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I celebrated my 24th birthday two days ago. The week of my birthday I was very excited about my big day. I was going to hang out with my friend Keshia in Winston, then I was going to party that Saturday. As 12 am I realized that I was going to be alone for my birthday. This was the first time I was totally alone at the start of my birthday. Years prior I've been with boo, family and/or friends. An overwhelming sense of loneliness began to come over me. I was hoping my guy friend would come and hang out with me but I heard nothing from him.

12 am came and I was officially 24 years old. The text messages began to roll in from friends and well wishers. I went to bed feeling totally alone and woke up alone. I'll be honest, I was pissed with the guy I was seeing. He wasn't with me and he sent a "Happy bday!!!" text like we aren't way more than that. I was sitting in my house sulking. I had to leave and do something for me. I went shopping for a birthday outfit.

That made me feel a little better, then I went to lunch with a good friend. She always brings good energy. I was telling her about the funk I was in and she made me aware that I was never alone. She is absolutely right. I'm never alone. I have a supportive family, good friends, and I'm blessed. True, my guy sucks sometimes but I have so many positive things in my life. I have too many blessings to count. Thank you God for another year. I have 24 years on me. 24karats baby! Doesn't get any better than that.

Peace & Blessings,
Brooks