Friday, July 10, 2015

Following Your Dreams

I once read that we should "go confidently in the direction of our dreams and live the life we have imagined." Dreams. Don't we all have them? I think, deep down, we all have that one fantasy. That one beautiful, perfect idea that lives in the back of our mind. Today, I'd like to share with you one of mine.

My Dream:

I'd move to New York City. Brooklyn, maybe. Or Manhattan.


The scene would play out as follows. I'm at the train station. In one hand, a huge suitcase that holds my entire life. In the other, an Iced Chai Latte, of course. It would be close to winter. Not snow, but the air would be crisp and icy. I'd be wearing a sophisticated coat and high-heels. I'd step out of the train, go up the escalator and walk into the city for the first time. It would be magical.



I'd live in a really classic, "New York" apartment. Preferably, made entirely of brick.


The inside would be cozy, modest, vintage yet modern. And, of course there would be a spiral staircase. 


I would be a writer of some sort. Maybe for a magazine. Maybe for a publishing company. Or maybe a best-selling author. The city would be my inspiration. On Sunday afternoons, I would go to Central Park with my journal and write for hours.


I would meet "Mr. Right." My family would move to NYC. And then, happily ever after. 

And there you have it. One of my biggest and most cliche dreams. Yes, it may seem outrageous. I know some people think dreams only lead to disappointment. While this can be true, I like to believe that dreams are magical. And, come on, are you really going to try and tell me that we don't need a little magic in our lives? That's what I thought. ;) However, I will agree with those who say that dreams are scary. Yes yes yes. One hundred percent, dreams are terrifying. They are terrifying to me because, for the most part, we all have the power to make our dreams reality. If you think about it, we really can follow our dreams and "live the life we have imagined." All we have to do is try. And, yes, trying can be scary. But if taking a risk could lead to such amazing outcomes, is it worth it? What do you think?

That's all for now.
-M


6 comments:

  1. A wise woman one said: "Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you will not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country". I'd say: follow your happiness and reach your prosperity. This is such a great post! I loved reading about your dreams and I loved how you incorporated the photographs into the story as it worked really well! Dare to live your dreams, Maddy!

    Xx Morgana

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    1. I absolutely love that quote! And thank you!!!:)

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  2. I think you've just persuaded me to have the same dream as you. That apartment looks awesome, I've always wanted to live in New York, and yeah writing's pretty cool. Or maybe mine is slightly different. Keep following your dreams and enjoy that iced chai latte. x

    -M
    The Life of Little Me

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    1. I love the apartment too! So cool! And thank you! :)

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    2. Can I join you in the "we are going to steal Maddy's dream and all go and live in New York together group"? ok thanks

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