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curvynfitcali: curvynfitcalifitblr: I leave Monday! I decided...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:04:25 -0500

curvynfitcalifitblr:

I leave Monday! I decided that I’d make this last post now so that I can focus on packing and relaxing (when I’m not hyperventilating) with my family.

I just want to say thank you to the fitblr community for keeping me focused on my fitness and health goals.

I plan to take the knowledge I have gained these last few months and continue on my path to a healthier me, both inside and out, while I am abroad. I can only hope that I make progress in the 90 days I am there and stay away from the unhealthy patterns I have broken.

I want to wish you all the best of luck with your own personal growth. I’ll be back before you know it with stories and of course, pictures!

“A soon come.”
This will be my last post until I return from a three month internship in Jamaica! If by some chance I have Internet and am able to post, I will only do so on Curvynfitcalifitblr. So if anyone is interested in updates in the next 90 days, drop by there! Thank you to all of the followers of this blog.

I am reblogging this post to my three Tumblr pages to let all of my lovely followers know what is going on.

Swell.com Style and Fashion Blog: Europe Style Diary: Packing…in a Carry-On

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:02:45 -0400

Swell.com Style and Fashion Blog: Europe Style Diary: Packing…in a Carry-On:

swellstyleblog:

48 Hours and counting until the start of the Travel and Style Diary, Euro Edition: Two (fashion-conscious) weeks exploring the coastline of Southwest Europe…packing 2-weeks worth of outfits, accessories, and shoes (not to mention a laptop + very large camera) into a budget airline-approved 55cm…

I always appreciate the stylish packing tips from Swell! I’ll be leaving California on February 18, 2013, so I better start planning my outfits! Nerves and excitement all rolled into one. Ahhh.

Curvy N' Fit Fitblr

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:20:41 -0400

Curvy N' Fit Fitblr:

Check out my personal curvy and fit journey! Also, check out my main blog Curvy N’ Fit, where I post positive word images, curvy women and other helpful health (mental and physical) tips. =)

One Dress, Two Ways. Church in Jamaica & Nightout by...

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:47:20 -0400

One Dress, Two Ways. Church in Jamaica & Nightout by fattieja featuring dannijo

There seems to be a lot of traffic on here lately so I thought I would do a quick one dress, two ways post.

Church is a big activity in Jamaica and also with my host family, so I am figuring out how many different ways I can dress up and down one dress to be suitable for many different activities. Since my suitcase has limited space for a four month trip, I need to plan out my outfits strategically!

The Dress:

All I really know about Church attire is that you shouldn’t be vulgar (no boobs hanging out, not to short). I really don’t know if cheetah print is going a little crazy? But even if it is… it is still cute. The skater style (fitted at the top, loose at the bottom) is perfect for a curvy body type! I have finally found the right shape! Yes. Though at times it can be a little shorter then I would want it to be, just because my butt is so dang big! Oh well.
If cheetah is a little out there for you, find the same style and fit dress with a different pattern and colors that would work day and night; not like pastels.

Church:

I would probably wear a cardigan but choose one that is sheer and not like little-girl-cardiganish. I found this black one on Polyvore that is perfect, besides the color. Black is cute and would work for night, but I associate wearing black to Church with funerals. Not really the vibe I want to give off. I would look for a cream one and then wear a brown leather, skinny type of belt at the waist so you don’t drown in it.
The disadvantage of light colored clothes is that you most likely will pack a lot of dark colors. When you go to wash your load and only have two white items, you’re screwed. I end of tossing them in with my dark jeans and get a huge (and sad!) mess. So maybe black after all? Or at least a happy color that will wash well with darks.
Wear a clinique chubbystick in a pink and natural eye makeup. A chubbystick is soft and natural looking without being to much color and it feels amazing!
Then, and this is my new obsession, a sweet and patterned headwrap from etsy! When the water from the tank runs out and you aren’t able to wash your hair, just do a fishtail braid to the side and throw this thing on. Easssssy peasy. Though the fishtail is anything but easy… I am just not coordinated! The shoes and earrings you can wear both nights, which is why it is in the middle.

