Why are we so afraid?

As hard as you try, you can never predict life. 

Life is about taking chances and knowing that no matter what happens, you will be okay.  

Life always moves on. 

I've always looked at it that way; that tomorrow is another day and that as long as I'm alive, the days will move on.  So what are we all scared about? Why do we skip out on things? Why do we say no?  

We should always say yes. 

Life is shorter than we think. We shouldn't be afraid to try new things.  We shouldn't be afraid of the things we WANT to do.  If you want to do something, do it. If you want to say something, say it.  If you want to try something new, go for it.  What are you so afraid of?  

Don't be scared. Being scared of the things you want to do is stupid. If things in the past are holding you back from the things you want to do in the future, then learn from those mistakes and move on. Try it again. 

Tomorrow is another day.

Life moves on. 

Every person is different. Every person has a type of wisdom you have never experienced before. Every new relationship you have with someone is another chance for you to learn and live and experience new things. 

Find new people and experience life with them. 

If things don't work out in your favor, then fuck; it's a learning experience. 

You only have 100 years to do what you want to do, say what you want to say, and experience the things you want to experience. Make it happen. 

The only things you'll remember down the road are the things you've tried and experienced. 

I don't know about you, but I am not about to regret NOT doing things in my lifetime.  If anything, I want to look back and regret doing some of the stupid shit that I tried and failed at.  

There is nothing wrong with going with your gut and trying something you are fucking afraid to try just because you WANT to.

Give in to your wants, your needs, your desires.  

Because if you don't, what's the point of living anyways? 

Live on your own edge of the life that you want to remember in 50 years, because fuck, all the cool kids are the ones that go after what they want. 

Get it.

This is real.

       Okay, so, yeah. I tried to make this blog about the photos. About the photos of how I saw Minneapolis, about how I saw the world.  But, today, I realized that the world is more than just photos.  I thought that I could do it through pictures because, "pictures say a thousand words"...but words can say more than that. And I believe that I can. 
       Life to me is more than pictures. I know that I can get caught up in the world of technology.  I learned that the world is more than that.  The world is more than expressing yourself through virtual media sites.  It is more than letting people know how much fun you are having through Facebook and Twitter.  Because, yes, people can see you through these types of light, but the best of light is not through how people can see you.  It is through how people can enjoy you.  That is the most important thing in life...enjoying other people's company...and their wisdom...and their sincerity. It is about truth and reality. And facing what's right smack dab in front of you.  That is what life is about.  Life is not about being a person you want others to want you to be. It is about being yourself and hoping that others except it. And if they don't? Who cares. Because they don't matter if they don't care.  That's what we should all care about.  If people don't care, then why would you care about them? If they don't show compassion for you, then why should you show compassion toward them?
      Life is life is life. And people are people are people. Unless they care. If they care, than they should mean something.  And if they mean something, than they MEAN SOMETHING. Remember that.  Yes, pictures show memories and moments...but they don't show how much people mean to you. And they don't know how much people care.  Actions are everything. Actions aren't likes on Facebook, or favorites on Twitter.  Actions are love. Actions are showing true emotions for the way you feel.  And if the ones you care about don't show emotions toward the way you feel, then fuck, they don't mean a damn thang.

My Minnie Life isn't just about my life in Minneapolis, it's a project.  About love and life and the way I am growing up in this place that I believe will shape me in to the person I want to be for the rest of my life.

It's a rainy day in Minneapolis.

See Minneapolis through my eyes.