Express Yourself, yea do it.

I spent the past few hours reading all my entries from the beginning and I'm still overwhelmed by all that's transpired in the last two years. I remember how I began, rambling as only Wheezy can, about a new and exciting chapter in my life by venturing to Europe. Never in a million years did I think I'd still be here, living the life I'm currently living. Sometimes it all feels like it was all a dream: all the people I met, the places I visited, the bullshit I've encountered, and the resulting changes to my character and sentiments on life. It was astonishing to go through the documented evolution of Darline, particularly the deeper entries, and to remember how I felt during those times. The lighthearted entries, coupled with my albums on Facebook, brought a smile to my face and warm feelings to my chest as I relived the crazy moments in my head. To this day, I am bewildered that I survived those countless shots of tequila, dangerous bike rides home, involuntarily taking bus tours of different cities at 3 AM and basically surviving the pandemonium that was my life for so many years. I'm thrilled that things have slowed down and that my experiences taught me so much about the person I am and want to be, as well as helped me to eliminate bad habits and negative people from this little life of mine. I will always be in a state of development and I can't wait to see where else this life will take me. I know it's taking em to KENYA in about two weeks and that's damn good enough for me.

I also wanted to hear back from you! Do I bore you with my babble? Are you tired of reading about how great my life is or wandering where in the world is Darline San Diego? If so, post a comment or message me about a topic you'd like discussed or just wanna see how I feel about it or if you want some honest advice (I will always tell it like it is). You can post anonymously if you like and it can be serious topics or snow peas, I really don't give a shit. 

in a while crocodiles!

 

i'm a little bit of everything all rolled into one

I completely forgot to discuss my trip to Ibiza a few months ago, which is unacceptable because it was such an amazing place I'd love to visit again. Not only were we surrounded by bustling nightlife, amazing lounges, and beautiful beaches but the landscape was so green and peaceful! We were expecting everything to be completely modern with buildings everywhere but there was so much land and pine trees and fresh air, it was gorgeous! We rented a car so we got to see a lot of the island. Words will certainly not do Ibiza justice so I'll try with some pictures but honestly, I don't think that's possible either. I can't figure out how to not make this look like a jumble of pictures & words so deal with it!

My friend Kettia visited from Philadelphia this past weekend which was refreshing. It was nice to have someone to explore Rotterdam with & catch up. It's always Mic & the guys when we go out which is always fun but I've missed my family & friends back home and it was good to have a bit of that here.. I want it all the time!


We went to places I'd never been in Rotterdam and explored the nightlife which was a pleasant surprise.
I wore heels and soon remembered why it is I don't do that as often anymore especially since I've been making an effort to drink less. I was on my feet dancing all night (judging from the sweat, I think I lost about 10 pounds), we were out very late and the added effort of biking just makes it too much to wear heels all the time.


We leave for Kenya in a little less than 3 weeks and I'm so excited! We got our vaccinations last week so hopefully I won't come back with yellow fever, hepatitis, or malaria. I can't believe it's almost September and that I've already been here for 5 months. Time is seriously flying by. We're also on the market for a new kitten which would make me very happy! While I'd really like a puppy, they are way too much work.. they need a lot of attention and we wanna travel all the time so it'd be a huge inconvenience. I have been having the strongest cravings for all kinds of food.. sushi, falafels, my favorite dish of rice and legume my mother makes, brownies and ice cream, and shrimp eggrolls. Mic also made me the most amzing salmon, green pea and rucola risotto the other night and I'm feigning for that too! That's a sign that I need to have dinner so see ya next time!