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 Did you enjoy part one? the end of the year sounds promising right? Haha! I thought so too. You're in for a surprise. Part two went a little something like this :  July :    Because of the pandemic, the world was really my oyster this summer and I wanted to enjoy my time outside. So, I went to an event called Caliente in Montreal. IT. WAS. PHENOMENAL!! I have not been around that many people in so long and it was just amazing to be back amongst the living. August :  THIS month was my favorite, yet the saddest month out of the year. Let me tell you why: I unfortunately lost someone very dear to me. She was my second mother. Dear Maman Valentine Nsonga Batubenga aka Maman Soso, thank you for all that you have done for me and who you have been in my life. Words cannot express how much I love you. Thank you for the lessons, the gems, the laughter and more importantly the love that you have been able to pour into my life. May you rest in ...

Hello beautiful people! It's been a long time and a long time it has been. Did you miss me? I actually missed writing. I didn't do it this year because I wanted to give myself time to live in the moment. And quite frankly, I ran out of things to write about and it's kind of absurd to say because so much happened this year that I wanted to share but I just didn't know how to. So before the year ends, I will give you a RECAP of my 2022.  January : I got a new job as an insurance and investment agent. Let me tell you that this month was full of blessings. As I started the new position, I also received a message from Amy Iliza to be a part of her audiobook for Late Bloomer  ( Now available on Spotify under Erah : LATE BLOOMER PART 1,2&3) not only THAT, but I also had the privilege of collaborating with a brand I have been wearing that I've loved since the beginning called TRENCHLIFE. (To order yours, go to: tenchlifeapparel.com) February :  My sister had asked me t...

When 2022 begin, I promised myself that I will do whatever it takes to not feel like I'm wasting away. To actually do the things I wish to do and accomplish them. This led me to taking a break from everything and focusing on me. Let me just say, when you've been distracted for so long, you forget how to do things on your own. The first few days were a struggle but I persevered. On the second week of January, I had a light-bulb moment! I have a functioning Camera and I have editing software I pay for but rarely use. Well, this brought me back to what I love. Photography and video editing. This was the first time I felt alive again in a very long time. So, I started to do it everyday. I got lost in it and it felt so good.  Around the end of January, I went to check my messages and I received an invitation to be a part of an audiobook recording. I would of lost this opportunity had I listened to my fears but I blindly accepted.  In the midst of all of that, the idea of going back...

  TROUBLE. " Were we really? " -   Gloria Mwange - When is it that you're going to take responsibilities in your own hands and decide that enough is enough?  - the things you know and refuse to address are the very things you're becoming. - who taught you to stay silent when things are darker in your head? - have you found clarity ? who is the person that gives you that? - are you sure you're okay ? 

" The time is now ! " - Rebecca Tshibangu I always heard that how you start your year determines how the rest of it will be. Oddly enough, I believe it. I believe that how you start something is how you set it's trajectory.  I started this year alone. Never in a million years did I think I would ever do this. But, I did it! I can't lie though, it felt so lonely but I was so happy and at peace. I was able to put a lot into perspective. I looked back at 2021 and how much I did. Was I proud of what I accomplished? Yes! but It seemed as though I didn't accomplish much but I did so much. does that make sense?  Anyways, " My time is now! "  I will say this because I was always scared to grasp an opportunity when it presented itself to me. I was always scared to do what it is I love in fear of failing but, isn't failing a part of the process ? and what did Aaliyah once say ? " If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again. " L...