new beginning

About 7 Months ago, I decided it was time to venture out to begin a life of my own. I packed up, loaded up the car and said goodbye to Los Angeles. 2,400 miles later I arrived to my new home. Where the foundations of the USA were built, Philadelphia. With no friends, no family, just my boyfriend and I ready to conquer the east coast. I had found a job within in the first few days of our arrival. Adjusting to new housemates, humidity, and the suburbs. Ohhh yes, the BURBS.
This was by far the hardest to concept to grasp. Living in the city of Los Angeles, diversity was all around. All of my friends were of different cultures and different languages. Living in the burbs were definitely not even close to what I was used to. I was so focused in making it, I worked and worked and worked. I never really understood the importance of my family and friends before this experience. Loneliness filled my heart. I missed the scent of my mother, the laugh of my brother, and the quality time with my best friend.

There are definitely nice things about the east coast. I love how all the states are nearby. New Jersey is literally 15 mintues away, NYC is only an hour away, Washington DC only a couple hours away. This was the first real winter I have ever experienced.
The beautiful sunny skies, the sounds of the pacific waves crashing was very far away. I knew it was time to go back to what I missed the most, My family and friends. I've really learned a lot by living on my own and working for everything. Time to go back to the good times. The journey home will be in 2 days. Now packing you 2 cars instead of one. Time to step the game up. Enjoy the precious time with family and not to take every day for granted. I've really committed to making it work this time around. Finally going back to finish school and enroll in beauty school. Enjoy life with that people I love most. Its really time to get things straight. Although it will be hard to go back to living with my parents, I've realized it wasn't half bad. Can't wait to drive down PCH, hear and smell of the ocean has been blurred from my memory. That's definitely what I have missed, whether it was the Heat of summer, or the winds of autumn. The beach was always a safe haven for me. Excited for this new year, and excited to make it the best year of my life. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.