24 (Part II)

My birthday is a few days away and it’s as if everything is clicking and my frontal lobe is speed running to develop.

I want to fall in love with someone that loves me back.

I want a wedding.

I want to share a life with someone.

Those things will happen in due time. For now, I’m still focused on exploring the world. But I’m less focused on “finding myself” because I’m not lost.

Being in community has shown me that I don’t have to do everything alone. Sharing space and being receptive to help and love can be beautiful and life changing.

I realized that I am a well rounded person after a conversation with my adoptive aunt Chencia C. Higgins. I have a career. I’m a grad student. I’m a photographer. I’ve attended singles mixers. I went to dinner with strangers and made a close friend from it. I go to concerts. I find random events and show up. I love my life.

24 was not a filler year. 24 was exciting and I’m grateful for the lessons I learned along the way. I’m open to giving and receiving love at 25 and seeing where it takes me.