Wake up.

This morning I had a lovely dream. A lovely dream about a kiss. But now that I think about it, it was probably a message from my inner consciousness. It was my conscious telling me what I already know, but want to ignore. 

It was you, watching me sleep with a little smile on your face. You knelt down close to my face, softly put your fingers through my hair, and kissed me so tenderly, then whispered in my ear, “Wake up.” 

     I did wake up. I woke up just wanting that to be real. Wanting you to be there by my side. But you weren’t. And I realized, I needed to wake up. Just as you had said in my dream. 

Wake up. Wake up. 

You can call me Master

Hi Lovelies, this weekend was a big weekend! I graduated! You may now call me Master McWilliams. That does have a nice ring to it. I am officially done! 

The experience has been an amazing one and I've met some really rad people. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or better people to share it with. So grateful for an amazing year and half.

With that, I'll leave you with some inspiring words of wisdom from Howard Thurman,

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

 

Goodbye my Loyal Friend

My favorite purse officially died today :(

After years of trusty companionship I think the time has finally come to say goodbye forever to my beautiful turquoise bag...

Dear purse,

Its been a long time coming. I've had to save you from the trash many times after friends have brutally tossed you there in an attempt to not so subtly hint at your impending demise.

I should have been prepared for this but...I just love you so much, my big adorable purse. 

Yes, it looks a bit ragity, and, yes, pieces of turquoise flake off onto my shoulder and speckle my clothes as I carry it, and yes, sometimes the strap gives way and the entire contents of my purse spills to the ground, but, what can I say, I love my (not so) little bag. I'll never find anything like you again. 

Goodbye my little friend. xoxo

Do you have a special something that you just don't have the heart to throw away too? What is it?

Normal Shmormal

Be true to yourself.

Just waiting for sleepy time

In the midst of finals and preparing for my trip to Asia....

I'm running ragged.  So much to do, so little time. 

Definitely not enough time to sleep.  

Decisions, Decisions

Do you ever feel this way?  I know I do everyday.

Getting to Know me

Since I haven't really given you all a fair chance to get to know me yet I thought I 'd give you a little insight into the things that make me happy.  So for the next 10 posts I'm going to show you...

1. Dancing

Dancing: I used to dance everyday. I miss it.  It's amazing how something can make you feel so good.  Ya know that feeling that runs through your body when you begin to move? It starts in your fingertips and travels all the way to your toes.  I love that feeling.  When I dance it feels like a familiar friend is joining me to play, a friend you can tell anything to, be crazy with, and have fun with.  Dancing is an amazing feeling, an outlet. It is freeing, so freeing. 

Oh, What a Feeling!

Standing tall today. 

Feeling excited for life! 

Feeling like I can do anything! 

Don't ask me why, everything just feels right.  

Bring it on, world! Bring it on.  

And So it Begins Anew

A New Year
Another year begins, yet I'm not so excited to see what this years holds in store for me, but rather I'm still waiting for next year.  All I can think about is what I will be doing this time next year.  Will all of this schooling I'm doing now pay off?  Will I have a good job?  Will I be on my way to success?  

Cross your fingers...

A New Apartment
I moved into a brand new apartment this weekend.  It's current status: organized chaos.  Boxes are everywhere and strategically organized piles cover the floor.  But all is dandy because amidst the chaos is a new more exciting development....The Boyfriend is coming to join me! I can't wait!


A New Term
A not so new schedule.  It's back to the grind, back to the library,  and back to an endless stream of homework.  I feel like I have already begun to neglect both my friends and my poor kitty.  
But, alas, they keep saying it will all be worth it soon...

Inspiration for the Blog

This is one of my favorite feelings.

I take comfort in the rain.

I feel safe in the rain. 

The sound of its pitter patter on the roof

 The feel of it dripping down your face

So good.

Blog? Sure, why not.

Well, here I am.  Not sure what I'm doing here, but, hell, let's give it a shot.  I'm Kendra, a sassy young lady with a raucous demeanor.  I live in Portland, Oregon and LOVE it.  It's beautiful here, tons to do, and even more people to meet.  


I'm currently attending Portland State University working my butt off to get a Master's in International Management.  I've just completed my first term successfully!!! Woohoo! Only four more terms and a awesome trip to Asia until I'm done! So far I'm having a blast and learning so much, especially in my Chinese class.  


Oh, and, I almost forgot to mention, I'M A DIE HARD OREGON DUCK FAN!!!  Go Ducks!  Can't wait for the BCS Championship!  


So, as far as a game plan for this blog goes...I don't really have one.  I figure I'll just go with the flow, let you in on the events, activities, thoughts, and feelings of my life.  Of course, I'll try to keep it interesting...No guarantees.