I used to run - i loved it, it was a huge part of my life, and my dream at the time was to win gold in the Olympics. I was European junior champ when i stopped ( long story) sometimes i feel sad about that, then I remember the things I've done and achieved since, and i accept who i am, and the expediences ive had have helped to make me who i am, and will continue to do so. I guess, at the moment .. I think no.. perhaps i wouldn't change a thing.. but i know i've made mistakes along the way
If I could go back in time, I'd go back to when I was 8. That's when I first heard I was adopted. When my sister and I overheard my aunt and a friend talking about me, I asked my mom to confirm what I heard, and she accused my aunt's friend of lying, saying that she was actually an enemy of hers, and that it was a lie. She was insistent that it was a lie. I believed her. My sister and I grew up, having serious doubts that she and I shared the same dna. Nothing much made sense. Anyway, if I was back then, I would have asked my grandparents, aunts, my father, anyone who would know instead of growing up and having doubts. Also, if I could, I'd go back to the minute I accepted this job offer, and stayed in Milwaukee instead. I love my job, but I miss my family and I miss my friends.
First of all, I love GOD. Proud Christian here! I love the smell of baked goods, seeing dads with their sons at the barbershop, couples walking down the street holding hands, I love my friends and their kids and their dogs and cats and my cats. I love poetry, jazz, old school R&B, Hip hop, Gospel, House, architecture, writing, and baking. I love compliments about my baking, I love Paris, Scarborough Ontario, Latino culture, nappy hair, and the sound of kids laughing. The first thing I do every morning after I crawl out of bed is get on my knees to thank God for letting me see another day. I invite you to join me on this journey on this thing called Life, where you might laugh, cry, and perhaps be enlightened along the way! I might be enlightened as well, based on your responses to my posts. For collaborations: daij62@gmail.com
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I used to run - i loved it, it was a huge part of my life, and my dream at the time was to win gold in the Olympics. I was European junior champ when i stopped ( long story) sometimes i feel sad about that, then I remember the things I've done and achieved since, and i accept who i am, and the expediences ive had have helped to make me who i am, and will continue to do so. I guess, at the moment .. I think no.. perhaps i wouldn't change a thing.. but i know i've made mistakes along the way
Congrats Dawna!
If I could go back in time, I'd go back to when I was 8. That's when I first heard I was adopted. When my sister and I overheard my aunt and a friend talking about me, I asked my mom to confirm what I heard, and she accused my aunt's friend of lying, saying that she was actually an enemy of hers, and that it was a lie. She was insistent that it was a lie. I believed her. My sister and I grew up, having serious doubts that she and I shared the same dna. Nothing much made sense. Anyway, if I was back then, I would have asked my grandparents, aunts, my father, anyone who would know instead of growing up and having doubts. Also, if I could, I'd go back to the minute I accepted this job offer, and stayed in Milwaukee instead. I love my job, but I miss my family and I miss my friends.
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