abs to get this tattoo.  But, that kind of defeats the purpose of the message, doesn't it?

Life is not a destination.  Don't treat it like one.

Stay Lovely,

Me

Concentrating on ME

The last couple weeks have been horrible and stressful for me.  I did not get a part in the play.  I washed my paycheck.  I got two flat tires.  I cut it off with a guy I was seeing (but not dating) to commit to another guy that turned around and dumped me seven days later.  Finals hit me.  So, this is what I am going to do:

Concentrate on ME.

Do I even know how to be single?  I am not so sure, but I am going to try!  So, here is a list of things I am going to make myself do before I get into another relationship.  This is going to be a fun adventure.

1. Keep up with this blog!
2. Learn how to play Vanessa Carlton's 1000 miles on the piano.
3. Get my "Life is the journey." tattoo.  Maybe I'll get one with my mom too.
4. Create a sense of style for myself instead of just wearing "comfy" clothes all the time.
5. Play with make-up more often.
6. Read more books.
7. Run a 5K (preferably a Color Run!).
8. Workout at least three times a week.

That's all I have for now, but I'd say it is a good start!  I ran today, and tomorrow I plan on running and weight lifting.  Here are some pictures of my body.  I'll post a month from now too.  Hopefully, this keeps me accountable.

This is the start of something good.

Later Lovelies,

Me

My Lack of a Relationship with "Normalcy"

I've never understood normalcy.  Who in history has made an impact by conforming?  Has anyone ever accomplished their goals without going outside of their comfort zone of mediocrity?

My biggest fear is not living up to the potential I feel inside of me.

(and one cannot live up to his or her potential if afraid to stand out.)

I have lived my life on the edge of fitting in and not wanting to.   And, now that I am in college, I honestly have no desire to be anyone other than who I am.  It makes me certain that this is where I am supposed to be.

So, I have a question for anyone scared of being "abnormal:"

What is more powerful- your fears or your dreams?

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If you want to say something, say it.
If you have a dream, chase it.

Forget everything.

Do what you want.

Do what you love.

Do what makes you happy.

...Did I just write a poem?

That's all I have for you.  Short, sweet, and to the point.

Later lovelies,

Me