No matter what comes at you in life, just remember one thing: Go dance in the rain!
I don’t know about others, but this is the message that I hope to guide myself with through the use of this blog. At times, life throws unexpected obstacles and hurdles at us. Pressures of school or work, mishaps with friends or family, health concerns and even tragic incidents. We never know what’s coming, but whatever does surely passes. Sometimes, those who try to handle every situation on their own never find a way to cope with the stress. A few people may consider those individuals to be weak, However, I like to see it as though they’ve been strong for too long on their own. Eventually, I think everyone realizes that they need some mechanism to rely on in order to deal with struggles. I know it’s time for me to find that mechanism. With the any bad or unfortunate times, I don’t want to miss or forget the good times.
As I’m writing my first post, I don’t entirely know why I started a blog. Initially, I just wanted to have a place for everything I write in one organized place. Simply a place for me and my thoughts. Who knows, later on I may get the courage to share what I’m thinking with anyone else who’s interested! Whatever the case may be, this blog is meant to express myself, something that I’ve forgotten to do in the past few years. I used to write and choreograph so much in the past. There is no greater feeling for me to than to dance–to forget what’s around me and just surround myself with inspiring music. Another gateway for me and my thoughts was through endless words and a countless amount of diaries. There is no way that my life is so busy that I cannot find the time and effort to go back to pursuing what I love.
Along with what I used to do in the past, I want this blog to help me pursue and track even new experiences. I love taking pictures basically anywhere I am with whoever I’m with. However, people don’t understand why I care so much about it. I want a place to attach those pictures with meaning, rather than just uploading them onto my Facebook albums. I’ve been baking/cooking more, started working out and eating right, continue going on a variety of vacations and so much more. It would be a great feeling to keep track of all of this in a creative and organized way.
I want to go skydiving. Donate my hair. Volunteer my time with helping those who aren’t as fortunate. Continue traveling the world. Pursue my academic, career and passionate goals.The list goes on. It’s time for me to enjoy these moments and capture my memories along the way. We’ve been granted with so much in life and I want to be able to look back and appreciate them even more.
As I stated before, I used to dance so much, especially to relieve stress. One day, something happened and I didn’t find the effort to do anything. Not even to dance. That’s when I knew something was wrong and that I wasn’t myself. This was not something I was okay with. Many people say you should never look to the past and wish you were there. Although I agree to some extent, I don’t find it all so bad. Sometimes, you just want to be able to do what you used to do and feel how you used to feel. You’re not living in the past; you’re just hoping to retain yourself and your ideals while living in the present. That’s what I’m hoping to accomplish through my words and pictures.
Life is full of rules.
I want to be the exception and take those extra risks.
There should be nothing that comes as a permanent barrier in life. I want myself to gain back the confidence to do what I want, when I want to. I want this blog to help me focus on me and make time for me to be me. I know I can continue to do so much and be so great; so I just need to believe in myself. After becoming a better person, I know I can contribute so much to the rest of the world. I want to make a difference in the world, put smiles on people’s faces and help people live happier lives.
In order to do that, I need to learn how to take care of myself first. I want this blog to help me to just that: Let loose and be free–I need to just go back and dance in the rain:)
