My Rebirth

So for those who know me, you know that the last couple of months, I've literally been locked up at Starbucks, Barnes&Noble, and my own apartment, studying for the General GRE test 24/7. So after finally taking the test yesterday I am officially  a free woman again. It feels SO good. I don't think I have even realized how depressed I really was sitting inside staring at those words and math problems these months.

Today I celebrated by having a really relaxing and wonderful day. First me and two friends (Linda & Helle) went to a vintage store on La Brea in Hollywood. Every Sunday they have a sale where every item is only one dollar. Crazy! We have been there before and you can really find some amazing stuff there. Today I bought lots of dresses!

After that, we went to Primo Café on Sunset Blvd for lunch. It really reminded me of last summer (which was utterly amazing!). Every Sunday last summer, me and my friends went to Drais Pool Party on Sundays, and then we ate at Primo Café on our way home. Their Summer Berry Salad is heavenly.

Later today I and another friend (Ellen) took her convertable down to the beach. I got my daily fix of Starbucks' Skinny Vanilla Latte and we just sat on the beach and talked about life.

It truly was a refreshing day.

A New Beginning

Yes, I have been a blogger on and off for years now, but I have decided to start fresh. We all need a fresh start every now and then, don't we?

I have lately come to the realization that I need to start appreciating my life more. I have a great life. I live in a city I chose myself - moved from Sweden to Los Angeles for college and I'm still here, more than five years later. I have great friends, and a great family. I have a fulfilling job. I'm financially stable. And yet, I can't help but always wanting more, or doubting the choices I make. I think the plethora of choices one have as a young person today is as much a curse as it is a blessing. For example, I sometimes wish that I had not been able to make the choice to move to Los Angeles. If I had not, I would never have missed it when I go back to Sweden, and I would never miss Sweden because I am here.

I know that I am in a down period right now, but I am going to try very hard to not make this into a blog filled with complaining, but instead, make this an outlet to tell about all the things I am thankful for, all the great things I get to experience, and all the opportunities I have. I will write about my opinions, thoughts about life,  my everyday experiences, and probably a lot about psychology too, since it is one of my passions in life.