Despite all the apocalypse talk that had December 21st, 2012 pegged as the day the world would implode, it seems as though we're all still alive and well...and we've even made it to 2013 (and almost another year older for me!) What world ending theories, year ends and birthdays are good for are evaluating our lives. To live a life with no regrets is a popular saying, but like many ideals in life, that is easier said than done. Life is full of unexpected surprises, and during a time of reflection, it's only human to theorize about all the what ifs of past decisions. I believe in everything for a reason. Where I am in this moment, no matter how troubling or gruesome it may be, is where I'm suppose to be. One step brings you to the next and sooner or later you find yourself moving along with the decisions you've made along the way. However, if the world was going to end (and my world with it), there would be a few things I wish I got around to doing. And so, in the spirit of ringing in 2013 and my soon-to-be birthday, I present to you my motto for this year...Naked Ambition!
Command and Conquer was my motto last year. This was specific to taking control and understanding my own life, allowing positivity into it, and being bolder and fearless when it came to overcoming obstacles. I encountered many experiences that consisted of discovering new areas and seeing the previously unseen with a new perspective and fresh eyes. I learned to be less selfish -- I tend to get caught up so much in my own life that I forget to help and listen to others, who I feel deserve more of my attention than they some times get. Having the very special people in your life who let you run free to make your mistakes but are always there to pick up the pieces helps me remember to take time out of my own shenanigans and see how they are doing. It was a year of risk, power, struggle, and strength, but I left it remembering what I'm worth. And it's a lot.
As longtime readers of this blog would know, my heart belongs in New York City. Knowing that is where I want to end up means I have to work like hell for that privilege. That brings me to this year's motto, Naked Ambition. It's an aspiration to be successful, take pride in my projects, school, and career, and to garner my stance in the fashion world, one cynical fashion bitch at a time. Luckily for me, my mysterious, fiery and impetuous (yet exquisite) nature is my driving passion that will help me take bigger risks and achieve the bigger rewards. Passion is the one thing that we search for our whole lives, whether it be romantic passion, a passion for work, or otherwise. In our twenties, the search for it is intense and on-going and once we find it, it's a race to turn it into something we can forever live withor until another passion comes along.
Translating passion in ways that are feasible (work) and steady (love) have proved to be something of a struggle. Passion in love was what I was seemingly trying to conquer last year. With love temporarily out of the picture, I'm certain that the path I'm on right now is the right one, and that actively pursuing everything that catches my interest is sure to lead to something real good. Naked Ambition. This is probably more than I know. Stay tuned.
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