Some people think about getting a year older as something to stress about, but I consider it a blessing. Unfortunately, I was taught very early in my life that another day is hardly ever guaranteed. I remember losing my parents and siblings before I even hit 18, and I was certain at that time that I didnt have too much time left myself. Thanks to family like Chris Ogbonnaya, Moses Ogbonnaya, Jessica Ogbonnaya, Valerie Ogbonnaya Wood, Andrew Mark Kaldis , Cheryl Corbin Amanda Corbin Fletcher April Perez Angela Corbin Simmons OD B Magnus-Lawson and my uncle Kalu that took it upon himself to raise 7 kids as a single father, I made it through a tough time. However, I cant say that I valued every day, so I thought to myself If could just make it through college, that would be enough for me, because it sounds like fun. At UofA I met some of the best friends a lost kid could ever have, and picked up additional family ( Andrew Omer David Rokeach, and a lot of others) that kept me focused on the fact that there is more to get out of life in general. I moved along to LA, and I met my rock, Lauren Hartman (who gives me a reason to see the bigger picture daily), and my brother-from-another Richard Okorie, has continued to show support as he has since we were diapers. All that said, I go into my 30th birthday with no hesitation, no second-guessing, but a positive outlook and desire to see what the next 30 has in store. Smart people often say that you don’t succeed without a good team, and it couldn’t be more true. I’m excited to celebrate with mine this weekend and I appreciate all the birthday wishes in advance.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:21:31 +0000
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