Time Flies When You Start To Have Fun

It’s funny how things work. When you have time to write, you have nothing to write about, but when you have multiple things to write about, you have no time to do it. Looking back to where I was a year ago, there are moments that I still can’t believe this is my life. I was a very different person then. I was lonely, vulnerable and looking for anyway out of the hand I was dealt. There was a point where moving back home was not only my number one option, it was my top choice. My registration with Vibe was November 2nd, 2016 and without wanting to sound cliché, Vibe saved my London experience. Vibe worked with me to place me in a position that I felt passionate about and after two weeks, they did just that. If it hadn’t worked out with Vibe, I’m not sure I’d still be in the U.K. Fast forward a year, I’m still in the same position, living with some of the best friends I could have made and I’m happy. Yes, I miss home and can’t wait to see my family, but moving home is no longer my top option or choice. Over the last year, I’ve had so many opportunities that a small town kid like me only gets to dream about. I hit rock bottom and shot back up stronger than before. I’ve watched the Queen lay a wreath of remembrance on the cenotaph in Westminster City. I’ve watched as the Christmas lights were turned on, on Oxford Street in central London. I’ve survived a weekend in Newcastle with friends. I’ve formed friendships that are for life. I’ve experienced loss in a way I have never felt before. I’ve said goodbye to people that became family very quickly because it was time for them to move on and let their next adventure begin. I’ve travelled the first trip that I planned for myself. I was the happiest person on earth while at the happiest place on earth. And that’s just the beginning of my London experience. I can’t wait to see where this next year takes me. I will do my best to share as much as possible, as I make the most of what time I have left here in London. 

“There’s no shame in being afraid. Hell, we’re all afraid. What you gotta do is figure what you’re afraid of because when you put a face on it, you can beat it. Better yet, you can use it.” — Coach Whitey Durham, OTH

xo Michelle