June 21, 2003
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Writings on the Wall:
About a month ago I found myself at 5am after a long night of partying calling my friend Alex asking for a place to crash for a few hours. (Side note: Alex is one the most kind & talented people I've ever come into contact with and I'm thankful to have him as a friend). The thing is there is no parking at his complex and he gives me his Razor scooter to park a couple of blocks away and Razor my ass back to his apartment.
I park, break out the scooter and get going. On the way back to Alex's apartment I find I can't help but have a smile on my face stretched wide from cheek to cheek. I felt like a little kid again, utterly carefree and truly happy.
These past few months have been crazy with all the drinking, clubbing, parties, dating, etc...etc...
But I have to say some of the most joyous moments of this year so far have been those most simple. Sitting shotgun while a friend is driving and noticing how green the trees are, or noticing that you can see the mountains from where I live and they look beautiful.
Since my day with the razor at Alex's apartment I've had a chance to cater to my "inner-child" with various activities such as hula-hooping, rolling down on the grass of a steep hill, blowing bubbles, and recently cloud watching & flying a kite.
I guess I'm saying it's ok to be a kid again. Find something that brought you joy as a child and just let go. To my friends that watch "Friends", sometimes you just got to run like Phoebe.
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i make it a habit to run like Phoebe every morning when i roll out of bed. gives that jult of energy that wakes you right up.
yah!! i love being a kid again! sitting in front of sav-ons enjoying ice cream sandwich that your friend bought for you. and flying a kite on the green green grass with your friends on the picnic blanket, laughing about riddles and jokes. it's the best feeling
. thank you for being a part of it!
you have an "inner child"? haha that's cool because i have an "inner old man" who yells odd things at me throughout the day, "B-18" "Oh the Matlock that's on tonight is good...tape it!" anyhow, I'm glad you're enjoying life as of late! because that's what life is all about...those little joys we get everynow and then.
yes i have to agree with u that this month has been crazy for u....all da drinking, partying, and dating...i cant even keep up with all ur "stories" and drama-> abcdefggs (ill keep it anonymous LOL)
i love hula hoopin..and blowing bubbles..i also love swinging on da swings..sliding down da slides...just makes me go WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE~ i have to admit i wish i was a kid forever...
okokee~~ lemme break it down fo yah! how i feel? tell u the truth... lately i've been feeling like i can't be the girl i used to be. i mean... of course at times i do stupid, silly things, no doubt! but.. i find myself holding bak on things i used to care free. i gave myself the excuse of growing up or maybe i've matured thru out these years. i donno, maybe its the friends i chill with. i mean i have fun with them, don get meh wrong, it's juz different fun.
funny how this blog reminds meh of my friends charles : "there's always goin to b an inner child in meh/ child by heart" <<<---- sometin like dat? hahaha forgot. he's such kiddo too. which is koo.
as long as your having fun, make the best out of it. Like i always say : live life to its fullest! BUT i sometimes do want to be a kid again. no drama, responsabilities etc. etc.... i kno u kno what i mean!
but keep that smile in ur face! 'cuz look great on it! & keep having fun! 'cuz when u hit the mid 40s u ain't goin to have the energy to ride razors. ahhaa =P
Haha... You are so inspiring. =)
yo lan... its been a while eh. hows... what school do you go to? you bastard... should've been here at ucla with us. anyhow, hope you doing well and all that shit that people who haven't seen each other in a while say... ha! but yeah give me a ring this summer and we should all kick it. take it easy
yes! go phoebe yo! hehe...hi lan! how yah doin? come visit berkeley again...i'm bored!
as i am typing this. i wish i could actually do those things you mentioned. rolling down the street w/a scooter...flying kites....::sigh::. it is definitely okay to let ur inner child out sometimes and just enjoy the simpler things in life. in fact. maybe its essential to keep our more adult side in check. and not let all the everyday work and responsibilities cause us to forget what it really means to be alive.
well. i do hope everything is going well. keep in touch.
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