Goodbye, #TBT

Recently, I made the conscious decision to stop looking at the past and focus on the future and what happiness it may hold. I deleted the popular app "Timehop"  to stop being reminded of what my life was like and what I was doing over the past seven years (well, the past seven years according to social media). 

Living in the past and constantly observing others are the two main factors that prevent one from being truly happy. So in the new year, I am going to make a conscious effort to stop looking back. 

What happened in the past shouldn't define you, hold you back, make you sad or leave you with regret; The past should merely serve as lessons learned and present opportunities for improvement.   

But let's not forget the good, the past can hold some of the most cherished and happy moments. Keep those in your memory, remember them and honor them but do not dwell on them. Instead, let's continue creating those feelings from those moments in the future. 

So this Thursday and everything Thursday thereafter, I won't participate in a #TBT; Instead, I will be looking ahead. 

Holly Henry

She has the voice of an angel and words of a poet.
You will be memorized by her rhythm and harmony
Young and talented, Miss Holly Henry has only begun her road to fame.

Her say something cover is incredible, her chords and unique style sets her apart from the millions of covers of A Great Big World's famous single.

Here is one of her amazing original tracks, The Immigrant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HCzF3mtQ_Q

Also, check out these on Spotify:
The Ghost:
Paper Clips:
To Drift:

20 "Suggestions" On Love and Relationships

 I would like to start out by saying I am by no means an expert on relationships, but I've had my fair share of the good, the great, the bad and the UGLY. I continue to see so many engagements and marriages, new relationships and old  rekindles, makeups and breakups, and it inspired me to think. Thinking leads me to read, reading leads me to write (what a great sequence). So without further rambling, here are my 20 Lessons Suggestions On Love and Relationships. (And thank you Nicole and Rob for letting me use this gorgeous photo). 

1) NEVER STOP DATING...Don't get lazy, dont get too comfortable. Keep the courting alive. 

2) ALWAYS protect your heart. You have to love yourself to truly love another. If you stop loving yourself, your partner is soon to follow.

3) ACCEPT the FACT that you will both CHANGE. You will constantly change. You’re not the same people as when you started dating and in five years you will not be the same person you are today and guess what the same goes for your relationship. The difference is once you accept this you learn to keep falling in love instead of out of it.
 
4) FORGIVE ... Right away and begin to focus on the future. DO not dwell on the past or the things you cannot change. 

5) DONT TRY TO FIX THEM... But always be there to help and to listen.

6) TAKE FULL ACCOUNTABILITY for your own emotions: You are responsible for creating your own happiness.

7) STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.. and inspire your partner to do the same. Keep the excitement and adventure going.

9) ALWAYS MAKE EACH OTHER LAUGH

10) CHERISH WHAT YOU HAVE... Stop thinking the grass is greener. Realize what you have and appreciate it.

11) DON'T PROJECT YOUR INSECURITY.. Your emotions are your responsibility.

12)NEVER STOP MAKING OUT.... Ever.

13) UNDERSTAND THAT YOU BOTH WILL MAKE MISTAKES, no one is perfect it happens. Accept it and keep moving forward.

14) GIVE EACH OTHER SPACE…You need your alone time, your friend time, etc. and so does your partner. Cherish and Honor this.

15) DONT BE AFRAID TO TELL YOUR FEARS

16) ALWAYS BE HONEST.... Once trust is gone so is your relationship. If there is one piece of advice I would put my money on, this would be it.

17)SET GOALS AND ACHIEVE THEM TOGETHER

18) MONEY IS THE ROOT TO ALL EVIL. Remember that and do not let it get the best of you or your relationship. 

19) ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN EACH OTHER

20) ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE or maybe LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED ;)

25 Things I Learned at 25

To some 25 years seems like a long time and to others it seems like no time at all. What I know is that in my 25 years of life I have been through a full spectrum of events - From some of the most terrible experiences to the most amazing. So about a month before I turn 26, I thought I would share with you my list of 25 things I learned by Age 25.

Disclaimer: Reading this could be a complete waste of your time or it could be a thought provoking endeavor.

1. Your list of friends will dwindle... down to the best people that actually matter in your life

2. There will always be another party

3. Laugh and smile as often as possible

4. Whatever it is, it can and will pass

5. Yoga will change your life 

6. Learn how to read a person or a room, find a way to relate, act accordingly

7. Eating healthy will make you healthy 

8. You are stronger than you will ever know 

9. Believe in yourself, If you don't know one else will

10. It's takes under a month to make or break a habit. 

11. You will be able to move on 

12. Music should be a huge part of your life and your library should be diverse 

13. Travel as much as possible for rest relaxation and maybe most importantly to put your life into perspective 

14. Spend less money on going out to eat 

15. Date yourself at least once a week

16. Find that quiet place that makes you happy

17. Knowledge is power. Read. 

18.If you take on an initiative that is larger than yourself, you can accomplish spectacular things

19. Don't underestimate yourself when it comes to your career

20. Respect your elders, but in a professional setting don't let age intimidate you

21. Stretch

22. Appreciate and learn from every relationship in your past 

23. Understand that not everyone in your life is meant to be there forever 

24. Love as much as you possibly can 

25. Always remember to breathe.

"I dream of you in colors that don't exist"

For what better words can be used to describe a love so unique and pure.

Light reflects from your shadow, It is more than I thought could exist.

Red, white, blue's in the skies. Summer's in the air and baby heaven's in your eyes.

Lana Del Rey - National Anthem from Myke Rojas on Vimeo.

