Consistency

Consistency. A word that is often used verbally, but a very hard action to follow, at least in my case. This blog for instance, I always start off strong but end up having it fall by the way side. It is an important factor when trying to build the life you want to stay consistent in whatever you're doing, otherwise you would never accomplish anything. There are so many projects I've began or ideas I've put into motion but was not consistent with so the were never finished. In this new year of 2016 I plan to make one of my goals to be consistent in whatever decision I make. This blog will once again take a front seat in my life, and boy do I have so much to share with you! It's good to be back! 

Mission: Diane Keaton

Okay guys! In fours years I have done with many would consider impossible. I have just about completed my Grandmothers entire bucket list! I thought I only had two things left, but it was brought to my attention that I never fully completed one of the items. I never had brunch with Diane Keaton. Sure I've met her on a few occasions and expressed my goal to her, but someone with a schedule as busy as hers couldn't possibly remember everything a supporter asks of her. I was honestly prepared to accept it as the one thing I did not finish. Then I asked myself why did you start this journey? Why was it so important in the first place. Immediately my memory jogged back to the very last conversation I had with my grandma and it was about Diane Keaton. That was enligh to make me change my mind! Aside from finishing the book, she is the VERY LAST item to cross off the list and  just would not be able to live with the fact that I gave up on trying. After all, I'm no quitter! I will say one of the hardest things to do is convince a person you are worth them spending time that they will never get back on you. You also can't force a person to agree to do something for you. I do however have faith in this because she has always agreed to help but we always loose connection. So now I come to myany supporters and friends to ask for your help. Help me get Ms. Keaton's Attention!! All you social media Gurus  let's come together and make this work! For all those who help, I promise there is something very special waiting for you at the end! Mission Diane Keaton: Accepted

And then there was light!

Starting over is never easy, especially when you are all of 23. I feel like I've been hitting the pavement since the stone ages? Was there a even pavement in the Stone Age? Anywho, as much as it's been a privilege being on this journey for the last four years, it gets very tiring and lonely. You haven't much time for a social life because you move around so much and You really want to feel a sense of home and love anywhere you are. Although now I am settled in LA  for good, there are still times where the feeling of discouragement sneaks up and I want to give up and live a "normal" young adult life, but then I remember! I'm not normal, and I wasn't created to do normal things. My purpose is to do exactly what I am doing! So to help myself adjust to the not so normal life I live, I created a website! Sort of like my happy place! Somewhere I can visit and be reminded of why I got started on this journey in the first place. I also hope it can be a place where others find their light and purpose or just simply smile. Facts of Diamond allows you to see what I imagine the inside of my head looks like, glitter and all.  So please come along on this amazing journey and let's have some fun together! http://www.factsofdiamond.com 

It's my Birthday!!!!

Today I celebrate my 23rd birthday!! This has been such an amazing year for me! So many wonderful things have happened and what I really want for my birthday is to give back! I want to give to people how so many have given to me. Not just material things, but kind words, encouragement, and the joy to be alive! I want to leave my mark! So tell me what can I do to help you!? Big or small! I'm all ears! 

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What makes you happy?

Everyone has something that they go to that brings them joy when they are down or just need to smile. Some times those things change from year to year or day to day. For me it's people. I love being inspired by people. Especially people I don't know. It feels more genuine because they don't know me therefore they aren't trying to impress me. That itself allows me to be impressed with that person. I am overwhelming happy when I see or hear of a person doing something positive in the world to make our home a better place. A few people do great at that such as Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Goldie Hawn. I mention these people because they are in the public eye often but it's usually for something positive they are doing. They make me want to be better. Recently a new person has been added to my list. Barbara Niven. I was an old fan of hers in my middle school days from lifetime, but she has recently resurfaced in my life and has thoroughly won me over with her delightful outlook on life and her true passion that kindness will one day over take evil. She inspires people, but not in the fake way. She connects with her supporters as if they were old friends of hers. She even went as far as to turn her fan page into a dreamers network on Facebook that is a huge support group to those who are striving to be everything their hearts desire. Sometimes a person looks for in another to give them a reason to love and live and she is that for many. She takes time to reach out to most who reach out to her. That's something that can definitely save a life of  one that may feel like no one cares. It's not often that you find a person like that. Her talent alone made her stand out but when you add her heart and personality to that mix, how can you not love her! I daily check out her social sites just to remain positive and know that I am not here by mistake but I as we do have a purpose in this life. There is a quote that says " we are what we repeatly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." She has most certainly made a habit of spreading happiness and love to the rest of us! Her kindness helped me survive my last few months in the military when I thought all hope was gone. For that she has gained a life long supporter and friend in me. 

A Perfect Ending Film Review

one lonely rainy night, okay that's a bit exaggerated, it wasn't actually raining, but it was indeed lonely. I happen to be going through Netflix and I saw a film Directed by Nicole Conn, titled A Perfect Ending Starring Barbara Niven and Jessica Clark. I was familiar with Barbara because I was definitely a lifetime groupie back in my middle school days, so I decided to give it a little looky look. Now at first I didn't understand what was going on because, first off it was about four a.m. and second because well no second, it was just really late, but soon I really got into the film and perked up and stated paying attention. The films revolves around Rebecca(Barbara Niven's character) a wealthy middle aged white woman who has a husband who doesn't pay much attention to her. She really just goes through life day by day with no real purpose. Most of her time is spent caring for her three children and husband,  leaving no time to take care of herself. Soon friends set up her with a high end call Girl named Paris (Clark's character) whom she is naturally reluctant to meet with initially, but later gives in and begins exploring a world of passion and lust. The pair of them develop a type of relationship that becomes healing to one another. Sort of like finding that person who becomes a mirror image of yourself, showing you that your imperfections are your best quality. Someone who forces you to embrace everything negative thing you have felt about yourself. Forcing you to have self-love. I can't say to much more without giving the film away, but I will say that watching this film opened my eyes so much. I was once considered a prude or I would say ignorant to other lifestyles because of pure lack of knowledge. After viewing this film it gave me a half mind for a moment to find a nice gal to explore life with. Although I am no quite going for that team, I am much more open minded and curious about other ways of being than my own and that is exactly what I hope to gain when watching a film. I hope to come out thinking and hungry for knowledge. Thank you Nicole, Barbara, Jessica and the rest of the cast for educating me and giving insight on a world bigger than me that continues to evolve each and every day.

Looky Looky, Here comes my Booky!

Sooo, As you know, I have been on a four year journey to complete my Grandma's bucket list. Although I haven't done so well with blogging every step of the way(life sort of took a seat on me) i have indeed kept records and journals on every moment that I have experienced! It both thrills and saddens me to say that my journey is almost up. That's right I have only Three  out of the 60 things left to do. I kept thinking about what I would do once the bucket list was complete. Should I go back to life's regularly scheduled program? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I wrote a book! I felt it was important to share with you my ups and downs, the failures and successes, the in and outs and all the in betweens that I wasn't able to blog! My hope is that I will be able to help others create a journey or find a purpose much like the one my Grandmother gave to me. Because of her, I have experienced life in a way most 23 year old people have not. I have lived outside of my comfort zone and taken a leap of faith in to a wonderful existence. It took her leaving this world and leaving behind many unanswered questions and one little list in my notebook, for me to see life for what it truly is, an Adventure. The most important message I hope to share is not to wait for something bad to happen before you do something good. I took my grandma dying for me to give back to someone and appreciate the positive things in this world. Here's a quick glance of some of the things you can look forward to! Happy Readings!