Hey Royal, what's good?
You thought I was not going to write to you at all in July? The Audacity!
I love you so much and I have missed not writing to you. But, there’s been a reason for my disappearance and it’s nothing to be worried about.
On the 9th of July, I turned 29, the last age of my twenties.
I thought I had gotten past having birthday jitters but as the day drew near, I found myself reflecting on a handful of things, and there was much more to be grateful for than sad about.
MiCi - 100 : 0 - Adulthood
But, one question occupied my heart all along and lingers “how bad do I want all this?”.
There’s so much that I want from (every area of ) life but, how much sacrifices and commitments am I willing to make to actualize it all.
I am still answering that question.
However, while I was away, I had to take a break, step back, reflect, and re-decide on a couple of things.
And that, my most Royal, is why I seemed to have ghosted you.
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Speaking of birthday, I had so much fun.
My birthday presented another opportunity for me to feel the love I am surrounded by and I do not take it for granted.
To be alive, loved, and celebrated is a privilege that money cannot exactly buy. So, here’s me saying thank you again to everyone who took the time to celebrate with me on my birthday.
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For every new age that I am graced to grace, I always have a theme. In the past, I have never really followed through because at some point, life just happens.
I hope it is different this time because 29 is the year of AUDACITY!
In year 28, I dared to dream, explore, and become, albeit sometimes apologetically, but never again.
Who’s gonn’ stop me?
I don’t know what phase of life you are currently in but I ask , who’s gonn’ stop you?
That said, I want more than just audacity.
I want to experience peace and serenity like never before.
I want to travel the world and turn 30 in Paris with my husband by my side.
I want to actively value myself and place more premium on the works that I do.
I hope to one day, hold my shoes in my hand as I walk back to my luxurious hotel room under the rain, drunk in the holy ghost and bursting with gratitude on all sides for how far I have come. And, I am certain that there is so much in store for me.
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For me, it is one thing to live and another thing to know that there is a reason and giver of that life. So, every chance that I get, I want to live acknowledging the one in whom I move, live and have my being.
There’s a reason for the strong desire to be audacious but some stories are better told later.
Till the next Chronicle,
Stay Royal.