There are plenty of reasons why I feel blessed and fabulous at 27, being alive is the obvious but the ride to this peak time of my life is what thrills me most. Sometimes we focus too much on the destination and not the journey and although both are important, how we get to these places is what makes our testimonies special. I've encountered quite a few road blocks through my passage but with motivation and the support of people, I've managed to pull through. Thank Goodness for those who have helped me along away. I can truly say they are apart of who I've become so far.
You'd think I was a billionaire the way I praise my life but I'm just thankful for everything. I pray I continue to have the blessings of good health, great family and friends. After all, material things come and go but a great support system is hard to fine. I hear lots of stories of people turning their backs on loved ones who are suffering and well that's just sad. What kind of friend leaves others to fall flat on their face? I found out through experiences, the beauty of relationships is because of its ups and downs. I don't need people to be around only when it's time to sip champaign. I also don't expect people to do things for me just because I do certain things for them. All I need is understanding and a shoulder to lean on when shit hits the fan. I'm a piece of work and far from perfect but I'm protective and supportive to the people I love. Although they piss me off from time to time, it doesn't stop me from being there for them.
Kelly Cutrone talks about "The No Matter What Club", in her book "Normal Gets You Nowhere, which you must go and buy after reading this post. Cutrone talks about being picky about the people we call our friends. She said, "Most of us are too quick to call people our friends, too quick to say I love you and to quick to write people off forever." She explains how the people we love may one day let us down or hurt us, but that doesn't mean we cut them off. Instead we need to reach out and be that life jacket when the one we love is drowning in the deep end.
Look at what happen to the talented Amy Winehouse, at age 27 she was found dead in her apartment from a drug overdose. My friend spilled the news as we were on our way to dinner to celebrate my 27th birthday. Now I know Amy chose to do drugs but I can't help to wonder how many people gave up on her. It saddens me to see her life end so short. So many people spoke about her addiction instead of talking about how we can prevent people from ending their lives so soon. There are so many ways we can be supportive without tolerating someone's bad choices. It starts with a simple phone call or text message ( the new way of communication) just to show that you care.To My "No Matter What Club".
Thanks for being there for me no matter what! You all know I'm crazy but sweet and I mean well.
Rest In Peace Amy Winehouse
pic of Winehouse from google images
xoxo Madame Q
