I would like to think of myself as a pretty positive person. There are times when I get overwhelmed with anxiety and things turn sour in my mind, but with a little rest and a soothing talk with a friend, I am usually good to go again. I also like to think I have a lot of patience. Babysitting my sister's twins and newborn all at the same time along with many years of being around toddlers has made me a pretty patient person which I am very thankful for. I can only hope that my positivity and patience increase as I get older and doesn't disappear like most assume it does when you're elderly. I need to start being positive about my own situations though. I need to start encouraging myself to reach my own goals instead of relying on other people for a pat on the back. It's difficult to say that to anyone other than me because you're supposed to be your own #1 fan, right? I just don't know if I'm always rooting for myself because reality is in the background hitting me with the facts. I guess it's ok to dream. I titled my first album (which is far from being done) "Believer" because I want to be a believer. I have faith in a lot of things, but I guess I don't have much faith or belief in myself and what I'm capable of. It's time for that to change. Welcome to Day 1. 

In this day and age it seems so common to have tons of photos from every event in your life, big or small. The explosion of technology and "user friendly" electronics I think encourages most people to document their lives more often and to share it with the world. As I'm getting ready to move, I find myself sifting through piles and piles of old photographs and reminiscing. After a while, there are times when I realize that there are certain parts in my life that I have chosen not to document at all. I wonder if some day I'll regret that...but right now, I'm alright with it and I think it's safe to say that this is one of those times. 

I deactivated my Facebook account (gasp) over 2 months ago and I have to say that it's a nice change. Being so connected all the time with so many people can be tiresome. I miss being able to post something silly and laugh at the responses, or stalking people on the interwebs but I think my life is more calm without it. It's almost soothing to get onto the internet and not have my fingers immediately type "facebook.com" out of habit. My phone's battery life is getting better use with things like Fruit Ninja and Snood rather than Facebook. When I take pictures of things that I want to share with people, I can be especially personal and send a fun text message instead of posting on their wall for all of their FB friends to read (if they stalk like me). 

I think it's Loco Moco time. Can I get an AMEN for some Hawiian BBQ?