Night:

Then for night, a cropped studded jean vest, a gold choker, bronze makeup and a dark red lipstick.
I bought a jean vest from Forever21 that was pretty cheap and has a cool lace back. The necklace I got on sale for $5.00 at Urban Outfitters. I am such a good bargain shopper! Guess you have to be when you don’t have a choice… but that is beside the point!

So, I have a question for my followers. Do you think cheetah is to out there for Church?

curvynfitcali: ASOS CURVE Jersey Top With Dip Back FROM...

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 23:11:14 -0400

curvynfitcali:

ASOS CURVE Jersey Top With Dip Back
FROM $30.65

This tunic would be perfect to pack for a long trip. You can wear it with a skirt, leggings, jeans and maybe even a dress since I’m so short… won’t know until I try it on though. It looks like thin enough material to pack in a travel backpack for a few months in Jamaica!

Hahaha! Couldn’t pass this up. My resume seems almost...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:25:59 -0400

Hahaha! Couldn’t pass this up. My resume seems almost identical in paranoia as this one.

Curvy N' Fit

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:58:21 -0400

Curvy N' Fit:

My secondary blog that I use most often; take a look. :)

During my volunteer trip last February through April, I was...

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:46:34 -0400

During my volunteer trip last February through April, I was living the high life with food three times, at set times, a day that was provided by my Host Family. My roommate and I would buy bread and peanut butter just so we had it in case we were starving at night (which was often) and would stash it in our dressers so we wouldn’t hurt our Host Grandma’s feelings.

This time around, I am going against my families wishes and am on my own to budget what little I have. This means less food and primarily peanut butter for 2 months. Peanut butter is reasonably priced and universally found in almost all stores in Jamaica. So, peanut butter (chunky to be more substantial) as my main food group is my reality to get enough calories throughout the day with protein to keep me full.

I am going to pack 1 plastic jar of peanut butter and a metal spoon (able to reuse over and over) in my bag just to start off upon my arrival. I lost weight while in Jamaica, 5-10 pounds, with all the walking that was needed. Even after all the drinking and all the white flour and sugar, I still lost a significant amount of weight. So I know that I may loose a lot of weight.

I obviously am not recommending this, if you have the time to save enough money it would be smart to do so. I have to do what I have to do though, so for backpackers who are looking for a food that packs easy, gives you enough protein and calories and is cheap; peanut butter is a good choice.

Luggage Let me save you all from some major embarrassment when...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:43:00 -0400

Luggage

Let me save you all from some major embarrassment when deciding what type of luggage to take. Though it isn’t fair to suggest someone is high maintenance merely because their bag is ginormous… it is probably the first thing that comes to mind when a 5 foot 1 inch, lone traveler, is lugging around one massive suit case, an equally stuffed-to-the-brim duffel bag, and a large carry-on.

Really and I mean REALLY think about where you are going… and just HOW you are going to pull it all off. If you are going straight from the airport to an air conditioned hotel van that carts you straight to your plush room with a chocolate on your pillow, then by all means… pack like you are never going to leave!
But if you are a volunteer and you are not sticking to the shore lines then you should probably be a little smarter. WHO ON EARTH CAN CARRY THREE BAGS that no joke, literally weighed almost as much as I did. Seriously? God, I am so stupid.
In addition to that, you will have to pay at least a $100 (!) fee for going over your airline bag weight limit round trip.
Chances are when you travel inland in a foreign country you will need to find transportation in the form of either a taxi or a bus.
Keep in mind that Jamaica’s transportation is a little… crazy. Unless you are in Kingston where the buses look much like the public buses in New York (though oddly combined with three buses with an attached rubber concoction to connect the sections) or some other highly populated area, you will most likely not recognize the bus systems because they are essentially a van.
The ‘bus’ doesn’t leave unless all of the seats are full. This means for every booth (being four, five or six rows and two sections) they normally squeeze four people where there would normally be two or three.
Also, there are pieces of wood that they use to connect the two sections to make more seats between each row. So picture this, up to nine people, per row, and there are five or six rows… in a common US van.
SO DO YOU THINK THEY HAVE ANY ROOM FOR YOUR HIGH MAINTENANCE BAGS? Mmm, probably noooot. I swear the transportation is what gets me every time.

