Something Special
This time of year is always a special time in my life; August 1st, marks my eight year anniversary living in LA. What makes it special, is knowing I moved here alone physically and financially. Furthermore, to anyone else whose moved away from their home/family and is 100% independent - my hat goes of to you too:-)
My friend told me about a quote in the movie called Fight Club. When I heard it, I absolutely fell in love with it- not just because it sounds good, but because its the truth that my journey to LA has made me feel. In this particular scene its said, "It's only after you've lost everything that you're free to do anything."
Whenever someone moves away from their family and has to financially make it on there own, the definition of struggle is taken to a whole other level. Its like tightrope walking: Every move feels dangerous and at any moment you feel your bound to fall.
When I moved to LA, I started off living in my car. I was already making an income and I knew it wouldn't take me long to find somewhere to live; nevertheless, I knew it would be uncomfortable and that my discomfort would only be short-term. It was at that moment in my life I had never felt a greater emptiness. It was as though I was living at that part of the roller coaster when your stomach begins to drop at the height of the fall. However, that period in my life has become so valuable; it is now my greatest treasure, because I know there is nothing I'm afraid to do, and there is no other "experience/ failure" that could ever make me feel as low as I did when I first moved to LA.
Throughout the years I've learned that hard times are like $2 bills. haha. You come across them few and far between, but if you accumulate enough of them, they become something of value.
I have had the most amazing experiences, met the most wonderful friends, and am continuing to meet people who add to my life that make me grow as a person and vise-versa. Relationships with people are like puzzles: Some may be smarter, stronger, wiser, more creative, funnier.. etc. but part of excelling in life is putting them together for the greater good. You will never have all the answers, and thats okay. Whats important is that you are are determined enough to get them, and that - I know I have always been.
My friend told me about a quote in the movie called Fight Club. When I heard it, I absolutely fell in love with it- not just because it sounds good, but because its the truth that my journey to LA has made me feel. In this particular scene its said, "It's only after you've lost everything that you're free to do anything."
Whenever someone moves away from their family and has to financially make it on there own, the definition of struggle is taken to a whole other level. Its like tightrope walking: Every move feels dangerous and at any moment you feel your bound to fall.
When I moved to LA, I started off living in my car. I was already making an income and I knew it wouldn't take me long to find somewhere to live; nevertheless, I knew it would be uncomfortable and that my discomfort would only be short-term. It was at that moment in my life I had never felt a greater emptiness. It was as though I was living at that part of the roller coaster when your stomach begins to drop at the height of the fall. However, that period in my life has become so valuable; it is now my greatest treasure, because I know there is nothing I'm afraid to do, and there is no other "experience/ failure" that could ever make me feel as low as I did when I first moved to LA.
Throughout the years I've learned that hard times are like $2 bills. haha. You come across them few and far between, but if you accumulate enough of them, they become something of value.
I have had the most amazing experiences, met the most wonderful friends, and am continuing to meet people who add to my life that make me grow as a person and vise-versa. Relationships with people are like puzzles: Some may be smarter, stronger, wiser, more creative, funnier.. etc. but part of excelling in life is putting them together for the greater good. You will never have all the answers, and thats okay. Whats important is that you are are determined enough to get them, and that - I know I have always been.