They once made beautiful music together, until she was desperate for more. Something much greater for her was out there—a feeling she just couldn’t ignore.
Spent years of her life playing second fiddle, moving with the symphony. Never once did she think leaving would be her only remedy.
But from age nine to twice as many years passed, they had grown apart from each other. With this crescendo building in her soul, she knew she couldn’t stay much longer.
She knew the day when she would play her last song, she sat center stage, under the glaring spotlight, wondering where it all went wrong.
But it was time for her to face the music and get her life on track, so she packed away her things then never looked back.
So this is her ode to an idle violin, laid to rest in velvet, all those years ago. She’d found herself through composing her own poetic pieces, soon as she wasn’t afraid of letting go.
Earlier this month, I finally turned twenty-one. This is supposed to be the age that characterizes you as a “legal adult”, but truth be told I feel no different. Maybe this is because I hold the same goals and aspirations that I did when I was eighteen and started this blog. I knew then exactly who I wanted to be, and with this site I have been able to be just that for the past two and a half years.
At this age we’re supposed to have everything figured out. While it may seem like I do, in reality I know nothing at all and I’m still learning. The more I write, the more I learn about myself, the person I want to become, and the person I am capable of becoming.
While most people can’t wait to turn twenty-one so they can take their first legal sip of alcohol, I eagerly awaited turning twenty-one because it meant that I was able to see another year with the same amazing people in my life.
My favorite thing about my birthday isn’t receiving anything, it’s getting to spend time with my family and friends. On the night of May 3rd, I decided to get dressed up nice and dine at a fancy local restaurant alongside family.
Post-dinner photo shoot!
I have the most loyal, kind-hearted friends who always make time to see me although we live miles apart. Even when my best friend Temora wasn’t able to make it home in time for my birthday, she still surprised me and sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers! When we were finally able to get together, we had the greatest time catching up with one another until the sun went down.
the bouquet included my favorite flowers: roses!
Its never too late to celebrate!
I had previously gotten the chance to celebrate with my great friend, Suzy. What started as a random silly idea turned into a actual party for two. My favorite feeling in the world is nostalgia, so we held an early 2000s themed movie and music night-in to reminisce on the classic films and hits from our childhood. We even dressed for the occasion!
Though we were just babies in the early 2000s, I think we did a great job capturing the fashion trends of this era.
Actual footage of us two.
I never intended on making a month-long spectacle out of my birthday, but I would never pass up any time I can get with my friends when they can visit home. The friends that I have are some of the most important people to me and are the reason I look forward to special occasions such as birthdays. While one keeps me grounded and provides me a sense of refreshing familiarity, the other keeps the happy-go-lucky child in me alive. I can’t imagine my life without either one of them.
So here’s to reaching twenty-one years of life, a milestone to some, yet to me just another chapter in my book of many more cherished stories to come.
》 Faith It ‘til You Make It 《 