It’s been a really long time since I have posted anything. I’ve just been focused on other things, like myself.

Since the last post, I’ve done things which I thought I would never have done:

• I went to the 2011 Comic-Con Convention at the Jacob Javitis Center dressed as Minnie Mouse.
• I finally alloted the courage to dye my hair & finally dyed it the color of my choice.

There are still many things I want to do. But I realize that things take time, but most importantly, patience.

I posted a Facebook status in December stating that I didn’t need to make any New Year’s Resolutions; I am going to continue to be myself and prosper. However, now I think about it and see that there are resolutions I have to make.

A resolution is defined as a resolve or determination. I am determined to do many things, but more importantly, I want to accomplish goals… even if nothing comes out of it, I want to say I tried.

I have accepted that I am not perfect; there is no need to live up to a pedestal that does not exist.

There is something I am doing that I find makes me so happy, I know that I will not stop anytime soon. Believe it or not… I am going back to basics….

I am doing the smallest things I used to enjoy when I was younger. For example, when I was a little girl, I used to love the Japanese program, Sailor Moon. Recently, I have bought the re-issued mangas and I am almost done reading it. As a read, the memories of the show came back to me. Memories of Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask, and the Sailor Guardians filled my imagination. In fact, I was engrossed with the manga, I nearly missed my stop on the train.

Another thing I am doing is listening to music I loved. I downloaded music from artists such as: Jennifer Lopez (circa 1999, 2003) & The Spice Girls. Even when I am feeling down at work, it feels good to be in my cubicle and listen to my I-pod. I find that when I am alone working, I feel better. I am learning that times, it is better to be isolated. I am enjoying my company and I am doing things that make me happy.

Going to stores such as Strand, Midtown Comics, & Forbidden Planet make my day. I feel that I am in these places, along with Greenwich Village & Astor Place, I am in my element. I don’t feel people judging me for how I look or what I am wearing. I am just like everyone else, which is one of the best feelings to have.

Of course, being with the positive people could make just about anyone smile. When I am with my family, best friends, and boyfriend, I am so happy. A couple of weeks ago, I visited my aunt and cousins who I hadn’t seen in a few months. I had such a great time; it felt good just to laugh, share some memories, and just hang out. Not every situation has to involve drama.

This year, my main goal is to keep moving, doing things that make me happy. There are certain long-term goals I want to achieve. But first, I must take the smaller steps.

Until Next Time…