Yesterday, I celebrated my 32nd birthday! It was quiet and relaxed--not as exciting as I had hoped--but it was indeed a good day.
I spent the day at home catching up on some DVR recordings and doing some reflecting. Bought myself a DELICIOUS strawberry shortcake from Juniors, took myself out to my favorite restaurant, and spent the evening with my friend Brandon, bar-hopping in Chelsea. It wasn't the best birthday ever; but at the end of the day, ...
I tell ya...God will use the most random of times and situations to give you a message. I'm sitting at G Lounge [the only patron in here] having a drink and perusing through a magazine. There are three bartenders on the other side of the bar having a conversation about guys and love. Not at all meaning to eavesdrop, I picked up a little nugget of advice from their conversation that speaks VOLUMES to something I'm currently going through.
The bartender ...
I awoke to the sound of rain this morning. As I looked, from my bed, out of the window, my first thought was, "aww fuck, it's raining. I got shit to do!" Then a voice within me---in the manner of my very own British manservant-- replied, "Not to fret, young William. Today, is Sunday." A sigh releasing from my lips, I plopped myself back onto the mattress and exclaimed, "Oh, Jeeves! SUNDAY!" All was beautiful and perfect in the world, once again.
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i'm struggling right now. like, really struggling. and not just financially, like everyone else; i'm struggling mentally and emotionally as well. you see, i have a dream for myself and my life. a big one- something that not only puts me on another level, but one that inspires others to be happy and live their best lives as well. my problem is that although i very much so believe in that dream, i don't really believe in myself right now.
for the most ...
part of the opening credits for bravo tv's "the real housewives of atlanta" show one of the wives, deshawn asserting, "i always knew i was destined for greatness." waiting for the much talked about reunion show, i'm watching the atlanta housewives marathon, and every time i hear her utter those words, i say to myself, "ME TOO!"
i've always felt this way- ever since i was a little kid. i just believe that i have something really incredible and ...
ok, here's the deal. a year ago, i started a personal photo project with a photographer friend of mine. it was a photo time capsule- a pictorial collage noting my style and workout progress for the year. i used my photo shoots to express who i was as person at the time, and to learn how to be comfortable in front of a camera. unfortunately for me, my friend moved to san francisco earlier this year, and so i was unable to complete the project.
last ...
