I don’t know why I ever called this section “Lifestyle”. I guess I figured because I was sharing parts of my life that it was a nice way of packaging my inner most thoughts. Wrapping up the ugly in a pretty bow if you will. Anyone who ever took the time to read it would know the truth, so I wasn’t really fooling anyone but myself I suppose.

It probably explains why I have had such a tough time coming back to the writing. I am sure you noticed the huge gap in between my blog posts. It’s far easier to take a cute picture, or post an aesthetically pleasing meal or sunrise. Sharing poignant memes on social media allows one to hide behind the words of someone more popular, that way you can pretend it doesn’t really apply to you. Well…

I am tired of hiding. I am ready to face myself. Now that I have found my voice again, I am ready to QPOL…say the Quiet Part Out Loud.

It means to:

• Say What You Really Mean

• Drop The Pretense

• Admit Your True Aims

Even if another set of eyes never reads the words to come, I will be content because I am no longer lowering my voice or allowing others to speak from my soul. Only I can do that. I am the only one with my eye, with my voice.

*Taps Mic* Is this thing on?