Quality

Just like last year, this August was hard.

September has cleared the air and brought forth strength, compassion and a multitude of quality. I have had the pleasure of spending some very strength-affirming, intoxicating time with friends, old and new.

Whether it's a Sunday afternoon that bleeds into the next morning, a midnight drive talking about everything and nothing, or a weekend with a few of my aunts and my grandmother, who included me on an expedition of her old neighborhood and home she grew up in, then told me very candidly her feelings on me as a young woman (it's amazing what you learn when you are honest and direct. People, especially your elders really appreciate that), I feel that the value that comes from each of my days is from the time I spend with these people.

I am enamored with a good, honest story and the people who tell them. There's something to be said when someone feels compelled to share such a huge part of who they are with you - and when it comes from such a genuine place, you move throughout your day feeling full, confident, empowered, absolutely comfortable in yourself. I can honestly say I've never felt so filled-up and blessed by those I've chosen to insert into my life and by those of you who have been happy to have me in yours, as well.

I know it all sounds like sap, but truth be told, I don't express these kinds of things often - i am very show, don't say - so know this comes from a very authentic place, and everyone who is a piece of this (whether you see it or not), thank you from the bottom of my toes. I absolutely adore all of you... xoxoxo