So now that I had to suffer through that large mistake, I think I may have gone to the extreme. I bought a ridiculously small backpack/suitcase. I think this last experience scared me into packing so light, I might not even have room for my toothbrush. It has backpack straps but also a rolling feature and when you unzip the pack it looks like a regular suitcase. So besides the fact that this bag is tiny, it is the perfect bag to bring when you are a volunteer constantly on the move.

Buy a traveling suitcase that is also a back pack.
You will be wearing it most often on your back but it is nice to have to option to roll the heavy load when you’re at the airport waiting for your connecting flight.
If you check the dimensions it is likely you can take it as your carry on bag. This is beneficial because you don’t have to worry about it getting lost or not arriving on time.
I wont be doing this however, because I need to bring a carry on bag as a purse with a blanket and all the girly stuff I need. You know how it is.
This is definitely not the type of bag to buy if you are a backpacker. But this will work just fine for a volunteer who plans to be traveling for a few months.
It will take a lot of strategic planing to pack for this trip but it can be done… or at least I will make it happen. I don’t really have a choice at the moment but in the long run I know packing this light makes the most sense. I’ll do posts about how it all works out because I leave in July! So, I better get to prepping.

Should A First Time Volunteer Go Alone Or With An Organization?

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:10:41 -0400

In my opinion if you’re a first time volunteer and are not familiar with the country you are going to visit, then yes you should most definitely go with an established organization; I went with Projects-Abroad Jamaica.

(This picture was taken after ‘Dirty Day’ on a Friday. We painted bathrooms at a local highschool and the ones who had finished went on the road to wait for taxi’s. I am the one with the purple bag. In just this picture alone there are people from Denmark, Canada, Belgium, USA and Germany.)

The benefits for myself when traveling overseas with an organization had been profound. You get in country help and a crash course on the ‘city’, or parish in my case.

I was picked up from the airport and driven to my Host-Families home within a few hours.
The second you arrive in country and are picked up from the airport the driver will hand you a package of relevant information like a map of the country, phone numbers of all volunteers and officers, the date and time to be ready for orientation, what to wear, etc.
I was taken on a tour of the town and shown where important key markers were; like the KFC at the top of town, and the Juicy Patties closer to the end of town where locals used to take a short cut and volunteers would take to go up to the main organization office.
I was taken to a Digicel store to buy a temporary phone with a Sim card (the US does not use this type of system, though it is used in almost every other country.)
I was shown where I needed to go to change the currency in town from USD to JAD.
I was shown where the post office was, the police station, the hospital, the banks, grocery store, ATM’s, and MOST importantly where to go to catch a taxi back home and to work.
Can you BELIEVE sometimes up to TEN people would be jammed into 1 car? … that normally seats 5?! You better believe it… we were sitting on top of each other half the time!
In addition to that, I was taken by my CARE project officer to the Orphanage where I would be working and shown where to catch a taxi there and back.
I was picked up from my home by this CARE project officer and shown the proper way to greet someone when entering into a taxi. Either with “Hello, Good Morning, Afternoon, Goodnight, etc.”
I was told the amount of taxi fare I would pay for simple trips from home to town and from work to town which is 90 JAD.
I was also told the amount I would pay if I were to be dropped off directly in front of my house, 120 JAD.
And then explained that on after hours, which vary greatly between taxi drivers who often just make up their minds if they are tired and want to go home, fares can be up to 1,000 JAD or more. However, this amount normally meant they were trying to pull one over on us because we were ‘stupid foreigners’.
To show me the path, my CARE officer and I walked the 30 minutes each way to the office where our weekly meetings would be held and any events like a Language and Culture class or International Day and also for our monthly extra group volunteer day somewhere else in the community; this was called Dirty Day.
Weekly meetings are held with a group of volunteers in different sections. For example the CARE volunteers all serving in Orphanges around the area would have a meeting for 1 hour with the CARE projects officer. We would play team building games and go around to each person talking about how our weeks went and how we can make it better. If there are any concerns about how the facility is being handled, culturally for example, then we voice our concerns and have talks about culture differences; like corporal punishment often used in Jamaica’s schools, home and Orphanages.
In addition to solving problems, these group volunteer activities forces each other to talk and become friends and to socialize with other people in the same situations.
My care officer then had lunch with me at Juicy Patties and helped me figure out the paying process.
After a few weeks I hadn’t been drinking enough water and my CARE officer was right there trying to figure out how to make it better.
In addition to that, they are always there to listen to your needs and if you have a problem with your host family or your work place, she was there to jot down the issues and contact each individual to figure out how to fix the problems.
My roommate and I had an issue with the amount of money we had to pay to use the washing machine; and though it made the conversation awkward, they were contacted and the fees were dropped.
If you have any medical needs they refer you to a doctor (the medical insurance is included in your overall fee.)
On the day of your orientation you get a Projects-Abroad T Shirt that you wear every last Friday of the month for Dirty Day.
For the first two weeks they bring you in to ask questions about your host-family life like, “Are you getting enough water?”, “Getting enough food?”, “Getting along with your Host-Family?” and have you rate each category.
And at the end of your service you fill out questions about your overall experience.

