10960 days ago on October 18th Audi birthed her first child in Opelousas, LA at 7:41 a.m.
I am truly grateful that God has allowed me to see 3 decades and 30 trips around the sun.
Thirty feels good. I know who I am. I know what i want. I know what i need.
I am unapologetically my authentic self.
I am a grown ass woman.
I am deliberate and afraid of nothing. - Audre Lorde
The journey to 30 has been filled with many blessings and many lessons.
Every part was necessary to continue to follow my purpose, path and to be the woman the God has intended me to be.
Here are 8 things that I’ve learned over the past 3 decades:
To thine own self be true. Be authentically you. I’m a boushie, hippie/hipster and I love ratchet Baton Rouge music. You can never put me into a box. I do what feels right in my soul. Speak your truth. Communicate effectively. Say how you feel. Say what you want and what you need.
Trust God and listen to your guides/ angels/ancestors. Your intuition is God and your guides. They are with you ALWAYS. They will guide you. Listen.
Stop saying yes to shit you hate. There is power in saying no, without an explanation. Life is too short to do things that don’t move your spirit in a positive way. Trust yourself, and it’s okay to say no to protect your peace and/or energy.
Let go. Let go of people, places and things that no longer serve you. This has to occur so that what is meant for you can enter into your life. Don’t let the BS block your blessings! LET IT GO.
5. Iron sharpen iron. If you are the smartest person in the room you are in the wrong room. Surround yourself around people who elevate you. People who provided grounding and encourage you to soar.
6. Nurture those who nurture you consistently and genuinely. You know the difference. Some could nurture you just to ride your wave and not necessarily have you best interest at heart. Choose people who choose you.
7. Keep and open heart an open mind. God will bring you blessings in different forms. It may be in people, places or things. Be open to get uncomfortable and experience different things. It can change ya life.
8. Do you. Take risks. Create your own blueprint and the live the life that you truly want. (Even if it doesn’t look like societies norm.) When you are in tuned with God and your guides they will guide your steps. No mistakes. Trust yourself, trust your gut.
Those are just my little 2 cents. I am curious to see what will unfold in this next year and in this next decade.
This past Thursday, I had a magical 30th celebration at Bar Vacilando in Capitol Hill, Seattle.
I teamed up with Occasions by Audi (OBA) to create
my 30th Birthday Party:
“Champagne & Cake Party”
I was very intentional with the guest list.
I wanted the room to be filled with genuine love and light for this milestone.
My initial guest list was 50 people.
I cut the list down to 30 people.
30 people for 30 years. And I had 30 bottles of champagne
Ayyyyyyeeeeee!!!! LOL
It was sooooooo much love in the room. I was so wonderful to watch my friendships/ worlds collide and
blend PERFECTLY for my celebration.
I had two yummy cakes from New Renaissance Cakes in Seattle!
Hella flatbread pizzas (you know i had pizza! LOL), salads and appetizers from Bar Vacilando’s exquisite menu!
I dj’d the party on vinyls for the first half and then we switched over to sonos!
The night was a dream. It was the perfect mix of boushie, boho and a touch of Baton Rouge ratchet.
It was me!
I am so grateful for everyone who called, texted, facetimed and or came out to celebrate me.
THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I would like to also thank…
Bar Vacilando
Thank you for allowing me to have my party in your beautiful space.
Thank you for your EXCEPTIONAL service and wonderful food! You guys ROCK!
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Occasions By Audi
You nailed it! You are the BEST event producer ever! Thank you for bringing my vision to life. You have a gift. You are an alchemist.I am grateful to have you as my mentor, manager, and mother. You are my magic mama!
Sarah Vasquez
Thank you for capturing ALL of my magical ass photos for this Journey to 30! You make me feel fierce in front of your camera! You are AMAZING!
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Arlene
You are the real MVP. Thank you for ALWAYS being there for me. Thanks for flying up, helping with the party, cleaning the champagne off my dress and keeping me calm. hahaha! I LOVE YOU.
hello, 30. I am excited to begin this new decade.
thank you for reading!
Cheers!
Jasmine Rashae