Life's Changes

So guess who is back to blogging! If you could see me right now I am pointing to myself, so that would be me! Plus singing that sentence along to the beat of Eminem's "Without Me" intro. I have had this growing desire to start writing, since it is the best way for me to express myself in a way that I am not overthinking every word I say, but more free writing. I have always been enthralled with writing and will always have a love for. As for Oregon, it is currently back to the typical weather of cold and rainy, but this is after three days of gorgeous sunny weather and it being in the high 70's. Needless to say, I want this weather back. A life update, in late February I took a trip with my best friend to Mexico, where I wish I was right now laying in the sun with a margarita in hand. Almost nothing is better, in my opinion, than reading a book by the pool, drink in hand, chips and guac next to me, all in the sun. If you can't tell, I am someone who loves the sun and warm weather, which is why it is somewhat comical I live in a city that has had only about 20% of the weather not be rain since October. Yes they actually did the math of how many non-rainy days Portland has had and that's what they came up with. It is depressing. In recent weeks, I have also felt the need to do some major life changes. This happens to me every few years where I just need to shake things up and do something totally different. These needs to do life changes also means a reevaluation of my life and what I am doing, compared to where I would like to be. To start this change, in the last week I have dyed my hair back to its original color. It might be a superficial change, but it is one that makes me feel better about myself and has given me more confidence. I have also gained a new scar on myself from my recent surgery, which was a lot tougher than I anticipated it would be. A few months ago I found a lump in my left breast that was causing me pain and was concerning to my doctors. I decided to have this lump removed which required me going through a lumpectomy, which I never thought I would have at almost 24 years old. Good thing though, because the results came back that the lump was benign and was larger than the doctor originally thought. Moral of that is that ladies and gentlemen you should always be on top of your health! Within my last post, which is ancient now, I mentioned a new boy in my life, who is yes, still in my life. I won't go on and on gushing about him, even though I know I could for hours. I have wrote about past toxic relationships, but it is so nice to be in one of the healthiest relationships that I know of. Being in this relationship has also brought new friendships to my life, and some of them are now some of my closest friends. Learning that I need to not put in majority of the effort in friendships, is something I am still working on, as well as learning which friendships I should keep closer than others. I have a tendency to allow toxic relationships to stay present in my life, but I am changing that. Life is all about learning experiences and growing from those experiences. An upcoming change is that I am kicking getting healthy and getting in shape (yes it is time to be summer body ready) into high gear, but also not depriving myself from things I love. Also so many trips with amazing people are planned for this summer, as well as little outings. Lots of good things will be happening and I am making sure to document them all so I can share them with all of you! Be on the lookout for at least a weekly post from here on out!