Hi, hello, hola, konichiwa.
I'm Kayla Melissa Lopez. A 20 something-year-old who currently lives in Miami, is a huge nerd, and sometimes contemplates things. When I say sometimes, I mean quite often. When I saw quite often, I mean I over-analyze and over-think just about everything. So...yeah, hi. :)
I had a blog long ago whilst I was in college. Was very infrequent with it even though one of the MANY things I love to do is write. However, I find it difficult for me to stick to something and do it every day. So the goal is to write here consecutively for 21 days; because apparently it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. So here we go. Day 1.
So what should I talk about? Uh...
Well I could talk about my recent Orlando trip. Cause it was a freaking blast for so many different reasons. For those who don't know, I lived in Orlando for about 2 years after I graduated college. So basically from May of 2011 to June of 2013. This move was necessary for many reasons, which I won't get into today, but I was glad to leave at the time and was sick of the city.
But this most recent trip from this past weekend has actually helped me realize that it wasn't the city or the people that made me hate Orlando itself - it was my circumstances at that present moment.
I genuinely forgot how many AMAZING, sweet, kind, caring people I have that live up there that have made a significant difference in my life. And the thing is, those beautiful people have no idea that they have.
So this trip started with my leaving very early in the morning to head to Clermont, where my friend Brooke lives. Don't ask me how but Brooke and I don't have a picture together. But let me assure you that she is gorgeous, smart, and HILARIOUS. Her and her husband let me crash at their place for 2 nights and I couldn't be more grateful. But time went by too fast and we didn't even get to spend a whole day together which sucked. A lot.
Later that day I had an audition for Disney, which I hadn't done in over a year. But I was stoked: new monologue I was excited about, ready to get back in the auditioning game, great mindset. And as I'm driving over, I get the news that my friend and old classmate, Elizabeth Maria Walsh, had passed away. What? How? No way. This can't be real. It can't. She's only 26. She was in remission. She was so sweet, so giving, BRILLIANT, I just...couldn't wrap my head around it. I parked at the building where auditions are always held and I prayed. Hard. I prayed to God and to Lizzie. Told her I loved her and asked if she could give me her incredible strength to get through this audition with light, love, and hope. And ya'll...she was totally there with me. And I kicked that auditions ass. Did I get a call back? No. But I didn't need one. I knew that I did well and that those casting directors WILL remember me. I honestly couldn't have done it without her. <3
I then visited The Dancer's Pointe, the dance studio I taught at while I lived in Orlando for a year. I had no idea how much I missed that place until I walked through those doors. Seeing all of my old students, talking to my fellow teachers, seeing my students BE teachers. It was amazing.
On the drive home, I finally let myself cry over the loss of a friend. Someone who I hadn't properly spoken to in way too long. But I know she wouldn't want me to have regrets. To just persevere and move forward and smile. So I did.
Then I met up with a beautiful friend of mine who is now the mother of a GORGEOUS baby girl!! Oh my goodness...to see a miracle the day after a loss it is truly just...an ethereal experience. It was wonderful to see her.
The next day was great because I saw my best friend and her husband in their new home. They're starting the next phase in their lives and i couldn't be happier for them. They so deserve it and I hope I can be there as often as I can to help and create memories in their beautiful new house.
My last day in Orlando was fantastic because of course, I went to the Magic Kingdom. I spent most of the day alone and a few too short hours with my friend Kim.
Guys...it truly was magical. I have SO many pictures from that day! I'll post most of them on another post but let me tell you, seeing Rapunzel, as stupid as it may sound to some, was the best part. Because she said to me that she would light lanterns for me in the hopes that my dreams will come true. Then asked "you know what to do when your dreams come true right?" I should've known the answer but in my happy state I said "No, what?"
And she answered, " you go find a new one."
<3
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