Trying New Things is Fun

Recently I tried authentic ramen for the first time and it was sooooo good! I went with my friend Freddie who had a place written down to try at Ponce City Market in Atlanta called Ton Ton Ramen & Yakitori. I highly recommend going here if you live in the Atlanta area or are planning to visit. We both got the Tori Shoyu but without the pork belly and chicken on the side, which we didn't know would just be a fairly small piece of chicken on a sick. But, it was good i'd just recommend getting more than one piece if you are opting to switch meats. I also ordered an app, the Tebasaki wings which were okay honestly. The sauce on them was good but the wings itself was ehh. I got a chili paste bomb on the side for the ramen that was extremely spicy, so if you like extremely spicy things and can handle the heat then that is for you. The ramen had something called narutomaki in it which is a little processed fish cake. I was nervous to try it because I had never even heard of it but I braved through because why not try something new. 

Trying new things is fun. Living without new experiences is boring. If you haven't gone out in awhile to try a new food or even just a new restaurant and you are able to, DO IT! 

 You can watch this new experience and daily adventure on my vlog channel below!

My debut single "Inside" and why I'm starting my music career in 2021

 

3 days ago I released my debut single "Inside" on Soundcloud. This song I began writing in 2018 and finally finished and recorded it in 2020. At first the song was just part of an example of what I can do as a songwriter but the more friends and family I played it for the more I realized being just a songwriter isn't all I have to limit myself too right now, I can put myself out there as a singer as well. I've been writing songs and singing them since I was a little kid so it's been a long time coming. But, God showed me signs that now is the perfect time to begin the chapter of my life. 

You can listen to my song "Inside" HERE! 

The reason I released "Inside" on Soundcloud only is because I wanted to see how other people outside of my circle would react to the song. So far it has been nothing but positive responses. I'm beyond thrilled to release more of my songs. My 2021 is starting off great with not only the release and support of my debut single but I have gotten two auditions back to back. Although there's a lot going on in this country we cannot let it affect us. There's always going to be negative things happening in the world therefore we have to just focus on what we are doing and take control of our own actions and emotions. With that being said, happy new year! 

Also, these photos are about 2 years old and i'm just putting them to use! They really came in handy. 

Proverbs 16:3

 xo.  

I Turned 23 // Cabin Living

                    

My birthday was December 16th and I turned 23. It's also almost 2021 and I feel blessed to have made it through this year in great health and with high hopes. There are people who have suffered greatly this year as we all know 2020 has been pretty traumatic with Covid-19 happening causing a global pandemic and the fight for injustice. Let's continue to pray for each other's healing as well as for the world's healing. I'm actually very excited but also anxious for the new year. I know this year will be life changing for me in the most positive ways and I can't wait to bring my readers along for the ride. 

To continue the celebration of my birthday that weekend I spent in a cabin in the mountains with 3 of my friends. It was beyond words. I fell in love even more with nature and I felt at home and at peace. I now see cabin living in my near future. 

You can watch my 23rd birthday dinner and cabin trip on my vlog channel! Click HERE to watch now. You can also see all of my birthday photos on my Instagram @StyleBySi. 

High Museum of Art

 In October for my friends birthday we went to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. It was my first time going and definitely will not be my last. I loved it! And here is what I wore. The button up and trousers are thrifted. I will have a thrift haul up on my Style By Si youtube channel, the link will be here when it's uploaded! 

I want to make sure to add an affirmation at the end of all of my posts. 

Today's affirmation: No one can bring me down because I know who I am and what I am capable of. 

Fear of the election

The election is tomorrow and anxiety is high for a lot of people for obvious reasons. As the night goes on I see more and more memes, tiktoks, and informative instagram posts on what might happen tomorrow. Will there really be a civil war tomorrow? Well, it’s possible and the things people are saying on social media whether they’re joking or very serious are making it feel like even more of possibility. Even if it’s not a civil war, we can agree that there will be protesting on either side. Businesses are boarding up all over the country in preparation for the day. The feeling of fear for tomorrow is understandable. I feel it too. But, we can’t let it take over us and make us panic. We have to stay strong together. I know, that sounds so cliche but it’s true. We do have to stay strong and in unity with one another. If Trump wins (I continue to pray he doesn’t) we have to continue standing up for equality and love, his possible win will not change God’s plan for us as individuals or as a people to come out on the right side of history. We also have to stay safe. If you need to stay home, stay home. If you have to leave the house, then leave the house prepared for the worst case scenario. And please, meditate, do some yoga, do whatever you need to do to keep yourself in positive spirits and with peace of mind. 

Say this affirmation with me: No matter who gets elected I will keep my spirit at peace and my faith strong. Anxiety and fear can not take over me. 

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Amen. Xo. 

The End of the Century

It's the end of the century! 2020 is tomorrow and we're all doing some end of the year, beginning of a new year, much needed self reflecting and goal setting. So, here is me reflecting: The end of 2019 has given me answered prayers and has used heartbreak as a mirror for me to look at the broken pieces of myself I need to fix. This end of the year emotional roller coaster I've been on is a tell-tell sign that great and life-changing things are about to take place in 2020. I'm excited to see exactly what God has in store. Here is me goal setting: This blog as well as my other blog (GOOD) will have new and improved looks with consistent content! Every year I say i'm going to be a better blogger but I never stay true to that...well, 2020 I am all about less talking and more action. If I say i'm a blogger then I have to...what? BLOG. 

Important sidenote: this cute sweater is from Walmart! Yes, Wally World has nice clothes don't sleep on them! 

As you can see I have tears falling from my eyes. It's not what you think they aren't tears of sadness nor of joy just a reaction from the super cold wind. Although these aren't tears of emotion, it certainly looks that way. This image above came out so powerful, it represents what i'm going through right now in my life. The amount of tears i've been crying these past couple of months are the most i've cried all year. But, at the end of the day i'm still here moving forward the best way I can. The pain, the disappointments, the heartache are only moments. The definition of a moment is "a very brief period of time", in other words it doesn't last. These moments we cry and we think the hurt will never end...then it does. We smile again. Now, the spotlight might shine on the sadness again for another moment but its only 15 minutes of fame. Joy is an icon, it overshadows sadness. 

I pray everyone has an amazing end of 2019!!!

Xo