Poke

I couldn't be more proud of my close friend Salva. He co-wrote, directed, produced and edited this music video. Featured in the video are out friends Mehdi and Cristi who are actually dating in real life. I was so impressed by everyone who had a hand in making this video. I know how much Salva put into this and it shows.

I found this music video to be moving in so many different ways. I smiled, cried, laughed, awwed and even showed a little anger. It shows that love can come and go and should we shouldn't take it for granted. 

I am so thankful to have friends like these who are so bright in so many different areas. I wanted to share this video in light that it touches someone else like it has done for me. 

"Love can be distant, but I will never stop loving you"- Waka Waka

"Poke" by Salva Stamatti

4 Simple Goals

There is a trend floating around on blogspot called “4 simple goals” by Elsie Flannigan.

I think it is a brilliant plan for someone who is undicided on what to do with her life. Baby steps.

1. Christmas Cards
(no pic bc I want to post my christmas cards!)

My new obsession (besides reading and writing on blogspot) is making cards. Thank you cards. Birthday Cards. I Love You cards. Anything I can make into a card I love to do. So I am making Christmas Cards this year of Budha, Shamous, and I. I am so excited to post the final product!

2. Rearrange my bedroom

I redid my bedroom when I moved back home. Striped wall, frame art, new shelfs, but I am not sure how the arrangement of furnishing should go. Going to try out some new looks.

3. Read a book a week

Since I commute to work 5 out of the 7 days of a week I read back and forth on the train. I want to read one book a week. Easy enough……

4. Walk my dog 4 times a week

Shaemous and I "working"

Since moving home and trying to figure out my life I love with a 110 pound golden lab keeping me company (who is actually laying ontop of me sleeping). Trying to work on keeping healthy I want to make a goal to walk/jog/run with Shamous at least 4 times a week. 

Gone too young

In my second post I talked about suicide in today's world. I am sad to say but my brother's close friend took his life this past weekend. My brother (I will call Budha) who was trying to help him and comfort him about his problems did all he could do to help his friend but it was too late. Watching Budha and all of his friend's last night come together showed that there is still love when it is lost, that there is still laughs when tears run down, and that their is still faith when there wasn't from the beginning.

I love Budha and after this I feel like we are going to become much closer. In the past it is sad to say Budha and I have no relationship. He is day and I am night. But we have come to realize that we are all we have.

If you know anyone who shows signs of depression or suicidal motions please don't sit still and watch the hole become deeper. Do something, make a change, help someone who is in pain.

We are remebering this young man with smiles, laughs, and love. It is sad to say he could still be with us today partaking in the memories, but for now we realize thats all we can do to still cont to have him in our lifes.

This poem was posted on a Remeber page on facebook. I think it is apporiate to post again.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard his call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found the peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys-
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee-
God wanted me now, he set me free.

Right Around the Corner...

Is my birthday!

I am so excited. Hosting a small girls dinner at one of my favorite restaurant/bars: Gilt Bar. With its moodie and smooth ambiance and all my girlies dressed to impress its going to be a night to remember.

I am all set. The last task is the cherry on the cake. My birthday outfit. The birthday girl needs to sparkle, to shine, to stand out among the rest and I am still trying to find that perfect piece to make the front cover. Wish me luck and I am so excited.

Blow are some ideas. Thoughts?




Boot, Blouse, Blazer + Booze= Perfect Night



Model to the Right- Grey Pants
Want them. Need them. Oh baby oh baby.





Ralph Lauren Turquoise Mocassin Scarf- Love
Rock some heals and this is a prime outfit for a beautiful fall night

With all these ideas plus more i need to focus on a point and stay there.
Wish me luck.

Kisses- Chic Nomad



A Sign

Everyone has a security blanket. It may be the arms that hold you at night, a teddy bear you have had since you were born or maybe a book that calms your thoughts. Everyone has one.

Yesterday I realized how much I am blessed with my security blanket. At times I might hate it and might want a change, but at the end of the day I realize how luckey I am to have my security blanket filled with love, care, and support.

My sign isn't to just escape and find something new, my sign is to take time and realize what I want to make me happy and "secure".

That might take time, but I am willing to wait for the right sign.