24 going into 2014!!

Loud music, drinks flowing, bodies moving, lights spinning, friends laughing, and memories being created; that is how I started my new year.

Usually I would just hang out with my old High School buddies, but not this year. This year's New Year festivities lasted 3 long, fun days in the heart of our Nation's Capital. Not a day went by without laughter and pure joy. The people, the places, the blunt rudeness followed by roaring laughter made this a new years I'm sure to never forget. 

I feel like I learned so much in those three days. I learned what "bust a bone" means, I learned how to hail a cab off of the street, I learned how to explain the DMV metro system to people, and more importantly I learned that there are still genuinely good people out there. I went to my first poetry reading, my friend performed her work for the first time (and was amazing), and I remembered how fun it was to just live in the moment and not always have to be "an adult". 

I haven't made any New Years resolutions yet. I'm not sure if I really want to. BUT I do plan on making a vision board in the near future. Just something to keep me inspired along this next year of growth and happiness. 

I feel good about this year. In 2013 I: graduated college, moved to the DMV, got my first "big girl job", fell in love with the most amazing woman ever, lost some friends, and made some really amazing, life long friends. Coming off of that, I know this year is just going to keep pushing me forward towards more success and happiness and I'm ready and open to all of it. 

I would add more pictures but this one just about sums up my New Years eve shenanigans in itself. Happy New Year! Let's make all of 2014 a blast. Turn down for what!

P.S Shoutout to my Beautiful Girlfriend, my fellow Mixed Mami, and my Jammin Jamaican Beauties for moments I will truly never forget. <3 ~Tea

Pardon my Attitude, it's a dance thing!

I miss waking up with sore muscles. I miss the cramp I got in my toes after taking off pointe shoes. I miss the way the dance studio sounded like a fresh bowl of rice krispies as everyone stretched and popped various body parts in the morning. I miss pushing my body to it's limits. I miss my ballet teachers unique sayings such as "keep your bird cage closed", "watch your ladybugs", and "don't spill your water bowls".

I miss auditioning and rehearsing for the semesterly dance concert and student choreography showcase. I miss choreographing with classmates then forgetting what we had just done. I miss making pretty lines and shapes with my body. I miss learning to write and speak french. I miss dance.

I miss the energy in my old improv class as everyone moved without thought. I miss closing my eyes and getting lost in the moment. I miss performing in House of Blue unannounced and doing contact improv out of the class room and across the entire dance building.

Dance brought me a lot of really great friends and memories. It is so exciting to see my friends go on to be performers for Busch Gardens, the circus, local companys, and even semi-pro football teams. I couldn't be more proud of everyone. Never stop dancing. It's not just what we do, it's who we are. It's what makes our wheels turn and our eyes light up. All the blood, sweat, tears, and pain are so worth it after a great performance.

We won't have these bodies forever. But while we do, lets put our talent to good use. Whatever your passion, go out and inspire others. Know that we can change the world. Know that every time you perform/paint/write/play/sing/etc. someone is inspired by you. Never give up on your dreams.  In the words of my former pointe teacher, Joanie, "life is not an adagio". Live in the now. This is our time! Make every move count. Y'all ready? 5-6-7-8 ¡ Baila!

~Tea

 

Happy Novemberrrrr

            I love the month of November. Perhaps I’m biased because this is my birth month, but I love it none-the-less.  

*Happy Birthday all my November friends, Scorpios and Sagittarians alike*

            Aside from the enormous amount of birthdays this month there is also Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Hanukkah, Daylight Savings, and even El Dia De Los Muertos (a Mexican holiday in remembrance of friends and loved ones who have passed away). Black Friday isn’t an official holiday but I know tons of females who would beg to differ. Cyber Monday, although the newest of the pseudo holidays, is also becoming more popular as that affords people the chance to do their Black Friday shopping from their work desks on Monday morning.

            The weather is getting chilly. It’s a grand 38 degrees here in NoVa today. As a Florida girl with sunshine blood running through my veins, I’m not too crazy about this weather. But the snow will be a beautiful sight from my balcony in the coming months (as long as I don’t have to go out into it).

            Some of my other favorite things about this month and the seasons changing are:       

                  *Boots

                                   * Scarves 

                                    *Layers 

                                    *Hot chocolate 

                                   *Walking into warm buildings  

                                   *Birthdays 

                                   *The aura of thankfulness in the air 

                                   *Family

            Leave me a comment below and let me know some of your favorite things about the month of November, the fall season, and some of the things you are thankful for.

~Tea