I apologize for the hiatus! It's been a rather exciting two months since I've last written! I've began dating the girl of my dreams... I've left the singles ward and returned back to my home ward and even more so I've continued to grow!
I don't think I couldn't have pictured 2013 being this monumental. I remember I told myself 2013 was going to be big, I don't think I had a true idea though. There were so many accomplishments and bridges crossed, that at times I had to step back and make sure I was actually awake! But then again there were those times where I was wishing to wake up from the nightmare! But here's just a glimpse of my 2013...
In 2013 I coined the phrase and learned "the struggle can be real"... I realized it could be overcome by faith and by relying on loved ones!
In 2013, I grew up! In the wake of 2012's most devastating blow of not getting into the Baltimore city police academy, I had to come to terms with the fact Heavenly Father had a better plan! I had to understand that not everything was going to go my way. So I manned up and chased the future! I got back in school and began to study computer Networking, which led to my employment by Verizon telecommunications as a DSL tech support analyst! This in turn has opened the doors to many blessings and future opportunities! 
In 2013, i learned the true beauty of the Lord's temples! Going through
for the first time in February was an experience I will never forget! Each time since has helped me come closer to The Lord and grow my testimony! It has helped me understand my role here on earth and to come closer to understanding Heavenly Father's plan!
for the first time in February was an experience I will never forget! Each time since has helped me come closer to The Lord and grow my testimony! It has helped me understand my role here on earth and to come closer to understanding Heavenly Father's plan!
On top of that very event, in 2013 I made it my point to share the gospel with everyone I knew! I made it my point to become a better missionary, and strive to be an example to others... Time will tell how that last bit played out!
In 2013 I made amazing friends and strengthened the ones I have! Through thick and thin I know they have my back!
In 2013, this blog was created! It was created with the intention to; inform, educate, inspire, entertain and be a release to myself! People from all over the world have viewed this! Which I still find pretty awesome! It gave me the confidence to strive and continue to chase my dream of becoming a better writer!
On top of that, in 2013 I began to make plans to expand this blog to a "mega-blog" featuring other writers of diverse backgrounds and expertise, even and editing team! In 2014 look for it to go bigger!!!
In 2013 I realized what true fear was towards the end of the year, when my grandmother, one of my closest friends got really sick! It hit me life is very delicate and it can go just like that! It also showed me how strong this matriarch really was for she sits in the next room almost back to full strength! I couldn't be more happy!!!
In 2013, my first friend in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints became the most amazing girlfriend ever! If you had told me, that the very girl to come up to me to shake my hand on my first day of church, would return back from her mission in Ukraine 18 months later and end up in my arms, I don't know if I would've fully believed you! She's such a blessing in my life and from where I'm standing the future looks bright! <3
In 2013 I had to strive to beat myself! I'm not going to lie, I can be stubborn, arrogant, egotistical, ruthless, a tad but selfish, and even rude. In 2013 I had to overcome all that! I learned there are tons of people who need me. Always looking out for myself and being so closed off got me no where! So I evolved! It's still a work in progress but we're getting there!
As to all of you readers, friends, family and just passer by readers, I pray 2014 is a good year for you! I pray that this year brings many blessings and that I can continue doing what I love and that is to rant and write for years to come!
I love this blog! It's so cool and in 2014 I will strive to write a bit more!
Happy New Years friends
The Artist-
