High There! 👋🏾
If you are reading this, I hope you are doing well! 🌻
It’s been a while since we last sesh’d together, but I am super excited to be back with renewed energy and a refreshed outlook. I’ve missed you all and this space! I needed the time away to finish what I started (my degree), and to further clarify my vision on what I plan to build. Many wonderful things have come out of this quiet season, and I am truly grateful for the growth, achievements, lessons, and blessings! Before I jump back in, here's what I've been up to while I was away...
I graduated! 🎓
Earlier this year, I earned a Master of Science degree in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. I am honored to say that our class was the first to graduate from the first medical cannabis masters program in the country. I actually started this blog while in that program as a way to document my journey, so I appreciate you all riding with me to the end of that chapter. We did it, y’all!
If you want to know more about the program or even apply, you can check it out here.
I moved across the country! ✈️
As you know, I’m a Maryland girl. I’ve lived there all of my life except my time at Spelman–and one [awful] year in high school in North Carolina. Well, this summer, I sold most of my things and packed up the rest, and said farewell to my home state! A little backstory…
Two years ago, I visited my childhood friend for her birthday. She’s in the military and was stationed here in Las Vegas at the time. I had never been, so I looked forward to exploring, and of course, having a girls’ weekend! Who knew I’d fall in love with the area?! The views and the vibes were captivating! 😍 My friend lived out in the suburbs, so we had a beautiful view of the mountains each morning. Needless to say, I was sold! Between the weather, the mountains, and the palm trees, I knew this would be my next place of residence. It was the first time somewhere felt like home outside of Maryland! Two years later… We live baby! I became a Nevada resident last month and couldn’t be happier that I finally made the move!
Hmu if you’re ever on the wessssst!
I took a break! 🧘🏾♀️
This summer, after completing my program, I took a much needed break! I had been going hard for two years straight, really more than that if you count my teaching days. Working full time and attending school full time was no joke, especially since I was really trying to learn and retain the information (and not just pass my classes). Anyway, I knew I needed to rest and recharge before the next season of my life if I wanted to be effective and avoid burnout. I also needed to spend some extra time with God, renew my mindset, and gain clarity on the vision for The Garden of Epiphani, and the impact I hope it will have in the cannabis industry and my community. Lastly, before I continued on doing the next thing, I needed moment just BE... to remind myself that though I can do great work, I am just as valuable when doing nothing as I am when I am producing. Everything from here will be built from that place of clarity and freedom. My quiet summer brought me so much joy; I danced... a lot! I took walks, I read, I vision boarded, I sat in silence and enjoyed nature... God taught me so many things in that time about who I am, who He is, and what things I need to do (& not do) to be successful. I don’t have all of the answers, but I feel so ready for what’s to come and know a few things to be more true than ever:
Rest is valuable! - You are not failing or missing out when you are taking time to rest.
Wisdom is one of the most valuable things one can pray for; God will order your steps if you ask and believe that He will!
Asking questions creates space for finding, discovering, and receiving answers, so I should not fear the unknown, but rather embrace it!
With that being said, rest and recalibration is an important part of the process of preparing to achieve your goals, especially when attempting to go where you’ve never gone and do what you’ve never done. Make time to rest & recharges, sis!
In conclusion, thank you God for a wonderful year and a big shout out to my tribe who has supported me! Thank y’all for holding me down. You can expect new blogs, posts, and presentations to help us along our cannabis and health & wellness journeys, so stay tuned! In the meantime, sign up to get emails from The Garden.
2022, I’m ready for you! ✨
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