"...it’s not where you’re at, it’s who you’re with..."

I have always felt most comfortable being involved.  Life is not a spectator sport, and to think that many of us are content to sit it out, be benched, or live vicariously through another person's experiences, are unfathomable to me.  I need to remain connected to people and although technology allows us to interact with one another in multiple ways and on a global scale, nothing beats the sincerity and simplicity of a handshake. 

After I was nominated for The Matrix Spread the Love Tour I went on the website and began to research last year’s journey and it wasn’t the places or events that excited me as much as it was the people and experiences shared along the way.  I was inspired by blogs and videos and all I could think about was being right there with them. 

As I’ve mentioned before, the Army took me to places I didn’t want to be and some places I never wanted to leave and despite the reason I was there, one thing remained constant, it’s not where you’re at, it’s who you’re with that defined my experience.  After all, there are only so many salons you can work at or ways you can fold a foil, however the unique way in which we interact and share our experiences with one another are infinite and truly how we spread the love for our industry.