Happy first Monday of the last month of the year! If you have been following me for a while, you know that Monday is my favorite day of the week. There is something fresh and exciting about starting a new week. This Monday is more special than the others. This is the first week of the last month of the year and for me, my 20s.

I have learned and experienced a lot over the last 29 years and I am emotionally and mentally ready to take on 30. I have spent the last few weeks reflecting on all that I have been able to do. I traveled to Mombasa, Kenya for a missions trip. There, I rode a camel on the beach on Christmas day. I don’t think it gets sweeter than that. I have dealt with depression and cut all of my hair off. I have worked in my desired field and have started two businesses. I moved from Atlanta to Northern Virginia, back to Atlanta and then to D.C…. will I stay?? (stay tuned!)

I would say that 2019 has been the busiest year. I started graduate school, gained a sister-in-law, celebrated two years with Mr. Wilson (bae) and started boxing. I didn’t think that 2019 could offer me more, until…

November 23rd, I celebrated #30daysto30. Since my birthday is so close to Christmas, it can be challenging to get people together to celebrate. I hosted a formal dinner at my home with 30 of the greatest people I know. People that have invested in my physical life and my spiritual life. 15-year-old friendships, to friendships that were created this year. There were even 4 people that flew into town to spend this one evening with me. My heart was so full and I am still overwhelmed by the love and support that was shown that evening. Here is the full video!

I would like to thank Anis for capturing the best moments of my night. Thank you to the greatest makeup artist, Nicole, who flew from Atlanta to celebrate with me and make sure I was camera ready. Thanks to Terry Phillips for my custom skirt. Lastly, to my favorite person, Mr. Wilson. Thank you for making sure that everything came together and that I had the greatest night!

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