Change in Direction

I first started this blog with a more literal intention in mind. A good friend of mine, Marrissa, was overwhelmed by the crazy (and sometimes dramatic) events in my life, every time we had our tri-monthly talks. So she suggested I write them down and as a joke add some sort of recipe with them. To set the tone. Sadly, you can tell that did not completely happen. And now I am about to pull a 180 and turn the literal "Food for Thought" to a more metaphorical tone.

I am a 25 year-old, single professional who is both completely secure in life and who she is and also completely lost, vulnerable and a little insecure. But I'm ok with this. I'm 25. If I had it all together I wouldn't have anything to learn or grow from. Today at work brought out both of the sides. And by the end of the day I was complete. Let me explain...

I am a sarcastic, blunt, stubborn, random-know-it-all. I honestly have no off switch and truly believe the phrase "foot-in-mouth" was invented after I learned to talk. I also though am extremely compassionate, empathetic, loyal, friendly, caring, considerate, emotional and loving. If you are someone dear to me, I am protective, supportive and a great friend. If you are not, I will be tolerable but feel it would be more insulting to you to pretend to show any interest. I get a lot of crap for that. But it's who I am.

Tonight though, I enjoyed the company of two good people and saw a movie that I must say, impacted my heart and mind. I saw The Blind Side and beyond it being an enjoyable film, it opened me up. Long story short, a family and a man come to love each other unconditionally. Something I have not been doing or appreciating. This concept brought me to a whole new mindset. To appreciate and not just accept what is around me. And to be an example.

The term "Agape" has always been a word of meaning to me. But now I feel compelled to live by it. And already have made a few changes to myself and my mindset to accomplish this. I hope to express this in the upcoming posts.

I am no exhausted and going to go to sleep. But I had to get this off my chest. My blog will now be about events in my life, my country and in the world in general that might bring a new perspective to someone else. To nourish and nurture the mind and heart. You will be hearing from me soon...