It's been 6 years since I've posted anything on this blog. I am so excited to have rediscovered myself here, and so excited to CONTINUE! It's a miracle.
So much has changed, and SO MUCH HAS NOT!
One thing I noticed, is that I love my writing style. I remember my philosophy as I wrote was to only write what I would be interested to read later. I will continue that philosophy now, AND proceed with being unapologetic and non-judgemental.
Here's a bit of context. The world is majorly different now. I would dare say there has been a change in the world that we will in future refer to as "before" and "after." Both COVID and the Black Lives Matter movement have irrevocably changed our world. We are poised for a new world paradigm. All things must be different, seen through a different lens, like the next level in the game, a shift in the matrix. THE ENTIRE WORLD HAS EXPERIENCED THIS AND KNOWS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. *Mind blown*
It is August 3rd, 2020. A full moon.
5 months since the pandemic started. We ran out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer, at first masks were not recommended and now they are mandatory. There are still people who don't believe in the virus, and hundreds of thousands of people who have died from it. I'm an essential worker, a physical therapist and I work in home health and at a nursing home. I am on the frontlines, KNOWING I DON'T GET TO RUN. (Shout out to Alicia Keyes, from her song "Underdog." That line brings me to tears every time.
2 months since George Floyd's murder was captured on video and the world revolted. I have been aghast at learning and seeing how black people have been discriminated against every step of the way in the development of this nation. How the language used in describing slavery paints a rosy picture compared to reality. How laws and legislation were created to make it difficult for black or minorities to own property, which led to set backs in creating generational wealth.
I take risks every day. The risks I am taking have increased now, with covid. I feel myself walking a line with people, I feel (or imagine) judgement from others when I share what I'm up to. I've traveled several times in the past month, had adventures, unforgettable, life-changing adventures. I've been with friends, and made new friends. I'm not apologizing and I'm keeping on going.
I am inspired by myself and will continue to update this blog. Coming up- my experiences on the most epic camping trip in the American Southwest that brought me to the realization that I MUST NEEDS be outdoors and connecting with nature on the regular. Wow I sound intense and desperate. What I mean is that I will do this while I still can. I mean, I don't HAVE to. I GET to! No wait, I WANT TO. I want to. That's why. It's WHO I am. That's what this is all about.
Thank you for reading and I can't wait for what's next!
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