A fresh start...
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Andrew Oxenham this post is for you. I know you read this and that makes me feel like my words are not a waste. So, thank you.
Some things I’ve been thinking about. I have been thinking about relationships lately. I step outside from the bubble. ( By bubble I mean those that have a companion) I have noticed how SOME couples are completely oblivious as to how unhappy they are. Ugh! It’s depressing to watch, It really is. I’ve been there…holding on to a relationship thinking that was what would make me happy. When in reality breaking up was the right choice. no matter how hard it was for me to do. I did it. I learned how to be alone. How to be with myself again. Make new friends. Start a whole brand new life. Period. It’s not like the movies folks. It’s just not always a happy ending. The sooner you come to terms with that the sooner you can find the person who may make that happy ending come true. Then you’ll know. It won’t be forced it will just be natural. It’ll feel like home. Thats what I’ve to come to learn.
Racism. is.never.ok.
#2012CHANGE
Shaima Alawadi, a 32-year-old Iraqi woman living in Southern California, was taken off life support today, succumbing to injuries sustained in a brutal tire iron beating on Wednesday. Shaima was found in her living room, and according to her daughter Fatima and the police investigating, a note was found near her saying “Go back to your country, you terrorist.”
Shaima was a mother of five who has been in the US with her family since the mid-1990s. She was described by her friend Sura Alzaidy as “respectful modest muhajiba.” Her daughter tearfully addressed her mother’s attackers during a media interview, saying “You took my mother away from me. You took my best friend away from me. Why? Why did you do it?”
[Daily Mail; AFP]
[H/T: thatsassyarab]
A terrible incident that more people should know about. This happens in our country. This should not happen.
(via melissamontoya)
My motto for this year. Stagnant is not a choice. This vacation has been a nice get away but I am anxious to get back and get shit done. Training and more training.
it takes time, patience, and action to create.
I feel as though people have become increasingly complacent. I for one was for a very long time. Now, that I have removed myself from that downward spiral. I feel… lucky. I feel lucky to explore different options. Lucky enough to make change. I wish there was a way of helping those lost. Sometimes I guess its better to let life take it’s course. What will be, will be. Que sera, sera.
To feel something than nothing at all. Even if that something is the cause of it all.
My mind has been racing for the last couple of weeks and now that’s it’s all said and done. It’s time to do work. Only thoughts I have at this moment is #1 how amazing and beautiful my friends and my journey have been. I see everyone doing what they love,moving, creating and I love that I have social networking to see their story in an instant. I’m so proud of all of us. For those of you who read this. I hope you all know I keep you close to my heart. #2 it’s settled in my mind that I live in New York City. It took some time… But it’s clear to me now. I want to take this new year focusing on working hard for what I’m passionate about. Can’t wait to share the journey with you all.
Much love
Your friend Lizzy :)
Why it’s ok to feel.
To allow sadness in your heart.
To feel vulnerable.
To allow yourself to come to terms with reality.
To be present. As hard as this present can be.
To smile and remember how things were.
To see things for what they are.
Because it may be hard but it’s healthy. It will allow room for love. Then… Only then can we be certain. That we have moved on.
