Trying to find a balance between the intense vibes of the City, and the constant desire to flee it all and run away to the Forest, is a tricky thing. My Soul craves nature, trees, and a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of L.A., but day to day responsibilities prevent that. I continually find myself in a push and pull between what my Soul wants, and what my logical self needs. Some days I feel a strong desire to pack it all in, load as much stuff as I can fit in my

"Roots & Wings", a phrase that has summed me up for some time now. So much so, that I have wings tattooed on one arm, and a tree with roots, on the other. This phrase has become a cliche, but when it represents how you see the world, and your journey, I think that stigma is released. We have to know where we came from, in order to know where we are going. One of the many reasons there are so many Family Tree websites, and even a few shows about tracing back our lineage. Even