Did u hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete
Proving nature’s laws wrong it learned 2 walk without having feet
Funny it seems but by keeping its dreams it learned 2 breathe fresh air
Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared!
- Tupac Shakur -
You walk around with your hopes and dreams on your shoulders while the subway beats beneath your feet. I wonder what it’s like to hear quick footsteps and the hum of the city. The tall buildings, the views of the sun setting from your rooftops must be incredible. Sometimes I wonder if your lights shine as bright as mine in the night. I’d do anything to feel the energy of your city, to be surrounded by beautiful minds. It’s been so long since I’ve fallen in love, fallen in love with something so much bigger than myself.
They say that New York hearts are as cold as the concrete buildings that fill spaces like the hands of two people in love. I find that hard to believe because even when the hands of lovers are clenched together, there’s a warmth that fills the soul.
Maybe I’ll meet you soon. Or perhaps you’ll walk past me in the street, headphones on and focused on nothing but getting to where you needed to go. Maybe you’ll be a familiar face or perhaps I’ll be just another face in the crowd.
You’re so lucky to be greeted by such a beautiful place in the morning and to be able to bid it farewell as you lose yourself into the night.
I hope to be able to do the same soon.
With all of my love,
A California Soul
P.s. My heart is still there. An incredible man brought it back with him. Should you find it, please hold onto it until I can reclaim it. <3
Tags: Empire State of Mind Part 3, Mateo, New York
Now I walk through endless nights.
Let the streetlights pass the time.
And even though your call don’t come, no
I still pray you’re by the phone.
And I know this don’t sound right,
but I hope you hurt like I.
Then I know you sympothize.
You’re my peace of mind.
And maybe you sit at the window waiting.
Maybe bad days just repeat & rewind.
Maybe the truth is the walls are caving in.
Just say it, say it’s so.
Say it.
Say it’s so.
One of my favorite Disney movies is Peter Pan. And by now you already know just how excited I am to get back to Disneyland this summer. lol. I wanted to find a dress or shirt that had the Peter Pan collar. This particular collar is flat with round corners. It was inspired by the collar on the costume worn by Maude Adams who played the role of Peter Pan back in 1905. There’s something about this look that has always reminded me of being a child, of youthful innocence. I happened to find the perfect dress last week that also fed to my love of polka dots. haha.
Tags: Dress, Plus Size, Polka Dots
This afternoon, a few friends of mine joined me for coffee at one of Oakland’s newest additions, Noble Cafe, located on Grand St. off of Lake Merritt. It’s always nice to step away and talk with these two about every nothing under the sun. haha.
Tags: Noble Cafe, Oakland
These past few days have tested me in ways that I never figured I’d be tested. A lot has happened in such a short amount of time that, often times, I’ve felt overwhelmed and wasn’t too sure that I’d make it through.
Everyday is a reminder of the endless possiblities that life puts before us. We shouldn’t let our fears of failing hold us back from our true potential. I picked up this Audrey Hepburn print on canvas the other day that had one of my favorite quotes on it. I’ve woken up to it every morning for the past few days. It serves as a reminder of what I already know.
I may not always do things right, but I always make it a point to express how I feel when it comes to matters of the heart. There wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t tell him how much he meant to me. And although my friends think that I put myself out there too much, I politely disagree. I know what’s in my heart. So when I say it, I mean it with every ounce of me. I refuse to let fear be the one to keep me at bay from my dreams, wishes and hopes.
We’re not here for too long. Don’t wait till it’s too late to express yourself.
