A Life-Changing 2016
I'm a little late in the game for the New Years reflections, but I suppose I just found my inspiration. I've decided to look at some of the moments that changed my life in 2016. Dramatic? Perhaps. But also true. Here we go: DC with Mom: Mom and I were both eager to visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture as soon as we heard it was open. "Well, why not plan a trip?!" So we did. We booked our flight and hotel and were there about 3 months later. This was the first trip I had been on with my mom since my college orientation - so, a long time ago. I realized how rare it was to spend such extended time with Mom one-on-one. We had a blast, and it was a gift. Life-changing how, you ask? This is a trip I will always remember - this special time with my mom. So that is life-changing in and of itself. Also - the museum was a life-changing experience. Go. It was hard to walk through the darkness of our nation's history (and present). I