A few cons:

Some volunteers were irritated that they felt like they were being ‘babysat’.
If you are going to be traveling for the weekends, you must fill out a paper saying where you are going and with who.
If volunteers have an issue with someone (maybe even just concern) and it is brought to the attention of the officers, then they will have a talk with you.
ALL activities are mandatory. This means everything from a dance class to weekly meetings. If you don’t attend classes or meetings you will not get your certification of completion.
They have a strict dress code for CARE and TEACHING positions. But this is just because Jamaica is actually a conservative country (give or take some people, just like anywhere.) And Projects-Abroad would like to keep up with their reputation within the country.
You cannot wear anything above the knee (which is EXTREMELY annoying because of how hot it is) and cannot wear sleeveless anything, no leggings, and must remove all piercing except for one set of earrings and cover all tattoos.

Over all, Projects-Abroad Jamaica was exactly the type of help I needed to get me comfortable with my surroundings knowing that I had someone to back me up if I needed it.

Packing Light How To! Though not my style. As always, pack your...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:29:48 -0400

Packing Light How To! Though not my style. As always, pack your style with these guidelines in mind.

“Packing light doesn’t come easily to most people. However, it’s a skill you can hone with a little planning and organization. Here’s some of my best tips for evolving into a light packer.

1. Choose versatile clothing and footwear that fit into your travel activities. Versatile clothing means you pack fewer items, especially if they can do double duty.

2. Stick to simple color schemes and patterns so that all clothing mixes and matches. Separates give you lots of outfit possibilities. Add colorful accents if desired.

3. A packing list can help you organize the items you’re bringing. Critically look at the packing list and see where items can be eliminated or replaced with lightweight or double duty items.

4. Do what I call a “shakedown” a week or so before departure. Lay everything out that’s on your packing list and make sure all clothing coordinates. Try things on if necessary because you may not have access to a full-length mirror during your trip and you want to ensure all your outfits fit well. Edit out any unnecessary items. Note any thing you might be missing.

5. Bring enough outfits to last a few days and plan on laundering clothing. That can mean doing laundry in hotel/hostel sinks, laundromats, or using a laundry service.

6. Lightweight materials dry quicker and take up less space than bulky knits. Look for clothing made from modal, viscose, rayon, tencel, cotton blends or lightweight cotton. Avoid 100% bulky cotton clothing, it takes too long to air dry and takes up too much precious space.

7. Wear bulky items on travel days. Items such as jeans, sweaters, boots, and coats worn on travel days keep your luggage light.

8. Choose clothes that help you layer appropriately for the weather conditions of your destination.

9. Accessories increase your outfit options and keep your looks from being boring. A belt changes a look instantly, so can a scarf. Introduce color and pattern in you accessories if you like.

10. Pack double duty toiletry items. If you are carrying on luggage make sure all toiletry items meet TSA standards.

11. Keep your secondary carry on bag light as well. There’s nothing worse than lugging around a heavy carry-on in addition to your luggage (I’ve been there).

12. Constantly edit and evaluate what you plan on bringing. Look at your packing list after a trip and note any unused items. This will help you pack for your next trip and become a light traveler.”

Via travelista

It is finally Spring! Summer is now officially around the...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:59:00 -0400

It is finally Spring! Summer is now officially around the corner, which makes writing a blog geared toward the perfect (though not always thanks to the odd rain showers) tropical Jamaican weather a lot easier. While it does keep your imagination alive to dream about wearing shorts and breezy tops in the dead of winter, it really is a whole lot enjoyable to look outside your window and see flowers blooming then it was to see ice sickles covering bare branches.

