5 years ago today, I made the scariest decision ever! I moved across the country from PG county, MD after just turning 22. I was a recent graduate, bright eyed, bushy tailed and hungry. I remember the mixed feedback I received when I shared my dream to one day be a California girl. Most didn’t believe me and many told me the horror stories they heard through the grapevine; accounts of those that didn’t make it and had to journey back home. I was told of how expensive it was and warned that one shouldn’t live where they vacation (lol). I remember only having one response to all of the noise “I am meant for this!” but the truth is I was TERRIFIED! I knew the universe was calling me out of my comfort zone and I had to show up. As rewarding as these past 5 years have been they have not been easy but the constant thought that I have to succeed (not to prove anything to the naysayers) keeps me pushing. GOD KEEPS ME PUSHING. His promise that he is so for me KEEPS ME PUSHING. I’ve learned to hold on to my faith especially when I have nothing and no one. Believe me, there is a special type of resilience that forms when you leave behind everything you know and love. I count it all joy and it's all starting to make sense. (The last pic pretty much sums up my life so far!😩🙌🏾) Thankful for all of the beautiful souls I’ve met so far..Here’s to many more years to come! ✨☺️🥂 Ps. I want to encourage anyone who wants to take a leap of faith but find yourself with no one in your corner. The creator of the universe is in your corner...I’m in your corner! I’m rooting you and YOU GOT THIS! #alwayscelebrating #nevernotgrateful #dreamscometrue #5yearsandcounting #LALAland #noonecandrivehere 🙈#butthefoodthough #grateful