Speak up, what is there to lose + Update and where have I been.

We are all humans, we are more alike than we think. We're just afraid to speak up and say what is in our heads, because we think we are alone. However, there are a few people who say what's on their mind, it's the people that are looked up to, it's the people that you relate to, it's the people that make you say "WOW you have the courage to speak up, impressive". SO what if you are different, SO what if some people don't relate, SO what if people think you're crazy, because out there there will be at least one person admiring you, thanking you because you made them feel understood and good about themselves, when before they maybe thought they were alone. Saying what’s on your mind makes you look strong.

Sometimes you have to take a risk, because it's worth it, don’t let the opportunity to speak up slip, maybe it will be the best decision you ever made. Now I know that is something out of the comfort zone, but it will make you more confident, it will make you grow.

So I am asking you right now, why don't you speak up? Even if it's a small tweet, somebody will relate and someone will have a smile on their faces thanks to you. I am already doing it, this blog is for that, to encourage you to be yourself, for you to read what goes through my mind, some people will like it and others won't. I don't have a big audience, but I don't care, because I know that I will have made an impact somewhere in the world.

Here’s a little quote I found:

“The world suffers a lot. Not because the violence of bad people. But because of the silence of the good people.” (By Napoléon Bonaparte)

Sorry I haven't posted a lot these past months, I've been busy reading on airplanes, seeing new places and making my taste buds explode (do you like the way I said I have been traveling? hahaha). It was pretty amazing, I got to see my family and friends, see Washington and California. I might have had a mountain of emotions this summer. Happiness from seeing my family, sadness from leaving them, excitement when I waited for Shawn Mendes to go on stage. I got to feel fascinated when I saw a whale from the Golden Gate Bridge and sea elephants in a California beach, I got to feel mad when my parents got to my nerves hehehe ( I think we all know that feeling, I hope, coughs and makes and awkward laugh) I am grateful for being able to experience that because I know not everyone can. However, I am ready to go home now, see my horse, my dog, my friends, go back to my old routine and especially get writing on my blog again.

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this little update and thought that was, fun fact, written in the car on the way to the airport, I get inspired in the weirdest of places.

On the bottom of the post you will find some pictures from my trip.

As always,

Remember, Be You.

Naia :)

All images taken by: Naia Cancela Okking