Today

20 years ago today, I was 5: Probably still wondering what we were going to get for my brother on his birthday. I was living mostly with my aunt in Monterey Park.

15 Years ago today, I was 10: Living in cerritos with my parents and siblings, attending St. Bernard’s school and living a pretty carefree life. Probably also still wondering what we were going to get my brother for his birthday.

10 Years ago today, I was 15: Attending St John Bosco High School, Hanging out with my friends and working out ways to cheat on our Finals. I dont think i got my brother anything.

5 Years ago today: I was 20.. On the cusp of becoming 21. I had a lot of “firsts” that year. I had become something im not all that proud of today. I know i didnt get my brother anything.

2 Years ago today: My life changed. I began to wake up to a world of greater possibilities. Someone who was important to me, became more important. It marks a day I feel was the beginning of the greatest and deepest changes in my life.

1 Year ago today: What was important is still important, My eyes were open and my heart was empty. I decided i needed to make amends for my mistakes.

Today: I will always remember this date. What is most important will always be important, and some of what I needed to release is gone. What began 2 years ago continues to run and influences all my changes.

Next Year: … Who knows.