One step at a time.

10 things I love:

1. When people are confident in themselves enough to not succumb to the pressures of others.

2. People standing up for others…especially those without a voice.

3. Strong friendships. (ahem @bblioness)

4. Summer rain…and similarly, ice cream on a cold day.

5. Honesty. Honesty. HONESTY. 

6. Sweaters, scarves, and boots.

7. Christmas trees.

8. Birdy’s cover of Skinny Love.

9. Pastel colors. 

10. Music that speaks for you when you’re at a loss for words. 

Change.

It’s slightly saddening when you realize everyone’s changing…everything’s changing. I can remember myself four years ago waking up and getting ready to start what would become the next chapter of my life. Getting ready to move to a brand new city, surrounded by complete strangers…and feeling like an outsider. But this place has become my home. These people have grown to be my family. And the memories I’ve built here….they have been the most amazing, unforgettable, happiest times of my life. 

From the lazy rainy days, to the sunny afternoons spent by the beach, and to the drunken nights we barely remembered. 

Four years have come and gone too fast. It’s not completely over yet, but there’s barely any time left. These people will be friends for life. Some are even like sisters that I have always yearned for. This city has been so good to me since I was 18. Despite the trial-and-errors, I’m leaving a much stronger, independent woman than when I first got here. I feel like my life truly began four years ago. Pushed myself to do things I never thought I would, went WAY out of my comfort zone on multiple occasions, but smiled and laughed through it all regardless. I can’t deny that I “faked it” in high school…the person who I was back then was a mere representation of what I thought “fitting in” was supposed to be. I played it safe. Too safe. But growing up happens eventually. And I know I didn’t have to fake anything in college. I was accepted for who I was and feel 100% comfortable in my own skin, for once in my life. 

Change is coming….if it isn’t happening already. I’m excited to see where this road will take me. Where the next chapter of my life will begin. But one thing is for sure. I’ll be taking the memories, life lessons, and people I’ve met with me. So cheers to the future and may we never forget the things we’ve learned along the way.

So it’s over. This time I know it’ gone.

This time you’re flying on. 

This time I know no song can stop its slowly burn.

I drown my sorrows in retail therapy.

Oh well, at least I get fabulous clothes out of it :)