July 9th Waxing Moon

I am back in DC and basically went from the bus to capoeira ( Being the woman I want to be!) The energy of DC feels heavy and I don't feel as jubilant as I felt this past week. It probably has a lot do with all that is on my to-do list. At least it consists of things that I am excited to do and look forward to getting done. I just need to write it out and then I'll be fine. Still grateful. Still Malikia. Still want to treat DC as a tour stop so I will keep my mind in the game tomorrow. Mostly admin things this week. Website is going up, follow up emails are being sent, goals are being refined, books are being read, contact lists are being created, perseverance will be felt, love will be reciprocated upon self. Today was hard because someone I respect doesn't understand what I am doing. It makes me feel insecure and reconsider but I know I must persist. Just keep swimming sis.

Sidenote: This year my birthday falls on a Friday which is the actual day I was born. I am not sure why but that feels important. It makes me feel like I am returning to what I was brought here for. Like I am remembering the agreement I made before I got here. I look forward to the continued collection of memory.

-Afia (Born on a Friday)