Where did the time go? I can't believe I've had 33 years already on this earth. That is pretty amazing.
I'm not gonna do the whole 'it seems just like yesterday I was...' because we all have a whole bunch of yesterdays, and the yesterdays are what have shaped us into what we are today. Pretty rad, huh?
But, it is crazy when I stop and think about all the things that have happened in the last 33 years.
I was born (happy days), I can't say I remember much of my childhood, but I know it involved a whole bunch of planes, flying and random holidays to see little mermaids, which really are tiny, and getting Ice cream at 2am when you're like 4..
Then the parental divorce and puberty. Gees, I'm such a different gal to who I was when my Dad left. (I have to say I'm happy that I've finally made my peace with that), and from when I went to Uni and did that Media degree that I've never used (ha ha), It was a great experience, and I met some rad people, who I thought might of been lifelong friends, but I guess sometimes you just drift apart when life happens. Its not a bad thing at all, because, again, they helped shape me.
Rocking the X files tee at around 14 there...
Uni prom type affair
Then working in the Photoshop and seeing so many images that are now forever etched on my brain (and not in a good way), drinking wine from Kodak mugs and making friends with Missy Jo Jo, and of course working with Lucy and listening to the beach boys when we were hungover to get us through the day...
To Ryde Theatre,which was such an easy ride. Who doesn't want a 10-4 job that's up the road? We used to have such a laugh there, with Nolies and Steph and various acts chatting after the shows. And the confetti. Jesus I hate confetti now.
From there I thought it would be a massively good idea to move 170 miles to live with my long distance love. Not such a good idea, but what a learning curve that was. I wouldn't change it. It made me love and hate the Island more. We really take for granted our amazing views and that basically everything is on our doorstep... So I came home. I worked in Holland & Barrett for minimum wage, it made me dislike corporations that push you for every pence. But that's life.
Now, I've been at The Needles for 4 seasons now, and its a pretty rad job to have when you stop and look at it. The view on a good day is what makes it all worth while. No 2 days are ever the same. You will always learn something different, whether it be good or bad, but its all part of life's wonderful learning curve.
Where was I? Oh yes, this year has probably given me the greatest experiences of all, finally meeting my bestie Sunshine in Canada. What an epic journey that was. And Angela, what a neat person she is too. It was everything and more I wanted it to be.
What is my point? This is my life, this is what has shaped me into who I am. I've read a whole bunch of self help books, and some really awesome websites which have changed my thinking, but most of all, its the people in my life who have helped me along the way to get to be who I am. My mom, who I live with, she has been wonderful to me, my sister has always tried to help me in her own way, even if it doesn't always seem like it ;), my best friends, Helly and Sunshine, who are always at the end of a phone if I need them. I feel like I'm giving a speech... my point is that everyone who's come into my life has changed me or helped me in some way. I know so many incredible strong women, who don't take any shit, and are so creative. I am blessed to have you all in my life, and you all know who you are.
And my Rockabilly family, you guys, and the number is always growing, you have all been so welcoming to me. I love you all for trying to teach me to dance (Andy), for being my idols (Dawn & Max), for sharing chalets with me (Dee Dee, Sarah Jane, Pamela and now Bagsey) and for generally being awesome (Cassie) you are all incredible people.
So, yeah, that's me. I'm looking forward to being 34. Why? Because I know the awesome is just gonna keep on coming my way! :D
Thank you all. You are all rad. I am blessed to know you all, and I have to say, I'm pretty damn happy to be me.
Just in case you're curious, Yes, this is me as a little gal. My, haven't I changed ;)
