Bathing Suit: Target, Sunglasses: Zara, Photographer: Gary Jupiter
Twas the end of summer approached... I'd taken time to assess my life as of now. This summer has been quite the transition for me; learning so much about myself and how I relate to those around me. I've challenged myself creatively and have pushed myself to limits that I was once afraid to reach. I can physically feel the growth, the maturity, the lessons being learned. This summer I turned 28 (June 23rd). When I was younger I saw things so differently for where I'd be at 28 years old. I saw marriage, children, career in full effect... I saw my life being together and settled. In real life, I couldn't imagine having all of those things in order right now. I used to fear that I wouldn't be the woman I was meant to be by this point in my life. But what I've learned is that I am EXACTLY the woman that I'm meant to be right now. I don't have everything together, I'm not married with children, I don't have my life in order.. But that's okay. I'm enjoying ME and taking life as it comes and quite frankly it feels fucking amazing! In the past I was never the spontaneous adventurous girl. I would never have tried the things I've tried, or put myself out there to meet the awesome people that I've met. And I've come to this realization in a matter of three months. Summers are typically for vacations and relaxation, flings and temporary circumstances. But for me this summer was full of beautiful madness: Nonsense made sensible having my brain draped smoothly over sharp edges of my life. It was a compilation of random, unexpected, fulfilling experiences that have all prepared me for the greatness to come. Risks are to be taken. Changes are to be made. My life is about to get mad crazy and I couldn't be more excited. The goals I have set for myself are now at arms reach and I'm now ready to grab them. May this wild journey continue...