2000

The day was March 10th 2000 the aughts was just in it’s first couple of months. I got up and took a warm hot shower which is my favorite part of the day. The temperature was 42 degrees the was sun shining bright And the wind was incredibly strong and powerful . I went to go eat my favorite breakfast avocado toast with a hot cup of coffee I was thinking to myself I’ve just turned 21 and felt my life was not in the place I wanted it to be I’ve felt like I was supposed to have achieved way more than what I’ve accomplished thus far . What was my next move , what are my long term goals , and what is my passion? These were some of the question that went threw my head , I was confused and lost but I remained steadfast and grateful. After graduating high school I decided not to go to college like my peers , It just didn’t seem like the path I wanted to go on . I’m more of a wherever the wind takes me kind of person , I’ve always been like this since a child and will continue to be.

I lost my Mother and Father a couple of years back from a accident which left me very broken and grief striken, I didn’t understand why all of this happens to me . I was the only child so I was definitely spoiled by them and their love ! We all had so much fun together doing fun things all the time ,I had such a great childhood because of them and will always cherish those special memories I’ve made with them . I see them in a form of a butterfly all the time so it lets me know that they are always with me no matter what . After their departure I inherited the family house and was just left a couple of things including Photos, souvenirs , some of my mothers clothes , and a brown box that I refused to open due to my grief I could never get myself to do it but the divine universe has a funny way of telling you it’s time to face your fears and be more open.

The day was March 12th 2000 just a average day nothing much was going on I went to go run some errands and go back home so I decided I would do some cleaning around the house I started with organizing the kitchen and living room I tend to take breaks in between cleaning to watch my favorite tv shows and play around with things so I basically end up stalling , typical me . So after I’m done I go to clean my attic , which was long overdue for years . The dust was overwhelming and I barely could breathe , I felt like I needed a gas mask up there ! but I continued . While dusting the top shelf the step latter I was using comes from right on under me and I fell straight down , with me comes the brown box I’ve been avoiding for years . I noticed a small black book trademarked “ Moleskin” fall out of it , my grief stricken ego didn’t want to open it but my soul did . I grab the book and opened it and there was 20,000 in cash locked in the book . First of all I was shocked that the money could fit in that small book ! There was also something written inside of the book too , a message from my mother and father “ Dear August, our beloved only child you’ve made our life great and have gave us so much joy . I want you to know you will always be loved no matter what , you will find this when the time is right . -Mom and Dad.

I didn’t know what to think I was shocked , emotionally and felt grateful. What will I do with the money ? Travel , invest in a business idea or donate . I’m not sure yet but I’m sure it’ll go somewhere with a positive intent.

-WRITTEN BY ANIYA I BREWER