I woke up super excited this morning. Immediately I thanked God for waking me up to a new day, as well as a new year of life. Renewal is a beautiful thing in life. 33 is a significant number and it's going to be an important year, also a positive one. I'm thankful that you have taken the time to read the stories I will be sharing. They will be worth the few minutes of your life it takes.

As I went to brush my teeth this morning there were gifts and a card from my husband, Orande. He always gives the best cards. I have every single one he's ever given me. Inside a box of boots is an envelope. Within the envelope are 2 JANET JACKSON tickets to her show in November. I actually had no words, completely lost it. I balled and not like a small cry, but a Viola Davis cry with tons of tears and snot. If you really know me, then you know I LOVE Janet Jackson. It's been one of my dreams in life to see her since I was 5. I dressed like her for Halloween multiple times, have all of her albums, she inspired me to dance. Imagine getting to live out one of your lifetime dreams? I already have an outfit and hairstyle for the concert in my head. Yesterday I literally flew and today I'm still riding high.

Hakuna Matata everyone!