Planning to Fail
I will always give credit for this quote to my high school health science teacher even though I know beyond a shadow of a doubt she didn't come up with it. "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." I didn't learn much about health science, but I did learn this.
Now I don't know if I didn't learn anything because I had the biggest crush on her or if I just didn't pay attention, but it's been a valuable lesson in my life that I've never adhered. If you know me, you know I'm a planner, mostly. That is to say, I'm a big dream planner, but if you want me to get into the detail of a plan, you've got the wrong person.
I plan the grandest of date gestures. I've planned my dream life more times than I can count. I could probably plan the big strokes of your wedding better than you could. I am not the person you want to plan any details though.
So why talk about plans? Because I told you I would have a plan for you in the last blog post. Here's the layout for the blog: Issa Lifestyle, Book Worm, and Movie Pass.
Issa Lifestyle
Full disclosure, I don't know where the "Issa ___" came from, but I like it. It just feels right. This section is about dreams, passions, vulnerability, relationships, following your heart, questioning everything you believe, and chasing the things in life that matter. It will hopefully nudge you towards being fully alive and pursuing who you're supposed to be. We'll see though.
Book Worm
This section is purely a selfish one. I want to read 52 books this year and need accountability. Knowing there are some of you looking for these blog posts stresses me out, but it pushes me to read so that you'll have something to read. If you're looking for traditional book reviews, you'll have to go somewhere else. It might highlight the big idea, but will mainly be about how a book impacted me. If you've ever wondered how you will feel reading a book, this will help you feel before you buy.
Movie Pass
I purchased Movie Pass last year, and I need to feel okay about watching all the movies, so I figured I would let you into the world as well. It won't be super annoying movie reviews I promise. As far as spoilers go, the verdict is still out. If you have an opinion, let me know. As a bonus, I'll also do some behind the scenes about different videos I create. I always love reading behind the scenes blogs so I figured I should contribute to the discussion as well.
We're going to have fun friends. My desire is for us to have a conversation. I want this to be a real place for us to be honest and engage in something that matters. We spend too much time running from reality, and I'm ready to stop running. If you are as well, I think we'll have a good time together. See you soon.
Also, I need your help. I don't know what to do for photos and right now I feel like some weird model, so if you have any suggestions please let me know.