- Found Love. Or love found me. At the beginning
of this year, I had this HUGE crush on this guy who was even interested in me.
Basically wasting my pretty, like Belle says. I remember on my birthday, my
friends urging me to date and I was like nah I’m good. They ragged me so much
that I said fine I’ll date come June. May was a crazy month for me: my 25th
birthday, a wedding, my brother’s graduation. So I figured June I could give my
full attention to dating. Well God had a different plan. I met a guy on May 19, two weeks
later, we went on our first date, and I am elated to say that I finally found someone
that I can grow old with. He is truly amazing and humbled to call him
boyfriend. I LOVE YOU BABES!
- Inauguration 2013. My family and I drove to Washington DC and stood in the cold to see the 1st black president be inaugurated for a second term. An experience that is difficult to put in words. Joining together with people of different races, ethnicity, ages to celebrate this great moment in history is a moment I will forever cherish.
- 25 to Autism. This year I dedicated my birthday to autism, a cause that's very dear to my heart. It started on World Autism Day (April 2) and continued to May 31st. I was so nervous about the fundraiser and almost didn't do it. But by the end, I was able to raise over $1000 for autism. One of the happiest moments this year and in my life!
- Travelling to NYC, Charleston, Charlotte, Orlando. In February I took a trip to NYC to see my friends from college and it was more than I expected. In July the beau and I took our first trip together and it was wonderful seeing the art scene of Charlotte and riding on the back of a bicycle in a buggy. Loved seeing Charleston at night! And the cobblestone streets were a perfect touch!
- Seeing Joyce Meyer Live. Over the past year, Joyce Meyer has been one of the saving grace as I commute to work. It's a miracle that I have kept my sanity this past year. And I'll attribute it partly to gaining inspiration from Joyce and her wise words. When I got word that she would be in Atlanta, I marked it on my calendar and counted down the days. And the experience did not disappoint! It was surreal to see her in person after countless hours of just listening to her voice in the car. Learning to focus what I can do and letting God fill in the rest.
- Concerts: John Legend, India.Arie, Jonathan Butler, Emeli Sandé, John Mayer. Being blessed with the opportunity to work at venue has afforded me opportunities to see some of my FAVORITE artists in the world. It's something about seeing an artist person your favorite song live that makes you fall in love with the song even more. I mean the ability to speak with Jonathan Butler and embrace me like when we're friends from way back when is humbling and exciting! Sitting front row and seeing how smooth John Legend's skin is just....wonderful. I plan to attend more concerts in 2014. Praying for an Adele concert. It's time for a post baby album.
- Hosting Ladies Lunch. I've always dreamed about creating an atmosphere for my friends to come over, eat, and talk for hours about any- and everything. And I think that I did that in January with some of my good who live in Atlanta. Jamaican food, arranged seating, mama & papa lindo, and good conversation. Doesn't get better than that!
♥ A.Erika ♥
