Savage Summer

Sav-ageForce of nature, fierce, and uncontrolled

When you think of savage, you automatically think ruthless as fuck but this summer wasn’t that. It has been the most freeing experience of my life. I always have a good summer break outside of school and work; I wanted to plan something different. I decided to make some goals & interests and put them to action. I wanted to meet as many new people (opposite of me) and do things that made me happy either by myself or with others. Being happy and continuing to be happy was the ultimate reason for this all—no more suffering or “I can’t do that” & I'm proud to say I accomplished it.

Now this road wasn't easy. There were a few people that were cut off. I had no room for judgement, questions, or concerns. Instead I rekindled with old friends and met some pretty amazing women that I can now call friends. As I figured out their purpose, the energy from these people made me want to embrace myself even more. I can honestly say I was so happy I never knew I could be so happy nothing affected me. Although lots of people and things have tried, I just couldn’t get upset. In my head I was un-fuck-with-able (I know that’s a weird word but just go with it). This experience reminded me how single life can be so much fun. I always knew what I wanted but this showed me how much more I want and it's safe to say my standards are a lot higher. I also looked at my work life differently; sitting in an office surrounded by people older than me with that miserable feeling wasn’t for me.

I didn't spend one moment dwelling on the past as I was growing and learning no one’s negativity was able to touch me. I went harder in the gym, stuffed my face with delicious food, laughed 'til I could barely breathe, and got my peace. My body changed, my mind changed, and now I can’t believe is all over but honestly this doesn’t have to end. I’m challenging myself to continue this adventurous spontaneous side of me. Fall isn’t really my type of season but now that I have more control of my time and my schedule, I’m curious as to what happens for the rest of this year. As confident and hopeful as I sound, I also had my moments where I felt like I could be somewhere else in life but I also wondered, why do I always set a time limit for myself?

But the trick is to shut it down. I’m my biggest critic so this happens to me daily and I have to constantly remind myself not to let it get into my head. Time is a precious thing to have and instead of wondering what if I spent it doing things that I always wanted to do, I created lots of new experiences. I’ve always wanted to give back to the people that have been there for me and share my experiences that hopefully inspire and encourage others to live their lives for themselves because I’ve spent majority of my 20s living for others. Enough of the sap shit—here’s to the best summer thus far, and all the rosé a girl can drink.

If we all had champagne glasses in the air while reading this, what do we toast to? Being bad ass beings and not giving a fuck what anyone has to say... leaving our corporate jobs for things we really want to do.

This summer was savage as fuck!