So i have recently come to realize how shallow the world really is. I have gone on a health kick having joined a group that do Bootcamp training 3 times a week on the beach and have started road running again. Needless to say this new exercise routine coupled with a new awareness of what i put into my body has started to show results. Now what blows my mind is the amount of woman who have suddenly changed their attitudes towards me. I've gone from the jolly chubby fat friend to "damn you looking good Dust and you smell so good (same fragrance I've always used) and love the haircut (same haircut i always get)" and suddenly all those girls who wanted to just be friends have started to get a lot "friendlier", if you get my meaning. The funny thing about it is i don't feel like i have changed much at all but obviously there have been significant physical changes. Personally i feel i have a long way to go but if this is the reaction im getting from just over a months hard work then i might just find a total body revamp a bit over whelming. I do not take compliments well, I tend to feel awkward and embarrassed. Maybe it is also my demeanor? I have felt a lot more energized and positive so that could have something to do with it too i suppose. But i guess the point I'm trying to make here is that we have become such a harsh society when it comes to what is socially and attractively acceptable that its instantly recognizable when a variable in the usual equation is changed. And it is made known. Which makes me wonder about the moral standing of a lot of people that i surround myself with. On the positive side it makes me value the friendships i had before this whole event even more because i now see that no matter what they were my friend. Whether it was Big, drunken, party animal Dust or fitter, leaner, high, more chilled Dust, they always were and always will be my closest friends. As for the others, well i've learned to not take any of them to seriously. At least i now know who is worth their salt and who is just around for the party and i guess im ok with that. Just glad i have had this life experience to show me the true colours of those around me.
Other than that i have suddenly had a major increase in work coming in and have started to really network with some amazing people which has bee opening new doors for my freelancing. 2013 has by no means been kind but i feel as if she is leaving by sending a peace offering and it is a very genuine one.
I have also started an online writing course that teaches you the important stuff when it comes to writing children's books and am so looking forward to the challenge of getting my first book published. I have always had an interest in writing and together with my illustrating am looking to develop some kick ass illustrated kids books (ala Dr.Seuss and Tim Burton vibes). A new challenge for the new year indeed.
The Boys (Django and Harley) are doing so well and we have really bonded since they entered the house. They keep me smiling and sane and have started sneeking onto my bed while im sleeing, only to wake up to them cuddled right up to me. It's cute while they are this size but when they fully grown it might just turn my bed into a sand pit haha
pic: Some instagram fun... totally suits their personalities. Django on the left, Harley on the right.
Summer Sunrises are amazing here on the East Coast of Africa...
And summer days... well.....
And lastly... Dr.Seuss my hero... Think this sums it up all very nicely.
Anyway, peace and love everyone. Hopefully it wont be this long before i update you all again. Bring on the Festive season!
Keep Safe and Keep smiling.
Much love, Dust