GOOD VIBES STUDIO

I’ve talked about starting a blog for four years now, or five or six. Whenever I have an extended break, or experience something life-altering, or meet someone truly inspiring, I always say “I think I’ll start my blog today.” I’ve experienced more than enough things, met more than enough people, and have seen more than enough places to have filled thousands of posts for my non-existent blog. The problem was starting. But isn’t that always the problem? It’s like taking the first step in a long run, or writing the first word for a research paper, or driving the first mile for a lengthy road trip–once you finally get yourself to start, the rest flows naturally. I’m kinda anxious really, with every word I type I realize this is a little different than writing in my journal. This is on the internet, a place where anyone, no matter who you are, can look at this page. It’s like having all your personal thoughts being read by everyone you know, plus everyone you don’t. And even though the government might start spying on me for using some inconspicuous word I write like “falafel,” or “snow” or something, I’m just gonna stop thinking and start writing. It’s just time…

My name’s Kristina but I like to be called Nina. Not that I don’t like Kristina… I think it’s cool that it’s spelled with a K. I just think Nina is sweet, short, easy to say and easy to remember. But call me what you want, I appreciate either way. Anyway, I’m a writer. Sometimes I hesitate to say that cause I’m not just a writer. I’m an artist, a yoga fanatic, and an avocado connoisseur; I’m a best friend, and a daughter, and a girlfriend; I’m a lover of life and all things weird or interesting; I’m an adventure addict, or really just an experience addict or a conversation addict (and I mean that good, meaningful conversation); and I’m a girl that gets along with mostly anyone that both exists and breathes, and brings light to the world; and I’m obsessed with flowers, especially sunflowers. I’m a list of so many different things that one word could never encompass everything. Though, as will be printed on my college diploma come August 8th, I am receiving a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing. So, in essence, I am a writer.

I used to write in my journal every single day. And then it was every other day, to every other week or month, to any time I was really feeling it, or saw my journal laying on my desk and felt bad I’d been negligent. I wonder why that is? I love writing so much but I let weeks go by without it. Why is it that we get lazy with the things we love?

My room is an absolute disaster. I wish I had more desk space, and maybe if I had a little more I would put a pen to paper more. But anyway, back to getting to know me: for one, my mind is always moving faster than my brain is able to process so I constantly jump from one subject to the next without ever stopping for air. But I also really love to listen. I can sit through an entire conversation without speaking if I’m infatuated with what someone is talking about. I think it’s important to listen. And not to be on my phone so often. I, we all, need to practice being in the moment–every moment. That’s not to say that I haven’t at times been victim to the social media cloud, because I absolutely have, I’m just saying, as a unit, we need to get it together and start paying attention to the people, the beautiful minds, right in front of us.

If you’re reading this to yourself and you’re with your friends, stop being an asshole. And if your friend is on their phone too, and your other friend and your other friend and everyone at the party also, it’s time to re-evaluate yourself, your friends, and the situation you’ve all decided to subject yourselves to. Start dancing, or blasting music, or playing video games, or talking about food, or eating food, just do something, anything else that isn’t scrolling. Do that on your alone time.

I’m also a strong believer in alone time. It’s important. Schedule it in.

Okay but back to writing and starting a blog and such… I’ve had so many visions of what this blog would be like. At times I wanted it to be all about my life, a memoir of sorts. I went through phases of wanting it to be a music and art blog where I showcased friends and local artists and really cool bands that everyone should have the opportunity of discovering. Some days I thought I would have it be like Humans of New York, where I interviewed random people in the world to ask them about their story. I feel like the months of anticipation only made it harder for me to start the blog. I could never decide on the name or the purpose. Well, a couple months ago, after visiting a music studio and feeling inspired, I decided upon “Good Vibes Studio.” That way it isn’t just a blog but more of a place for people to visit and read a story, hear a good song, discover something interesting about the world or, if nothing else, feel some positive vibes, and radiate some sunshine in return. It’s all about putting good into the world, friends, and every little something makes a difference. So here it is… a blog about everything and anything awesome. Cheers mates! I accomplished a goal today and that’s fuckin cool.

I’m sure there’s much more I could write, but you’ll just have to keep reading.

Until then ~

Nina.