May 2010, I walked into my 2nd period English class at a brand new school. As I was leaving all my friends, who will most likely graduate without me I was very confused as to how I got to this point. I sat down in an empty seat at the back of the class (per usual), set my backpack down, and looked at the board. There was a quote written on the board. Mr. Giordano handed me a composition notebook and introduced writing to me in a way that would change my life forever. From that day and on âQuote of the dayâ would be my favorite part of school.Â
Writing soon became my escape. I never really understood why I couldnât get words out when I needed to say something. As soon as the knot in my throat started to fade away I began to write letters to the person I needed to talk to. Not knowing what was behind this was my anxiety trying to get the best of me. That is why these days I write to sort out my feelings. This past year alone has changed me drastically that I decided to document everything from this point on. I know I'm not the only person who's experienced permanent change, but this is brand new to me. It's changing me in every aspect and it's a beautiful thing. To strip ourselves from the toxicity this world has thrown at us and learn how to use the experience to awaken us as individuals. Now that's growth! And I hope to document every single part of my journey.
      This blog is dedicated to growth, individualism, love, and healing. I was sitting here thinking of ways to start this process, but I couldnât think of anything, so I'll just go with my gut instinct and just write. As days go by I will continue to introduce myself, but for now I'll leave you with this.
My name is Hania Joy, I'm a Mexican/Salvadorian 26 yr old entrepreneur, musician, artist, photographer, and lover of all things Jesus. I am the only child of Mirella Franco Noguera. And like many families, my family has gone through a whirlwind of emotions and struggles. But we hold it down for one another. The generations before me have seen my soul lose its essence and recalibrate it again. Now it's my time to share my story. I'm not necessarily looking for an audience, I just want to write and share my innermost thoughts and feelings in hopes that maybe you can also find your way out of whatever it is that's holding you back from being the best version of yourself. I also want to give a huge #ShoutOut to one of my favorite artists of this time, Amir Mohammed El khalifa, or better known by his stage name Oddissee, for inspiring me to write shamelessly, and put my art out for the world to see without fear of who's listening or watching. I will do my best to write as audacious, wreckless, and eloquent as possible. To look back and be glad you stumbled upon this. May my words make you uncomfortable enough to move you from any negative routines that we tend to create for ourselves, and finally let that manGo girl! He ain't good for ya! But you'll learn in due time. đ
May this be an open and safe place to regain your strength and learn to love again.
And with all of that being said, I Welcome you to the Back Of My Mind.