It's been ages since I last updated my blog. It's been so long that I forgot I had one.
So what have I been doing for the past three years?

1) Conquered my fear of heights by learning to rock climb
2) Faced my fear of drowning by attending a white water kayaking camp,
3) Found my cancer soul mate who earned her angel wings too soon
4) Moved to the east coast
5) Graduated with a BSN from CAROLINA
6) Found the man of my dreams who made me the happiest girl in the world when he proposed under a beautiful oak tree in a square in Savannah, Georgia.

I'd say I've been busy living. Now I'm focusing my energies in studying for the NCLEX. Once that is done I will start work and hopefully get back to normal life - whatever that may be!

Music makes my heart sing!

I was just talking to my BFF about a certain band that I use to really really love. I use to listen to them all the time, when I was happy, when I was sad, when I was bored, while trying to fall asleep. Then it seems like life got busy and I had no room or time for music anymore. How depressing.

How did I let it get to this point? I much rather watch TV than listen to music, but TV doesn't fill any kind of void, it merely helps me pass the time. Music on the other hand, has the power to change my mood and attitude about life from the first note I hear to the last. What is it about music that gives it such power to evoke emotions in all of us? Certain songs can make me cry on cue, simply because they remind me of a time, or place or special person in my life.  I often cry while driving, when I hear a song that reminds me of something special and deeply personal. 

Some songs are universally loved and can make the most uptight person get up and dance. We've all seen it at weddings. Uncle Jim, who never dances, suddenly gets up to dance to the Village People's YMCA. Everyone with their hands in the air, waving them like they just don't care, sharing a special moment in time that will never be seen again. Music makes the world go round and brings stadiums of people together all at once.

Currently I, along with my BFF, are working on our top ten love songs of all time. We have different tastes in music but have come up with a list that I think will be agreed upon by many. These songs help to convey love between two people. Not all of us are gifted with the ability to write beautiful poetry or lyrics but we can listen to a song, feel a connection to it and allow it to take us away to a much better place.

I have listed some of the top contenders below*

In Your Eyes, Peter Gabriel
God Only Knows, Beach Boys
With Or Without You, U2
She Talks To Angels, Black Crowes
No Woman No Cry, Bob Marley
Yellow, Coldplay
Tiny Dancer, Elton John
Landslide, Fleetwood Mac
Crash, Dave Matthews Band
I Just Called To Say I Love You, Stevie Wonder

Wicked Games, Chris Isaak

Nothing Compares to You, Sinead O'Connor

*Disclaimer - there are just too many to narrow it down to ten and this list is not complete but it's a start!

Why is it so bad to be emotional?

Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to make room for your heart - From "I Am An Emotional Creature"

I watched a talk  that Eve Ensler gave at a TED conference (Technology, Entertainment, Design) on youtube which I posted to this blog under links. She described how society kills the little girl inside all of us and why that is so bad (think of a society where we are constantly told to be strong and make logical decisions without getting the heart involved!)
She makes a good point: why is being emotional such a bad thing? We're told not to cry and to be strong but why is it looked down upon when we show our feelings and wear our emotions on our sleeves??
Imagine if world leaders made decisions based on what the heart knew to be right instead of what was logical? A women holds a family together so imagine what female leaders can do for our world!

It seems that crying constitutes being weak and fragile but why is that? I cry every day at least once. Sometimes I cry uncontrollable sobs because I am overwhelmed by emotion while other times I cry a few tears. I'm moved by many things; articles I read online, my friends, commercials, Oprah, memories...the list goes on. I find myself trying to hide these tears and feeling guilty for being so emotional as if it means I'm weak or unbalanced.

I am an emotional creature and I will always be. I have made the decision that this is not a bad thing but something I should embrace.  I will continue to wear my feelings on my sleeve and to let others how I feel. I promise to never hide my tears away and to speak and listen from the heart. We (WOMEN) have huge hearts so why keep them enclosed in a case to wither away?

Links and such

I'll be posting some interesting video links or website links on the blog. I promise to only post those things that have significant value....or anything that is really funny :)
Check out my first two links!

Radio Interview

I recorded a radio interview on Tuesday with Univision Spanish Radio!!
They interviewed me regarding Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and about all the wonderful services Susan G. Komen offers to the community at large!

What a wonderful group that is and what a fun and weird experience that was!  I've never done an interview before and I was sooooo nervous! I hate the sound of my voice and the thought of having to hear myself over the airwaves is kinda freaky! Once I know the date and time I will post so those of you that are Spanish speakers can hear me butcher the Spanish language!

Visit Susan G Komen for the cure!

First EVER blog!!

I've met some amazing people and I am inspired by them. This will be my place to share my thoughts and experiences. What makes it unique? I'm not really sure, but it's mine and that means something to me