Chasing Sunshine

Every great story has a few low points, a surprising twist and the most interesting ending. I liked to look at life as one big story. The low points as just a small part of the story, because when everything starts to go right, the low points only make the good parts better.

When making my blog, the name was something I wanted people to read and immediately think of me- the kind of person I was, what I stood for and all that. But without knowing the true meaning of the name, how was that so? I wanted to share the meaning behind the name and behind my great big life story.
Chasing sunshine to me, means more than most might know. There is a notion, that good things come to those who wait. I, for once, have instilled that in my life. Waiting. Nothing great happens overnight, and if it does, it must be pretty memorable. Growing up I dreamed of love and what it means to be loved. Of course those ideas change as you grow and experience different parts of life. However, one thing never really went away for me. The overall want of a fairytale love and life. That’s the idea right? When you’re a young kid, in front of the TV watching Cinderella and picturing your life happening that EXACT way- even down to the forgotten shoe. Now, Chasing Sunshine isn’t only about waiting for good to come, it is about all things that come along with that.

There have been so many ups and down already for me in this life and it can be hard to get yourself through the down sometimes. One day, realizing all that I had in a time of pure distraught, I envisioned something. Maybe, in the darkness and through the horrible, that shed of hope in the back of your mind is the point. The point of continuing, the point of moving on. We’re all chasing something. Money. Love. Power. But this is not about chasing any of those things. Chasing Sunshine is to work like hell to get through the rough parts and always chase the light. Always continue to dream of when life is positive, when your story finally goes right. There are so many ugly parts to this life that it can seem impossible to move forward. But, if you remember to chase Sunshine, you remember that through every aspect of those times, you’re stronger than all of it. Can you imagine? Going through something so terrible yet having in the back of your mind a tiny shed of light that can carry you through anything?

I’m not always perfect, I lose my light and it can be daunting trying to get it back. But, I always promise myself- if you continue to chase your Sunshine, eventually, you won’t have to chase it. It will envelop you, it will carry you through anything and it will light the way through all your darkest parts. Find your sunshine, and your fairytale life will find you, too.

I can’t thank you enough for letting me share my perspective and I’ll always be grateful to those who have supported me and this blog. I can’t wait to continue and I hope that all of you keep reading and using your Sunshine to light your path.

XOXO,

I would still be ok with turning out as Cinderella.

All photos for this post taken by Taylor Magro.