I am learning...

...that things are just things.  And that the opportunity to appreciate moments is short so it's important to be aware.

I am learning to be inspired immediately.  When I read a quote or idea, or hear a laugh.  To let my imagination activate and THEN circle back around to grasp the moment or experience with my intellect.

I am learning to be proud of myself when I do awesome things.  To be proud of the life I've built.  And the network that I have.  Of the opportunities I've seized. 

To be grateful for my "no's".  That I'm being protected from one thing and built for another. 

That I am loveable.  In all of my imperfection.. God loves me, my family loves me,  my friends, and my man.  And it's because of who I am exactly.  (Also because of who I am not.)

The lesson learned is that NOW is it, and it's perfect.

xo,

Melissa

Songs In The Key Of Life Tour

My mom and I got to enjoy one of our favorite artists, Stevie Wonder, in Chicago this past weekend.  It was fun because we got online as soon as we heard about the show, bought the cheapest tickets, and arrived to be in the back of the back of the very top row of the United Center.  Our seats were directly across from the stage and we sang our heads off! 

Every now and then we'd chat during a song we didn't know ALL of the words to (haha) but most of the time we wiggled in our seats and just saaaang, saaaang, sang!
So beautiful. 

One of the beat nights of my life.