On Things I Know For Sure.

I’m 24 today, and this is what I know.

• Drake is great. Do not debate me, do not argue with me, I have been a fan since he and Hazel were a thing on Degrassi. This is not up for discussion.
• Be vulnerable.
• Forgive yourself. You will wrong others and others will wrong you, accept this, take responsibility for your actions and keep moving forward.
• Your organization does not make you, you make it!
• Show up and show out! Always in all ways.
• You are loved and capable of loving.
• Bask in the sun!
• Celebrate your accomplishments and take time to learn from your mistakes.
• Trust that what you want also wants you.
• Drink water, eat your fruits and vegetables and take naps!
• Read everyday. A book, an article, a newspaper, a magazine, something…keep your mind sharp!
• Death is a part of life. It hurts; but such is life.
• You know yourself better than anyone else.
• You still need a college degree.
• Dimming the light of others will not help you shine.
• Blocking out and off negativity when it comes your way is one of the most sure fire ways to live your best life!
• You do not always have to apologize and nor do you have to ask for forgiveness.
• No one owes you anything!
• Hard work always pays off.
• If you occupy a body that is Black, despite how our society treats us, your mind and your body are valuable.
• Everything can be figured out. Any dream, any plan, anything that you want in this life you can have and get. The first step is simply believing that you can; the second is taking valuable action towards it.
• There is absolutely nothing that is too big for God.
• Being tired is much better than being disappointed!
• Put some coconut oil on it.

Be a blessing and be blessed,

-Reneé Simone