Sleepless In The City/How To Love

I hate trying to go to sleep when I have a lot of things on my heart and mind that could be solved so quickly. Deja vu has been alive for some months now,  but more prevalent within these past weeks. I hate the feeling where I feel like I have to hide or contain what lies on the inside. As Ms. Lauryn Hill once said..."It could all be so simple..." Any who, there's been numerous of new music this week that has been on rotation for me, but I wanted to share the song that has been on HEAVY rotation since I've discovered it the other day. "How to Love" is featured on Lil Wayne's up coming album. I'm not going to go into the song too much, I'll just let you listen to it if you haven't already. I really love this song, and the fact that Wayne is showing a different side of himself and singing and sounds GOOD just goes to show that he's a versatile artist. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Have a great night beautiful people! :-)

Change...The Only Thing Constant

Depending on the way that you look at this concept, change can be a positive or negative thing. One thing is always for certain though when it comes to change--it's continual. The change that I want to focus on is self-inflicted change. This could mean self-reflecting or changing yourself as a whole emotionally and mentally, or even a physical change. Lately, I have to admit that my THIRST for change has been stronger then EVER. In the past, I would have these random moments of just wanting something new. It wasn't that my life was lacking anything in particular. I had great friends, a great boyfriend, a great family, just over all...GREAT. There was just something in me that wanted MORE. I never really did explore that thirst at the time, but it seems like it's come back around again and STRONGER!

I only bring this up because I don't know if any of my fellow readers or bloggers out there have ever felt that strong need for CHANGE even when everything is going right on track when it comes to where you saw yourself going in life or even at that moment. The conclusion I have made from all the thoughts and impulses is as simple as this--there's nothing wrong with wanting change. In fact, it just goes to show that you would rather not be complacent, and just ready to tackle the next challenge or adventure in life. I think it's just my personality to NOT be complacent. I went away to school 800 miles away from home--no family in sight, but that did not stop me. Graduated, then spent an extra year down south because of my job, but within that year, I was ready to relocate again and focus on me, my career, my future, etc. I relocated back up north, not necessarily home, but fairly unfamiliar terriortity (and today actually makes it a year since I've relocated :-) ). I was uncertain about what was in store, but I knew what my ideal focus was and everything else would fall together--which it did. Now....to fast-forward....as I sit here and type, my need for change is there...and like I stated above...it's strong. I've been thinking about possible new hobbies, (Photography is #1 on my list), just something new that I can experience and embrace. A new adventure(s) that I can embark on. Trying new things. This past weekend, I gave into one of my impulses (actually something I've been wanting to do for a year now), and I finally did it! I was nervous, but yet SOO excited for change. And I'm happy that I did it. because in a sense, I feel like a new person. (Don't know what I'm talking about, check my Twitter or Facebook for those who are following me and/or my "friends" on FB.

To wrap this all up, because I could ramble about this topic FOREVER lol, change doesn't have to be a bad thing. It can be great, especially when you're the one wanting it. I still have a couple of impulses but I'm telling myself to tackle one thing at a time, and soak in each change that I make. For some, it's a simple as that, and you move on. For me on the other hand, a certain change for me is symbolic. (NOT ALL, just some lol.) If it was up to me, I'd blow my savings and fly to Italy! Lol. Yes, only in my DREAM WORLD. 

Guys and dolls, moral of the story is, DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. Be young and FANCY FREE, and tackle all the things that you're scared to do. Maybe you're afraid of heights, but really want to ride that rollercoaster--GET ON THE RIDE. Skydiving...hell..WHY NOT! That tattoo you always wanted...GET IT! Never had Moroccan food? GO TRY IT! And all other international cuisines. There are a MILLION out there in the U.S. alone! You only get one life, so be sexy, be smart, be cool, and BE YOU!

Have a GREAT week guys!

~Mel~