So be it

Yes, I've shifted.

With less than a month to my departure to Europe,

I've made this blog to write about my daily encounters when I'm there.

This will be a photo blog and a journal of some sort.

A space I tell about my adventures, my new friends, the travel sites,

my random epiphanies, happiness, and hindrances.

2011's coming to an end so freakily soon.

It's anguishing to say that 2011 hasn't been a good year for me.

Of course, there were happy moments made

memorable by many special people around me.

But for the most part, it was generally a moody year.

At many points, I found myself trapped in a body of doldrums.

It seems that the people who tell you they will be there

are the ones who walk away first.

And the glittery opportunities you think you've landed

turned out really, to be nothing but glitter.

2011 was a year of growth spurt for me.

Adversity doesn't simply reflect the state of mind,

it brings out the best and the worst in a person.

And I underwent that.

I saw how possessive and addictive a person I could be,

I saw in retrospect, how my ego became me,

and how I let it become a main investor in my relationship.

But I also saw the beauty in myself when I found the right path.

2011 was a year of relearning myself and building new priorities.

Above all, I'm grateful for the many opportunities that found their way to my door.

I am so grateful for the happenstances which allowed me to pursue my passion.

The radio appearances, regular gigs which allowed me

to be self sufficient while doing what I love.

I am thankful for the many incredible personalities I've met at work,

these people developed my perspectives yet again,

steering me into exploring so much more the world can offer.

And most importantly, I thank my family and my closest friends

for simply, being there.

Each year, I embrace the new year with greater knowledge.

Let us dance to the changes and challenges around us.

So there, just a prelude to my little space here.

More soon.

Till then.