#NerdsUnite: The Ramblings of a Raconteuse (happiness)
<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Helenna. We met on twitter not too long ao, and she's totes mcgotes one rad chiquita banana with a flare for all things flair! That's right, Helenna here is what we call an artsy fartsy nerd. She's a poet, into all things dramatic arts, and she's going to come on board to write each week about her love of said drama. Well not like actual drama drama, like some cat fight shit - but you get the idea.
I only have one thing left to say ... HIT IT HELENNA!!! </editorsnote>
#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @Helslevy
I am back at my parent’s place just outside of Vancouver, B.C. Canada and it has already been a very emotional trip in just one day. I found out a bunch of sad/bad news.
As everyone says things happen in threes. The third and last piece of news I got was of a very dear friend who is now battling cancer.
I then went to my granny’s house to visit. Seeing her deterioration because of Alzheimer’s is always incredibly difficult.
Now, I’m not writing this to be a downer. In fact, hearing, seeing, and experiencing all of the things I did today has put me in a supreme state of gratitude. It has made me think about what is really important in my life. And what I have realized is that I am incredibly happy right now.
A lot of the time I’m so focused on the next goal I’ve set in front of me that I don’t take enough time to really see all that I have accomplished, and today I realized that I have accomplished the most important thing of all. I have followed my heart and made a commitment to put my soul’s happiness first.
For me this means marrying the man of my dreams no matter what society might have to say about it, committing to being an artist, and relentlessly working towards my goals and having a hell of a lot of fun while doing it.
It’s strange that a day filled with sad things has brought out all of the happiness I feel, but I am grateful for my life, for the amazing family and friends I have, and for the gift of each new day.
#xoxo hels
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