2017 wrap-up: K. Michelle and Heatbreak

This is a very late post that I found stored as a draft email. I'm not exactly sure why I haven't posted it until now, but I tend to start writing projects with the intention of adding more thoughts to it, but end up forgetting. I think this is a pretty good read.

2017 was a roller coaster—lots of up and down moments, but the ride was fun. I made some new friends, lost a couple and made peace within myself. I was challenged this year to be the change I want to see. I traveled out of the country for the first time. 

Last year started off interesting. I brought in the New Year on the road, driving through NYC. I spent time with my family, including taking my adorable nephew to the Bronx for the first time to meet my grandmother. I broke night with my sister and childhood friend Laura, driving around the city. This year (2018), I brought in the New Year at home, warm and relaxed. I did my makeup, but didn't have enough energy to put effort into finding an outfit and going out to party. It was vital that I spent the holiday season relaxing, moving at my own pace and rejuvenating my spirit. I learned a few hard lessons toward the end of 2017. I was carrying emotional baggage and was being manipulated by someone I cared about. But it's alright, because the time I lost taught me a valuable life lesson. As much as I preach about trusting our intuition, the situation I was dealing with was a prime example of what happens when you don't.

Enough of the gloom, 2017 was also exciting. I attended another private listening session with K. Michelle and brought my sister along this time. Kevin Lilies was there and ended up coming to the row my sister and were seated at in the back. Part of me thinks some of Kay's people were just worried about us having audio recording devices; maybe they thought we were from the media. My sister thought I was just being paranoid. Either way, it was cool to vibe with an industry heavyweight like Kevin Lilies. He agreed with a few points I made in response to K. Michelle's comments about her artistry. I told Kay that her fans and the people who support her music value the quality she brings to the table. Her talent cannot be denied; the proof is in the pudding. Lilies also shared his a personal story about his mother, and gave a sentimental and encouraging speech about aspiring to be women/men of our word. God has been showing me that I possess the power to make my dreams a reality.