VINTAGE VANDALIZM

My writing hiatus.

July 10, 2009 · 10 Comments

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Many of you are concerned with the fact that I don’t write as much as I used to in the past. I think a lot of it has to do with 1.not having a love life 2.I’m drama free and 3.I’m at a confused state of my life where nothing is stable and everything is changing as every second goes by.

Love inspires me. Its in my paintings, my poems, and everything else that I put my emotions into. Without it I have nothing much to say. I have spent a very long time avoiding the subject because, I hate to say it, I have to face it..I got hurt. I’m still facing resentment issues till this very day especially when I recently saw him in soho while I was having quality time with my sister. It was like my hatred was resurrected..I just try not to think about it, in fact, I work so hard I hardly think about it.. Its those moments like long train rides, and those moments where your in your bed and you cant sleep that you think about it the most. Most of the time I do a good job dodging the thought, but what keeps me thinking, what keeps me questioning is…”Why?”. He made it seem as if he waited so long for me, and when he had me..he pushed me away. I don’t know what to think, I know I didn’t deserve the way he treated me, I just want to know where the thought of his actions stemmed from. Out of everyone and everything I have been through, I was disappointed in him the most because for once in my life, with him, I felt protected. We women are always looking for security, I’m not talking about financially, but someone we can count on for love, respect, and loyalty. He gave me none of it, he used to.. Anyway, I realized a few days ago how much of a coward he is, was, always will be for never being REAL with me, for disrespecting me and my friendships, for never being man enough to give me an explanation or an apology. He was a huge part of my life, and a huge failure, because he failed to love me like he should have. Im not single because I’m waiting for him to mysteriously appear with an apology at hand confessing his true love and blah blah blah. It is obvious that I am still affected by my resentment because there are feelings still there. I’m single because I don’t want another “him” (or another one of them), because at this point I cant tell the difference between the men I have been with, they all disappointed me at some point, I just never expected that he would be part of the pack. I don’t need another bullshit romance. I was never the one to play pretend, you on the other hand were good at it. If there is one mistake I could take back, it would be you.

What a waste. I’m not inspired.

Im Hateful, and I dont want to talk about what hurts me.

Anyway, I have learned how to take all of my stresses, turn it into fuel, and let that motherfucker drive me to success. I have found a new way to vent out all of my problems, in a healthy manner by just being PRODUCTIVE. I’m Drama free, I stay away from any type of negativity lurking around me. I don’t have guy problems, girl problems, and whatever goes on within my family and friends (my family can be disfunctional) is there business. I have learned how to block people out and tend to the person that matters the most, and that’s me. I’m not saying I’m not here for them, of course I am, just not those who try to bring me down with them. I work way too much, and spend very little time resting and tending to my own issues, I don’t need anyone else’s issues piling up on top of mine. Ive never had a problem with my health till now, and Ive been sick a lot this year. I cant afford to keep putting all of my energy into negative issues. I think there comes a time in everyones life where they have to learn how to push there selflessness to the side a little bit and just worry about themselves. I have a natural urge to help those in need, I have a Big Heart so it hurts me to see people need me, and I’m not there, but I have spent way too much time playing hero, and quite frankly when I’m down and out, a lot of you are no where to be found. I am only going to support people who support me. I am extremely moved by/thankful for those types of people.

My shielded way of thinking lately has made me a happier person, its amazing how much you can get accomplished when your not worried about anyone else’s bullshit. I hate to sound mean but its true, there are those who want help and give help, and there are those who want you to be miserable with them.

Cut the grass and kill the snakes.

I’m in a confused state of mind right now because I don’t know exactly where I’m going, who’s going with me, and who’s staying behind.. I have a flight to LA coming up in 2 weeks and I don’t know If I want to live here or leave here. I would have moved out a long time ago if I knew where home was. I knew I needed to travel more and explore different places to find out and I did that. I fell in love with California, I fell in love with the rockabilly culture. I still want to travel some more, and I just might head out to Vegas in October for the Rockabilly Rave. I’m not a full time pinup girl, but it would be nice to be around a culture I’m inspired by. Oddly NY has been good to me lately, I’m starting to wonder if I’ll miss it. I’m confused. All I know is, there is nothing keeping me here, Ive already made a name for myself here, maybe just maybe I could do that in LA. I guess we will see. I’ll miss my friends and I hate to say this but, friends aren’t forever, most of them gradually fade, or move on to different ones, I understand it now. Its natural, its not something we all do on purpose, but it is “purpose” in itself that pushes us into a new direction. I believe we all have a purpose in each others lives, and when we are done with that purpose we naturally go on.. Its sad, but its a reality we all have to swallow.

I dedicated this month to rest and relaxation, my health is my one and only priority right now. I have been running, exercising, and I’m going to try really hard to change my eating habits (cough cough yeah right). Last month I had 3 days off total where I stood home and did nothing (nothing is good when your working on your days off!), all of my days off were booked with something. I overwhelm myself and I spread myself way too thin and I take on a million things at once and though its getting me somewhere, its affecting my health. I am not super woman, but damn I’m good at trying lol. I am also going to spend more time going out, lord knows I hardly go out anymore, I’m a retired party girl who’s getting back to work!. Its the summer, I just want to have fun and really start enjoying my life. I don’t think Ive done enough of that in my lifetime, I owe it to myself.

I just want to be around fun people and fun places and build memories.

