I remember when I first moved to Florida. I knew one person who lived about an hour away. I lived on South Beach, the most transient place in the world. It was incredibly difficult to make and keep friends because everyone was there on holiday, or a snowbird. I was all alone. I dined alone, I drank alone, I walked alone, went shopping alone, I danced alone.. And even when I met people I still felt alone. I didn't bond with anyone on a deep level for a long time. It sucked to be alone in a bustling beach city. I was forced to face myself and I gained a deep longing to be a part of something bigger. But because I was an only child, and then I went through this isolation, I developed an inner confidence that is a big part of who I am today. I don't feel the need to be accepted by a certain group of people, I can independently do things alone like eat out at a nice restaurant without feeling weird, I tackle tasks like moving furniture or drill shopping easily, I know that I am the only one responsible for my happiness, I'm completely fine if the cool ppl don't "get me", I feel confident in my skin and in my style, I say what's on my mind when I speak, and overall I know deep inside that I'm a cool mother*cker. These isolated experiences have been priceless because they've helped shape my authentic self, an invaluable attribute to my personality today. . . #FeedHerSoulBlog #FeedHerSoul #roferrelli #introvert #authenticity #spiritual (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
