Mapping LOVE.

Sometimes, I wonder if I've already met my soul mate. Maybe it was a brief encounter. Maybe he was across the room from me at a restaurant.  Maybe we passed each other in the city. Maybe he's exploring his life right now, just like I am. And maybe one day, I'll finally meet him. When it's right.

But there's also this fear- that it won't ever happen for me. I've come to accept that, though. Because I made a promise to myself a long time ago, that I will wait for true love...even if time seems to be running out. Some call it having too high of expectations. I like to think of it as realizing what you truly want and waiting for it.

Despite the disappointments, I will never give up hope that my true love is out there. He's out there. It's just a matter of where. Trust me, if I could pull out a map and find him right now, I'd go any distance. But that's not how this works. Patience really is a virtue, huh?

Until then, let's be patient together. Let's promise to fill our lives with happiness and embrace single-hood while we wait.  Let's feel whole without anyone else in the picture. But let's be ready when they finally enter it.

Here's to us. The movie moment wanting, fairy tale believing, lyric understanding, been there done that's, figuring it all out's, and waiting for the one- type of people.

In this great life, I hope you get what you're waiting for.

Reasons why you're the BEST! *smile*

The thing I LOVE most about blogging is my readers. If you've been reading along since the beginning, wow! I'm amazed. Flattered. Smiling so BIG right now. Thank you, really.

My blog is very personal. It's me- opening up my life experiences to you. I've felt alone through a lot of situations I've encountered. And if you have been able to relate to any of my posts, I sincerely hope it's made you realize you're not alone.

Sometimes it's crazy to think that people actually read what I write. I didn't start this blog with intentions of having a connection with readers. In fact, I didn't think I'd have any readers. It started as a way to fix my commitment issues. Kind of like an online diary. But it turned into so much more. Through writing and sharing, I've healed many painful wounds of my past. It's been a true blessing.

My advice to you, my dear friend, is to never be afraid to begin something new. I can't even begin to express how terrified I was when I first started writing. But through this new experience, I've been able to explore and grow and most importantly, patch up my broken heart. So, if you're thinking about trying out a new avenue of life- DO IT!

You're completely capable. You're the best. You're the best because you've made it through this journey with me. You've got such a bright spirit. Such a bright smile. (seriously. what kind of whitener do you use on those things?) Dang it, you're just plain awesome! I hope your heart is feeling as warm and fuzzy as mine right now. Because I've connected with you. Something I never planned on doing. But hey, sometimes the BEST experiences are made without a plan.

This great life won't always be a piece of chocolate cake. In fact, it can be confusing and plain rotten at times. It's up to us to pick ourselves off of the ground and go after our true passions..all while welcoming the fear, and then...conquering it. So, thank you- for helping me do that.

Keep being inspirational, you beautiful human beings filled with awesomeness!