Rain came pouring down in good ole Orange this past weekend, which was quite the surprise. Any time the skies are gloomy, you know its a good day to check out a new, local coffee shop. Located in Downtown Anaheim, Ink & Bean is my new favorite coffee shop gem. I decided to be a bit risky and try out one of their seasonal flavors, the Vanilla Lavender Latte, and I was incredibly impressed. Some quality girl time and a good cup of coffee is one of my favorite things in the world. When life gets rough around the edges sometimes, there is something that feels so damn good about a rant and a spike of caffeine. By the time your coffee mug becomes empty and you run out of breath after you realize you've been talking about that stupid boy for to damn long, I hope you realize to look around you and see your friends sitting right infront of you, listening to you, being there for you.
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There are only three weeks left of my freshman year in college. Where did the time go? It's kind of amazing what one year can do. From the things you learn to the things that you change about yourself to the people you meet. If you are an avid reader of my blog, you have probably read somewhere that growing up, I always had trouble getting the love back that I gave away to one to many friendships. It actually wasn't until coming to college that I realized how important people are to me. In lieu of my freshman year coming to an end, I wanted to write a thank you note to each of the people that changed my life this year. Some of you may not care to read this, and if not, perhaps use your time to thank the people that mean so much to you in your own life.
Dear C, Thank you for being a friend I never had. Having you by my side makes coffee trips, rants, and jamming to Taylor Swift more enjoyable than I could ever imagine. Most importantly, thank you for picking me up when I fall and making me realize I'm my very own hero. You have helped me realize the things I can do when I'm not chasing people, but when I'm chasing my dreams. Dear S, Thank you for putting up with me. I know I'm quite something to deal with. I often think about how on top of the world we feel when we had one to many drinks and the music is pounding. It never gets old. Also, thank you for that one night you said it upset you to see me upset. I've never felt so cared for in my entire life, and you every day you show me what a true friend is. Dear M, Thank you for making me realize how precious life is. Your optimism, even in your darkest hours, it something I envy. It amazes me how somebody could smile so much and always be prepared for something new and exciting. Also, thank you for that night you saw my tweet back in December and wanted to know if I'm okay. Your gesture brought me to tears. Dear H, Thank you for being one of the first people I ever just "clicked with." I remember sitting on that bed in that random dorm room, not knowing a thing about you, yet feeling like I had to know everything. I know you'd be someone I'd be friends for life with. Our deep talks about life in my bed are something that made me feel better in an instant, so thank you. Dear D, Thank you for tightly holding my hand everytime I felt like the world was falling apart this year. I've never felt a grip so tight in my life, and it makes me feel secure. You have really helped me "shake it off." While your nickname, Sunshine, is ironic, you really are a light in my life. Dear J, Thank you for being one of my first friends in college. I'll never forget that black and white floral shirt you wore, or your septum piercing and thinking you were someone I had to be friends with. Seeing you smile is one of my favorite things in the world, so do it more often. Also, thank you for the night you understood me while talking on the top of the staircase. Dear T, Thank you for making the world a little bit brighter. Being around you always calls for a fun time, whether it means dinner at Lemonade or a trip to boba just to catch up on life. It amazes me how although we may not see each other everyday, we always think to come together at least once a week to see how we are. Also, I appreciate your love for Polish people, duh. Dear N, Thank you for bringing out the child in me, but also making me realize my grown up dreams can come true. You never doubt me, ever. I always know that you are there to make me feel better over trivial things you and I both know shouldn't matter. While you are always there for me, I always here for you when you need an apple from my dorm room at an obscene hour. I don't know. Perhaps I'm the wrong person to ask because I've never been in love. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be in love, I guess deep down inside I didn't think it would ever happen to me. The thought of love escaped my mind quicker than the amount of time I spent staring at that random cute guy on the street that I swore was the love of my life. |
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