New Year resolutions. Hmm, we all have them, but I came to the conclusion that less is more in this lil' category. Last year, I had a list of 48 in my journal, and a week before New Years, I still needed to learn to play the drums, piano, longboard, and 30 other activities. Pft. Although I did accomplish the ones I really wanted to, I didn't like having such a long list of things that didn't have high importance to me. So this year I'm switching it up a bit. And all you readers, Im expecting you to hold me to this:)
-Get out with my camera.
-Write more.
-Explore as much as I can.
-Sketch, Sew, and See more.
-Learn to longboard (round 2 baby!)
-Serve.serve.&serve.
-Take up knitting and crocheting.
Lastly, and mainly, and on a daily basis:
"Do something everyday that scares you" I believe that the best memories come from when we are most vulnerable, not only with ourselves but with each other, and the outcome is most incredible. So far, Its been wonderful.
SO, I thought I would share with you guys just a few that I have done in these past 18 days of January. Oh, and pictures are included:)
[January 6]
I held a bird.
I mean, who DOES that? Who just holds a huge wild parrot?! Okay, maybe a lot of people do on vacations, but I know I sure never did. It's a good thing I'm wearing my schnazzy sunglasses, otherwise you would be able to see the fear in my eyes. It was pretty terrifying, and I didn't want to at first. But the guy with the Santa beard and tie-dye t-shirt, flung the bird on my arm before I even realized it, and I'm glad he did. Because it was pure awesomeness!
[January 8]
I got a second piercing.
Been wanting to for awhile, so my roommate Amanda and I went to a sketchy tattoo parlor, erhh, I mean our local Claires at Fashion Valley. I had to hold her hand. The rest of the day I felt fearless, who knew a little diamond would make me feel like I was such a rebel, ha :P
[January 12]
Gave a speech on something that I hold very close to my heart.
I wasn't more so scared of standing in front of a group of people, I was more scared of being so open in front of a crowd, and not getting what was in my heart out in the right words. In the end, I faced my fear and rocked my speech. I had a big smile on my face for the rest of the day. "One sees clearly only with the heart, anything essential is invisible to the eyes".
[January 14]
Posed as a model with the other Forever 21 mannequins.
Yes, I fell under peer pressure. I didn't want to do it, just to pose for a silly photo, but all Amanda had to say was, "do it!" So, yeah I did it. I looked around, and It was a clear sight, there was no chance of me being mocked in the social jungle of forever 21, but right when I stroke a pose, I felt all eyes staring at me... and laughing. Including the photographer, Amanda. JOY, but HEY whatever, Ill never see them again, and now we have photos to send to Forever 21's model agency. I think they'd hire us. ;)
Welp. Im liking this whole idea of posting my daily "do something that scares you" adventures. :) Hmmm. It's a thought.
Anyways, this IS my first post so make sure to cut me some slack, and leave me some love below! OH and heres a few pictures from my wonderful 6-day weekend.
Captures us pretttty well:)
Classic.
Friendship Bracelets C:
Until next time!
