I wanted this blog to be a documentation of my life. I want to be able to look back and remember how I felt and what I was going through. Needless to say, it’s time for a catch up post.

I grew up under the assumption that life would = school, career, family. It’s turned out to not be so cut and dry. All my friends are going through mid life freak outs, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have my moments.

I had the most amazing summer on Warped Tour. I look back at my Truth family and all the laughs and inside jokes never fail to make me smile. Hopefully, I’ll get to tour again this summer. But if not, there’s something else I’m meant to do. I’ve been collecting experiences instead of choosing one path. It’s a little scary at times, but I feel like it will pay off in the end.

I’ve been living in Brooklyn, New York with Keiko and Bobby since September. The city that gave birth to me… ok well the city where my mom gave birth to me.. was not an easy adjustment. I miss Los Angeles like crazy and to be honest, I’ll probably be moving back this year. But I just recently got a job at Caliente Cab Co. (Mexican restaurant) and I’ve been going to more shows/concerts. All this means I’m enjoying NY a little more. I’ll hopefully find a good place to go dancing and be set.

As for matters of the heart: The boy from tour had mine. I knew long distance would be hard and that we had a lot going against us. But we could have been good for each other. Ultimately, he just wasn’t able to give me the kind of communication and time I needed to stay in the relationship. We haven’t talked since which kind of proves I made the right decision. I was watching Greek the other night (don’t judge me!) and one of the characters said “Some people are meant to be in your life forever and others are just supposed to make an appearance.” So I guess Bobby was the latter. But if I learned anything from the lying, cheating jerk that I dated before him, it’s this: Breaking up sucks. It hurts and it takes a ton of will power (and awesome, stern friends) to not pick up that phone. But it’s going to be ok. It’s actually going to be better than ok. Because I’m not content with dating and good enough. I want to fall in love and not look back. No settling.

So I guess that leaves me with my plans from here on? I need to find some musicians to work with and put some music out. I keep writing and then putting it to the side. Fear isn’t going to get me anywhere. I want to tour more. Learn Spanish. Learn to play my keyboard. And do a back hand spring. I’ll start with those. Here’s to the new year and all the wonderful things it is going to bring.

Love love - Kimberly Grace

P.S. I forgot to mention that the portraits in this post were taken by the wonderful Miss KeikoLynn.