Jamaica’s normal temperatures are in the 80s.
Though this is determined by your proximity to the coast. The further inland and the higher the elevation, it is tipically cooler.
The coast can reach well into the 90s in the day and 80s at night.
And inland the days will be hot and nights cooler, though hardly ever cold.

So, taking into account the drastic change in weather here in one of the California mountains and also to the shift of images and trends in magazines, I am doing a post about spring colors!

The Spring colors are pastels, normally for bottoms. This means skinny jeans, legging jeans, shorts and cropped jeans in pastels like coral, light lime, mint, yellow, and some blues.
Tops are also pastels or of a brighter color and have been paired mostly with colors opposite on the color wheel. For example, coral and blue.
Mix and match colors you wouldnt normally put together!
No crazy neon’s and reds. Blah. That doesn’t read easy breezy and summery does it?

First and foremost this blog consists primarily of tips on style, culture, and travel information while volunteering in Jamaica but second, it is for curvy women. So with that in mind curvy women normally stay away from bright colors that could bring attention to parts of their bodies they would like to conceal. As a rule of thumb most wear dark colors on the bottom to appear thinner. I personally covet the coca cola body shape (small on top, big hips) so I don’t mind that my hips may appear bigger (I know, you may think that is crazy.) And for those of you who may be like me, colors on the bottoms is a good choice. Those who prefer to wear dark colors on the bottom should branch out with festive colors on the top, coral being my favorite!

Colors will bring attention to your body, so pastels on the bottom may be a weary choice for curvy girls who want to minimize their trouble areas.
For those who love the coca cola body shape, colors on the bottom are great!
And if you’re like me and dont like your arms, a great option is a sheer light weight cardigan in a summer color that you can mix and match.

Spring Colors by fattieja featuring a button front shirt

curvynfitcali: Always thinking about escaping, always dreaming...

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:04:15 -0400

curvynfitcali:

Always thinking about escaping, always dreaming about it. It is very difficult.
What a way to live…

Swell.com Style and Fashion Blog: Australia Part 1: Packing Essentials

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:32:03 -0500

Swell.com Style and Fashion Blog: Australia Part 1: Packing Essentials:

Okay, so THIS is literally the post I have been looking for since I started packing research over a year ago. Literally the perfect list I could imagine; just pack what fits your style while using the same concept! Ahhh, so excited that half the work is already done for me.

But dont you worry, this blog will still be updated with different goods. But just had to share this one!

swellstyleblog:

PART 1 of a month-long style, travel and surf diary in Australia.

How to pack for a month in a carry-on…
Yes- it is possible. The only things you’ll be missing are the inevitable wait at the airport, bag fees, the gut-wrenching sound of wheels at your heels, the freedom of being able to skip…

Remember all my ranting about lipstick? Instantly lights up your...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:23:59 -0500

Remember all my ranting about lipstick? Instantly lights up your face; which is EXACTLY what you want at the end of a long and sweaty day at work.

Trust me.

Lets talk, Laundry.

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:25:00 -0500

Jamaica is not like the States, especially when it come to laundry. The majority of households do not own a washing machine and most definitely (almost always) do not own a dryer. If you are lucky to come across a hostel with a washer or a host-family with one, then you are blessed; like I had been.

Though it still will cost you a crazy amount in the opinion of my roommate and myself to use the facilities 1500JMD ($17.34 USD) EVERY load. This seemed a bit extreme, though I had been willing to pay because I realised it was how it had always been with the previous volunteers. My roommate though, had a different idea of this and ultimately lead to the, somewhat embarrassing and awkward conversation, with our host family. Needless to say, they allowed us not to pay anything which I wont lie, really helped with my financial situation from then on.

To avoid a potentially awkward run in with your host-family, come prepared with the laundry knowledge. What is this you say? Be prepared to pay for the washer. It uses water and electricity which obviously raises their bill. Keep in mind also, that they do not wash as often as you may and there for keep the bill pretty low. Also, In Jamaica they use water tanks and not a piping system which means they have to have people come refill the tanks for the shower, kitchen, and anything else that requires water. It IS going to be expensive, especially if you plan on keeping up your cleaning routine like you are used to back home. But that is just it, you are not home, so try to adjust to your surroundings accordingly.

