What's the Buzz? Tell Me What's Happening!

July has come and gone. This month was crazy. I have two weeks left in my next to grad classes. Not that I am counting down the days or anything. Hey, I am doing it though!

Last week my city hosted the Democratic National Convention. How amazing it was to hop on the subway and see people with conference stuff and talking to me. The city was alive with politicians, celebrities, and protestors. Everything about it felt like history. I was living in this new world with different people. It was such a burst of energy that wasn't like anything I have felt. It was electric, and exciting. It was life happening and I was just here to witness.

Lately that is how I have felt. Just live for here and now. Stress less about the things I can't control. Also, just to let go a little more. I have always been one that has been very aware of my money standing. In the most recent events, I have said "Forget it." I won't say money will hold me back. If I need new shoes, I will buy them. I like me.

Like the 4th of July

I wanted to get away. I went home to New Jersey to see my mom and enjoy just simple time. Going out to breakfast, running along the ocean, eating fresh donuts, and getting burnt under the summer sun was what I needed. It felt like it was my moments to live and breath. Those moments where no one can bother me. I was wrong. There were issues with my apartment complex. I got worried I didn't know where I was going to live. I didn't know how I was going to live. It worked out for the time being. 

I said my goodbyes to my mom and headed back to the city I have fallen in love with, Philadelphia. I missed it. I love the beach, but there was something missing. I came back, went shopping and went to a July 4th party. The house was packed with hot dogs and burgers. Chips & dips mixed with people laughing and enjoying each other's company. There were dance offs and wheelbarrow races. I can prove this by the cuts on my hands. A victory worth the blood shed. We laughed, we made fun of each other. We were happy to be near someone. I was single and it didn't matter. I still had the time of my life. These are the days I love. These days where moments just happen and you are there. I took very few photos and turned off my phone. It was nice to be there, to live in that moment. This is why I love this world and this life.