2022 RECAP YEAR PART TWO.

 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:

  1. 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 heavenly peace. You are and will always be missed.
  2. I had the privilege of getting invited to my friends’ weddings and to be bridesmaid at my sister's wedding. I love that although I was grieving, I still had a reason to smile. I got to see two people come together in holy matrimony and I was able to celebrate their love. For this I say to the newlyweds: "Congratulations! It was my pleasure being a part of your happiness. May God grant you the type of love that never runs dry. May you live your happiest moments on earth with the person you chose to do this thing called life with. I am so proud of you. Cheers to your new journey!"

Because of all that was happening, I asked to take a 3 months leave from work to focus on healing. I was burning out and I needed a mental health break.

September:  I've always wanted to go camping and I had the opportunity to do it. Get away from the city and just be surrounded by nature. I slept in a tent and enjoyed the stars at night. I enjoyed the lake throughout the day. I enjoyed a nice cup of tea by the fire and listened to music. I enjoyed an amazing get together with the small community there. I fed chipmunks peanuts and I watched blue Jays come close enough to me and just be. oh did my heart melt! That was the most serenating weekend I've had in my life.

October:   On top of getting invited to weddings this year, it was also a blessing getting invited to baby showers. This was the month that started one of many baby showers invitations. I was really dedicated to putting myself out there regardless of my crippling anxiety. So, I finally went apple picking. To some of you it's just another thing you do during the year but for me, I felt like a little kid again. I even picked up a pumpkin and carved it for the sake of " things I never got to do since I came to Canada because my parents are Africans and they don't play about Halloween business!"

November: My last wedding of the year happened this month. My absolute dream is to be a part of my friend's big day and this time it was my honor celebrating Pavi's union. It was also my first time ever attending a Tamil wedding. It was so beautiful! From the bride, to the ambiance, to the food and most importantly the culture. It was amazing seeing how others celebrate their cultures and what it means to them. Dear Pavi, I am so proud of what you have accomplished so far. May your Union be blessed.

December: I returned to work and grounded myself. For a long time, I wondered when I would spend Christmas with my family again. I’m talking mom, dad & my siblings because my dad is usually not here during the holidays season and my prayers were answered. I didn't want anything else besides time with my family and I got JUST that! We got answers to questions we never thought we'd get. We got clarity. I received healing, laughter and overall joy and I found myself again in a way and I've been at peace since.

2022, you have been so good to me!

Dear God,

Thank you for your protection over my life, my friends and my family. I cannot thank you enough! 

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