Cheers to 25 🍾

In life we go through many different seasons, and I’m sure we can all attest to that. We’ve each experienced our highest of highs and lowest of lows. We’ve all laughed until our stomachs hurt, and have cried ourselves to sleep. We’ve experienced love as we knew it, and heartbreak we wish we could have gone without. We’ve held onto things longer than we should have, and let go of others way too fast. We’ve “known” better, but didn’t always “do” better. We’ve had the courage to take the leaps of faith, but have also fallen victim to fear and were too afraid to take the next steps. In life we go through many different seasons, but the beauty of it all is that we keep going.

I’ve gained so much insight in my early 20’s, and I thank God for everyone lesson — even the one’s that took me a few times to fully grasp — lol.

But don’t get me wrong, my early 20’s have also been pretty fun. I’ve traveled out the country to Cancun, Mexico on an ALL expense paid trip. I’ve ridden ATVs through the jungle, gone Zip Lining, Jet Skiing, and Underwater Cave Diving. I’ve traveled the country to places like Orlando, Miami, New York, Colorado — which I will never voluntarily do a drive that far again; 28hrs in a car is just crazy, definitely would NOT recommend — and so many others. I’ve flown to Los Angeles to be a part of LAFW as the show opening designer — and this was my very first fashion show, won’t He do it! I’ve lived in Florida, ATL, and now Washington, DC just because I WANTED to relocate. I’ve experienced the high rise apartment living, that I dreamt of as a kid. I got the cutest fur baby named Hershey, who was named years before his existence— lol. I’ve been in rooms with millionaires connecting, learning, and networking. I’ve met some great people, turned forever friends. I started my own business, and this coming July will mark our 3 year anniversary, and I’ve been a full time entrepreneur for the last five years.

So like I said, my early twenties have been nothing short of eventful, and although it’s gotten bumpy, I’ve enjoyed the ride.

As I’m stepping into this new chapter of my life, I just pray that I continue to experience God’s favor in the most remarkable ways. I pray that my relationship with Him and self only gets stronger. I hope to laugh more, and find joy in the little things. I hope to continue to unravel and discover the plans that He has for me, as I navigate through this life. I hope to make more genuine connections/friendships. I hope to impact the lives of others in the most beautiful ways, as I continue on this journey of self discovery and healing, and I hope that I can help and encourage you all to do the same.

Cheers to 25!!