my family recently moved to atlanta. it's definitely been an interesting experience so far.

we've been experiencing a lot of things that have sort of tested our patience and sanity during our

first few weeks here. though the area we live in is beautiful and full of unique hang out spots, we

haven't had internet or a washer and dryer for about two weeks now. (i'm actually sitting in my

neighborhood starbucks and using their wifi to write this at the moment).


   due to some mix ups at our apartment's front office, we've been temporarily deprived of things that

most people would call necessities. my immediate urge was to be ungrateful and unhappy about the

whole ordeal. amazingly though, my family has been able to have made some really fun memories

because of our little inconveniences. since we haven't had wifi, we've been visiting a lot of local

cafes around the area. all of the cafes around here are super cute!  there are european inspired cafes

and even european/korean fusion cafes!


   not having internet has also helped me to spend more time reading and drawing.

i will admit that not having wifi has helped to realize that i was spending a bit too much time on it

before. though it's been pretty inconvenient not having wifi whenever and wherever i want, i'm glad

to have been able to find and support local businesses around my area. this may sound pretty silly to

some, but i've been learning from these experiences over the past few days that sometimes a curse

 can be a tremendous blessing! it sounds cliche, but this has really resonated with me.


   right now, i'm in between work and school. i recently dropped out of online college because i was

unhappy with what i'd chosen to study. it just wasn't me. along with that, i've been out of work and in

the process of hopefully getting transferred to a publix near me. i've felt a little bit of panic about not

making money and about not working toward getting a degree like most of my friends are doing.

overall though, i've been able to reassure myself that no matter what happens, life continues.

opportunities always come and go. this has turned into a mini rant but i hope you know that there's

someone who relates with you in whatever in-between stage you're in right now!

life's worst curses can also be it's sweetest blessings.

- sarah :)