Author: elsims

So I just happen to be 44 today. Damn,  I know, I’m old. I don’t feel that old and thanks to genetics, I don’t look that old either. When I think about it I am not really sure what 44 is suppose to look like or feel like. With that said, I may just look 44. And that is okay because I’m cute 😆. I’ll take it!

You know how some people get sad as they get a year older because they think they should be farther along in life. I haven’t exactly suffered from that but this year, I feel a little something. I feel unbalanced (and not just because I have MS). I am literally leaving the only home I have every known and starting completely over. No job and no real plan 😬. Crazy right?!? Yet here I am, just out here. 

I have no idea what Book 44 will contain, but I do have some expectations. For example, a husband, dammit! Lol. I expect my writing to get better and to finish my first book. I expect to travel more and to take pictures of all my adventures. I expect to be a better aunt to my niece since I will be closer to her now with the move. I expect to continue my advocacy work for the limited. I expect to finally figure out what the hell I want to be when I grow up. I expect to continue to grow my legacy of love. And on and on and on. I expect to not stop!

Each year I feel as if my life is just beginning. I feel as if I have more time to do what I was put on this earth to do. And this year is no exception. The only exception is I want to be intentional. I don’t want to loosely set goals and pray that they will happen. I want to set goals, take action steps to accomplish those goals and pivot when needed. I believe I can do that.

Well, Happy Birthday to me 🥳!!! As your next book approaches, what are some of your expectations? Goals? And how do you plan on accomplishing them? I would love to hear them! You can always comment in the box below or shot me an email at elsims27@yahoo.com. Be well and whole. Much love 🧡💚

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Me:

Hi, I’m Ebony Sims and I am a writer. I have recently been published in a magazine. Vivyd Magazine, have you heard of it? No! Well it is this incredible magazine that has stunning photography and articles written by Raymond Kemp, Ron Adams, Bobby Lee and a few others. You can subscribe to the magazine online at vivydmagazine.com. Yes, you can find my article on the website. Check it out! Well it was nice to meet you. Have a great day 😃

I have crossed a goal off my list for 2021. This year has been full of ups and downs. I have had moments where I was like this is it. My time is now! Then life would humble the hell out of me. Most of the goals I set for this year are probably not going to get accomplished. That’s okay because the ones that have happened so far have been life changing. They have set me on the path I want to be on. I am encouraged, I am blessed and I am hopeful.

Now this is one thing that was not listed as a goal, but so much fun. I had a photo shoot for head shots with a friend I haven’t seen in years. I messaged her on Instagram and she said okay, let’s do it! (not her exact words 😂) She met me at my favorite sunrise spot in Point Place, Cullen Park and captured these incredible pictures of me. I am so grateful and thankful for Janelle. When I get famous, she is going to be a part of my entourage 😆. Here are a few shots from “A Good Morning at Cullen Park.”

This one is my personal favorite. A totally representation of my love for Cullen Park and the sunrise. I am not even sure Janelle knew how sentimental this particular picture would be for me. In less than 30 days, I will be moving down South and no longer able to visit this park. This means so much to me.

Though I set goals every year, I still have no clue how my year is going to go. I just try to remain open and allow the chips to fall as they may. Hoping some will fall right side up. Make sure you check out my very first article in Vivyd Magazine. YAY 🎉!!! The link is under the picture. Let me know what you think. Be encouraged and stay well and whole. Much love 🧡💚

I was recently asked, “What inspired you in life?” I was totally lost for an answer. Um…dogs, nature, my niece, my nephew, I don’t know. None of these were the answer because I couldn’t follow it up with an explanation. That was a really tough question. At this point, I had to ask could I answer it on another day.

Later on that day, the answer dropped down in my head. Death. Death inspires me. It makes me want to live before I die. Not just live day to day, but truly live. To have intimate experiences and grand adventures. Death makes me want to be open to love and loving others fully. Death makes me want to be around to see my niece and nephew grow and continue to be the amazing human beings that they are. To laugh and giggle wholeheartedly at anything that tickles me. To be myself because why not? To say what I mean.

Death is inevitable and unavoidable. We do not know when and how we will leave this planet. I know this may be an uncomfortable topic for some people and my intent is not to make you feel uncomfortable. If you are, I am sorry for that. Death enhances my awareness of the importance of Life. So just as Death inspires me so does Life.

Life is waking up in the morning and taking a breath. It is watching the sunrise and the sunset.

Looking up at the night sky seeing the moon and the stars. Life is actually loving and being loved. Witnessing people you love joining hands in matrimony.

Life is experiences and adventures. It is riding ATVs in the Mojave desert and getting dirty.

It is seeing someone being exactly who they are and admiring them for embracing their best self. It is eating your favorite foods.

Life is being in Las Vegas at the same times as a few of your closest friends and meeting for brunch.

It is taking pictures from your airplane window seat.

And later watching airplanes land from your hotel window.

Life is inspiring because you are actually living. You are doing the things that you want to and being the person you are meant to be. The more you experience of Life, the more you want to. Death may give you a sense of urgency but Life gives you a sense of accomplishment.

What inspires you? Have you ever thought about it? I can say until the moment that question was presented to me I never fully explored what my inspirations were. What a thought provoking question! I love it! Feel free to leave a comment below or email me and share what inspires you. I look forward to your responses. Continue to be well and whole. Much love 🧡 💚