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New Girl

My bad days are few and far between, but they do still come, the difference is, now, I can step away from my bubble and look at each day, good or bad, as a blessing. Even at their worst they are nothing compared to what they were. I was never able to get out of my own head before. (I have medication and loads of therapy to thank for that (and beaucoup hard work!)) If I had never hit that pothole yesterday, I would not be able to appreciate the amazing day that today was, nor would I appreciate the friends and family that are my backbone. It was the little things that made the last twenty-four hours so special. And good news is approaching on the job front! I’m finally getting an honest chance to follow my dreams. It’s ‘bout damn time.

I said it before but Ill say it again:

2010: my life fall apart.
2011: I painstakingly put it back together again.
2012: I’m making it my bitch.

This year is promising and beautiful. I feel refreshed and renewed. I put the past behind me last year and I got nothing but clear skies ahead. Eat my dust. Watch me shine.

My goals for this year include:

  • work in a confectionery!
  • learn how to drive
  • acquire a passport
  • visit Niagara Falls (the Canadian side!)
  • refresh my digital life, found HERE
  • read more books
  • get healthy, lose pounds
  • learn how to cook
  • move into my own apartment
  • get good grades
  • let my photography shine
  • breathe New Orleans
  • express gratitude every single day

Where’s love you might ask? Love is a way of life.

Ain’t gonna rush it.

I’m already following through with almost all my goals. Now if only someone would bring my bestie back from Thailand already! Counting the days!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope y’all made a wish today on a wishbone, I sure did! I had a beautiful New Orleans thanksgiving today, spent at the race track this morning betting on horses. I didn’t make any money but the experience was amazing. We dressed up in our Sunday’s best with our big fancy hats and blew the roof off the place for their opening day. After, we stumbled upon this gay bar in the Marigny and we ate a turkey feast, accepted many compliments and were very merry. Although, nothing tops our friendsgiving last night; it was full of best friends, food, wine, scrabble, rivalry and pulp fiction. The holidays are my favorite time of year! I spend once a week going over a list of the things I’m grateful for in my head but this day is a wonderful reminder to everyone to do the same; I love listening to what my friends are thankful for. I’m so thankful for my life, which includes, but is not limited to, my amazing supportive family, my beautiful patient friends, my cat LeLe, money in my bank account, being fortune enough to go back to school at my silly age, mood stabilizers, my camera, New Orleans- my home away from home and last but not least, I’m thankful for this past year and a half. With all of its trial and tribulations, I’ve grown, matured and bonded with family and friends in ways I never could have dreamed. I would never take back the circumstances that have led me to the beautiful, loving person I have become. I’m in a good place in my life and nothing could destroy that. Big decisions are on my horizon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope y’all made a wish today on a wishbone, I sure did!

I had a beautiful New Orleans thanksgiving today, spent at the race track this morning betting on horses. I didn’t make any money but the experience was amazing. We dressed up in our Sunday’s best with our big fancy hats and blew the roof off the place for their opening day. After, we stumbled upon this gay bar in the Marigny and we ate a turkey feast, accepted many compliments and were very merry. Although, nothing tops our friendsgiving last night; it was full of best friends, food, wine, scrabble, rivalry and pulp fiction. The holidays are my favorite time of year! I spend once a week going over a list of the things I’m grateful for in my head but this day is a wonderful reminder to everyone to do the same; I love listening to what my friends are thankful for. I’m so thankful for my life, which includes, but is not limited to, my amazing supportive family, my beautiful patient friends, my cat LeLe, money in my bank account, being fortune enough to go back to school at my silly age, mood stabilizers, my camera, New Orleans- my home away from home and last but not least, I’m thankful for this past year and a half. With all of its trial and tribulations, I’ve grown, matured and bonded with family and friends in ways I never could have dreamed. I would never take back the circumstances that have led me to the beautiful, loving person I have become. I’m in a good place in my life and nothing could destroy that. Big decisions are on my horizon!

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Tonight I’ll toast a beer for you, my darling<3 [11.11.11]

Tonight I’ll toast a beer for you, my darling<3 [11.11.11]

WHO DAT Football season starts tonight! I&#8217;m glad I get to watch the game with some amazing people and we get to celebrate a special birthday! I really don&#8217;t say this enough but if there were more Mark Hecks in the world, we would live in such a beautiful place. He is an astounding person, hard-working and determined, with a great big heart that doesn&#8217;t always get the credit he deserves. Congratulations on your weight loss successes and thank you for striving to bring great music to this wonderful city. But most importantly, thank you for always supporting and loving me. You are a true gem; I treasure you and our friendship. Love you&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3

WHO DAT

Football season starts tonight! I’m glad I get to watch the game with some amazing people and we get to celebrate a special birthday! I really don’t say this enough but if there were more Mark Hecks in the world, we would live in such a beautiful place. He is an astounding person, hard-working and determined, with a great big heart that doesn’t always get the credit he deserves. Congratulations on your weight loss successes and thank you for striving to bring great music to this wonderful city. But most importantly, thank you for always supporting and loving me. You are a true gem; I treasure you and our friendship. Love you<3<3<3<3<3<3

I&#8217;m grateful to be one year older. Remember, be better.

I’m grateful to be one year older. Remember, be better.

Happy Easter!

My move back home is quickly approaching so today my goal is to spend my time with my family and focus on gratitude. I would also like to wish my dear friend ‎Kara Anne Larson a very special 25th Birthday. Nola, I’m coming home!

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