Better (Very) Late Than Never, Right?

Today I realized how much I miss this blog and just writing in general.

Well…I’ve been thinking about it for a while, it just took me this long to actually get around with it. There’s this huge sense of relief when I’m finally able to sit down and let out the words that have been swimming aimlessly around in my brain. However, there’s a whole lot of resistance from my brain when I know it’s time for me to sit down and write again. It’s a constant struggle.

Anyways, here I am. It was actually one of my New Year’s resolutions to dive into writing again but it’s apparently taken me this long to actually follow through with it. I hope to rework the blog to include a wider range of topics from what recipes I’m trying out to showing off the sights of Nashville and everything in between. Maybe if I widen my scope it’ll be easier to stay on track!

I look forward to sharing with you all and hearing from you. It’s good to be back!

hitRECord

(Photo cred: cargocollective.com/roxannehenschke)

This is officially one of the coolest concepts I’ve ever seen actually come to life. The idea of a group of complete strangers collaborating on a single project and something so insanely creative coming from it is exciting. After watching the first episode of hitRECord on TV on Netflix, I’m hooked. Can’t wait to keep watching.

If you haven’t checked it out yet, you’re missing out!

http://www.hitrecord.org/

Adventure Is Out There.

I’m (finally) back in the music industry. It only took me about a year to get back here. It’s one of those situations where you don’t realize you’re missing it until you’re back in it and I could not be more excited.

I got an internship with Harmon Music Management, a new company run by Rusty Harmon, who has had his fair share of music industry experience. I’ve already learned so much and can’t wait to continue on the journey. Sure, it’s not ideal that it isn’t a paid opportunity but that doesn’t make it any less exciting.

For 6 months I was out there on the job hunt. I went to Hawaii for a week, came back, and this company magically appeared where I used to get my haircut. The real question I keep asking myself is ‘why did I even look over at that building?’. I stopped as soon as the salon was gone. But that day I did and I sent an email to their info address and voila, here I am.

So for now, I’m learning and enjoying and taking everything one day at a time.

That’s how true adventures work, right?

Real Life, Man.

Remember that time I graduated?

Yeah, I don’t. 

It has been a whirlwind of job hunting and resume fixing and freelance working since that fateful day in December. Currently, nothing full time. I have been dabbling in freelance social media, though, and it seems to be right up my alley. So for the time being, it’s the closest thing I have to a job.

Basically, it means that I’m completely neglecting my own social media and blog because I’m juggling multiple other accounts simultaneously.

Remember those resolutions I set up for myself?

Yeah, not sure I do either. 

Fingers crossed that one day soon my life will settle down enough that I can get back to those goals I tried setting for myself.

Until then, keep on facing fearless.

Following Fearless

Wait…what?

Oh right, social media. For those of you who try out every social media site like I do, this blog is active on quite a few others.

I’ll just list them here so you can stay up to date (some are my personal accounts but the posts will also go up there):

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Tumblr

Don’t really follow fearless. It’s a tricky thing that may not lead you in the right direction.*

*See post titled “How do you Face Fearless?”

Facing Disappointment

 

 

Disappointment is inevitable.

That’s not cynicism or pessimism or anything like that – it’s just fact.

 

At some point in everyone’s life they have some sort of expectations. Disappointment stems from when the real life situation doesn’t necessarily match the one you had played out in your head.

 

We can all say we won’t expect anything or our “expectations won’t be as high this time”, but it’s a hard thing to master.

 

In fact, disappointment seems to be one of the biggest fears I come in contact with in my life: not wanting to disappoint a boss, our parents, a significant other, a friend, or most importantly, yourself. It’s so easy to worry about this possible disappointment rather than looking at all the other factors at play.

 

Let’s just take a second to check out this definition above. All three definitions involve another person. Meaning, it’s more likely that you’re worried about disappointing someone else.

 

You can’t let another person define you or your happiness. You also can’t let someone else cause pressure to form on you to do something a certain way. It’s not fair to you.

 

So here’s what I need you to do – stop. Look around. Who are YOU afraid of disappointing? Are there expectations too high? Better yet, are yours?

 

Once you answer these questions, you’ll be one step closer to facing disappointment.

 

Happy soul searching.

 

– AB

Writer’s Block

I feel like Hodor from Game of Thrones but all I can think is “writer’s block writer’s block writer’s block” for every word.
I know I have this urge to write but I can’t force myself to do it and I feel like I shouldn’t have to.
It’ll come eventually….

….right?

#help

Social Media

For everyone like me out there that feels the need to be active on every social media outlet ever, I have created other ways to keep up with this blog. I’ll just list them all below and you can take your pick of what you’d like to follow!

Tumblr: facingfearless.tumblr.com

Twitter: @facing_fearless

Facebook: facebook.com/facingfearlessblog

Instagram: @facingfearless

Pinterest: pinterest.com/facingfearless

Of course, you’re also welcome to just hang out here on WordPress. That’s totally acceptable.

Either way, thanks for reading!

Note to Self: Part 1

So recently I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and a lot more looking back. I had an interesting thought – “What advice would I give my past self if i could?”. I thought it might be fun to write it down in sort of a serial manner. Heck, maybe I can pass something on to you too, or even just get you thinking of your own advice. Here goes nothing. 

1. Yes, you’re shy, but don’t let that stop you from looking someone in the eyes or being the first one to say hello. Don’t wait for them to say it first. It might make you look like you’re just being rude. 

2. Take chances. Some of the best things in life stem from the people and situations you take a chance on. Don’t let fear cause you to miss out on something great. 

3. Just because you might not feel like you’re “as good” as someone else at something, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Everyone has their own styles and strengths; find yours and build on it. 

4. Don’t try to mold yourself to the people around you just to fit in. You were made by God to be the person you are. Don’t change that for anyone (unless there’s something that you want to change/work on to become a better you. But only then.)

5. Do what you love. Sometimes our hobbies aren’t where we end up working but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do them. There’s a reason you enjoy the things you enjoy. Go find out what that reason is. 

6. Hibernation is for bears. I don’t care how anti-social you’re feeling. Find one person you can happily sit in silence with and study with them or watch mindless TV. Trust me, you’ll appreciate the company. 

7. Don’t talk badly about people. Just don’t do it. Simple as that. 

8. Complaining won’t change a thing. Not the weather, not your grade on a test, not how late your blind date is. Also, no one really wants to hear it. If you need to vent, start a journal (or do what I did and just start a blog). 

9. Don’t be afraid to go to counseling. People are so easily ashamed of the problems they are facing, but there’s no reason to be. There’s a reason these jobs exist. Take advantage of that. 

10. Don’t be a doormat. You shouldn’t have to compromise your desires, decisions, or beliefs because you want to make someone else happy. In the long run, will you be happy too?

 

Alright, so this is just part one. Let these soak in and maybe pass them along to someone else who might need them. 

Until next time.