Tabula Rasa

Merriam-Webster would define Tabula Rasa as, "The mind in its hypothetical primary blank empty state before receiving outside impressions." I believe that this idea originated with Aristotle and was further popularized by John Locke. I'm bringing this up because I believe we all had a blank slate the second we entered this planet, but overtime we internalize things. Good and bad. Those things eventually form who we are and what we believe. I've internalized some bad opinions of myself that I'm now realizing are no good. I think of bad thoughts as seeds. No matter who planted it, if you give it thought, you're watering it. If you don't, the roots are still there, even if they aren't visible. The only way to get rid of the roots is to dig deep and extract them. That's where I'm at right now and it's rough, I'm not gonna lie. I imagine that after this process, we can all give ourselves a new blank slate. I call it Tabula Rasa 2.0, original I know. I've always been an introvert, my alone time is sacred. But I feel like I've been avoiding the pains of companionship, platonic and romantic, by choosing to always be in my own company. It's become somewhat of a crutch. I feel that alone time is good, but I need more balance in my life. I need people. I want do better with how I spend my alone time. I feel like sometimes I avoid myself, even when I am alone. I don't think it counts as alone time if I'm taking in entertainment or endlessly scrolling on my phone. One way I'm going to give myself this new blank slate is by taking a much needed vacation. I'm still sorting out the days and finances, but I'm going to Puerto Rico this Summer! I know it's still technically a U.S territory, but I'm excited to go "abroad" lol. I've never been outside of the mainland, so I'm a little nervous but overall excited to see what the trip entails. I always say that I want to travel and explore more, but I have to actually do it. So here we are. Also I love how back in the day people used to get dressed to travel. The celebrity airport pics from the 90's are EVERYTHING. I just think it's so cunt to always have a bomb outfit on, no matter the occasion. I get that traveling comfortably is important, but I just love the drama of having your own dress code. Like Grace Jones is still going to look like Grace Jones at the airport, gym, you name it. I want to adopt that for myself because self expression is so important to me. Why would I deny myself that? So maybe you'll see me in the airport on my way to Puerto Rico, looking fab. Lastly I NEED the details on the boots that Mel B and Fran are wearing in the pics below, help me!! Those boots deserve a mother, I would treat them so well. Happy Saturday DIVAS!