As We Go On, We Remember, All the Times We Had Together

Pomp and Circumstance has faded. Friends and family have come and gone. Reality begins to set in...

All day I have been in the process of packing up my apartment and getting things organized. After three years, I will call 2021 Apt A home for only 37 more days and I couldn't be more excited. Of course it is bittersweet, as this was my first apartment by myself and a stepping stone that has shown me just how much strength I have. I never had to ask my parents for money to help pay the rent for this apartment, nor for my other bills while I was here. They supplimented me in other ways, as in helping out with school, but I took another step to becoming completely independent. There are also many memories in this apartment. The first few nights of living here, Cordell stayed with me. This is the place he knew every time he came from Antigua to visit and every room of this apartment holds memories of the two of us. I cooked the first real dinner for him in this apartment. I lived here throughout my entire journey in photography school, but now is as good of a time as any to move on. Florida, you have been good to me, but it's time to try new things.

So the road to graduation has officially ended and the ceremony was a success. I love my friends and know that we will keep in touch no matter where life leads us from here. I officially have four degrees now. A high school diploma, AA, Bachelor's of Arts and Associate of Science, making me the class of 2002, 2006 and 2010. What's up next for 2014? Gotta do it big haha.

So I have really been spending a lot of time with my friends lately and I must say, they are pretty amazing. We have the best times and then come home and Facebook about the quotes from the night for hours. I wonder how long this Facebook fad will last until it's on to the next thing, but I'm extremely grateful for it! While some choose to keep their lives private, and respectfully so, I enjoy the fact that my life and personality are all laid out for people to see and read about. Thank you Monica, Brooke, Jonathan, Pamela, Ellen, Bruno, Liz, Leilani and all the amazing other work friends that I have. Also thanks to Michela, Kim Aiken, Colleen, Takiya, Kisha, Laura, Amber, Mark and all my other friends. Thank you for making my life so amazing and worth getting up for in the morning. We have had some unforgettable times and I'm sure they're not going to end any time soon!

As I continue to see how my life will unfold from here, please continue on this journey with me.

GO ORLANDO MAGIC!