Jean David

CenLa

This one is going to be straight up stream of consciousness. I write this post from Tamp & Grind, a local coffee shop in my hometown of Alexandria, Louisiana. Alexandria is the economic anchor of Central Louisiana, aka CenLa. Tamp and Grind did not exist when I left for college in the fall of 2007.Continue reading “CenLa”

It’s been awhile

“I know I shouldn’t have kept you waiting, but I’m here now,” – Britney Thee Spears. Honestly, “Break the Ice” is a top tier single from one of the pop album bibles that is known as Blackout. The thing about blogs is, well, they are what you make them out to be. Journals of lateContinue reading “It’s been awhile”

Juicy

In no particular order: Kiwi – WITH SKIN Strawberry – a classic Blackberry – RIP my favorite phone Mango – wish the pit was edible Guava – I like to eat it with a spoon Enjoying the last two in a tropical country where they grow is unparalleled. The grocery store versions do not doContinue reading “Juicy”

28 days

28 days until my contract ends in Spain. Will I return to the US? More than likely, yes. Do I have a return flight booked? No. Do I have the funds to book one? Also, no. I’m not really worried about the logistics of returning home, I just am not sure how it’ll happen atContinue reading “28 days”

Pouring one out for the homie

If we want to be honest, alcohol is the real gateway drug. I have tried a plethora of different substances while inebriated that I never would have otherwise, so choosing to stop drinking was one of the best changes I’ve made. It’s only been 95 days, but the mental, physical, and spiritual improvements are remarkable.Continue reading “Pouring one out for the homie”

Passions

The way a person’s entire being shifts when they talk about something they love or obsess over. Furrowed brows, a titled head, expressive eyes, gesticulating, the differing inflections in tone of voice. So many people have that one thing that makes their eyes light up and watching them describe it is a joy…usually

Unraveling

Some people say that life will start to seem more chaotic and old habits will creep back when you attempt to shift into a new reality. As my project management certification date inches closer, I have faced increasing difficulty in focused studying, so much so that I almost broke my 3 month sobriety to haveContinue reading “Unraveling”

Online Outside

As a square, yellow sponge once said, “I’m ready.” What exactly am I ready for? Well, for starters, spring is right around the corner, so I am ready to be outside. The winter blues were not particularly ominous this go around, which is most certainly due to the sunny winters of Andalusia. Interacting with hyperactiveContinue reading “Online Outside”

Catchy Title Goes Here, Right?

It has come to my attention, by me, that I have not put forth the time and effort into this blog that I initially set out to do. New ideas, I am full of them. Following through consistently? To quote Mariah Carey, “I don’t know her.” I have been this way for as long asContinue reading “Catchy Title Goes Here, Right?”

Just Do It

Thank goodness for free will. Sometimes, I forget that I have the option to do what I want. Honestly, one constant of my life is wanting to do too many things simultaneously. Having multiple interests and adhd does tend to cause analysis paralysis. However, my main issue is waiting for inspiration or the “right moment”Continue reading “Just Do It”