I’ve always wanted to write a book. But I’m not really sure how you’re supposed to start a book. Hell, when I started my blog I had to google a how-to. But here I am—coffee in hand—in an adorable eclectic coffee shop, sitting down to write.

I had to ask the barista for the WiFi password. She smiled and pointed to a cowbell that said “focus please”. How ironic. It’s like the universe drew me here. It just feels right. The pea green upholstered chair I’m sitting in feels like it was made for me. It’s like we were meant to be. The Zen Den may be my new favorite place, and it just might be the place I come to write my book.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned to trust what life throws my way. Learn to slow down and see the signs for what they are. Life has thrown many signs and challenges my way in my thirty years. I don’t say this because I think I’m special. I don’t think I’m the only one who has had to learn from mistakes. I don’t think I’m the only one who made awful choices in past relationships. I don’t think I’m the only one with family drama. I don’t think I’m the only one who has been so mad they blare an entire Eminem album and rap every word by heart—oh, that one is just me? Ok. Got it.

What I do think is that I have an undeniable thick skin. I’ve learned to grow through what I go through—[ugh…so cliche, but it fits here, so bite me.] I do think that many of life’s gut punches could have brought me to my knees, but they haven’t. I’ve decided that my life is important. My life is worth living. My life is what I make it. No matter how much bad shit is thrown at you, your life is important. Your life is worth living. Your life is what YOU make it. Should i say it again for the people in the back?

If you want to truly live your best life, sometimes you have to do things that are a little against the grain. You have to do things that will get you eye rolls and side comments. You have to get out of your comfort zone and decide that you are living this life for YOU. That’s exactly what I’ve done, and I don’t regret one damn second of it.

I’m so done pretending like everything is perfect. Showing people the highlight reel. My life is far from perfect, but ya know what? I am ok with that. I am ok with an ok life. I am ok.

get your shine on.

xoxo, K.