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Imagination…

This post came to me while watching one of Brittney Crabb’s videos (if you don’t follow her and you love spooky stuff and manifestation type of videos- check her out!) and she was talking about how, ever since she was a child, she would imagine herself and tell herself and her mother that she was going to be on red carpets and meet all of these celebrities- and it happened to her! Seeing all of this success and all of these amazing things happen to her has been wonderful!

But it got me thinking about a child’s imagination and their fearlessness when it comes to their hopes and dreams. If a child wishes to be a chef, a nurse, or a dinosaur stomping through a town of alphabet blocks- they are what or who they say they are. No one can tell them otherwise!

When we hit a certain age, society (and sometimes even people in our lives) to tell us to stop daydreaming and to make sure that our heads aren’t always stuck in the clouds… why? Why do we do this to people and even to ourselves? I feel incredibly blessed to have grown up with a mother who also isn’t afraid to dream big and who isn’t afraid to encourage me and my siblings to dream big as well and to go for what we want.

Why does there have to be a cut-off point for our dreams? Why do we have to deny ourselves from even thinking about things that bring us joy? Because they’re ”unrealistic scenarios? Says who! Brittney’s video really cemented the idea that even as adults, we need to be more fearless in our thinking and dreaming. If your current reality is far from what you want it to be- it’s okay to dream of something bigger and better for yourself. Even if dreaming is just something that brings you comfort. Sometimes it’s enough for me to go on home decor websites and look for different utensils and decorations for my dream home. Sometimes that’s the boost I need in order to have a happier day.

This post was a bit rambly but I hope it serves some of you somehow.

Never stop daydreaming, my loves!

Xoxo, Gigi.

💙✨💙

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Long time no see..

Hi everyone! if there’s anyone still keeping up with me, that is. haha!

It’s been a minute, I know. But I’ve been trying to figure things out.

This isn’t a book review and there may not be consistent book reviews on this blog.. and that’s okay. Sometimes I wanna review books and sometimes I just wanna talk.

If the ”life update” or ”personal” type posts aren’t your cup of tea, that’s absolutely okay! Not everything is for everyone.

Like I said, I’ve been trying to figure things out. More importantly, my future.

For a long time I thought I didn’t know what I wanted out of life. But this year I’ve realized that that’s not the case.

I love reading, writing, music, going to concerts, events, promoting hard working people, and just anything creative, really.

So recently I made the brash decision to register into University in order to pursue a degree in Creative Writing & English!

I’m not one to pick up the phone and take the initiative, especially when it comes to speaking to absolute strangers (it really depends though) but, I did it. And I got in!

So if everything goes smoothly in 4 years time, I will have a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing & English (with Fiction Writing as my concentration).

As for music, I plan on pursuing a degree (maybe a Bachelors or Masters) in Music Management, specializing in promotion.

For the longest time I participated in street teams, talked about my favorite artists on social media, followed my faves to the every corner of the world in order to experience things I could’ve only imagined. And I love it so I thought, ‘why am I not pursuing this if I can?’

If I have the opportunity to have a flourishing career, whether its writing on the side or creating my own publishing company and doing artist promotion/marketing as a full time job or vice versa, why wouldn’t I at least try? Maybe it’ll be more than I can chew but maybe it won’t be!

For a while I felt stuck. At a standstill. Like I didn’t know where my life was headed. Until I realized that I was at a standstill out of fear.

Writing and music related jobs don’t have the track record for being the most consistent jobs on the planet and I think that part was what was holding me back, aside from my kind of shy nature.

I was feeling very discouraged and insecure about my passions and whether or not I had the power to allow those passions to flourish.

But for the first time in a long time, I’m excited for the future that I’m creating for myself and I have myself to thank along with my super supportive mom and friends who always encourage and support me to go after the things I love. I know that that’s unfortunately not the reality for many people, but I’m so grateful that is for me!

I’m so glad my stubborn ass listened to them for once and I got out of my comfort zone and took the steps I needed to take in order to create the life I want for myself.

As for this blog, I fully intend to continue posting consistently whether it’s book reviews or just talking to you guys.

Follow along in my journey if you so wish..

xoxo, Gigi. 💋

P.S: Have you ever gone out of your comfort zone? Tell me in the comments! ❤