Peace, Love and Storytelling

"We live in a society where we may have differences, of course, but we learn to celebrate these differences." -Bernice King To summarize what is going on in this podcast for you guys who can't make time to listen or who would much rather read, this is an unplanned "long-formed," conversation between Kaileb, Aja and I. Kaileb and I tend to get into really big disagreements on moral rights and wrongs. Partially because we grew up in completely different environments, partially because we CAN agree to disagree on just about any topic we discuss. Aja is my roommate and we meet eye to eye most of the time, however we do have an understanding of one another when it comes to our opposing perceptions. I try to surround myself with individuals who are open to seeing other peoples side and accept that everyone's experience in this life is different. I wish everyone was like that. I wish everyone was non-judgmental, less criticizing and more understanding of...

"Time is an illusion. Manifestation will come when your frequency matches your desires." -Unknown It's on sleepless nights like this I think I write the best. While most of the world is sleeping, I'm up contemplating my entire life. I've gotten so used to my insomnia by now I believe she's a whole other type of artist. The kind that thinks and thinks and thinks like there is  no tomorrow . Sleepless Jaz is a whole other breed of energy that inspires me to bring the inter-workings of my brain into the light. Which is ironic since she only screams at night. Anywho, what's up? So I was thinking... I guess since I'm about to finish a chapter in my life maybe I should detox. And I don't mean just cleansing my body. I mean like everything. Pretty sure I will gain a lot through cleansing my mind, body  and  soul. But I got to admit it's been pretty difficult to accept the big change is coming in my life. Which honestly kind of surprises...

"I find strength in solitude  and hope in my dreams.  I get lost in the sounds of nature  and go days without sleep.  No one promised me it'd be easy,  but i guess I didn't think  that finding myself wouldn't be a clear path  or even one that I could see."  -Jaz So I don't really know what I'm feeling or much of whats going on right now which is why it has taken me so long to write this. I've been so busy and life has been coming at me pretty damn fast, but I'm hoping that writing this will clear some things up for me. There has been a lot of things on my mind so this post is basically going to be personal thoughts gone public.  I want to start with a little ramble on mental health and why it is so fucking important. It wasn't until recently I began noticing that the people around me and a lot of the people I encountered every day could really use someone to talk to. Thats not to say that any of these peop...

I just want to be clear and reiterate why I'm blogging. I'm blogging 70% for myself and 30% for the people. But the "30% for the people," part is not to be mistaken with someone who is here to please everyone. I choose to blog when I think of something worth talking about or when inspiration hits me to communicate my thoughts and feelings on different subject matter. I do it because some of the things I think but never say are worth having a conversation about. I also believe that by sharing and communicating my thoughts with you all gives me room for discussion on some subject matter I may not have enough knowledge on. So please.. If you don't agree with something I say or just don't think I came off saying the right thing, educate me. Don't feel hate towards me but rather reach out and make me aware of the things I'm not. I am a human. And just like you guys I am still learning a lot, so some of the things I talk about on here ...

The universe took its time on you crafted you to offer the world something different from everyone else when you doubt how you were created you doubt an energy greater than us both - irreplaceable , Rupi Kaur Ya know I used to be ashamed of the things I've been through and never really found it necessary to share the stories I'm sharing now to avoid the humiliation of someone judging me on something they don't have the full story on. I would avoid bringing up things of the past because I didn't need the pity and every time I did I was only reminded of the stupid shit I've been through. But the more I've been blogging and really journaling out my thoughts and fears that stem from some of these things, I realize how silly I was to feel ashamed of the things that have made me the person I am today. The life I was given is nothing short of an artistic masterpiece finally finding a way to showcase itself in the right light. Side-note: I have this...

Spending christmas alone this year has given me a lot of time to really reflect and look at the holiday season from a different perspective. So as I sit here balling my eyes out because I'm sad and alone let me tell you a couple of the things that are going on in my mind. 2017 has been a pretty weird year for me altogether but this christmas season has got to be the weirdest for me. While most college students are going home, traveling, or just away from school celebrating these joyous times... I'm here in Gainesville... alone . Before having to make the executive decision to stay here due to insufficient funds and the need to work the day before and after Christmas, I didn't think about how hard it would be to be away from my family. I mean holidays are meant to be spent with your loved ones. Sometimes thats family, sometimes thats friends. Either way these days are meant for you to be surrounded by people who love and care for you the way you wished people were all y...