Out with the Olde

As I am celebrating my 27th birthday (with the best of friends, I might add) I believe it is time to find center again. I've allowed myself to stray off course and deviate from the plans that I know I want to strive towards. Setting my heart aside for the wonderful man that God has for me and not giving it away to someone who is not deserving of all the beauty. Pursuing my passion and reveling in the English language and traveling. Pouring my heart out on paper and not being afraid to express my true self in words.
Last night I snuck in to see 500 Days of Summer by my lonesome and walked out with a slaphappy smile on my face. The movie is inspired. The photography, the lighting, the way the story catches your attention in the smallest of ways and reminds you that true romance is at the heart of life. Romance is more than simple attraction between a man and woman. It's about looking at that other person and seeing all their faults and all their wonderfulness and making the choice to open up your soul to them. Whether they hurt you or take you in and love you in return. And if that means tears or pain or wonderful belly laughs; whatever that means. You do it. Of course you want that love and trust returned. That's when the romance is sparked. But if not, life does go on. There is indeed an Autumn after the Summer.
I love writing. It's an important part of who I am.
For all of you doing soul-searching; take that leap of faith too. Don't give up your dreams.