DaRknEsS

Life comes at us from out of the darkness. And at times we can struggle to find the courage to face it.

When life comes rushing at you from out of the darkness, who will you choose to face it with? Will it be someone you trust? Will they be wise? And will their love for you help them to guide you to the light? Or will they lose their way in the darkness? Will they make noble choices? Or will that person be someone untested, someone new? Life comes rushing at you from out of the darkness, when it does -- is there someone in your life you can count on? Someone who will watch over you when you stumble and fall? And in that moment, give you the strength to face your fears alone?

***This is something I read and was immediately drawn to it. Then I remembered this picture of my brother when he was in Afghanistan and it fit perfectly. Beautiful words for a beautiful photo

Crossroads........

There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroads. The choices we make in those moments can define the rest of our lives. And, of course when faced with the unknown, most of us prefer to turn around and go back.

There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves at a crossroads. But, once in a while, people push onto something better. Something found just beyond the pain of going alone. And just beyond the bravery and courage it takes to let someone in. Or to give someone a second chance.....

Something beyond the quiet persistence of a dream.

Because, it's only when you're tested that you truly discover who you are. And, it's only when you're tested that you discover who you can be.

The person you want to be does exist; somewhere on the other side of hard work and faith and belief. And, beyond the heartache and fear of what lies ahead.

A Bright New Day......

My name is Alicia. I am 25, single, offspring-less, living alone with my dog, Sterling, and my 2 goldfish, Punkin and Patch. Everyday I wonder how the hell I ended up here. All of the things listed were not what I had planned for myself at 25, but here I am. Surprisingly more content with my life than I had ever expected. Let me explain.


Anyone that knows me knows how much I love being around people. Everyone knows that I do not sit still for very long and have to be busy doing SOMETHING at all times. Preferably not at home. Not anymore. When I am not home, I think of how I want to be home. When friends and family ask if I want to go somewhere, I do not immediately say "Yes" anymore; I actually make the decision if I would rather be at home doing the many new hobbies I have given myself (quilting, blogging, movies, and reading classics). And soon enough school will be on that list as well.


I have chosen not to get cable television. Which has opened up late-night free-time that DVR used to steal from me. I spent every night playing "catch-up" on every show I was following, then I would go to sleep very late. This is what I did every night after work. It was a pathetic way to live my life, I dare say!


I am now noticing motivation starting to peak out of the clouds and I am wanting to improve my way of life. I am no longer in "survivor mode", of which I have been for the last year or so of my life. I am ready to live and live for myself. So to wrap it all up, this blog will be about that: the adventures of being me and the things that I live for!