Lana Del Rey

EVERYTHING I WANT I HAVE. MONEY, NOTORIETY AND RIVIERAS - I EVEN THINK I FOUND GOD- IN THE FLASH BULBS OF YOUR PRETTY CAMERAS.

Speaking strictly for me- we both could have died then and there.

Ten years ago I bought you some cufflinks, You brought me something. We both know what memories can bring- They bring diamonds and rust

You fit be better than my favorite sweater. 

Andrej Pejic "Gender bender supernova"

“My whole life is controversy. What can I do? I’m like Britney Spears”

"I sort of am what I am I don’t try to put a label on it"

“I mean, all the big girls live here”

".....It’s better than Brick laying"

"I think I’m an attractive person but I don’t care so much kind of thing, I don’t place that much value on beauty and I don’t think society should either. "

“I’ve kind of go along with the flow for a bit but im sure at some point ill have to settle down and bear hats in some eastern European village and feed chickens for the rest of my life”

"I’m two people for the price of one"

"In this day in age if women and men have equality than this shouldn’t be such a big deal"

"I’m more prone to embrace eccentricity"

Mad Men

"It's a business of sadists and masochists, and you know which one you are." 

Color your Life.........

The world is full of color

Lose sight, you'll see in black and white.

.... Its up to you to see the beauty in life. 

"I would like to turn the whole world orange for a moment, just for a moment" - Edie Sedgwick

Listen.

The bittersweet between my teeth 

Trying to find the in-between 

Fall back in love eventually 

Yeah yeah yeah yeah 

The Mix Tapes

I know I've blogged about this before, but I truly believe in the power and magic of music. 


I am creating two mix tapes one friend punch drunk in love and another for someone who lost the love of their life. 


Selecting the songs I wanted each to be perfect, to inspire them and make them happy. The selections I found had to be so particular, I wanted to make my one friend so happy and feel good about being in love and young and filled with life. The other mix tape, I wanted each song to be happy and full of life and not a reminder of pain or sadness.


All of these songs are very special to me in different ways. I decided to share my Mix Tapes so maybe if your reading this, you too can enjoy some of the music that colors my life. 


Mix Tape for Love
According to Columbus-  A Skylit Drive
Big Light- Roman Candle
A Heartbeat - Roman Candle
Remembering Sunday - All Time Low  
Walking On a Dream - Empire of the Sun
The '59 Sound -The Gaslight Anthem
I'll Catch You -The Get Up Kids
14 Candles - Plushgun
Where Does the Good Go -Tegan and Sara
Absinthe Party At the Fly Honey Warehouse -Minus the Bear
Tearjerker Fenix Tx
Apology -Alesana


A Mix Tape to Smile
L.E.S. Artistes - Santigold
Song Away - Hockey
Kids - MGMT - 44
The '59 Sound -The Gaslight Anthem
Miles Davis & the Cool - The Gaslight Anthem
Too Fake - Hockey -
Just Impolite - Plushgun
Sleepyhead - Passion Pit
Electric Feel -MGMT
Rabbit Heart - Florence + The Machine
Flux -Bloc Party
Whirring -The Joy Formidable
Cradle -The Joy Formidable
Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
The Purple Bottle - Animal Collective 

Ad Astra Per Aspera

Through hardships to the stars
These words are powerful and bring meaning, truth, and hope to many lives.  I soon found that many others were inspired the same way I was. Some of the best examples are below. 

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!

 And when things start to happen,

don't worry.  Don't stew.

Just go right along.

You'll start happening too.

 OH! THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!

 You'll be on your way up!

You'll be seeing great sights!

You'll join the high fliers

who soar to high heights

 Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done!

There are points to be scored.  there are games to be won.

And the magical things you can do with that ball

will make you the winning-est winner of all.

Fame!  You'll be famous as famous can be,

with the whole wide world watching you win on TV.

Oh, the Places You'll Go.

You open my eyes to the world, Ohh all the places we will go. 

Change is the only constant in all of science

Listen. Joy Formidable.

Books to Read

Boys and Girls Like You and Me - Aryn Kyle

I'm Not Myself These Days - Josh Kilmer - Purcell

"She found a person who made her feel safe and pretty and peaceful, and wasn't that more than a lot of people had?" - Economics  


I told her it is. 

Words to live by...

Passion and satisfaction go hand in hand and without them any happiness is only temporary, because there's nothing to make it last.


Claim responsibility for your own contentment and stop trying to live in imitation of society’s ideals.

Skylar Grey

Skylar Grey has been quoted as  one of music’s most deadly secret weapons. The real talent behind the big names, She was a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who has contributed to records for Eminem and Rihanna (“Love the Way You Lie”), T.I. and Christina Aguilera (“Castle Walls”), Diddy-Dirty Money (“Coming Home”), and Dr. Dre and Eminem (“I Need a Doctor”).

"To me, New York was Jackson Pollock sipping vodka and dripping paint onto a raw canvas." - Edie Sedgwick

"To thine own self be true"

I find this to be the most important and inspirational quote in existence.

If I didn't find quote tattoos so cliche, perhaps it would be on my body. 

Native American cultures have made the seagull a symbol of the care-free attitude, and of versatility and freedom..

Art of the Street

I've always been memorized by street art.
This piece in particular I found and instantly fell in love with it.
Later, it was purchased by the Hotel Ganzevoort in the Meat Packing District, NYC.

Moans Of Passion, Lack Of Trust.

The root cause of all insanity is lack of trust.

Don't feed the models, balloons must carry them away.