Horoscope: February 19, 2009

I take horoscopes with a grain of salt, yet I was particularly excited about this one today.

Leo: July 23 - Aug 22
Your thirst for knowledge may well seem unquenchable. Later on, you can begin to put a new lesson to use in a highly creative manner.

So I found my iPod shuffle last Friday after thinking I lost it a year ago. I just love listening to music when I walk around outside around town. I feel like I'm in a movie. Its also tough not trying to bust a move on the sidewalk either.

So we meet again

Ok, back at it. I suppose I should pick up from where I left off. 2008 brought a lot of self-reflection and self-education. I have learned how to better define my relationships, most importantly my relationship with myself. Through make-ups and break-ups, death, arguements, pain, self-expression, love, and learning I am more optimistic about trusting myself; about picking myself up and charging forward. I am putting myself first more, embracing my independence while also opening myself up more to whatever lands in my lap, bad or good. I am inspired by this time in my life where I learn about myself, my life, and what impact I want to make. I'm inspired by making mistakes, falling hard, but also by how I will overcome what I've done and how to do things differently.

For starters, I've decided to engage in more cultural activities. Be it music, dance, art, theater, I feel so fulfilled when exposed to something so unique, so expressive. A new friend has taken me to a few good music spots in Chicago. The Green Mill for jazz; Danny's for Soul Night. It amazes me how music can almost literally seep into someone's blood, limbs, soul and invoke so many different feelings. At Danny's they begin the night with Soul/Motown music then later the beat progresses into some great funk music. Watching everyone dance, shake, shimmy, slide created the heart beat of the entire bar/venue. There was this rhythmic pulse throughout the entire (small) space. People from all different backgrounds, different stories, different minds joining together to celebrate this music together. Strangers finding common ground.