I’ve learned a lot about myself these past few years. Life has opened my eyes. I’ve been seeing things in different perspectives, no longer being naive, and fInding happiness in some of the strangest places. There is saying, you have to spend the time necessary to be happy alone before you can be happy with someone else.

At first i absolutely hated the thought of being alone. Not alone relationship wise, but also with friendships. College has forced me to embrace it; whether it be eating lunch alone or hanging out in the library in between classes because no one else’s schedule matches up with mines. My mistake was I tend to overlook the people that were there because I was so used to what used to be to how it is now.

 I don’t mind being alone (relationships/friendships) now. I spend more time with my family. Knowing that I can play with my nephews and do childish things with them is rejoicing because I know I’m apart of their lives. I have the opportunity to see them grow up. God has given me a second chance with relationships with other family members and I want to make sure I leave enough time for them the second time around. My cousins are the best and the best friends any girl could ask for.

Don’t get me wrong I do hang out with friends. Tap Ex dates with Shelmi or gym session with Shival and Val are liberating, but knowing I don’t have to depend on them, feeling clingy and wanting to hang out everyday is a wonderful thing. I’m relearning how to be independent in different ways. 

ALL IN ALL, life is treating me well :)