This doesn’t mean I’m going to sit on my ass the whole month, I’m still working on a couple of things. I’m just spreading those things throughout the month, not cramming everything in one week, so I can still rest and be productive. I’m currently working on my costume for my first burlesque act that I postponed recently, and I’m working on a skit that ties into the song I picked. I am so excited to finally have my chance to put on a good show. I’m trying to make sure that my costume is perfect, Jes is going to help me with the construction and I’m going to design and provide the materials. Together we are going to work hand in hand in making this a grand performance. I am also working with 2 very amazingly talented photographers on a few up coming projects, cant wait!. Lets cross our fingers and hope that this goes well.

Im going to go wherever these currents take me.

Thank you to everyone for there support. I appreciate “you”.

Categories: Love · My Life

10 responses so far ↓

  • A. valmont // July 10, 2009 at 6:40 am | Reply

    I kno u’re prob sleep, I just wanted to say I really really appreciated the post ..its actually sumthing I needed to read ..help put things in perspective for me. Jaz I really do wish u all the success that u deserve n more, n I wish u more ups than downs(which there def will be) n as far as everything w| ‘him’, he def wasn’t a ‘mistake’ but a well valued learning experience, trust me. Keep up the good work, but do allow ya body the time it needs to recuperate hun. Much love ;) xoxo

  • rio // July 10, 2009 at 8:58 am | Reply

    You got a good head on your shoulders Jazmin,, it’s great that you’re so upfront. looking forward to seeing your new work:)

  • kaleena101 // July 11, 2009 at 12:27 am | Reply

    Guuuuuurl Im on that same boat. At first we substitute the addiction with another (work, school, w/e) till we cant tell which drug was better. Thats life, but only if you live for the addiction. Keep ya head up and your heart safe from those who dont know what they want from their very own heart. I’m trying to do the same. Luv ya site!

    Paz,
    Kaleena

    • vintagevandalizm // July 11, 2009 at 1:18 am | Reply

      Thank you Kaleena, what a sign of relief! Im not the only one in the world going through this!..Thats the reason I write you know, to show people they are not alone, and in turn realize im not alone as well in my situations. Thank you so much for the support and the love doll and I wish you the best, we can go through this and get out of this rut together:)…xoxo -V.v

  • Poppy // July 11, 2009 at 1:12 am | Reply

    I’ve been following your blog for awhile but haven’t commented – I love your style and after reading this, I really like your world view too. Good luck and I am sure with the way you are approaching life everything will get sorted out in time!

  • senina // July 11, 2009 at 4:53 am | Reply

    hey, i just read your post and it really touch my heart, and at the same time it almost made me cry. I been through so much in my life growing up. My father was never around and my mom was always working. Im the only child, so basically i kinda raised myself. Growing I faced rough times. I was a tomboy who was going through depression. I expressed my feelings through my fashion and writting alot to let my anger out. I was angry at the world and mostly my father. Through my teenage years, I decieded to separate myself from everyone because I felt different from others, especially other girls. Im a heavy thinker and I observe everyone before they become my friend. I have trust issue, so I dont let anyone get to close and thats why I dont have many friends. Guys are my main issue. I got hurt so bad by one guy that I rebelled, the world and everyone around me was my enemy. The funny thing is if you see me, you wont know how much anger I have inside because I hide it with a smile and laughter. The second guy I met, was my everything. I trusted this guy so much. He was my best friend and it takes alot for someone to be my bestfriend. First time I fell in love. Long story short, he broke up with me, not once but twice. Broke my heart into million pieces and again I rebelled. At the time I suffered very heavy depression that I tried to killed myself, not because of him. It was because of my father. I felt hopeless, angry, sad and useless. I felt like every guy was like my father, came and then left. Not only was I broken from that but from my family as well. Till this day a runway from my family. Im the type of person that i wont think about helping you. But i noticed some people in my family who take advantage of it and lie to my face. I treat others the same way I want to be treated. But If I dont get that back, I hold a grudge against them. My heart is SOOOO freaking big that it breaks easily. What keeps me going in life is God and my mother’s support. Till this day I consider myself different and I like it because I think different and because of that Im happy. Im very happy that you wrote piece because I know now that here is someone out there he thinks like me. Thank you for not making feel alone.

    • vintagevandalizm // July 12, 2009 at 1:06 am | Reply

      thank you doll, the feeling is absolutely mutual. I hope that in due time we learn to put our ressentment behind us, and eventually forget what holds us back. The people we resent don’t deserve that much..
      xoxo-V.v

  • shinbunboi-flitunes // July 21, 2009 at 6:30 am | Reply

    best read of 2009, real talk. I think every human feels these emotions (yes guys too, i’m one at least), but very few can pen it like this. i see myself in every line in this post, its almost scary, but now i’m pullin for u, cuz i feel like if u make it, maybe i can make it too!!!
    ur also on point about needin to push selflessness aside sometimes, I learned this the hard way a while back, BUT then look at all the positives of u sharing this post with ur readers:-)

    hehe so far u have one of my fave sayings/tweets on twitter AND then there is this post, not doing too bad for the oh9 hun~ keep postin!

  • Maria // July 23, 2009 at 7:17 pm | Reply

    Everything you have said speaks nothing but the truth and i feel like your in my brain lol…im going through the exact same thing, w romance friendships and family….I didnt think growing up would be this tough but its making me an even stronger person and pushing me in a new productive direction… i owe it to myself to make me a better person at what i do…im an aspiring stylist and designer..and boy is this industry tough but if you set your heart to it you can do anything and nothing is hard … but keep doing your thing your so talented and i envy your passion its very hard to come by…and dont let any1 stand in your way..if its one thing i learned is “make yourself happy before you make others happy”. Your always number 1 in your book :)

    xoxo
    Maria Marmol

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