So, it’s Tuesday night, and I’m feeling a little up to doing some rambling on the ol’ blog. I’ve actually got a few things to blog about, but I feel like they deserve their own posts. So, for now, I’ll just free write about some other stuff.

This morning I stopped by a new local juice bar + raw kitchen that opened near my house called Myapapaya. (I’m going to give them a separate blog post soon) I picked up two juices to try before venturing into cleansing. The fruit heavy one was oh so delicious, however the green one was a little harder to get used to. But, after a good amount of swigs, I think I’ve warmed up to the oh so healthy taste. Shame on my tastebuds for being so used to soda! So,  I’ve decided that I want to do a 3-day juice cleanse. I’m also considering (depending on how it goes) taking up a once a week juice cleanse habit. It’s about $50 a day at Myapapaya, which isn’t too bad. I know I could purchase a juicer but I rather try something out for a few weeks rather than dive headfirst into it in the beginning. I’ve found that it’s easier for me to do it a little bit at a time and that way I have a better chance of achieving my goals. I’m pretty excited about this cleanse. My body really needs it. I especially feel like I’ve let myself go and it’s really upsetting.

I really want to create a meditation space within my apartment. But, living in a studio apartment makes it a bit difficult. My goal for this week is to figure out where I can cut some space to make some room for my own little space to clear my mind and energy. I’m thinking about checking out this book, Making Space: Creating a Home Meditation Practice. I love this post on Design Sponge, although their picks are a bit pricey. I think I’m going to snag their idea with more affordable options.

I’ve been on Pinterest for the last hour or so drooling and swooning over the meditation spaces of others. So envious. My ultimate dream would be to have a little fort filled with pillows and cushions and magical things. Maybe it’s not too far fetched? Fingers crossed.

On a completely random note, I need a serious blog layout overhaul. I just keep going back and forth between super simple and clean or fun and more reflective of my personality. Sigh. Serious blogger gurl problems.

Time for bed!

Finally. I can blog. It’s not that I haven’t wanted to but I’ve been waiting for some things to come together, and now I can actually write about what’s been going on.

For the last two years, I’ve been working as the nightlife editor for a Village Voice paper down here in South Florida. After the company went through a series of layoffs, our Editor was let go of around June/July, and we had our office moved from Fort Lauderdale (and a mile away from my apt) to Miami. For the last 6 months, I’ve been driving back and forth to our Miami office three times a week. This might not sound like a lot, but it’s been costing me a pretty penny. Additionally, because of my schedule and all the driving, it made it nearly impossible to focus on school full-time, which put in a weird spot. I knew I needed to come to a decision. While I absolutely love my job and feel so grateful for all the opportunities that I’ve been given because of it, my education does come first. I’m working toward a goal, and I’d like to be able to see it through to completion, so I can move on to the next stage in my life. But, at the same time I was scared. I had job security, and was unsure if I was going to be able to find it again. The job market is horrible and who knows how long it would take me to find a job. I fought with my mind constantly because of this fear. Fear is a funny thing, it runs our lives and has a way of holding us back from evolving or making changes. I’ve let it control me before in relationships and life decisions. But, I knew I couldn’t let that happen any longer.

And then an amazing opportunity presented itself. It was as if the moment that I let go of the fear, and let the universe know that I was willing and ready to find change, it all came together. Within days, I had found a new job at a local consignment shop in Fort Lauderdale and put my notice in at work.

I’m sad to say goodbye to my job at the New Times, but I am looking forward to a new chapter in my life. With my new job, I’m able to attend school full time and have extra time in my life for freelance writing and to get my focus back on this blog. I believe that everything happens for a reason and that each closed door brings an open one.

I really believe that 2013 is going to be a magical year.