What started as a fun travel blog, later became a chore. So I took a break; I felt like I was too focused on writing about my experiences instead of actually experiencing them…but after another fab conversation with Monica, and a writer’s-dilemma post from my friend Jenna, I realized it was time to get back to it.
Writers write. So if I’m not writing, I’m not a writer. And that made me uncomfortable. So in the hope that motivation will win out over my penchant for self-indulgence, I’ve decided to make myself write every day. Even if it’s just a paragraph. Or a quote. Or a picture with a caption. Something. Anything.
But, let’s quickly catch up. During the last 8 months, I…
-met and fell in love with my nephew. I happily wear the crazy aunt hat.
-got my TEFL certification, despite my best efforts to avoid scholarly pursuits outside of Jeopardy
-left Korea, amid a flurry of parties and tears. 3 months later I came back, amid a flurry of parties and tears.
-Dated someone I thought was really amazing, but we broke up because he wasn’t.
-Went to Malaysia for New Year’s Eve. And Taiwan for a 3-day weekend. (pics of Taiwan to come- Malaysia will not be mentioned on the blog again due to aforementioned break up and my self-respect.)
-Became a kindergarten teacher.
-Got violently ill à la Bridesmaids at the Incheon Airport.
…and today I cut all my hair off, which was much needed. I am metaphorically and literally lighter. The last 4 months have been a challenge, and now that I’m finally coming out on the other side of it, it’s time to write again. You’re so welcome, friends.
Today’s quote:
“And in the spring I shed my skin
And it blows away with the changing wind”
–Florence and the Machine, “Rabbit Heart”
And lastly, to stop the constant self-deprecating humor, and for my own spoiled peace of mind, I’m going to write something I’m thankful for everyday – which is cheesy, but significant nonetheless. Like a good episode of Gilmore Girls.
Today I’m thankful for how utterly humbling the last 4 months have been. (please see public food poisoning in above list) And I’m thankful they’re over.
Giggley Girl 