However, the majority of volunteers did not have a washer and had to wash all their clothing by hand. We are all very used to the finer things in life, so much so that the excessive technology for others has become a necessity for us. Though it is important to point out that the Caribbean weather is quite different from the rest of the world, and where it is doable to hang your clothing out to dry during the day in Jamaica, it is impossible in a place that snows, obviously.

There is a possiblity that there are laundry mats around your area, but don’t count on it. If you do happen to find one, chances are it way further then you wished it would be. Meaning, one, two, and possibly three taxi rides to your destination. Walking to and from each taxi stand, lugging around all your baby puke and sweat stained smelly laundry in a packed to the brim taxi cab. HA! Pretty funny right?

You will be doing your laundry in the sink or outside, do not kid yourself. Buy some solid soap sheets like this one. (Sorry for the annoying URL, for some reason the attach link isn’t working **http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000Y0CL8K/worldscheapes-20** I cant really coach you much on this side of things, but this is how my lovely second Jamaica laundry trip is looking. So, I better start learning a thing or two, too.

So, this whole Laundry situation is important to know when packing. Which, I had gave little thought about apparently. Ohhhh, so you are telling me that the more clothes you pack, the more you need to wash? Meaning more loads? More money? AND more trouble? Wowwww, who would have known?

Pack light. Jeggings are the heaviest clothing option you should go for. Anything more seems like a disaster.
Buy clothes hangers to hang outside on the wire (assuming they have one and you are able to utilize it). Otherwise, youll just be hanging it over a rail or on a tree branch… hell I really am not sure. I am hoping the first is an option. GOODLUCK, damn laundry.

I feel suffocated here. All I want to do, is pack a hiking...

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:24:30 -0500

I feel suffocated here. All I want to do, is pack a hiking backpack and leave… go far far away.

What type of shoes would you recommend packing?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:49:47 -0500

I would recommend sandals and flat boots.

You will be walking a lot, probably more then you would back home. I bought tan sandals on sale for $7.00, which worked well for the first month but started to fall apart towards the end of my service. I’d stick with the sandals that clasp around the ankle so they don’t fall off or someone doesn’t step on the backs by mistake.

Go for a lighter brown or tan color so it doesn’t make you look shorter, and also because the red clay poses a problem for anyone who hate for white shoes to turn brown.

Also, my Dutch roommate, by some miracle, had a really strong industrial type of glue that I used to glue back the flaps of my shoes. Would be smart to invest in that as well!

Now, why couldn’t I be that smart! Luckily now, you at least know. And good luck!

There are three major jacket pieces that you need in your...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:37:00 -0400

There are three major jacket pieces that you need in your wardrobe.

A jean jacket that hits at your waist to wear with dresses, jeans and everything in between. This American Eagle jean jacket is really soft, which is perfect for me. I hate being restricted in clothing, this one in particular allows movement. I personally don’t like a jean jacket to hit at my hips because one, it isn’t flattering on my short figure. And also, I love my waist and want to show if off, even if the jacket is supposed to be a loose fit. If it hits at your waist, its most likely going to be flattering, especially with dresses. I hate my arms, so I always need a dress with sleeves, or to find cute overlayers to go over them… without looking like a chubby little girl with a shrug.
A nice leather jacket, with a resonable price. I havent tried this jacket on yet, but I love the color. The fit is, of course, important. So try it out first.
A cardigan that isn’t short and that is sheer to let your skin breath in the hot weather. A longer fit is ideal because you can wear it with a dress, or with jeggings that require a little length for your back side and you know… not to reveal your cooch. Just sayin’.

Three Key Overlayers by fattieja featuring zip jackets

I’d like to say “Not all who wander are lost”...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:19:00 -0400

I’d like to say “Not all who wander are lost” is true for me too, but at this time in my life I do feel a little lost. I am using this time to find myself, to make mistakes and try new things. I am lost, but I will find what I am looking for… eventually.

Though I’d like to say, I am having the best time of my life being well… lost!