Happy Thanksgiving!

Along the years, Thanksgiving in my family has been the same ever since I could remember, but this year I've hit something strange/off balance. A holiday where we enjoy and gave thanks for the most simple pleasures in life- family, friends, our jobs, our home, and many other things. I've ran into this odd feeling and of course, like always, I've decided to share it. Maybe you've had this feeling, or perhaps not, but maybe you'll grasp onto some sort of life lesson or be reintroduced.

If you didn't know, I've grown up as an only child, yet in my life I've always been surrounded by many people- aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, my godmother/godfather, my parents and many others. It's an odd life us only children live: no competition, no comparisons, no need for approval, infinite freedom of all the burdens society has created- "survival of the fittest." (all I'm presenting has meaning of course). Well, if you were to look at a generic reading of my life (minus the complexities it attains), you would say my life is the ideal modern life. I wouldn't say my parents are the poorest, and definitely not the richest, but aside the complicated things life has thrown at them, they are the most open minded, non-judgmental, neutral people I know on the face of the earth and I'm internally grateful for the love and inspiration they've always given me. This is where the complicated side comes.

Being an only child is one thing; being a single, only child of the parents I have, has not only made me feel internally alone for twenty years, it's created this being of who I am and what I will become in the future.

We create this idea, that being alone in this world is a bad thing, but in my reality to be alone is an amazing thing; it blocks out what the world can taint who we are, the neutralizers. The greatest people we know probably felt as alone in society: Beethoven, Hester Prynne, or Abraham Lincoln (no I may not be crazy but you get the idea.)

Its all made sense. The past twenty years, feeling alone, bubbled up, hasn't shielded me in a bad way, if not, it's only preserved the goodness of the worse that's yet to come.

Sometimes in a world full of family, friends and love, at the end of the day you're left standing alone. Personally, being alone has never really bothered me and has allowed me to channel deeper with myself. I know, maybe this sounds more of a sad blog, or depressing, but it's not really (which is odd coming from an extrovert person who's very strong & independent). Just before I started writing this, I started to think about everything- family, friends, past relationships, and I started to cry.... but I laughed. It wasn't that aching pain you feel in your chest when you begin to cry, but it was this sweet sadness. I now have this grown up perspective. You can judge me that I'm still young and I've been judged this many times, but I'm separate from the masses; it's just that feeling I get everyday.

This Thanksgiving I want you to remember this when you're having dinner with your family, friends, or even if you're alone: be thankful for the life we all live today, the air we breathe, our legs to walk into random adventures, our eyes to see the world... because there's someone out there who cannot see, or hear, or walk.

There's this saying the Brit's say:  "Every cloud has a silver lining." Which means, there's always good in the bad things we experience. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

What am I thankful for?
My parents: without them, I wouldn't be the most open minded, patient person I've grown to be. They've taught me to not judge people, no matter who, what they are.
2 Best Friends (Bianca & Grace): If I ever had sisters, I would imagine they both be the sisters I've always wanted to grow up with.
Life in general: I've had moments in my life where I've just been grateful enough to breathe.

Happy Thanksgiving loves.

Kristin Lynn



Remember, being or feeling alone isn't a bad thing, it's an independent thing.

Which celebrity do you get fashion ideas from?

I kinda draw from two: Lauren Conrad & Rachel Bilson.

I love that effortless, put together look, but at the same time feels comfy. A mix of boho, city look.

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Florence, Phoenix & battle of the Josh's- My music artists of the week!

If you didn't see the MTV Awards with Florence and the Machine, I'm totally in love with The Dog Days Are Over! Cosmic Love would probably be my second fav. song. I'm so tired of the crappy mainstream music (although I have a strange liking for that song "G6." There's just something about it I just like.)

 Another band I've been absolutely in love with for a while is Phoenix. A French band from Paris (who natively speak French!) choose to write their music in English!! 1901, Lisztomania, & If I Ever Feel Better are just a few of my fav. songs!

 "The Battle of the Josh's" 

 

To the left we have Joshua Radin & to our right local San Diegan Josh Damigo!! Ok, as a music junkie, I'll say that I equally love both (despite the fact I am a part of the Josh Damigo Street team) both are pretty awesome music artists & I only wish I could hear these real talented music artists within the wider "mainstream" & not crappy music. As a street teamer, you guys should totally vote for Josh to play at the Belly Up Tavern. Here's the link: "Like" Josh Here! & check out more if his music here at his youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/joshdamigo

you seem smart... whut do girls really want?

A man with adequate grammar skills. lol.

Just honesty, respect & manners, with a bit of a personality too.

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Happy November!

Can you believe it's already November! I can't! So I guess this will be a random update blog thingy (yes, I make up words).

With a crazy, hectic year I've had, I'm probably the most happiest I've been in a while. I guess you can say I've been in a rut, or something about myself has just felt off, and considering I always bombard myself with as much work and things to do, I'm still very happy (considering all the work I'm doing right now).  So, my mind has been going through sooooooo many things in the past weeks, but the main thing on my mind has been one: Med School. I know, it's a huge career change from a journalist to a doctor (still haven't chose which field officially but I'm leaning more as a general physician) but I still haven't lost the passion for journalism. I can save lives & bring the news, right???

As for the guy department, I'll have to leave that out for now.... & not because there isn't any, but I just don't want to jinx anything just yet.

My mom has moved back to Texas, so it's somewhat my "lonesome self" once again, but I'm pretty content on my own :)

With two months left of the year, my goal: make the best of the last 2 months of 2010. I'm determined to make the end of this year a great one.

Remember, if you're ever having a bad day, or something in your life has thrown off the balance of your yin/yang, always try to find the positive of other things. I've been through a couple rough patches this year, but now I'm probably the most chipper I've been because I try to see the good within EVERY day... & there are other reasons why I'm happy :D

Kristin Lynn