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protect your peace at all costs -- NO MATTER WHAT. Let go of anything that doesn't serve you well or bring you joy. ✨

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4 years ago (May 9th) made the day that I officially finished college -- walked across that stage and knew that I NEVER had to look back. I thought that graduation was suppose to be a day of celebration, feeling freedom and good vibes. ·
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For me graduation meant: "congratulations to you and 50,000+ other graduates that are now welcomed to the REAL WORLD". Time to prove to the world how bad you really want the life you want. ·
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I didn't celebrate (still thankful for the family that did show up). I didn't want to go out. That night, I stayed in my room and prayed and prayed and prayed. I had NO idea what life was going to bring me. I was scared of the unknown. What if I'm jobless with a degree for years? What if I have to work outside of my field (NEVER will I EVER do)? ·
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Looking back on that day, I was soooo scared of the unknown. I wish I could've had a glimpse of the future so that I could've been a little easier on myself. Point is: you can't control your life. Whatever you want, life will test you and BREAK YOU DOWN (If you fold, FOLD privately)!!! NEVER give up -- no matter how hard life gets. You were built for this.

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i needed a social media detox... a way out. I cringed every moment I spent on IG -- scrolling through my feed.
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I questioned why certain body types get the most praise. The "less natural" you look, the more attention you got. The more materialistic things you 'flaunt', the more engagement you received.
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Social media sometimes is just too much. But, you have to have your reasons as well. Why do you use social media? For popularity, for validation or to boast about your latest purchases (or rentals)? What is too much? Why is it never "normal" to keep such things and enjoy them for yourself? Why over-share with complete strangers? ·
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Point is... do you, stay in your own lane. Once you believe "what is for you is only for you", nothing else matters. 11:11

Dress: @simplebytracy

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(SWIPE) Blessed to see 26! 26 years ago today, little ole me was born and had no idea or preparation for the experiences life would hit me with. Through the many lemons that was hit at me, I always found a place to store sugar and create lemonade with it by believing and remaining positive through every situation.

I'm forever humble and grateful for everything God/the Universe has provided me with -- knowing that life can change at any given moment. I try to never take anything for granted and catch myself when I begin to complain.
Birthdays are important to celebrate because it's another "year" that we are blessed to see -- especially living in this crazy world. Life is never guaranteed. For that, we must live each day like it's our last (easier said than done). Celebrating my birthday Saturday night truly put alot of things into perspective for me -- just to experience the feeling of people showing up and out for me. You all could be anywhere else, but celebrating with me was important to you -- and for that, I am forever appreciative and grateful to you all.
Also, special thank you to @raphmiller for capturing these beautiful moments that I can reflect on -- truly means so much to me. I could not be more happier! I really had not planned to post anything for my birthday -- but you definitely came through! - ❤️

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(SWIPE) Cheers to 2018. 2018 has taught me so much, but also gave me an introduction to adulting. Each year, I set a broad goal. Last year (2017), it was about being fearless... so I went sky-diving, visited countries &traveled alone and went a different path of my career (leaving parts of retail). Everything people told me NOT to do, I did because essentially, they were afraid and because of that, that energy spilled on me (we can’t have that). This year (year of 2018) is all about longevity. I want longevity in my career (which I always put first and genuinely love), my friendships (I have cherished and put more work into building them) and relationship (still working on it. If it doesn’t consist of longevity, I don’t want it). From meeting @elainewelteroth (sweetest soul EVER + I should be the one bowing to her in the video) and @kahlanabarfield (true fashion ICON) to working with a true inspirational risk-taker @tracynicoleatl everyday, this has been a great year for me. So cheers to 2019...
• we are not going to be too hard on ourselves. Know that our path is directing us to a place we belong
• becoming one with the universe and telling the universe what we want. Because BIG opportunities are possible for us.
• being the true definition of LOVE. Forgiving those who hurt us and shedding nothing but love to people
• making good decisions now so that our kids can live a more “resourceful” life
I’m sooo ready for 2019. What are some of your goals for 2019? (I really want to know).

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Merry Chrismuh 🎄🎁

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i’ve been more positive these days... i’ve been more happier these days...

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i learned that you have to define what happiness looks like to you... then live it.
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can never go wrong with a red lip (@thelipbar - BawseLady)

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if i knew what i knew now, i would tell my 18 year old self:
• follow your dreams, take every risk. there are going to be a lot of non risk takers that will doubt you. • never lower your standards for a man. if he wants you, he’ll meet those standards.
• tell yourself how beautiful you are everyday. your natural beauty is a gift.
• you don’t need school. you have the work ethic thats rare to find. do your thing girl!
• forgive. there will be people that will try to diminish your character. forgive anyone that will bring harm and/or negativity to you.
• your heart will break. but its life, move on. • you don’t know everything. be a sponge for the rest of your life. soak up knowledge from people that inspire you.
• good friends are hard to come by. you’re going to lose friends that you grew up with. what’s meant will happen.
• never pressure yourself with age. your journey is made for you.
• no matter how tough life gets, trust GOD. if you were not strong enough, he wouldn’t put you through it.
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I forgot to add...
• your small body is perfect just the way that it is. respect it. love it. cherish it.
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I genuinely want to know, what would you tell your 18 year old self?

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