Little Alexx Blog

So this past weekend, I was honored to model in the Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week show  in the amazing designs by Chavon Shree . Be on the lookout for tickets to the spring show! You don’t want to miss out! It was such an amazing opportunity. Shoutout to Maybelline for sponsoring the makeup, Drake Field for an AMAZING venue, and the Museum of Native American History for loaning out breathtakingly beautiful jewelry.

 

 

 

 

 

So, had a slight crisis in the beginning of this week. I reached out to my friend Harris and lamented my struggles to him (First of all, everyone needs a Harris in their life, love you). I was beginning to fear I have been spreading myself too thin. I am a full time student taking upper-level classes, working two jobs, freelance write, blogger, juggle sorority life, community service and trying to establish my brand, as well as *try* for a social life. I am constantly go go going and I have to admit, it’s hard. BUT I love it. I want to do all of these things and so much more, but as Harris told me, “I know you want to do all of these things, but sadly we have limits. Don’t fear, don’t worry; you aren’t living in the moment if you do.”  It’s like when you’re on an airplane and the flight attendant tells you that in case of an emergency, always put your breathing mask on first, then help other’s around you. This means, that if you don’t first make sure you are safe and well, you won’t be any help to others around you. How true.

        “Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm.”

How am I able to help anyone or be the best student, worker, helper, friend I can be if I am not able to be the best me? I think a lot of us get stuck on this by wanting to be perfect all the time. Well, sorry to burst that bubble, but we aren’t. I am right there with ya, my fellow perfectionists. I want to do well in school and get upset if something doesn’t end up how I wanted it, I want to be the best worker and get upset if a customer isn’t happy, I want to be the best friend I can be, but people can be fickle, and it is out of your hands.  I want to be the best person I can be, but I do let myself down sometimes, as we all do…. But IT. IS. OKAY.  We weren’t meant to be perfect, and just know, that none of this really matters. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t do so hot on that homework. Make a note of it, shake your head at your mistake and the next time, do better. It wasn’t your fault the customer wasn’t happy if you tried your best. You are still a good friend. You are still a good person. Know your downfalls and try to improve, but don’t obsess over every single thing you have ever done wrong. It will eat you alive. Live in the moment and love life.

Last Thursday I got experience Farah Siraj at the Faulkner Art Center. What a truly amazing experience (we were both shook) . It made me miss home, so bad. Here is a clip from her performance in New York. It doesn’t even do her justice.

It is around that time of year when the pressure it on, with school wrapping up with major projects and holiday plans. Take a deep breath, enjoy a nice cup of coffee or hot coco (if you’re like me and can’t stand the taste of coffee), watch a cheesy Hallmark movie, and now that you are living a good life.

The song of the week is from my friend Zach. Sounds really weird in the beginning but give it some time and you’ll enjoy it.

 

 Today’s Mantra: 

“I AM having the exact experience my Soul needs for my awakening.”

Love others.

Blessings, A