So begins my journey. Whoever thought that a little girl from the country would be living the life I've lead? Growing up in the boonies, if you will, living in Santa Barbara for five years, and now pursuing her dream of going to London and beyond? It's funny how life works.
Here I am, sitting in the Naked Lounge with my brother, Martin. The Naked Lounge somewhat rings true to its name. It IS a lounge, ironic huh? It has a great vibe to it…perhaps the naked part, that is of course if people are comfortable with being naked. Hmmm. So I sit here, on the brown, perhaps faux leather, IKEA couch…one of the many spread amongst the café. There is beautifully exposed brick, lovely archways leading into the various rooms spread about, low lighting, and best of all---great music playing. Props to the baristas at the bar. As Martin and I entered the café, Hot Chip was playing and now MGMT plays throughout the room causing me to kick my foot and simultaneously bob my head with an occasional booty move. Ok, so there is also a slight sway from side to side…all of course only within a small inch or so each way. Electric feel now! Oh and did I mention there is air conditioning in this café? Hot damn. It has been quite an experience attempting to acclimate to the hot weather here in Chico, CA. It is currently 9:50 pm with a standing temperature of 95 degrees. It is going to be interesting, to say the least, going to New York City on Tuesday, where supposedly it is to be raining my entire stay of three days, en route to London.
London. Ah, what to say?
I am just as excited as I am terrified to make my big hop across the pond. I have wanted to go to the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London for at least five years now. The fact that it is actually happening, becoming a reality, continues to blow my mind. I am still in shock. There are moments where I am nervous about my travels, instantaneously followed by a sense of disbelief that I will be in London at the end of this week. I become somewhat calm, cool and collected, at the thought that I will be in a new country...for the first time ever in my life, and walking amongst the city completely solo. How the hell am I able to be calm, cool and collected? I guess I’ll believe it when I see it?
"Dead Disco" lyrics by Metric fill my head as I listen to it on my computer. Emily Haines has been my saving grace, bringing excitement into my days about traveling, being single, just conquering things in general.
“Need less use less, we’re asking for too much I guess…all we got is Dead Disco…remodel everything to spend time…Tits out, pants down overnight to London; touch down, look around, everyone’s the same. Worldwide air tight, no one’s got a face left to blame.. All we got is Dead Disco…I know, I know you tried to change things, well I know, I know you tried to change. I know I know you tried to change things, I know you tried to change… I know.”
The café closes at 11, I only have ten minutes left in this air-conditioned blissful place. Ok, I’ll be honest. I am scared to my bones. Terrified. There is nothing more relaxing then sitting at my computer, writing down my thoughts, seeing my wonderful, brother sitting across from me as he mixes and composes music…I don’t want to leave this feeling. It is safe. It is calm. It is happy. It is love.
I know, however, that I can always return to this feeling. By thought. Although I will be halfway across the planet, I will forever remember this moment. Full of excitement, gratitude, and most of all terrifying anxiety.
Ah, life. Isn’t it grand?
London. Ah, what to say?
I am just as excited as I am terrified to make my big hop across the pond. I have wanted to go to the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London for at least five years now. The fact that it is actually happening, becoming a reality, continues to blow my mind. I am still in shock. There are moments where I am nervous about my travels, instantaneously followed by a sense of disbelief that I will be in London at the end of this week. I become somewhat calm, cool and collected, at the thought that I will be in a new country...for the first time ever in my life, and walking amongst the city completely solo. How the hell am I able to be calm, cool and collected? I guess I’ll believe it when I see it?
"Dead Disco" lyrics by Metric fill my head as I listen to it on my computer. Emily Haines has been my saving grace, bringing excitement into my days about traveling, being single, just conquering things in general.
“Need less use less, we’re asking for too much I guess…all we got is Dead Disco…remodel everything to spend time…Tits out, pants down overnight to London; touch down, look around, everyone’s the same. Worldwide air tight, no one’s got a face left to blame.. All we got is Dead Disco…I know, I know you tried to change things, well I know, I know you tried to change. I know I know you tried to change things, I know you tried to change… I know.”
The café closes at 11, I only have ten minutes left in this air-conditioned blissful place. Ok, I’ll be honest. I am scared to my bones. Terrified. There is nothing more relaxing then sitting at my computer, writing down my thoughts, seeing my wonderful, brother sitting across from me as he mixes and composes music…I don’t want to leave this feeling. It is safe. It is calm. It is happy. It is love.
I know, however, that I can always return to this feeling. By thought. Although I will be halfway across the planet, I will forever remember this moment. Full of excitement, gratitude, and most of all terrifying anxiety.
Ah, life. Isn’t it grand?
