A Chosen Path

The crazy and unpredictable forces of the universe can somewhat be challenging to cope with at times but absolutely perfect other times. Everyone has a unique map with several roads leading to their treasure. This treasure is life. There are many different routes to life with many different obstacles and outcomes. The people in your life are there because you chose the road that intersects theirs--vice vera. You were born because of the paths your parents have chosen and grandparents have chosen and so on.

Let's rewind to the past...  ◄◄

And play... ► It was a cold and stormy night. A beautiful, young lady decided to go to the store for a cup of warm coco. On the way to the store she trips. A handsome, young man sees her fall and helps her up. They laugh and exchange numbers. They go on several dates, fall in love, marry, and lo and behold, you are born. Okay, maybe I left out a few details or added some, but the fact of the matter is... You were lucky enough to be born.

Pause for a second...  ▌▌ Think about it with a different scenario... 

Play... ► It was a cold and stormy night. A beautiful, young lady is craving warm coco, but decides to laid down instead. She fell asleep early to the relaxing sound of rain tapping on the rooftop. A handsome, young man is not delayed by a beautiful, young lady that tripped, so he continues to the nearby stop sign. However, he is hit by an out of control car. He is in the ICU for several days, but he dies from a serious brain bleed. Their DNA did not meet, and you were never born.

You are in the place you are because of the paths you have chosen, your friends have chosen, and your family have chosen. There are billions of roads and billions of outcomes that could have occurred, molding our lives different from what we know now. Everything is by chance. It's practically a miracle that we are all here today. Not even mentioning that one sperm out of a billion racing to fertilize that one perfect egg. We are all lucky. 

Pure chance. Pure luck. Pure miracle. 

How do you know you're in the right place? 

                                                       I don't think we'll ever know.

But, I've come to realize that it does not matter where you are in the world, if you are with people you love [near and far], you are exactly where you need to be. 

The universe, so mysterious, can change at any moment. Your world will change and be shaped by the paths you decide to take... 

But, this is the makings of your life. 

                                               This is you. 

                                                                        It's your destiny!

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Update:

I truly had the best 25th birthday ever! It was one of those "quality weekends." Friday, May 11th [my birthday] I flew to Washington. I hung out with friends; it was very low key, but I loved it. Saturday, on the other hand, was busy busy. I got a little color at Lake Washington with Beth, Brian, and Robbie [pictured above]. Then we had jump rope practice. I got to see some friends I haven't seen in awhile, which was nice. Afterwards we went to a Mexican restaurant called The Matador. It was delicious! They had these cheesy stuffed peppers wrapped in bacon--yummy! That night Nick joined Beth, Brian, Robbie, and I in downtown Seattle for a night on the town. I promise you it was the most fun I've had in a long time, and part of the reason is because of the people I was with. I can't wait to go back to Washington. I miss everyone already. 

I am exactly where I need to be. I cannot even start imagine life without the friends and family I have, at this particular moment in time. Life is honestly good, and I'm thankful!

Sh-long [shalom/so long] for now... 

Rankin out!