Year in Review: "There's never a wish better than this. When you only got 100 years to live"

The end of the year is a time when I become a little self absorbed. I start doing my year and review and trying to learn from mistakes as well as imprint the moments in my mind. This way when my grandbaby asks me what it was like to be 21 in 2016, I can answer with a clear mindset.

1. I started 2016 in a Gold sparkly dress. It wasn't silent, but it stood out and I think that the dress shaped my year. My twitter background was gold sequins, and I was really feeling it. I didn't want to sit by and watch life pass me by. I wanted to shine. Like each little piece of glitter on that gold dress.

2. I applied to a lot of programs and ultimately ended up back in pharmacy school at the University of Kansas. It was my dream, and I made it happen. Finished my semester with an okay GPA, but I'm not on academic probation. That's what matters. I put a lot of time into my sororities new members and their process. I feel like my GPA will improve when that stress has been taken away next semester.

3. Speaking of Delta, I became chapter president Fall '16. I got to travel to Wichita with Aneesah to experience her first regional conference. We planned Pizza and Politics as well as Delta week in the spring. The event I will always be most proud of is the Valiant Violets Banquet. I also really enjoyed planning Violets Against Violence and the Dear White People program. I was also extremely frustrated with the entire sorority thing at times. I had my feelings hurt by a lot of sorority sisters. I had to pick some over others. I pulled away from others at times. I finally found forgiveness towards the end of the year, but I still refuse to be disrespected or talked down to.

3b. There was the fun night in VIP with Chris Harris and the good Rho Eta Bruhz. Loved it. Most of the good moments were the ones without a majority of the people.

4. I attended a lot of really good services at Morning Star Church and drifted away from the episcopal church I grew up in a little. The services there were not speaking to my heart. I was also hurt by when I approached the preacher about raising money after my dear teachers passing, he denied us the opportunity. I got tired of singing songs that don't move me and waking up one hour early to do it. Both churches have ended up being a blessing to me. I look forward to continuing the new year at Morning Star Church though.

5. I took a spring break trip to Houston Texas with my sorority sisters that was god awful. This was at the peak of their everyone wants to be a cheater movement. It was gross and I did not enjoy it. We weren't in a hotel, and I'm bougie. The highlight of the trip was enjoying the Galveston beach with Breonna. There wasn't white sand or clear water, but I still loved the waves brushing up on me. The quote that matters is  "Life is a beach. I'm just playing in the sand" - Lil Wayne

6. I found my childhood poem. It warmed my own heart. "Love is something you can never give up. It's something you just now (know) and that it will go on for the rest of your life. And you now (know) you can never live without them, and you're really lucky if you have that. The end." <3 p="">
7. I met Mario Chalmers at the club. Ayyye.

8. My evil ex the omega man came back. I chased him once. We reconnected a couple times and it was weird. We're definitely not a match.

9. I attended the Big XII Conference on Black Student Government and it was amazing. I went to a lot of sessions that broadened my mind about social action and just life in general. We talked about how birds of a feather flock together. This lead to a discussion on the importance of surrounding yourself with people who have the same goal and are just as motivated as you. We did a discussion on the old and new Willie Lynch letter and how many current companies profited from slavery. We talked about the Black Livse Matter movement and police brutality. It was a beautiful part of my year. I even got to resume build and attend for free as catering chair.

10. Drake released VIEWS and it changed me. Rob Kardashian proposed to Blac Chyna, and she was indeed pregnant. They got their own spin off show that filled the void of Kim retreating from the public eye. Janet Jackson cancelled my concert, so she could have a baby of fifty years old. I'm happy for her, but sad for myself. Kobe Bryant played his last game. The baby fell in the cage and we got Harambe.

11. I got to be back stage at a Future concert again, because the Freebandz crew loves me. The KU Basketball team was also there. No big deal, but YES!! Big Deal. I also went to a Tinashe concert because Breonna wanted me to.

12. SUMMER SIXTEEN tour. No words. Just all love.

13. KCGP weekend. We stayed at a really nice hotel for a couple of days, and I loved it. There was fine dining. Lots of friends. I needed that weekend after everything that happened with bae of the year right before.

14. My mom and I are a lot closer. I love my mama. We took a trip to my cousin's wedding in Fayetteville, and I finally visited North Carolina. It was not at all what I envisioned. The first work I would use to describe it is dirty. I don't think life in the south is for me.

15. Went to the beautiful wedding in Seattle. Enjoyed every second of it. It was beautifully arranged and the bride and groom were so happy. It made me believe in love again. I also enjoyed spending time with family.

16. I went to see Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dog with Sarah, and Snoop did Drop it Like It's Hot which was amazing. I also really enjoyed Wiz Khalifa's Ass Drop performance. Jhene Aiko and Kevin Gates were there as well and I grew fonder of their movement. I don't want to remember how much smoke was involved. I have never been around that many people openly smoking an illegal substance. Thank goodness the concert was outside and none of the security team members were professionals.

17. I started watching Parenthood and it changed my life. Definitely one of those shows that makes a big impact on you. You really feel what the characters are going through and start to understand what life as a parent is like. I can't wait to be a mama someday. Still. Lets hope I'm not still saying I can't wait ten years from now and I actually am one.

17. I was able to reconnect with two of my old high school friends. It was great to know that the love is still there and they are two people I can count on. I was really excited to hear about all the progress they've made in the short period of time we hadn't been communicating.

18. I got to visit Atlanta with my family. Our first day of touring started at CNN Center. We got to take photos with the CNN sign and enter the dining area there. There were flags from all different countries and we could see the rooms where all the recording is done. We couldn't take a tour, because they were closed for the day. We also went to Coca-Cola World, the Jimmy Carter Center, and the Martin Luther King National Historic Site.

19. I met  a man who changed my world. CJIII. I don't know if next year will bring us closer together or force me to realize that our time has to come to an end at some point or another. I hope that it brings us closer together and he maintains a permanent place in my life. I think I love this man.

19. Me Before You became my favorite movie. I think I watched it 6-7 times this year, but it wasn't enough. I loved the soundtrack.