One Year.

   Last November 3rd I had no idea what that day would bring. I woke up, got dressed and got ready for my two show day of Joseph. Everything seemed like it was all fine and I was excited to get to the Theatre and spend the day with my Joseph family. A few hours before our call time at the theatre I got a phone call, a phone call that would soon change the course of my day. Last November 3rd I remember being  a puddle of tears on the floor, I had no idea how I was going to pick up the pieces and start over. 
     I remember closing my eyes and getting in touch with my inner self, I hadn't seen her in awhile. I remember listening to her, for the first time in a long time I listened to what my inner self was telling me. She told me that this was just the beginning, she told me that there was so much more out there for me. I decided right then and there that I would not let what happened to me define me, I would, instead, let it strengthen me. I would learn from it and take what I learned throughout the next year and use it to help others around me. 
   This November 3rd I find myself feeling grateful. I feel like I have almost crossed the finish line. I feel like the journey I have gone on with myself has been worthwhile. I am so happy that I stood up and picked up the pieces. I have decided that today I would sit down and make a list of what I have learned this year. Some have been big lessons, some have been small, but each lesson has made me the person I am right now, in this moment.

       I am looking forward to seeing what the next year brings! Bring it on!

Things I have learned this year:

-family will always be there


-it's ok to try online dating 


-you learn a lot about the type of person you see by the way you handle yourself on a bad date 


-taking a walk and being around nature will always always make you feel better


-let yourself feel the feelings that you feel


-crying is a really wonderful, healing thing 


-don't be afraid to say what's on your mind, you'll get your answer easier that way 


-no matter how sad you wake up feeling a shower will make you feel more put together and ready to tackle the day


-blasting Firework and singing to it at the top of your lungs while dancing, of course, is always a good idea


-if an opportunity jumps at you. Take it. It's the universes way of helping you


-trust your first instincts


-if you have asthma or get a lot of headaches, your body might be telling you something 


-A friend that sees you at your worse and at your best is worth keeping around


-a best friend that holds your hand while you're saying goodbye to someone you love is a treasure


-traveling on your own and going on adventures with yourself is so much fun


-being true to who you are will get you through anything


-your Dad can be your best friend


-your Mom can be your guiding light


-your sisters can hold you close when you feel most alone and afraid


-your brother in law can make you the best video that reminds you how lucky you are and can cheer you up at any time!

-time spent with your niece can bring pure happiness and hope into your heart.


-the media misconstrues everything, and does not take the time to get the real story


-truth will prevail, good conquers evil always.


-sometimes a mango tango at masimos is all you need


-writing your thoughts out daily in a journal will change your life

-on a first date never say you will do dinner AND a show... 


-on a first date if they come carrying a large Trader Joes bag and you have no idea what's inside...RUN


-one chocolate chip cookie can flip your day from bad to good

-opening your heart up again is challenging, but worth it

-every experience with someone teaches you what you want and what you deserve

-Traveling to Disneyland is always a good idea

-in hard times you really see who your true friends are


-it's ok to let people go


-singing Big Spender as Babs is a memory that will last forever


-sometimes traveling to an unfamiliar place with new people will end up bringing you closer to who you are and will introduce you to long lasting friendships 


-sweater dresses can make you feel better


-we have contracts with one another and when our time is done with them, when we have both taught eachother everything that needs to be taught, then it's time to walk away from one another. We are here to grow and learn, always ask yourself if what is going on in your life is for your "highest good." If it is, then great! If not, then it might be time to walk away. 


-you are never alone. 

-you can't really change what happens to you. All you can do is decide how you react with what happens to you.