It's my birthday! Here's what I've learned...

It’s my birthday today! But first, I have a confession to make. I was knocked out when the clock hit midnight. 😅 Now, I’m not knocking on the door to 30 just yet, but I’m definitely walking up to it. God has been incredibly gracious to me, and despite the rough start to this year, I am excited for what’s to come. So, since I’m turning 27, I’m going to try my best to make a list of 27 things I’ve learned. Hopefully some of these resonate with you.

  1. Black Lives Matter (Of course this isn’t something I’ve learned, I already knew this, but I had to work this in here).

  2. Black Lives Matter

  3. Black Lives Matter

  4. Nobody can do what you do, like you do.

  5. You are made in God’s image, and it’s beautiful.

  6. At the same token, it’s not all about you. Don’t take things so personally.

  7. Don’t let the world make your heart hard. Don’t stop loving.

  8. Stop being cheap. 😪

  9. Take the leap. You may fall, but you may also fly higher than you thought.

  10. Believe people when they say great things about you. They mean it.

  11. Just be real. Nobody is perfect, and nobody is expecting you to be.

  12. Don’t put anyone on a pedestal. (See #11).

  13. To have friends, you must be a friend.

  14. Prayer works, but so does therapy. It’s ok to get help.

  15. You’d be surprised at who’s watching you. You have supporters that you don’t even know about.

  16. As fabulous as you are, you aren’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea; and that’s ok!

  17. Who cares about the people that decide to leave your life? Yes, it hurts, but those that are meant to be there will be there.

  18. Celebrate yourself. You deserve it.

  19. Your flaws don’t make you undeserving of love and respect. Everyone has them.

  20. Whew, this is a filler because I’m running out of things to say?

  21. Ok, I’m back. (Another filler) 😂

  22. I just discovered how to insert emojis and i’m elated. Last filler, I promise.

  23. You are capable of way more than you think. Stop being afraid of success.

  24. Allow yourself to feel. Nobody likes a robot.

  25. Tears are not a sign of weakness.

  26. Keep your head up. Make eye contact. Practice firm handshakes. Confidence is everything.

  27. Just be you.

It’s going to be interesting celebrating a birthday during a pandemic, but I’m excited for what the rest of the day holds. Be safe, and remember to wash your hands.

You know you love me. xoxo Gossip Gi…Oh wait, wrong show. 😂

Love always,

CDOG