It seems like just yesterday I was 17 and so ready to have the full responsibility of what adulthood brings. I have always been independent and a individual thinker but now almost 13 years later I find myself longing for my innocence again.
A few months ago I turned the ripe age of 30 and as bitter as it may taste at times I can't help but to look around and be thankful for all of the wonderful blessings God has blessed me with in my life. Getting older can be a bit overwhelming at times but I am so grateful that with all the challenges and battles that I have faced over the last 30 years that I can still honestly smile and feel true joy.
For the BIG 30 I spent 4 days with FIVE of the most amazing influences in my life ....My four siblings and INCREDIBLE husband Jamaul along with all of my beautiful nieces and nephews in Myrtle Beach, NC. We had the greatest time catching up, since we all live in different states and rarely get the opportunity to see each other. It was the best birthday I could ask for.
I now realize that each day has it's own set of worries, challenges, and tests, but I am learning that with growth comes strength and wisdom which at times frightens me but excites me even more. So to worry about what tomorrow brings is a waste and will only bring unwanted hair dye and expensive botox.
I feel like I am getting smarter (that may not be me saying much..lol!). It is truly amazing to look back at myself at the age of 7 drawing pictures to hang on my wall and cutting up my Grandmothers best Sunday outfits to make clothing for my dolls, searching through the JC Penny's catalog to determine what would go in my home when I grew up and of course my favorite past time was daydreaming about what beautiful life I would have when I get BIG.
(I know I was something amazing huh!)
It's incredible how much I was right about at the age of 7.....smh.
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